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Nonnegotiable: Serving all congregations in associational ministry

July 30, 2023

“If you cannot serve all congregations, you give up your right to serve any congregation.” This was a wise word of advice from my best

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First person: We all have a part to play in ending human trafficking

July 24, 2023

Something’s brewing. I don’t know exactly what it is, but God is at work. I have a part to play in ending injustice. That’s how

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Below the surface: 9 warning signs of potential church division

July 22, 2023

Over the years, I’ve seen churches divide. What I’ve learned, though, is that no division happens overnight; every one has some kind of previous problem

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First person: How can we find harmony in a culture of outrage?

July 20, 2023

In today’s world we are surrounded by outrage. Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook have made it easier than ever for people to express

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First person: 6 ways to spark more generosity in your life

July 15, 2023

I must confess that I am a terrible online shopper. I find something that looks like a quality product only to realize later that it

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First person: Lessons learned in the trenches of parenting a teen

July 15, 2023

Before I throw a pity party about parenting a teenager in 2023, let’s be clear: it’s always been a challenge — with or without the

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First person: Honest conversations about kids and church

July 9, 2023

“I don’t want to go to church tomorrow.” Nothing quiets post-dinner chatter quicker than a 7-year-old’s honesty. Eyes wide, my mind reached for the right

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First person: 5 tips to establish your morning routine

July 8, 2023

“Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14 I am not really an

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Opinion: Baptists need to tell a new missions story

July 7, 2023

Baptists are “a missionary people,” Elijah Brown, general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance, told those gathered in Stavanger, Norway, for the 2023 BWA annual meeting.

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Forgotten freedoms: 10 things to remember on Independence Day

July 4, 2023

On July 4, we celebrate Independence Day. We’ll have picnics, family gatherings and fireworks. I fear, though, we Christians will miss a number of additional

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