“Transformation is the progressive, ongoing, measurable, and supernatural impact of the presence and power of God working in, through, and apart from the body of Christ on human society and its structures. It involves seeking positive change in the whole of human life materially, socially, and spiritually as we recover our true identity as human …
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Great quick article on the "Worst-Paying College Degrees of 2011" from Monster.com. These numbers were based on things in the USA. But I doubt things elsewhere drift too far from this. Rather than repeat the article (which is linked above anyway), consider the following from this top 10 list of worst paying college degrees. Working …
Missions is an educational pursuit. Consider the verses Deut 6:4-9, commonly known as the Shema. "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be …
Consider the following quote by Nick Taylor, pastor of spiritual formation, Coast Hills Community Church, Aliso Viejo, CA. “Why have so many Sundays of Bible teaching produced so few spiritually mature adults?" For all the work that the church has done toward educating adults, we seem to have much less to show for it than …
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