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  Voices: Looking for hope, purpose and blessing during a pandemic

  The newness of social distancing can be overwhelming. Jack Goodyear points us to words of encouragement and strength for getting through these days.

  03/21/2020 - By Jack Goodyear

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  Voices: Behold, God is doing a new thing

  Rev. Dr. Michael Evans Sr., president of the BGCT and pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield, exhorts the church to seize its opportunity to share the gospel.

  03/20/2020 - By Rev. Dr. Michael Evans Sr.

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  Commentary: Breaking free from fear

  Looking for peace to replace fear or anxiety in the midst of troubling times? Miranda Jo Davis offers a simple guide for finding freedom from fear.

  03/20/2020 - By Miranda Jo Davis

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  Editorial: Staying close while we are socially distant and after

  While we need to keep our distance for a while, we also need to maintain our connections, because our connections are what will outlast coronavirus.

  03/18/2020 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Voices: Social distancing as a sacred act of mercy

  Social distancing can be a spiritual act of mercy toward and for our neighbors, explains Erin Albin Hill with the Center for Church and Community Impact at Baylor University.

  03/18/2020 - By Erin Albin Hill

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  Voices: Practicing Sabbath during difficult times

  How can we practice Sabbath for spiritual benefit during these days of social distancing. Matt Homeyer, assistant dean for external affairs at Truett Seminary, points the way.

  03/18/2020 - By Matt Homeyer

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  Voices: COVID-19 and the Apocalypse: Not what you think

  COVID-19 could be called “apocalyptic,” but does “apocalypse” mean what we think it means? Joshua Sharp explains.

  03/18/2020 - By Joshua Sharp

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  Gerry Clarkson: Education should teach wisdom in using information

  Gerry Clarkson, interim dean of the School of Science and Mathematics at Howard Payne University, shares his background and thoughts on Christian higher education.

  03/17/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Voices: Carrying on in chaotic times

  As in times past, Ward Hayes, treasurer and CFO for Texas Baptists, is confident Texas Baptists will meet the current trial with peace and generosity.

  03/16/2020 - By Ward Hayes / Texas Baptists

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  Editorial: Now’s the time to seek the welfare of the city

  As COVID-19 spreads, will we give in to seeking our own welfare, or will we heed the word of God to seek the welfare of the city?

  03/11/2020 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Colette Cross: A learner grateful to be called by God to grow with students

  Colette Cross, director of discipleship for Houston Baptist University, shares her background and thoughts on ministry in an academic setting.

  03/10/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Voices: Trusting God in a skeptical culture

  In a culture that values skepticism and forms us to be skeptical, Ross Shelton calls for a different kind of formation starting with trust in God.

  03/09/2020 - By Ross Shelton