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  ‘Fishers of men’ in Alaska

  As part of “Salmon Frenzy” in Kenai, Alaska, we helped fishermen for three weeks during dip-net season. While I was there, I noticed that Alaskan culture is quite different than the southern culture. People are more stand-offish.

  08/04/2009 - By John Rutledge

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  Answered prayer on East Asia campus

  One day, I was invited to go to someone’s dorm room just to meet his roommates. One of his roommates claimed to be a Christian, but he did not want anything to do with the Bible. I asked him why, and his response was: “I have already read it. I know what it says.”

  08/01/2009 - By Administrator

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  Warm hearts, misplaced priorities in the Pacific Northwest

  The Northwest amazes me. God’s mighty hands have carved beautiful mountains and rivers. His fingers have laced people and their trades all over this vast land. And yet,
God isn’t important to many people in the Northwest.



  07/30/2009 - By Administrator

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  Following God’s plan in New Jersey

  This summer more than anything I think I have realized the importance of building relationships. The people we have been working with are Latino, and they generally are not treated very well. So, we have had to gain their trust to be able to share with them.

  07/27/2009 - By Administrator

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  Answered prayer & a passion for God

  Lately, I have been in awe as I think about how indescribable God is. I have been able to step aside and see God's work and I see myself falling more and more in love with him.

  07/25/2009 - By Administrator

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  EDITORIAL: Ten traits to teach today’s ministers

  Here are 10 skills seminaries and churches need to emphasize in the training of ministers.

  07/24/2009 - By admin

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  DOWN HOME: Sometimes fear can teach you a lesson

  For a second, I experienced a clear and present fear: “You’re the King of Doofuses. You’re about to turn this jet ski over on top of yourself."

  07/24/2009 - By admin

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  RIGHT or WRONG? Earth-friendly

  How can I teach my children to be more earth-friendly?

  07/23/2009 - By admin

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  Texas Baptist Forum: Homosexuality & the church

  “Extreme disappointment” describes my reaction to your July 13 editorial.

  07/23/2009 - By admin

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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