Ministry Updates

It's time for another edition of "Take 5 for Compassion" -- perfect timing for those in need of a little break from the Christmas hustle and bustle.

It's always time to speak up for children, and the Christmas season only highlights that reality as we think on one very special child who demonstrated His compassion for us! 

So here's your invitation to see what's new, what's coming up and what's inspiring in the world of child advocacy from Compassion International. 

1)  MISSIONS IN ACTION.  An outsider's look at what Compassion is doing in the ...

For Sanctity of Life Sunday 2012, we are excited to share with you a brand new radio special from Brad Mattes, speaker on Life Issues^®. I'm confident that this heartwarming program will lift your spirits and encourage your heart!

"A Crowing Achievement"

Let me introduce you to Drew Anderson and Toni Alten-Crowe, two
students who have Down syndrome.

In this special you will hear the story of these two most beloved students and why the students at Loveland High School in Cincinnati, OH voted Drew and Toni to be the prom king and queen!

Unfortunately, not all children with ...

“I am undisciplined.”

“I don’t really have time for that.”

“I’m under grace, not the Law”

“There is no commandment that says “thou must have ½ an hour of devotions each day.”

I already can hear the objections and it isn’t even the New Year yet.   The topic of personal devotions is a minefield.

As someone who works two jobs and has a young family, I recognize time is at a premium.  I realize the tyranny of the ...

Our church's living nativity was different this year - I've watched the scene play out many times throughout the years . . . Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus in the manger, the angels and the wise men. 

I'm always in awe as I witness the reenactment of the humble scene of Jesus' birth. But this year, my heart was also moved by a reminder of something else. 

As Anne Graham Lotz shares in a devotional Bible Study on the ministry web site, 

"Christmas is a celebration of God's gift of Jesus to you and me.  The living Word became ...

Out of a desire to provide fresh programming to your audience that provides timely content while helping listeners contend for a Christian worldview, we're pleased to announce that "BreakPoint^® This Week" will transform into an interview-based format featuring Chuck Colson along with John Stonestreet, engaging with authors and worldview thinkers.

Here's a sampling of upcoming topics and guests:

December 17/18 & 24/25 - Sacred Christmas

• Guest: T.M. Moore, Dean of the Centurions Program

December 31/January 1 - Doing the Right Thing

• Guest: Mark Steyn, Syndicated Columnist and Author

January 7/8 - Doing the Right Thing

• Guest: Jack ...

Amidst the bustle of shopping for gifts, baking cookies, and wrapping presents, many Americans will celebrate this holiday season at places of worship, expressing their thanks for the blessings of another year.

New information from FamilyFacts.org confirms that individuals who frequently attend religious services are more likely to donate to charities, often making larger donations, and more likely to volunteer.

In fact, volunteerism among those who attend religious services at least once a week tends to exceed even the national average. Those regularly seated in pews are also more likely to perform informal acts of compassion, like giving blood ...