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  Voices: Juneteenth: Remembering the past, acting toward the future

  Rev. Dr. Ryan Sutton calls for more than remembrance and celebration on Juneteenth. He calls the church to embody its prophetic role.

  06/18/2020 - By Rev. Dr. Ryan Sutton

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  Voices: ‘I hope I’m not late, but I’m here with you now’

  On his way to a conversation on race, Pastor Steve Graves found himself stuck in construction traffic, an experience that became a word picture.

  06/17/2020 - By Steve Graves

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  Voices: Wear your mask this time

  Matt Snowden, the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Waco, brings humor to the call to wear face masks when attending worship in person.

  06/17/2020 - By Matt Snowden

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  Voices: Waiting times or wasted times? A theology of time in a pandemic

  While we watch the calendar and the clock, are we making the best use of the time? Jim Lemons explores this question and how it matters for how we live.

  06/16/2020 - By Jim Lemons

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  Voices: Patience, A fruit of the Spirit for a pandemic

  Patience seems hard to come by, especially in times of crisis. Ryan Chandler examines the depth of patience and why it is critical for us now.

  06/15/2020 - By Ryan Chandler

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  Voices: See the fear leading to calls for defunding the police

  As debates swirl around the country over defunding or disbanding police departments, an analogy might help in understanding some calls for defunding.

  06/11/2020 - By Jared Brandt

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  Voices: The supernatural battle against systemic racism

  Systemic racism is a prime example of the spiritual battle Paul refers to in Ephesians. Joshua Sharp explains and offers responses to systemic racism.

  06/10/2020 - By Joshua Sharp

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  Voices: Co-laboring together to reach the world

  David Miranda, director of Texas Baptists’ Missionary Adoption Program, encourages congregations to partner with other congregations around the world.

  06/08/2020 - By David Miranda

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  Voices: The present moment calls for unity among believers

  At a time of intense emotion, division is easy. Zac Harrel calls for the church to be united by focusing on the lordship and humble life of Jesus Christ.

  06/02/2020 - By Zac Harrel

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  Voices: Special needs individuals display the work of God. Include them.

  Special needs individuals display God’s handiwork. They and their families want and can be included in the life of the church and will enrich it.

  06/01/2020 - By Kris Ward

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  Voices: Conspiracy theories reject critical thinking

  Rather than passing along conspiracy theories, Jack Goodyear exhorts Christians to think critically and to pass along the good news of Jesus Christ.

  05/26/2020 - By Jack Goodyear

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  Voices: Let us consider: Hebrews 10:24-25 during a pandemic

  Churches are trying to decide when and how they will regather in person. Pastor Randall Worley suggests a full consideration of Hebrews 10:24-25.

  05/22/2020 - By Randall Worley