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  Letters: Jesus wouldn’t ‘pack heat’

  I don’t think Jesus would want his followers to “pack heat” in churches—or anywhere else.

  06/22/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Oregon: Such beauty and such pain

  Student Missions Blog: When we arrived in Portland, it didn’t take me long to realize we weren’t in Texas anymore. It also didn’t take long for me to fall in love with this place.

  06/19/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  2nd Opinion: VBS ‘still a marvelous way of reaching children’

  This summer, children will walk into beautifully decorated rooms, and their lives will be changed. I am thankful for each VBS.

  06/18/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  João Chaves: Lessons from Hispanic Baptists in Texas

  Preface from Baptist University of the Américas President René Maciel: The Baptist University of the Américas exists to train and prepare Hispanic church leaders to, in turn, grow Hispanic Baptist…

  06/18/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Georgia: God answers prayer

  Student Missions Blog: Improving in prayer was one of my first goals upon arrival to the Living Vine. Thankfully, God already has rocked me.

  06/18/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Right or Wrong? Subway etiquette ads

  Ads in New York City subways promote etiquette. For example, they tell riders not to take up excess space or eat smelly food on the trains. Is this ad campaign “social engineering” or a good idea for improving social values?

  06/18/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Down Home: Super heroes & made-up rules

  The mind of a 4 ½-year-old boy is a fun and fascinating place. Kind of like a theme park that changes every day.

  06/18/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Editorial: A quarter-century after the SBC holy war

  This past week marked the 25th anniversary of the final battle in the Southern Baptist holy war. The former combatants noted the occasion appropriately: They got on with current business.

  06/18/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Haiti: Release from chains of shame

  Student Missions Blog: After trekking through a winding uphill climb, we arrive at a beautiful new home in the mountains. Our team is here to take part of the tradition of dedicating each new home that is built.

  06/17/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Germany: God opens doors before we get to them

  Student Missions Blog: Before my co-worker, Kasey, and I even arrived in Germany, God was opening doors at the University of Mainz, where we will spend our summer doing outreach.

  06/16/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Kathy Hillman: Fathers, ‘Father’ Buckner & the Heavenly Father

  Choosing the perfect Father’s Day gift presents challenges. A totally unscientific Internet survey and personal interviews with guys of all ages yield one overwhelming favorite. The gift of time and togetherness ranks first.

  06/15/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  In Touch: At the Legacy Award ceremony

  On June 7, Kathleen and I had a great day at Independence Baptist Church near Brenham for the annual Legacy Award ceremony.

  06/15/2015 - By John Rutledge