by Sam Rainer | Dec 15, 2008 | Uncategorized
Christianity Today just posted their top 10 religion stories of 2008. Click on the links below for the individual articles. 1. Election 2008: Democrats woo evangelical vote, making only slight gains from Bush era. 2. Voters turn back California Supreme Court’s... by Sam Rainer | Dec 11, 2008 | Uncategorized
The Apostle Paul was an unlikely messenger. The Philippian church had little to give. Yet the inadequate messenger was supported by the church for the advancement of the gospel. It was a partnership of true joy. This partnership represented God’s people with differing... by Sam Rainer | Dec 3, 2008 | Uncategorized
The Barna Group recently released research that reveals potential billion-dollar losses in donations for churches driven by the slow economy: Americans are now passing on their financial pain to churches and other non-profit organizations by cutting back substantially... by Sam Rainer | Nov 25, 2008 | Uncategorized
USA Today recently reported on research that correlates a thankful spirit with happiness. It states that people who practice outward gratitude on a regular basis tend to be healthier people: Practicing gratitude in systematic ways changes people by changing brains... by Sam Rainer | Nov 19, 2008 | Uncategorized
One thing that does not come naturally to me is spontaneity. I am a planner, scheduler, and organizer. I do very little on a whim. If the calendar on my computer were to crash, my world would crumble. My wife, on the other hand, is the queen of spontaneity. I know God... by Sam Rainer | Nov 14, 2008 | Uncategorized
A new season of ministry brings no shortage of emotions. In my recent transition to Sarasota Baptist Church, I was excited, stressed, and itching to accomplish something. Any major transition in life can put people on edge. Leaders, in particular, face the challenge...
