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  Kathy Hillman: Breaking down defenses during spring break

  During spring break, nearly 1,500 teens and young adults will serve through Texas Baptists’ Collegiate Ministries or Disaster Recovery.

  03/08/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Letters: Transgender resolution outdated

  It is impossible to address how badly the Baptist General Convention of Texas resolution concerning gender identity was ill-informed in 250 words.

  03/08/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Editorial: The ‘next Texas’ demands change from churches

  A changing population means most Baptist congregations and their denomination must change radically or die.

  03/06/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  TWU: Love encounter

  Student Mission Blog: This semester, we have let our students take more control and responsibility for the Baptist Student Ministry at Texas Woman’s University. They have done a great job.

  03/06/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Guest editorial: ISIS versus the West—A clash of civilizations?

  Is the Islamic State—ISIS or ISIL—different from other Islamist terror groups? If so, is the difference one of substance or simply degree? Or is there any real difference at all?

  03/06/2015 - By Ken Camp

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  2nd Opinion: Small-town churches should stop playing favorites

  One of the stereotypes of small-town communities is they are closed off to outsiders. Of course, the truth about some stereotypes is there is a kernel of truth in them.

  03/06/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Boston: First impressions of ministry at MIT

  Student Missions Blog: It’s a long way from Beaumont to Boston. It’s winter in New England, and there is no lack of heavy snow or icy wind.

  03/05/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Thailand: God of this city

  Student Missions Blog: Every single day here feels like a new season of life, and I am always learning—about the culture, the people, not just in Thailand but all around the world. But mostly, I am learning more about who God is through it all.

  03/04/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Dallas: Not just checking off boxes on a to-do list

  Student Missions Blog: It’s not just a job; it’s a calling. I’ve had to remind myself of that truth recently.

  03/03/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  TWU: Prayer and fasting on a college campus

  Student Missions Blog: It is Lent, the 40 days of spiritual preparation leading up to Easter, when Christians mark the death and celebrate the resurrection of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.

  03/02/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Right or Wrong? Intercessory prayer

  The same people always dominate our prayer requests, and they mention lurid details that are not appropriate. How can I redirect this important aspect of our faith community?

  02/27/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Guest Editorial: Create margin for God to work in your life

  As we walk through the season of Lent, how will you develop a spiritual practice of creating margin?

  02/27/2015 - By John Rutledge