Thursday, November 23, 2023

Thursday's Catch: 'The Story of Thanksgiving' And More


The Story of Thanksgiving
Every fourth Thursday of November, Americans everywhere, whether in the US or overseas mark Thanksgiving. This is the story....

How to Inspire More People to Give Thanks to God
It’s been said that missions exists because worship doesn’t. That is to say, because so many people don’t yet have a personal relationship with Jesus, out of which praise and worship naturally flow, we keep going with the good news to as many people as possible.

An Anglican Guide to Safeguarding Across Cultures
An Anglican Communion commission has issued Safe Church: How to Start, a 27-page booklet responding to a need expressed at the 2022 Lambeth Conference for basic, practical guidelines on addressing complaints of abuse, and on creating a culture of safety.

The Pioneering of Free Online Learning for Christian Ministry
Rev Henry Reyenga, a trailblazing advocate for online learning for ministry preparation, recently delivered an inspiring faith message in Watford, north of London, as part of a series of motivational speaking engagements held during the autumn.

Church's AI Experiment Gets a 'Meh'
Artificial intelligence technology, the subject of buzz and anxiety at the moment, has made its way to religion circles. Pastor Jay Cooper, who heads Violet Crown City Church, a United Methodist congregation in Austin, Texas, took AI out for a spin recently at his Sept. 17 worship service. The verdict? Interesting, but something was missing.

How to Pray for Wisdom
What is wisdom and how do we attain it? Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge and sound judgment in such a way that glorifies God. We develop wisdom by knowing the Bible and by relying on the Holy Spirit to help us correctly live it out. Through prayer, we ask God to guide our study of his word and to show us how to put what we read into practice.

The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health
"We do not have enough evidence to determine if social media is safe for children and adolescents."

Does the Bible Demand the Disciplinary Smacking of Children?
It seems smacking (or, to use the American, spanking) has reared its head in Christian circles again.

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