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Ghosts, goblins and Hollywood myths: Answering a common question

October 17, 2023

With Halloween almost here, horror movies and costumes are available through various entertainment outlets and in our community. Though people ask in different ways, a common question this time of year is, “Are ghosts real?”

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Opinion: Do we need Pastor Appreciation Day?

October 14, 2023

You may read the headline and automatically assume I am opposed to churches paying tribute to their ministers. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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First person: The Blind, a positive step for Christian movies

October 5, 2023

The Blind is a positive step in the right direction for Christian movies. More than that, it’s an encouraging example of the transformative power of the gospel.

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First person: Connecting young adults to small groups in your church

October 5, 2023

“If young adults do not get or remain connected to others within the church after they leave high school, they are much more likely to leave the church.”

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First person: Choose joy, hope and resilience over despair

September 30, 2023

In the journey of life, we are often presented with situations that are not within our control. It’s as if we are sailing on an open sea and at times the waves decide to show no mercy.

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First person: Don’t forget why the ‘B’ in BCM matters

September 25, 2023

When you look around your church you may notice that a lot of young people are missing. It is a common complaint as I speak in local churches that congregations are aging and young people are leaving …

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Your Voice: ‘His wind guided us safely home’

September 23, 2023

After paddling a mere 100 feet from shore, the blue sky turned black and a heavy downpour drenched us for roughly five minutes.

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First person: From Ground Zero in NYC to serving in Baghdad

September 11, 2023

I remember an 8-year boy standing next to me crying and saying repeatedly, “Why did they have to kill my daddy?”

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One key step to spark evangelism in your life

September 8, 2023

Even those of us who minister in God’s church often struggle with doing personal evangelism, Chuck Lawless said.

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First person: Living through a lake rescue

September 2, 2023

“Our family saw the hand of God in all the events of that evening.”

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