From Yugen to Ikigai: Finding Purpose in Every Season of Life
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From Yugen to Ikigai: Finding Purpose in Every Season of Life

This blog is written Rev. Bill Jones.

As a ”Back to Nature Hippie” In the late seventies ,I was searching for truth in all the wrong places. No matter how high or drunk I became, when I would lay down to sleep, I would hear a voice inside saying, “There has got to be more to life than this.” So, I kept searching for something else to fill the void I continually felt inside. In nineteen eighty that lifestyle brought…….

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The Old Red Songbook
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The Old Red Songbook

Recently, I came across a box of old red songbooks from my childhood church. As I opened the old red songbook, a flood of memories came rushing back.

It was amazing how I remembered the page number of a few of the songs we sang so long ago……

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Don’t Feed the Bears!
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Don’t Feed the Bears!

Don’t feed the bears!

A recent visitor to Yellowstone National Park told how as they entered the park he was given a flyer from a park ranger. Near the top in bold letters was the warning, “Please do not feed the bears”. After driving a short distance in the park, he noticed several cars beside the road. It was obvious what was going on. They were feeding the bears. He spotted the Ranger so he asked “why not feeding the Bears” was an important thing. The Ranger told him the obvious reason was the danger of getting injured or becoming...

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I’m Not Done Yet
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I’m Not Done Yet

This blog is written by David Kent. David and Susan Kent have planted multiple churches in Minneapolis and elsewhere. He has served in several leadership roles with the United Pentecostal Church, International. In June of 2024, the Kents celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary.

On December 16, 2022, I drove to the church to plow snow from the parking lot. On arrival, work was being done on the road. The access was blocked. As I stepped out to speak with the workers, I slipped on the icy road. The fall broke…..

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John the Sage
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John the Sage

This blog is written by Gary D Erickson.

John the Beloved was a leader among the Twelve Apostles. He authored five New Testament books and was a “Sage!” John was the only Apostles to escape martyrdom, live into old age, and die of natural causes. Although he lived a long life. his faith and loyalty to Jesus did not shield him from persecution. He was boiled…..

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Reflecting on Modern Family Dynamics
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Reflecting on Modern Family Dynamics

This blog is written by Mark Morris.

In today's society, it's evident that we are navigating through a tumultuous period. The Bible prophesized times where what is morally wrong is seen as right, and vice versa, leading to widespread societal dysfunction. One of the most profound impacts of this moral inversion is on the family unit. When families fracture, it is

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The Thing About Used Books
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The Thing About Used Books

A meme that I saw the other day caught my attention. It stated that “I don't have too many books; it's just that I am deficient in shelving”. This could very well be true at my house. I have always been fascinated with books. When I was a child, I would walk several blocks to the city library and spend time looking at the books and carrying the library’s limit home, then I would bring them back and load up with more.

When I started in the ministry in 1978, I realized how important books were. It has often been said….

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