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Trauma and the stress that can accompany it often keep an individual hyper-focused on the event, re-creating the trauma over and over, trying somehow to undo the feeling of helplessness and powerlessness through the negative ruminations.
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The Story of Coastline Baptist Church

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By Ministry127, Tuesday, February 11, 2014
God’s Hand Is Evident in Oceanside, California
Fifteen years ago, a story began to unfold in Northern San Diego County as Coastline Baptist Church opened its doors for the first time. Though circumstances were not ideal, it soon became evident that this story was a testimony of God’s power and provision.
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Navigating the Minefield of Social Networking

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, February 10, 2014
A Look at Blessings and Pitfalls of Social Networking
Do a word search in Scripture for “twitter,” and you’ll find nothing. Make it even broader to include “social media,” and you’ll get the same results. Yet every mature Christian understands that God’s Word has much to say regarding social media. It is our responsibility to examine God’s Word and apply its timeless truths to the present reality of our daily lives.
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Media & Technology
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Developing Systems to Help Your Office Run Smoothly

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By Lisa Stoner, Saturday, February 8, 2014
Developing an Organized Church Office—Part 2
In this article, we will see tools that can help your office be more organized and run smoothly when they are implemented into your daily workflow. What systems can help your office be more organized?
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Secretarial & Support
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Overwhelmed—A Moses Moment

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By Fred Fies, Thursday, February 6, 2014
What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed
Have you ever felt that what God has called you to do is more than you can handle? Have you felt overwhelmed to the point that you want to quit? Then you, my friend, have had a Moses moment!
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Christian Living
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Preaching for Decisions

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By Dr. Jim Schettler, Wednesday, February 5, 2014
10 Tips to Transform Your Teaching—Part 6
Why is it that when Tom Farrell preaches, there is just usually a period of time where it’s really quiet? Have you ever heard this saying: a message in the head reaches the head, and a message in the heart reaches the heart? Go one step further, preachers: a message from the conscience reaches the conscience. Once you’ve reached the conscience of an individual, that’s when the life is going to be changed.
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8 Practical Steps to Setting a Church Budget

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By Dr. R. B. Ouellette, Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Operating without a Budget Is a Recipe for Disaster
I am often surprised at how many churches—and individuals—operate without a budget. They simply put the money into a pot, spend it as they need to (or wish to) and hope it all works out. To me, this is a little bit like driving to a previously unvisited destination without consulting the map first!
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7 Ways to Be Refreshed in Ministry

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, February 3, 2014
Scriptural Principles for Renewing Your Spirit
Serving people necessitates giving of ourselves. Paul put it well in 2 Corinthians 12:15: “I will very gladly spend and be spent for you.” We are not infinite, however. Every expenditure must be replenished, or eventually we run dry.
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The Right Reaction to Blessings

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By Dr. Don Sisk, Friday, January 31, 2014
To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required
Time after time in the Bible, we find God providing an abundant blessing for one of His servants, then immediately exhorting that servant to be a blessing to others and to glorify His name. We see this principle when God blessed Abraham, then immediately said, “Thou shalt be a blessing.”
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Enrolling New Believers in Discipleship

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By Gabriel Ruhl, Thursday, January 30, 2014
Helping Young Christians Become Grounded in Their Faith
Of course we all want every new believer to enroll in discipleship, but we also want to make sure they are committed to it. When a person who is not committed enrolls, it can cause the discipler to feel frustrated that he is being paired up with someone who does not want to put in the necessary work to finish what he started.
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Outreach & Discipleship
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More of His Power

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By Gordon Conner, Wednesday, January 29, 2014
More about Jesus—Part 3
One aspect of the Lord Jesus Christ that no religious leader can ever hope to claim is that of His eternal and omnipotent power. “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.”—Revelation 1:8
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