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Finding Balance When Life Gets Busy

We live in a culture that seems to glorify busyness. Between work responsibilities, family obligations, social commitments, and everyday tasks, it often feels like we're running a never-ending race. Unfortunately, this constant state of busyness can war against real relational connections – especially in our marriages.
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By Paul Choi, Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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Called Out or Bailing Out?

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By Dr. John Goetsch, Saturday, December 19, 2009
Is Your Church Growing Cancer?
Young people today are flocking to a new phenomenon called the “emergent church.” It really isn’t new—it is the same old deception of Satan dressed in modern attire.
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Encouraging Younger Pastors

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By Dr. R. B. Ouellette, Saturday, December 19, 2009
Seven Ways to Encourage Younger Pastors
Many sincere young men wrestle with the question: “If compromising . . .
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Making Friends in Your Community

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By Dr. R. B. Ouellette, Saturday, December 19, 2009
Five Pointers for Making Friends in Your Community
When our former Saginaw city police chief was being criticized in the newspapers, I brought a simple gift to him—just to let him know . . .
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Outreach & Discipleship
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Establishing an Effective Soulwinning Program

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Saturday, December 19, 2009
Developing Your People as Soulwinners
What begins in the pastor’s heart will be contagious if it is communicated and structured biblically. This is God’s design. He works through spiritual leaders to mobilize His people and accomplish His purpose.
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Outreach & Discipleship
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Soulwinning Promises

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By Jerry Ferrso, Saturday, December 19, 2009
Promises to Take With You
1. Jesus is with you. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:20
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Outreach & Discipleship
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Maximizing Your Class Time

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By Tim Christoson, Saturday, December 19, 2009
A Schedule for Sunday School
Adult Bible classes provide an environment in which men and women can make friends, learn God’s Word, and have spiritual needs met. But this doesn’t happen by accident!
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Adult Classes
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The Man Behind the Message

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By Dr. R. B. Ouellette, Friday, December 18, 2009
The Importance of the Messenger
Lot’s message to his sons-in-law was clear and urgent. “Up! Get you out of this place: for the Lord will destroy this city.” His message, however, was not compelling because the messenger was corrupt.
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Witnessing in Public Places

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By Dr. David Gibbs Jr., Friday, December 18, 2009
A Christian's Right to Witness
Sean and several friends were peaceably distributing Gospel tracts in front of a bank when a city police officer approached and told them to leave.
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How to Treat Missionaries

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By Dr. R. B. Ouellette, Friday, December 18, 2009
Five Pointers for Treating Missionaries
Our independent Baptist churches support about 4,000 missionaries for a world of over 6 billion people. These missionaries have left their home churches for a strange culture to spread the Gospel.
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Pastoral Leadership
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3 Types of Giving

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By Dr. Don Sisk, Friday, December 18, 2009
The Best Way to Give
The members of the church only give when they see . . .
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Pastoral Leadership
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