Many churches pass around a collection plate partway through the service as a way of amassing funds that they can use for various purposes within the church and in the community that it serves. When you attend the church, you're under no obligation to place any money in the plate. However, you'll notice that many people place cash in the plate, either inside of an envelope or on its own, so you might want to do the same.
4 June 2019
Are you a Christian married to a drug abuser? If so, you need to seriously consider getting into a marriage counseling and substance abuse program from an organization like Evergreen Christian Community. Your spouse could destroy your relationship, if not the entire family. Their actions place an emotional strain on you because you care about them.They can overspend on drugs, miss days from work or get into legal trouble, among other negatives.
29 April 2018
Sometimes, the best nursing home in an area might be one that is not the same religion as you. You might also not be religious. However, you want to make sure that you are properly cared for as you age, so you might decide to live in the nursing home regardless of the fact that it clashes with the type of faith that you yourself practice, or choose not to practice.
27 January 2017
Losing a child can be very difficult for a parent to have to go through. If a loved one has recently lost their child, there are things you can do to make the wake and funeral easier for them. The following guide walks you through three ways to help your loved one get through the difficult experience of burying their child. 1. Create a Memory Jar Near the entrance to the area where the wake will take place in the funeral home, have a table set up that has a jar on it with pieces of paper and pens.
23 November 2015
No matter how good your intentions are, sometimes it can seem difficult to do your daily Bible study. Adding a few new ideas to your study can make it feel fresh and new again. 1. Study the people The Bible can provide wonderful examples of how we should live our lives through the people in the scriptures. You can try studying people like Esther, Paul, and Moses and look at how they respond to the Lord's commands.
4 November 2015
Leading a teen bible study group can be a challenge. It is not always easy to catch their attention, and it can be hard to tell if they are getting anything out of what you are teaching them. If you want to encourage teenagers to be more forthcoming, attentive and engaged, here are some things you can do. Make it Relevant If you're like a lot of bible study leaders, you might have a few bible stories in mind that you want to share with teens in your group because of the spiritual lessons gleaned from them.
25 September 2015
