Tag: helping those in need

I Refuse

Singer songwriter Josh Wilson wrote the song “I refuse” after a massive flood hit Nashville, Tennessee in 2010.  After saying several prayers for those affected by the flood, Josh realized he needed to stop praying and do something.  The lyrics of the song essentially…

7 Ways to be closer to God

  Children have a purity about them that is hard to find in adults.  A young heart is more open and ready to love and a young mind is more inclined to change.  One of the best ways to be closer to God is…

Consumer Christianity

Do you know what the term Christian CEO means?  That’s a Christian who attends church on Christmas and Easter only.  Here in America it’s a fairly common practice.  Another fairly common practice in America, among Christian believers, is to not attend church at all….

United in Love 

  A common purpose and vision is essential for followers of Jesus Christ to achieve the work of God.  When everyone is moving in a different direction, the body of Christ is disjointed and rendered ineffective.  Together we can accomplish great things in the…

Reaching Out to those in Need

Don’t Go to Church Over 250 members of the Church That Matters in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, just outside of Tulsa, decided not to go to church on Sunday.  Instead, they took part in the church’s annual “Don’t Go To Church Sunday,” community service project. …

Finding Ways to Serve God

Your decision to follow Jesus is a decision to spend your life serving God.  The teachings of Jesus are filled with ways to serve God.  The foundation of your service to God is love.  “A new command I give you: Love one another. As…

Hope for those in Need

It’s a beautiful thing when an entire church congregation comes together in service to God and their community.  No matter where your church is located, chances are not far away, maybe right across the street or just a few miles down the road, there…

Love Your Neighbor as You Love Yourself

Most of us have been confronted at one time or another by a person asking us for a hand-out.  These request come in various forms.  Sometimes it’s a homeless person on the street.  Sometimes it’s a woman in the parking lot of the grocery…

Actions not Words

Stop studying the Bible.  If you’re a mature Christian and you’ve read the Bible, attended thousands of sermons, been to Bible seminars and small group studies many times, do you really need to keep studying?  You should have it down by now.  Actions not…

Austin We Care

 Can you imagine going to a store to shop for items you need, yet not having to pay anything for them?  Well this is exactly the experience Austin We Care has created for families in need. For years, Austin We Care has invited families in…