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Reflections on 250 Years of “Amazing Grace”

On New Year’s Day 1773, John Newton preached from 1 Chronicles 17:16–17.

By Tyler Johnson, Monday, November 20, 2023

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Reflections on 250 Years of “Amazing Grace”

By Tyler Johnson, Monday, November 20, 2023

On New Year’s Day 1773, John Newton preached from 1 Chronicles 17:16–17. It was during this message that Newton introduced to his congregation a special song—arguably the most well-known hymn of all time—“Amazing Grace.”

In 2023, some two-hundred fifty years since “Amazing Grace” was first sung, the message of God’s grace is still powerfully ministering through this hymn to people all over the world. But why? Why has “Amazing Grace“ resonated within the hearts of so many since its writing?

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Four Challenges Missionaries Face and How Your Church Can Help

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By Adam Fridenstine, Monday, November 6, 2023
Life on a foreign field is full of challenges many Christians back home never face. Understanding these challenges can help supporting churches know how to help their missionaries.
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The Patient Soulwinner

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By Jerry Ferrso, Monday, October 23, 2023

Patience! Does any Christian not need to grow in this area? We want our questions answered immediately, our trials resolved quickly, and every irritation removed yesterday. It doesn’t matter if we are at Costco trying to figure out which checkout line will be the fastest or at a restaurant wanting our food at lightning speed. We have an agenda. 

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Five Spiritual Disciplines to Strengthen Your Faith

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By Paul Choi, Friday, October 6, 2023

When I was in junior high, I had a fervent desire to become a great basketball player and one day possibly be drafted into the NBA. Now that never became a reality (not even close), but my love for the game was sincere. 

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Still a Baptist

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, September 22, 2023

This month I will celebrate my fortieth year being ordained as a Baptist pastor. No one could have prepared me for the changes that were ahead in the church and ministerial landscape over this forty-year period.

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Project and Process Management

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By Tim Christoson, Tuesday, September 5, 2023

When most of us think of ministry work, we think of shepherding people, leading souls to Jesus, and teaching and preaching God’s Word. Yet for these essential roles to be successfully fulfilled, there is an unglamorous, easily-neglected side of local church ministry—the administrative side of managing projects and processes. It’s the daily grind, and, frankly, it doesn’t come naturally for many ministry leaders. But local church ministry benefits from intentional strategies and processes. 

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Athlete Outreach

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By Justin Engelman, Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Reaching out to athletes and coaches provides a tremendous opportunity to reach a large percentage of a public school with the message of the gospel.

It doesn’t take long to notice the great spiritual needs at the average public high school. But getting into a local school with a gospel ministry can be challenging. One avenue few churches consider is through the athletic programs. In most public schools, athletics is a hub for student life. Ministering to the athletes and their friends is a way to serve a large percentage of a school. 

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Trust In Him

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Three Characteristics of a True Trust in God
Psalm 62:8 reveals three important characteristics of true trust in God that the Lord showed me that memorable day in a Middle Eastern hotel room.
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Holding Fast the Faith

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By Rick Houk, Tuesday, July 25, 2023
How Understanding “The Faith” Strengthens Daily Faith

Many Christians think of doctrine as irrelevant to their daily lives. They hope their pastor studies it, but they don’t think of it as having practical importance to the average Christian on a Thursday afternoon. 

In reality, nothing could be further from the truth. You see, it is understanding and believing “the faith” that allows us to exercise daily faith.  

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Four Ways Christian Education Strengthens Families

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By Eric Lee, Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The objective of all true educators is to provide learning to students. But the framework in which that takes place in a Christian school is clearly distinctive from its secular counterparts. Our colleagues in the arena of public education see the state as the party responsible for educating a child.

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