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  Tribute: Remembering Phil Lineberger

  Phil Lineberger loved to laugh. He had an infectious laugh, and you couldn’t help but join him in laughter.

  06/12/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Guest Editorial: Farewell & look outward

  I am optimistic many congregations will turn outward and forward and work resolutely for a fresh day.

  06/12/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  2nd Opinion: Learning to pray, again—6 ‘prayer-full’ lessons

  I’m still learning to pray. What follows are random reflections born of “prayer-full” lessons along the way.

  06/12/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Letters: Do everything ‘as to the Lord’

  For folks who don’t have the skill set to be a “cultural warrior,” then I say do everything else, as too the Lord.

  06/12/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Editorial: Juneteenth—celebration & metaphor

  Texans will mark a vital—although historically embarrassing—milestone this week. We’ll celebrate the 150th anniversary of the freedom of Texas slaves.

  06/12/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  STCHM: Spiritual lesson learned on a gym floor

  Student Missions Blog: Since my arrival at the South Texas Children’s Home Ministries, I have been praying God will bless my efforts this summer and use me, even though I may or may not reap the harvest or see my impact just yet.

  06/12/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  New York: Diverse people, diverse opportunities to witness

  Student Missions Blog: Coming from South Texas, I must say New York is the city that has everything—beaches, malls, churches, parks, concerts, food of any kind, you name it.

  06/11/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Germany: Be intentional, build relationships and share Christ

  Student Missions Blog: I can tell I’m in Germany, because the other day, the smell of sausage and sauerkraut came drifting through the window.

  06/10/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Alone in Meridian, but God is in control

  Student Missions Blog: Having been here in Meridian a little more than a week, one thing has become clearer as the days pass. Being the only summer intern here is going to be hard.

  06/09/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Kathy Hillman: Graduation – Ending, beginning and thanks-giving

  Images of graduation splash across the computer screen—from grinning kindergarteners in miniature caps and gowns, to seniors bidding high school farewell, to university and professional graduates embarking on their careers.

  06/08/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Richard Ray: Your work ethic … is your second mission field

  Have you ever wondered how you can promote the word of God in such a way that it makes a difference in a person’s life?

  06/08/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Down Home: Best. Father’s Day. Present. Ever.

  My 2015 Father’s Day present was so epic, my wife couldn’t wait to give it to me.

  06/05/2015 - By John Rutledge