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We need to hear from God's Word now more than ever, to encourage us and show us how to cling to Him in the midst of our pain....
It may come as a surprise that we do have an official view on the subject of home schooling, Christian schooling, or public schooling....
I am an introvert. Maybe you are too. Have you ever felt you are at a disadvantage when it comes to evangelism? You are not alone. Here are five suggestions for helping introverts thrive in evangelism from Adam McHugh's book "Introverts in the Church"...
Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world, a city on a hill cannot be hidden. Eph 5:8 For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light....
Pursuing holiness: Is Jesus knocking at your door?...
There's a well-known proverb that talks about the words we use. You heard it on the playground as a kid. Maybe you came crying into the house and your parents tried to encourage you with this proverb. It goes like this -sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you. Author Wayne Mack says that this is "one of the biggest lies ever foisted on the h...
Keep ReadingIt is okay to cry, grieve, and mourn. Some feel guilty for feeling sad. Yet sadness or grief aren't feelings we should suppress. Sorrow is one of the clearest expressions of our humanity. In fact, many of us don't grieve and lament enough about the things God expects us to. Please read from Blake Boylston: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/biblical-enc...
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You may have asked this very important question about your own family. Should I home school my kids? Should I send my kids to a public school? to a Christian school? It may come as a surprise that Orchard has an official view on that subject. Our view is this: we adamantly do NOT take a position! We believe this is a matter of parental conscience, something for each fami...
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Parents, letscare more about character in our children than about "external badges of honor"! Please read this importantarticle:
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We need to hear from God's Word now more than ever, to encourage us and show us how to cling to Him in the midst of our pain....
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Here is an insightful article copied from: https://ftc.co/resource-library/1/3260 A couple of months ago, I was invited to a church to help lead their annual leader training. At this annual meeting, they eat dinner together, talk about their overall ministry philosophy and goals, and then break out into age segments for more directed and specific training. During the dinn...
Keep ReadingIf you missed our Sunday Nights @Orchard parenting class, you can listen to all three sessions here: http://www.orchardbible.org/sermons/series/sunday-nights-orchard...
Keep Reading"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit" 1 Corinthians 12:4...
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