Faithfully Yours Danger Signs for Churches Part 1
A new senior minister faces power brokers as two non-elected figures push for control. The piece argues church leadership must serve not dominate, with boards and committees guiding action and members using their gifts under Christ’s authority. More on this next week.
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Pastor Bob
United States
Bob
Hin
Christ
Day of General Frustration and Small Victories
A woman narrates a chaotic day juggling bills with a telecom provider, a hospital visit, and a government office. After misapplied payments, double charges, and long hold times, she perseveres to complete a government benefits application while finding small humor in mishaps. May kindness hopes to temper further delays.
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Tam
Fearful fall shatters birdcage and unsettles budgies
The observer notes a clean birdcage with fresh gravel and full food containers. A missed hook caused the cage to fall, birds fluttered wildly, perches flipped, and the floor was littered. The budgies remained frightened, wings spread, during cleanup.
Bible Verses Inspire Courage Through Faith
The message cites Psalm 29 11 promising strength and peace from God. Nehemiah states the joy of the Lord is your strength. It emphasizes that God rescues and dispels fear in diverse circumstances.
Reapers Speak Out Letters to the Editor on SLUGs
Jel Burrows, a Point Douglas activist, argues that SLUGs lazy unemployed youths drive crime and social dislocation in Winnipeg’s Point Douglas. She details couch surfers and crack houses, advocates landlord evictions, welfare checks, and a public education campaign to shame and deter SLUGs.
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Point Douglas
Manitoba Housing
Kinen
Jel Burrows
Winnipeg
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