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Transforming the Brokenness from Human Trafficking: A Survivor’s Message (146)
“Why?” We have all asked it. “Why would God allow…?” For those in the middle of trial or trauma, it confuses. For those who have been damaged, it haunts. For Ofelia Flores, it reminds her, “God does not waste any hurts.” An advocate, contracted consultant for police and sheriff’s departments…
Ofelia’s Story Part 2
Today we bring you Part Two of Ofelia Flores’ compelling “God Story” – how she was rescued from a life of misery and abuse after being trafficked by a member of her own family. Today, Ofelia is a successful Kern County mother of five with 13 grandkids who works with...
Ofelia’s Story: A Survivor of Familial Trafficking
Jesus makes his feelings clear regarding the evil of trafficking and exploitation. “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble,” the Lord declares in Matthew 18:6, “it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck...
How to Turn 2024 Resolutions Into Results. Scott Wozniak Has the Recipe for You! (145)
Are you one of the many who makes New Years’ resolutions that turn out to be unsuccessful? Scott Wozniak, CEO, Mensa member, legendary brand-builder, and author brilliantly unpacks the chasm between a great resolution/vision and how to get there.
Initiative Update: 7 Common Myths about the Poor
For the month of December here at CityServe, we’re spotlighting The Poor: A CityServe Compassion Initiative. The Poor Compassion Initiative is how CityServe inspires, resources, and mobilizes churches to serve
A Wonderful, Christmas Wake-Up Call with Pastor Wendell Vinson (144)
Peace. Hope. In our world? At this time? Start ringing the bells because Pastor Wendell Vinson says, “Absolutely!” Pastor, CityServe co-founder and world traveler, Pastor Vinson will shake you up with his refreshing, biblical perspective of HOPE. Are there global pressures, wars and rumors of wars, an elevation of evil?
The World Needs to Help Rescue Israel’s ‘Breadbasket’
By Todd Lamphere This op-ed was first published in The Messenger. ------- Israel is running out of time to save a critical harvest. It has gone largely unnoticed in the fog of war that has enveloped the Holy Land since the Hamas terror attacks on Oct. 7. There’s an...
ISRAEL UPDATE: CityServe Hears from Todd “Boots On the Ground” Lamphere (143)
Was his name David? It was the question we wanted Todd Lamphere to answer as he shared the account of one guy with just a stone in Ein Habesor who, along with four other men with M16’s, beat back an army of Hamas terrorists. Pastor and Vice President of Government Relations for City Serve…
Hope is running short for Christmas. This Advent there is one priceless lesson we can still learn
We know that 2023 has been a very difficult year for so many of our friends, neighbors and those around the world By Dave Donaldson This article first appeared on Fox News ---------- Here’s an Advent riddle for you: Name something every single human being on...
Wayne Cordeiro: Leading on Empty and What to Do About It (142)
Do you dread the darkness? While some slumber, others of us repeatedly wrestle with failure, worthlessness and deadly intents of a dark realm. Pastor Wayne Cordeiro has fought that battle. Creative, successful and driven…
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