Arts and Humanities Commons^™

What Is The Definition Of "Fun"?, Lisa Smith

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"Fun is the enjoyment of life to its fullest potential, whether the situation or experience is simple or complex."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­enjoying the blessings of life from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/what-is-the-definition-of-fun/

Rhythm Of Work And Fishing, Adam Adams

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"When we view pastimes, hobbies, and vacation as escape from work, we are missing the reality that work and play exist together and benefit each other."

Posting about a healthy work-life balance from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/the-rhythm-of-work-and-fishing/

Consumerism Vs. Calling, Sarah Moss

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"Our consumeristic society implies that some professions are more valuable than others."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­choosing a career based on our gifts and talents from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/consumerism-vs-calling/

Learning To Love Literature, John Baas

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"I keep finding people to admire in books."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­developing a love of reading from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/learning-to-love-literature/

Teaching Our Children About Money, John Baas

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"Encourage your children to start earning money so they can start to connect work and income."

Posting about healthy financial habits from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/teaching-our-children-about-money/

Don't Forget God, Jonathan De Groot

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"All of life is worship, but can we draw a distinction between glorifying God through our lives and the intentional activity of practicing worship? My answer is yes."

Posting about worshiping God from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/dont-forget-god/

The Lord Speaks, Liz Moss

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"Does your schedule, your time, your life look like that of a person who wants to hear God’s voice? Is there a connection between the amount of distractions in our lives and our inability to hear God?"

Posting about listening to God from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/the-lord-speaks/

Invitation, Kim Brinkerhoff

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"Jesus is the Door. He invites us to the green pasture beyond–to the Father who is good–to the place where you can rest and live well."

Posting about Christ's invitation to new life from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/the-invitation/

We Don't Have A Tv, Jonathan De Groot

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"The manner in which we choose to communicate shapes us more than the content found within the medium."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­developing healthy intimate relationships from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/we-dont-have-a-tv/

I Am, Liz Moss

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"In the journey of Lent—in the 40 (plus) days of walking to the cross—we remember who we are and who God is. God is faithful. God is present. God is steadfast in love."

Posting about the character of God from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/i-am-2/

Choices You Make, Lisa Smith

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Posting about the lack of choices available for those trapped in human trafficking from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/the-choices-you-make/

Hope In Anticipation, Adam Adams

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"On Christmas day we not only rejoice that our Savior was born, but also look with hopeful anticipation to Jesus’ second coming and the restoration of creation."

Posting about anticipating Christ's return ­­­­­­­­from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/hope-in-anticipation/

Advent: Hoping In The Bigger Picture, Brandon Huisman

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"I am always thinking about what is next and wondering what God is doing in his bigger picture, yet Simeon seems to remind us to sit back in the spirit and lean into him."

Posting about waiting for God's plan to unfold ­­­­­­­­from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/advent-hoping-in-the-bigger-picture/

The Line, Liz Moss

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"All too often I long for the Savior to come quickly in my life, to fix my frustrations and to give me exactly what I want and think I need at that very moment."

Posting about the difficulty of waiting from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/the-line/

Expecting, Lisa Smith

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"Are you willing to be content in the expectation of Christ’s coming…to not jump to the end, but to relish in the journey leading to Christ’s coming?"

Posting about experiencing peace and joy while waiting from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/expecting/

Expecting: Hope And Sinfulness, Sarah Moss

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"Even as we expect Christ’s coming during this third week of advent, we also are aware of our need for a Savior to atone for our sins."

Posting about Christ's birth foreshadowing His death ­­­­­­­­from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/expecting-hope-and-sinfulness/

Advent: Strike Me Dumb, God, John Baas

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"Was Zechariah’s silent expecting, his wordless anticipation, an even more powerful mix of torment and excitement, a more fertile ground for the Spirit to fill him and convict him of God’s plan, of his power, of his love?"

Posting about silent waiting from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/advent-strike-me-dumb-god/

Preparing From The Perspective Of Mary, Kim Brinkerhoff

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"I learn that preparation is the work of waiting well: rejoicing, choosing to see what He sees, bowing in obedience in the smaller moments, and being fully present."

Posting about Advent surrender from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/preparing-from-the-perspective-of-mary/

Red Cups And Orphans, Liz Moss

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"If Christians are truly called to welcome in the orphaned and parentless, then I believe the church - all of us, as a whole - must also answer the call along with these brave parents."

Posting about the needs of adoptive families from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/red-cups-and-orphans/

Why Should Ecology Matter To A Christian?, Derek Buteyn

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"The goodness of creation is more than a pleasing aesthetic. It doesn't just provide value to us because we enjoy it. It is inherently valuable; in every rock, tree, and living creature, truth is spoken of the Creator."

Posting about living responsibly within creation from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/why-should-ecology-matter-to-a-christian/

Institutional Stewardship And Ecology, Arlan Nederhoff

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"We are not to exploit, waste, or abuse the resources of God's world, but care for them and use them to serve God and humankind."

Posting about becoming environmentally conscientious from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/institutional-stewardship-and-ecology/

Answering Your Question: Elder And Deacon Training, Liz Moss

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"We make assumptions that elders and deacons know how to call on the sick, distribute help to the poor, and administer the sacraments."

Posting about training church leaders from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/answering-your-question-elder-and-deacon-training/

Why Give?, John Baas

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"God has wired us to recognize particular people in need and to want to give of ourselves in response."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the Christian's response to needs from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/why-give/?

Dear Parents Of College Freshmen, Kim Brinkerhoff

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"The transition to college is a dramatic change for most, and God is in all the details."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­sending a child off to college from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/dear-parents-of-college-freshmen/

Mountain Top Vistas, Derek Buteyn

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"I feel most alive and near to God after I've spent and given of myself."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the rewards that come from things that require time and energy from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/mountain-top-vistas/

Family, Dirt-Bikes, And Education, Liz Moss

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"Having the privilege of joining others in the work of bringing education and literacy to students and educators in Ethiopia is life-giving."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­what makes a person feel most alive from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/family-dirt-bikes-and-education/

"Getting Lost" For Our Own Good, Sue Droog

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"God created rest and recreation for us to enjoy – it is part of His design."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­an effective work-life balance from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/getting-lost-for-our-own-good/

Love Each Other Deeply, Jonathan De Groot

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"I believe that the greatest thing I can do for my family is to consistently respond to the invitations of Christ."

Posting about the responsibility of raising children who love the Lord from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/love-each-other-deeply/

Fatherhood, Brandon Huisman

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Posting about ­­­­­­­­fatherhood from a new dad from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/fatherhood/

Remembering Memorial Day, Liz Moss

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"Every once in a while it is good to stop and to remember."

Posting about a broader perspective on Memorial Day from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/remembering-memorial-day/