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40 Ideas for Keeping Lent Holy

From the avant garde voice of pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber comes a daily action plan to put some holiness into your Lenten observance. These are simple, everyday things that will keep Lent fresh and eye-opening.  (Photo by Steve Snodgrass, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks, Steve!)

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Stewarding Your Personal Mission Statement

Your church has one. Your company probably has one. Your favorite charity has one, too. So why are you still without a personal mission statement to help steer your life in the direction you want to go?  Here are some simple steps in a process of forming your personal mission statement.

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The Stewardship of Effort

Love in action requires energy given to us by God and always usable for the glory of God. When energy flows through our being, it becomes much easier when we, with vigor — containing our integrity, spend the necessary time to fully express our thanks to our God. It also assures us of renewal of energy should it be required. (Photo by fatniu, used by Creative Commons license.)