Tag Archives: community

Do This One Thing to Lower Healthcare Costs

Posted on July 17, 2013 by tnealtarver

Are You concerned about the rising cost of healthcare in America? In a moment, I will make one simple suggestion that, if applied, will help to make healthcare more affordable for you and those you love. But first … I … Continue reading →

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Stop Going to Church!

Posted on June 29, 2013 by tnealtarver

“When we stopped going to church …”           There’s more to that statement, and I’ll complete the sentence in a moment.           Going suggests a place, and, when we go somewhere, we usually have a reason. I go to the … Continue reading →

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Hospice Comes to Our Home

Posted on March 6, 2013 by tnealtarver

For almost two weeks now, Ellen and I have been involved in dealing with a loved one’s imminent death. Her 90-year-old mother fell and broke a hip. Ever since, the family has gone from one crisis to the next. We’d … Continue reading →

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Do You Want to Be Used by God?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by tnealtarver

Do you want to be used by God? I hope not. What? Don’t you want God to use you for His purposes? Don’t you want Him to use you to bring people to Christ? Don’t you want Him to use … Continue reading →

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Essential Elements of Christian Community

Posted on October 18, 2012 by tnealtarver

Today’s guest blogger is Kari Scare from Struggle to Victory. She’s currently teaching a class in her home church that lines up well with the theme at Curious. You can learn more about Kari here. Healthy Christian Community A healthy … Continue reading →

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Oh, God, I Am Lost and So Alone

Posted on September 15, 2012 by tnealtarver

My prayer at 3:00 in the morning was a simple one. “Oh, God, I am lost and so alone.” Why such depths of despair? One simple word—disappointment! Asaph wrote, “… I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of … Continue reading →

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4 Helpful Hospitality Hints

Posted on August 29, 2012 by tnealtarver

Have you ever visited a small town diner where a few guys sat at the bar? The door opens, you step inside, and every head turns your direction. No one smiles. Cue up banjo music from Deliverance. How do you … Continue reading →

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Why Doing Nothing Makes More Sense

Posted on August 21, 2012 by tnealtarver

He had … … nowhere to go … … and nothing to do … … and no time to go or do it in. Who? God! Oh, right. I thought about what happened before this opening line to a very … Continue reading →

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A Community Rises from the Rubble

Posted on August 10, 2012 by tnealtarver

What can a person learn about communityfrom moving a pile of rocks? In early July, I went to Two Rivers, Alaska as a part of a short-term mission team from the Midwest. Our team of 37 worked in cooperation with … Continue reading →

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4 Traits to Cultivate for Community Health

Posted on August 2, 2012 by tnealtarver

I’ve noticed in my travels four common traits across cultures. To be a healthy, viable culture, I believe all four need to be present. Humor. I exchanged jokes with a Russian friend while my family and I lived in Khabarovsk, … Continue reading →

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