US city to pay reparations to African-American community with tax on marijuana sales

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

What is a Church?

Why Church Members Don't Invite Others to Church

We cover a recent post here at the blog written by Chuck Lawless on why church members don't invite others to church

What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality

There is a lot of unnecessary confusion about what the Bible is really saying about homosexuality. Dr. Michael Brown offers five key scriptural truths that dismantle the modern-day argument that God's Word condones the homosexual ...

Why Marines Are the Best at Sales Sales Evolution

by Alex Archawski, Sales Evolution
We recently celebrated the United State Marine Corps (USMC) birthday on Thursday, November 10th. The USMC are renowned for their toughness, courage and devastating effectiveness. They have swagger, confidence and hardness that caries with them for their entire life. I’ve been around many, while serving in the US Navy and throughout my career in sales. They are by far and away…

The Kiss of Death: Phrases and Questions that Will Kill Trust and Lose Sales Sales Evolution

In the information economy, the language and phrases you use will either advance your cause or cost you support, trust and sales. The following are my favorite annoying stereotypical phrases, statements and questions that will identify you as an amateur, narcissist, self-serving and company-centric salesperson. Some of the following are merely trite and others are very counterproductive in building trusting relationships
“We want to help you…

4 Ways to Balance Leading the Church and Loving the Community

How do we both lead our church and love our community well? And how does this calling inform a church leader's priorities and daily schedule?

Why Do I Need Church Community? · First Baptist Dallas

Why Do I Need Church Community?, Sunday school, community, friendship, small group, home group

Finding Organic Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Sustaining Authentic Christian...

Influential leader and author Frank Viola is calling the church back to its biblical and spiritual roots. It’s a call grounded in a profound truth: in all things spiritual, origin determines destiny. This is why so many religious congregations today are struggling to survive. It’s not because of bad planning, but poor planting. So how do we return to God’s original plan and purpose for his church?

How to reschedule marijuana, and why it’s unlikely anytime soon

With Alaska and Oregon joining Washington and Colorado in legalizing recreational marijuana, more attention has been focused on the mismatch between federal and state law. Increasingly, what stands in the way of medical science for marijuana is the Controlled Substances Act. In this post, John Hudak and Grace Wallack walk through the administrative steps necessary to reschedule marijuana, and the political, legal, and international barriers that may stand in the way.

Guide on Hydroponics Marijuana Growing

Most marijuana growers will say that hydroponic systems will grow plants quicker than traditionally planting them in a soil medium. This can be because plants grown hydroponically receive greater attention and the growers gain better control over nutrients and pH levels needed by the plants to grow. In addition, plants acquire more access to oxygen …

Marijuana and erectile dysfunction: What is the connection?

What are the effects of marijuana on the body and how might marijuana and erectile dysfunction be connected? Can marijuana interfere with medication?

How to Identify, Treat and Prevent Bud Rot on Marijuana

If you’re a marijuana grower, you’ve likely had to deal with bud rot at one point or another. Learn how to identify, treat and prevent bud rot today!

How To Grow African Violets

This Article Will Give You Information and Tips On How To Grow African Violets.

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How the Christian Community Relates to a Hostile World

Exalt the Savior. Equip the Saints. Evangelize the Unbeliever.

Medical and Recreational Marijuana

Principal, Jackson Lewis PC
Employers have long held the belief (and rightly so) that drug testing employees, both pre-employment and during employment, is an important tool in maintaining a safe and productive workforce. This principle is especially true in high risk industries, such as healthcare or manufacturing
Multi-state employers already struggle with differing state laws governing when an employer can require an applicant or employee to…