ABeanToGo
This clever play on the famous Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego story in the bible is the inspiration for the beginning of a small, local coffee shop in Michigan. The story is in Daniel and the founders cite the reasonings for this allusion in their website. “It is a story of courage and bravery, patience and…
Read MoreEl Sistema – Community Transformation through Music
Music has amazing power and cultural impact. It has a nearly infinite amount of applications and influences each person differently. Musical power can be harnessed for the greater good of society and impacts the lives of those who listen and create. Movie scenes become more emotionally charged. Celebratory and fun events are brought to life…
Read MoreFaith Box
Faith Box is a for-profit Christian company started by three individuals Josh, Nora and Sarah. What Faith Box does is sends Christian themed goody baskets to their customers. Their customers buy a varying range of subscriptions to Faith Box. They can buy more or less expensive boxes the price of the boxes varies on quantity.…
Read MoreMovie Ministry Series: Mel Gibson
When someone hears the name Mel Gibson, more often than not they will think of “one of those movie stars.” Some may instinctively think of his highly acclaimed movie Braveheart. Even fewer may also think of his most controversial work: The Passion of The Christ. So what was his inspiration behind these wildly successful films?…
Read MoreImpact Foundation
What if there was a company that was set up to help redemptive minded companies get themselves off the ground and help to grow their companies. Companies like Praxis and other organizations are committed to these goals. One of these companies is the Impact Foundation. The Impact Foundation is an organization that blends the traditional…
Read MoreWorking Chance: Recruitment Redefined
Working Chance Working Chance is a charity that helps women with criminal convictions find employment. Ex-convicts are some of the most overlooked and rejected members of society, and it is often nearly impossible for them to have a second chance at life. Working Chance was founded in 2009 by Jocelyn Hillman. She saw how stigmatized…
Read MoreBedfords Blood Drive
Due to the coronavirus thousands of blood drives have been cancelled. The American Red Cross is currently facing a severe blood shortage as a result. I have a friend who is college aged, immunocompromised, and reliant on blood transfusions every couple weeks. She is urging everyone who can to donate. Places that normally conduct blood…
Read MoreAdapting to the New Normal
One of the key activities I do in times of weariness and uncertainty is going to church. Worshiping and communing with like minded believers helps provide me with the direction needed to share God’s love with the people I encounter as I go about my week. Now, in a time of global uncertainty, the…
Read MoreWhen all we have is Nascar
During this postponement of sports, there is not much to watch for people who like to get their daily dose of sports. Although it is not much Nascar has found a way to keep us entertained with eNascar. By having a group of driver race using a using an advanced driving rig with widescreen displays…
Read MorePastor Calming the Scared
Pastor Bryan Catherman’s neighbors were crying March 18, afraid the 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Salt Lake City, Utah, a few hours earlier signaled the end of the world. The earthquake had no deaths and caused little structural damage. However, this pushed some people to tears believing the world was ending. “Some of my neighbors…
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