Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain
This week a conversation with a pastor I admire inspired me to write this post. We’re commanded not to take the Lord’s name in vain. It’s one of the 10 Commandments so we know it’s important. A lot of Christians honor this commandment by not saying “OMG” on facebook but perhaps our commitment should go [...]
Dignity
Definition: the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed Dignity. It’s such an important part of ministry. Our goal at Act Together is to better the lives of the children we serve. How can we better their lives if we rob their parents of dignity? I believe most parents truly want to provide [...]
Live Like We’re Dying
We’ve only got 86,400 seconds in a day to turn it all around or throw it all away –Live Like We’re Dying Lyric We’ve all heard the sayings “Time waits for no one.” and “You only have so many trips around the sun.” Are we making our lives count? The road to Hell is paved [...]
It All Depends on What You See
Back in the 1970s, when I was an undergraduate psychology student, I took the basic courses, where I learned about the nervous system and “dry” stuff like how the sodium and potassium balance in a nerve cell influences whether it “fires” or not. I taught rats to press levers and run around in mazes for [...]
Making a Difference
Because of your donations and hard work, Act Together is making a difference in our community. Below is an inspiring story about one of our families. In August 2011, Mr. and Mrs. Butler, like so many others during these economic times, though well educated found themselves unemployed. It only took a few months without a [...]
Failure is not the end of the road..
This is simply too good not to share. The stories of other “failures” never cease to inspire me to get back up again after life has knocked me down. As much as I appreciate inspiration, God goes a step further and promises me that because of what Christ has done for me, I can be [...]
Intern Experiences: Tools 4 School
This blog post was written by Leah Cormany, Summer Intern 2012 Fresh out of my undergrad I was searching for the perfect summer job. I needed a position that would only last till about August so I could attend grad school, provide me with experience I could use later in life, and above all else [...]
Tools 4 School
Can you believe it’s just a few short weeks before the school bus will be rounding the block again? Act Together Ministries needs your help to collect school supplies for children in need in five north metro counties: Forsyth, N Fulton, Cobb, Cherokee, and Gwinnett. With your help, we will set up our 4th annual [...]
Act Together Ministries Receives the GuideStar Exchange Seal
Act Together Ministries Receives the GuideStar Exchange Seal as a Demonstration of Its Commitment to Transparency Alpharetta, GA– Act Togther Ministries received the GuideStar Exchange Seal, a leading symbol of transparency and accountability provided by GuideStar USA, Inc., the premier source of nonprofit information. The Seal demonstrates to Act Together’s vast support-base our deep commitment [...]
Stubborn Branches
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. -John 15:5 This Bible verse has a new meaning to me because I recently started growing grapes in my backyard. I’ve grown green ivy inside many [...]