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First person: My Dad, the know-it-all — and ‘lifelong learner’

June 14, 2025

My dad is a know-it-all — in history, especially naval and American history; in politics; in random facts spanning from space exploration and “Star Wars”

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First person: What can we expect in eternity?

June 13, 2025

For some, discussions about eternity are no more than wishful thinking. Others imagine our forever abode as unappealing and boring.

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First person: I simply showed up and this happened

June 6, 2025

There’s no question that showing up on that particular day gave my speaking career a jumpstart. Show up. It could change your future.

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Opinion: Are all sins really the same?

June 5, 2025

Are all sins equally obnoxious to God? Is gluttony just as offensive to the Lord as adultery? Should we really equate speeding on the highway with taking the life of another person?

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First person: Goodbye college, hello life

June 2, 2025

As the apartment door clicked shut, it locked away Madison’s college years — and a piece of my heart. I can’t reopen that door to relive those moments with my “kiddo,” but God’s faithfulness assures me it’s OK.

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First person: What’s the point of re-reading the Bible? Shouldn’t we know it by now?

May 31, 2025

The 8-year-old politely turned down the gift. “I’ve already read it,” he said waving off the small Gideon-style Bible presented to him by the church

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First person: Vacation Bible School — a summer highlight

May 30, 2025

Vacation Bible Schools continue to impact children and young people who learn about the Bible and about how to have a personal relationship with Jesus — while having fun and making new friends.

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Opinion: The 3 proud lies we tell

May 28, 2025

Pastor Adam Dooley of Tennessee shares his observations and reasonings in this opinion piece.

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First person: Before my feet hit the floor, I pray this

May 27, 2025

“Let me tell you something that may not surprise you: my head can be a mess first thing in the morning,” writes Tony Martin, editor of The Baptist Record.

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First person: Ruth’s surrendered life

May 18, 2025

“Don’t plead with me to abandon you or to return and not follow you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live,

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