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The promised peace
By
Linda G. Howard
That night, some shepherds were in the fields nearby watching their sheep. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them. The glory of the Lord was shining around them, and they became very frightened. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a great joy to…
Telling the story of Christmas
By
Linda G. Howard
How do you tell the Christmas story to a group of people who are intellectually disabled? Of course, this is a dilemma no matter where your ministry lies. If you are a parent, can you make the story fresh to your growing brood? If you preach to a congregation of 10,000, what is the method…
Purchasing time
By
Linda G. Howard
There are few times of the year that present the Church with a greater degree of purchasing power than the time from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. I’m actually not thinking about purchasing gifts or other stuff but purchasing a more valuable commodity–time. During these weeks, as we abandon our vocations in order to celebrate…
The Star
By
Linda G. Howard
As Pastor Iman passed Eric who paced back and forth at the back of the room, the pastor asked the young man, “What part do have in the play?” “I’m the star,” Eric said, scratching his head and facing the inquiring man. “Oh, that’s great but what is your part?” “I’m the star,” Eric repeated,…
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