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Trauma and the stress that can accompany it often keep an individual hyper-focused on the event, re-creating the trauma over and over, trying somehow to undo the feeling of helplessness and powerlessness through the negative ruminations.
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The Ministry of a Baptist Deacon

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, November 22, 2010
A New Resource from Striving Together
The deacons who serve our church have been a help to me—and to our entire church family—beyond what words can describe.
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Book Reviews
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A Distinctive Place

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, November 19, 2010
Baptist Distinctives—Part 2
The autonomy of the local church is a major distinction for Baptists.
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Pastoral Leadership
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The Preacher Is Accountable to God

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By Dr. Tom Farrell, Thursday, November 18, 2010
Preaching That Pleases God—Part 1
I am convinced that the highest, holiest, and hardest calling for the man of God is to preach the Word of God.
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Sermon Helps
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Growing Yourself As You Nurture Others

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By Dr. Mike Edwards, Monday, November 15, 2010
Biblical Discipleship Requires the Discipler to Grow
The spiritual health of those we minister to is directly related to our own spiritual health.
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Pastoral Leadership
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Do Babies Go to Heaven?

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By Dr. Rick Flanders, Saturday, November 13, 2010
Why Babies Are Safe
Upon the death of his sickly baby boy, David expressed his confidence that they would be reunited. His baby was now in Heaven, and some day David would be there too.
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Christian Living
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The Bible Is Our Foundation

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, November 12, 2010
Baptist Distinctives—Part 1
What makes Baptists distinct? Is it just the name on our signs? Or does the name “Baptist” represent special significance?
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Pastoral Leadership
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Travel to the Mission Field of Your Choice Today

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By Stephen Benefield, Thursday, November 11, 2010
Praying for Missionaries
There are many Christians around the world who pray for their missionaries, and many of those prayer warriors are senior citizens.
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Missions
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Except They Be Sent

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By Alan Fong, Wednesday, November 10, 2010
3 Aspects of Sending Missionaries
Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post. A well prayed over and planned for missions conference can be one of many energizing events that the Lord will use to increase our faith, enlarge our vision for the world, and remind us that every one of us have an opportunity to make a difference in lives we may not get to meet until we get on the other side of eternity!
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God's Passion

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, November 8, 2010
A Review of the Book by Dr. Calvert
What do you love? What consumes your heart and your life? Whatever your answer—this is your passion.
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Training for a Mission Trip

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By Clark Graham, Saturday, November 6, 2010
Seven Steps to Planning an Unforgettable Mission Trip—Part 4
As you prepare all of the logistics of the trip, it is equally important that you prepare your team too.
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Missions
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