Christian Life
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How to Host a Souper Bowl Food Drive Fundraiser
The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and what better time to plan a Souper Bowl food drive?! Every year, fans get excited to cheer their team, and the rest of us get excited about…the food. What if we used this as an opportunity to share food in another way? A souper bowl food
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How to Give Back to Your Community as a Food Drive Volunteer
At a time when the cost of food keeps going up, but income, well, does not, you may be inspired to become a food drive volunteer (or want to recruit some for your next event!) One thing that’s been encouraging the past few months, as we’ve seen food assistance delayed or cut, job losses, and
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Hosting a Canned Food Drive: Hunger Relief for your Community
A canned food drive may not be the end-all, be-all to fight ever-rising food costs, and it won’t solve food insecurity, but it very well may help some families in your community, and that’s a really good reason to get started organizing one. Families that look a lot like yours and mine are skipping meals,
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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Free Haircut Event
A free haircut event can have a lasting impact on someone so far beyond just one day. Just think about it. It is late summer, the school hallway buzzes, and a kid walks in with a new backpack, sharp pencils, and a clean, confident cut. For many families, especially those stretched thin, that simple look
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Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Community Laundry Day Event
When considering the needs of the community, churches often overlook a valuable resource: a community laundry day. Clean clothes rarely make prayer lists, yet they make such a big difference in things like school attendance, job interviews, health, and self-respect. A community laundry day steps right into that gap, with quarters, laundry cards, and a
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What It Says About the Power of Prayer in the Bible
What It Really Says About the Power of Prayer in the Bible When faced with crisis, too often, we are asked to look toward the power of prayer in the Bible, but if you slow down and ask what that really means, the answers get fuzzy pretty fast. Are you just sending wishes into the
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Drop Off Food Donations: How to Support Local Pantries
It’s no secret that there’s an issue with food insecurity in the United States, which leaves many people who want to help asking themselves, “Where can I drop off food donations?” With economic challenges mounting, many families struggle to find any food, let alone healthy food. Here are some ideas of places to drop off
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What Does 444 Mean in the Bible? The Real Meaning…
As a Christian, you may have wondered, “What does 444 mean in the Bible?” You’ve probably seen the repetition of the number 444 and wondered if it holds a special meaning. For me personally, I have a pretty regular reminder of 444. When I got my car, I noticed that every time I turn it