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Giving Tuesday reminds us to address needs all year
By Wendell VinsonThis article first appeared in The Washington Times. As we approach Giving Tuesday, a day meant to help us focus on generosity and compassion, we would do well to remember that some needs cannot wait for a calendar reminder. For many families in...
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Discover Jesus’ Heart for Seekers, Sinners, Doubters, and the Discouraged (148)
We talk about God’s love, but do we understand He held Himself upon that cross out of compassion for us, knowing that suffering was our destination without Him? Frequent conference speaker and podcast regular, author Jessica Thompson explores the compassion of Christ and the impact it can have in our lives and beyond us, touching the hearts of others when we see them through His eyes.
CityServe benefit held in Nashville to help those in need in war-torn regions of Ukraine and Israel
The CityServe International church empowerment network hosted a dinner and benefit concert on Wednesday in Nashville to honor heroes on the frontlines in war-torn Israel and Ukraine.
Strahan Coleman Reveals How He Got God’s Attention (147)
Does God talk to us, or listen? People of every culture, age, and with or without faith, struggle with these questions. Writer, award-winning musician, and founder of Commoner’s Communion, Strahan Coleman’s wandering career took him around the world and right back to God. Life was good — a wonderful marriage, children, a beach home — until it wasn’t.
Ofelia’s Story Part 3
A Survivor of Familial Trafficking Experts estimate over 29.9 million people worldwide are trapped in a life of exploitation and human trafficking. And millions of them are children. God’s answer to fighting this heartless evil against those made in His image – His...
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?