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Moses is a Model for American Leaders

Or so says Bruce Feiler in a recent Time article ("How Moses Shaped America," October 12, 2009 edition). Apparently there's more to Moses than Charlton Heston or The Prince of Egypt.

Feiler has done his homework. He points to the number of Moses references in the eulogies of George Washington. Of course, the anti-slavery movement in the 1800s used Moses imagery to issue their
own call of "let my people go." And here's one I never would have put to

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Added by Trey Finley on March 10, 2010 at 11:35pm — 1 Comment

Monday on MON is coming! (March 22 or March 29)

Monday on MON is coming soon! Several of the Misisonal Outreach Network (MON) community members have suggested a scheduled time on Mondays to login and blog, comment, video chat, reflect, encourage, etc. We are lining up a group of writers and participants who will make this weekly commitment to contribute content and participate with one another. I will feature the page, blog, or website on the front page of this site of those that make this regul

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Added by James Nored on March 6, 2010 at 6:30pm — 11 Comments

Is Texting Detrimental to Relationships?

Do you text? Do you tweet? Are you on Facebook or MySpace? Social networking has hit the floor running over the past few years. I have to admit, I, myself, have been sucked in to the social networking world. I have a Facebook account; I can be followed on

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Added by Joshua Nichols on March 6, 2010 at 5:33pm — 2 Comments

If we are not discipling others, we fail to grow

T oday I had another Bible study with--I'll call him Paul Smith. Paul was baptized into Christ 4-5 months ago. Paul had been angry with God for years because he and his wife had suffered two miscarriages and h

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Added by James Nored on March 5, 2010 at 1:30am — 5 Comments

Please go through . I need your prayers for FREE COMPUTER EDUCATION for poor students

Dear Brothers and sisters in Christ, ( plea

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Added by Jayaraj.E on February 27, 2010 at 1:06am — No Comments

Electrician

Does anyone know an electrician at Highpointe? Continue

Added by Bartlett Cleland on February 24, 2010 at 8:25am — 3 Comments

Is the Missional Outreach Network a community?

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Added by James Nored on February 24, 2010 at 1:30am — 19 Comments

What makes a Christian community?

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Added by James Nored on February 24, 2010 at 1:00am — 2 Comments

Is anyone familiar with ubervu.com?

Hey guys. I saw that my Missional Outreach Seminar showed up at http://www.ubervu.com/outreach/social-media/. Is anyone familiar with ubervu? If so, please share? Continue

Added by James Nored on February 23, 2010 at 6:43pm — No Comments

After last week I'm being forced to think

It's easy to NOT THINK, isn't it?

I can watch snow fall and not think about the damage that might come to the flowers.
I can drive my vehicle hard and not think about the damage that is being done to my tires.
I can preach "lazily" and not think about the "sleepers" in the pew.

I'm done "not thinking".

Michelle's adopted parents don't want her anymore...until I heard those words it was easy to "not think" about Michelle. Now Michelle is in a children's home and… Continue

Added by Jon Mark Smith on February 21, 2010 at 4:58pm — 4 Comments

A Great Missional Outreach Seminar at Buckingham Rd. Church of Christ!

This Friday and Saturday we had a Missional Outreach Seminar, hosted by the Buckingham Rd. Church of Christ in Garland, Texas. Richard Blaisdell is the preacher--a

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Added by James Nored on February 20, 2010 at 10:00pm — 13 Comments

Need Prayer

Hello Every one my name is Nicholas Terry. I am blessed to be a part of the joy and body of Christ our King. If there is any one who need's prayer. For anything from healing to employment. please contact me. From relationships to friendships. I will pray for you. If you would like to find me I'm on Face book. May The Lord Our God Jesus Christ Keep You Nicholas G. Terry Continue

Added by NicholasTerry on January 29, 2010 at 12:00am — 3 Comments

Haiti Disaster Relief Effort - From Missions Resource Network

Below is a note from our friends over at Missions Resource Network on the Haiti Relief Effort. If you have any other information on how to help in these efforts, or wish to comment on the disaster, please do so below.

-------------------------- Dear Friends, You have undoubtedly heard many reports these l… Continue

Added by James Nored on January 15, 2010 at 10:39am — 5 Comments

Colleges seeking to make degrees more relevant-what about churches?

I recovering from a nose job that I had last week. Ha, ha. :) Actually, I had surgery to correct a deviated septum. They removed my stints today-yikes! I hope to be back to full strength in a few days. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

I really have been trying to rest, but I came across an article today in the New York Times entitled, Making College Relevant. The article cites various examp

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Added by James Nored on January 6, 2010 at 12:00am — 12 Comments

Pray for India work

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings to you all in the name of Lord and savior Jesus Christ. I am grateful to God always for His blessings to have fellowship with one-another though we are separated from miles and also I am extremely happy to found you, your precious mission for Lord and His church as I searching for like minded Lord’s people in websites to inform and request their prayers and kind concern. I am praying for you and your mission for Lord’s cause on this earth. Here is b… Continue

Added by Jayaraj.E on December 31, 2009 at 10:26am — No Comments

JESUS HVCT VILLAGE MISSION INDIA

CHRIST By: John Ravichandran Loving Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I praise the Lord for His mercy to share my testimony with you all. I guess you could say I was blessed to be born into a Christian family. Without the truth of God being taught to me at a young age, I mig… Continue

Added by JOHN RAVICHANDRAN on December 29, 2009 at 12:59am — No Comments

Spreading the Gospel Through Relationships - Will Koen Baptized!

Sunday was a great day! Will Koen was baptized into Christ at 9 AM. Will was brought to Christ by his girlfriend, Tiffany Schuchert, who was baptized herself earlier this year. Tiffany met Will at the Collin County Communnity College about six months ago. Tiffany is a bright, bubbly young woman whom I always believed would reach many people for Christ through her open, outgoing personality and sincere faith.… Continue

Added by James Nored on December 28, 2009 at 2:34am — No Comments

High Pointe Carolers Bring Joy to Colonial Lodge Nursing Home!

Last Wednesday night, we did not have Bible classes at High Pointe. But the church still met. The church, of course, is present wherever two or three Christians are gathered in Christ's name. A great group of singers from the High Pointe Church of Christ met at the Colonial Lodge, a nursing home in McKinney, to sing Christmas carols and bring a little Christmas joy to the residents and workers. It was a good mix of young and older Christians, with whole families singing togethe… Continue

Added by James Nored on December 26, 2009 at 8:18pm — No Comments

the year is coming to the end ,what did you do for the Lord?

¶ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: Eph1:3 (i) how many people did you baptized? (ii)did your church support preachers ? (iii) did you or the church help the needs? (B) have you than some thing good that will help the growth of the church? (i) did you have Elders in the church? (ii) where you worship is the church growing ? (iii) is the church have missions ? (C) think about what you have than fo… Continue

Added by Eric Asante Obeng on December 21, 2009 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

Global Warming & the Nature of Science - Reflections on the recent scandal

To my readers--I'm sorry about the posting delay. This is an incredibly busy time! But Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I love the music, time with friends, and the focus upon Christ. … Continue

Added by James Nored on December 7, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments