Everyday Life

How to Put Love into Action

Serving, Community
November 27, 2012
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If you enjoyed Everly Pleasant's article "Blessed and Be Blessed" in the December issue of P31 Woman, check out her ideas on how to put love into action. Read the Article →

Trades of Hope

Serving, Finances
June 27, 2012
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As the years went on, information about human trafficking and child labor came my way. I wanted to do something. I needed to do something, but what? Read the Article →

When God Tells You...

Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Gifts, Overcoming Fear, Serving
March 1, 2012
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By Brenda Flury Greig

I will make the coffee! I will operate the lights! I will …I kept offering up to God all that I was willing to do, yet He was saying He wanted me to write and speak. As part of this quest, He brought the Proverbs 31 ... Read the Article →

I Stopped Giving It All at Christmas

By Renee Swope
Serving, At Home, Holiday Planning, Schooling, Creative Gifts, Kids Activities, Relationships, Organization, Christmas
January 1, 2012
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By Lara Krupicka

“Please let me give flowers to my teacher,” my daughter begged that first year we were introduced to Teacher Appreciation Week. But out in my yard the only blooms visible were rows of wilting daffodils.

“Can it wait a few weeks?” I asked. My daughter cried. Within ... Read the Article →

Ten Things You Can Do for Parents of Really Sick Kids

By Renee Swope
Spiritual Gifts, Serving, Relationships, Ministry, Community
October 1, 2009
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By Jolene Philo

During a family crisis, people want to put feet to their prayers and help in tangible ways. Here are ten practical things you do for parents of really sick kids.

1. Be specific. Say “I’ll come for your laundry Tuesday” rather than “Call me if there ... Read the Article →

Tips for Making Overnight Guests Feel Welcome

By Karen Ehman

Although we've never had company live with us for an extended period of time, we have had our fair share of overnight guests. Todd's parents have always lived nearly three hours from us and have come to stay several times a year. We have missionary ... Read the Article →

She's Just Like Me

By Renee Swope
Spiritual Gifts, Serving, Relationships, Ministry, Community
October 2, 2007
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By Susan Frantz Belisle

October is Clergy Appreciation month. Why not take this opportunity to support and encourage your pastor’s wife?

If you are like most women, you need a little encouragement every now and then. There is a very special woman in your life that especially needs your ... Read the Article →

The Story of Johnny Appleseed

By Renee Swope
Serving, Family, At Home, Parenting, Creative Gifts, Kids Activities
October 1, 2007
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Fall is a great time to read the story of Johnny Appleseed to your children and try some new apple recipes!

John Chapman, a small man with amazing endurance, is known as "Johnny Appleseed." He was really an American pioneer, a kind and gentle hero, and a uniquely American legend ...

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Hospitalitudes

By Renee Swope
Spiritual Gifts, Serving, At Home, Community, Mentoring
September 4, 2007
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by Pat Ennis

Happy are those…

who practice biblical hospitality because in so doing they are demonstrating their love for God (1 John 3:17-18).
who "pursue the love of strangers" for they are choosing to obey their heavenly Father's command and modeling His character (Romans 12:13b).
in ...

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Love in Action

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I was hungry and you formed a humanities club to discuss my hunger.
I was imprisoned and you went to your chapel to pray for my release!
I was naked and you debated the morality of my appearance.
I was sick and you knelt and thanked God for ... Read the Article →

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