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  IN FOCUS: Do we really mean, ‘Come as you are’?

  Unfortunately, some of the negative impressions outsiders have of Baptists come from listening to our conversations and watching our lives.

  07/23/2009 - By admin

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  2nd Opinion: True value: Freedom of conscience

  David Gushee says freedom of conscience is a sacred value that easily disappears if not protected vigilantly.

  07/23/2009 - By admin

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  Quotes in the news

  “The relationships that are being built mean everything. … When an evangelical Christian gets to know a Muslim, the whole defense of Islam has stepped up to a higher level because … you’re no longer talking about a religion. You’re talking about my friend.” –Joel Hunter

  07/22/2009 - By admin

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  Cartoon: Energy Drink

  Cartoon: “Fess up. Did you put an ‘energy drink’ in the communion cups again?”

  07/22/2009 - By admin

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  From Kenya: The tale of a turban

  We were out one day evangelizing in one of the neighboring slums when I come across a group of guys wearing turbans. Through a translator, I started sharing the gospel with them.

  07/22/2009 - By Administrator

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  Contagious evangelism in New York

  I was leading a team in New York City for an urban missions experience led by the Gallery Church.  We set out for Riverside Park on the west side of the city with 25 white helium balloons and a disposable camera.

  07/20/2009 - By Administrator

• Learning lessons at a children’s home

  Throughout my experiences so far this summer, I feel like God has been teaching me about my own arrogance. I’ve had the mindset that I’m sacrificing my summer to help God fulfill what he desires for the youth at the children’s home. However, the truth is that God doesn't need me at all.

  07/17/2009 - By Administrator

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  Sharing the gospel door-to-door in Kenya

  We walked with Shadrach into the most distant areas of Karanji, and the Spirit directed us to stop at a particular compound. We went in and began knocking on doors.

  07/14/2009 - By Administrator

• EDITORIAL: It’s time to talk about homosexuality

  Baptists and other Christians must determine how to respond redemptively to homosexual church members. But first, we have to talk about it.

  07/11/2009 - By Marv Knox

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  DOWN HOME: Everybody here just lost a friend

  Joanna called with the news that our friend David Pearson died early this morning. David made our church, First Baptist in Lewisville, so much more like Jesus intended it to be.

  07/11/2009 - By admin

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  RIGHT or WRONG? The ‘call of God’

  How do we present the mandate to hear and follow the call of God, particularly to young Christians?

  07/09/2009 - By admin

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  Quotes in the News

  “But for a deep-seated belief in God and firearms, this country would not be here today.” — Ken Pagano

  07/09/2009 - By admin