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AB 495: Parental Rights on the Chopping Block in California

When the government begins to redefine who can make decisions for your child—or worse, bypass you altogether—it’s not just an overstep. It’s an attack on the very foundation of the family.
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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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Thoughts on Being a Faithful Man

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By Dr. Tim Cruse, Wednesday, June 20, 2012
God Blesses Faithfulness
When sorely tried, stand still on the promises of God. When everyone but God is saying, “Move,” do not jump ship and wreck your family. Do not forsake in the dark what God has given you in the light.
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3 Hindrances to Laboring Together

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By Dr. Mike Norris, Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Lessons from the Church at Corinth
In First Corinthians, the Apostle Paul exhorts the Corinthian church to be laborers together: “For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building” (1 Corinthians 3:9). There are many things the first century church had right, but there are many things they did not have right.
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When Nations Forget God

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, June 18, 2012
Parallels between Israel and America
Americans are not always good at remembering. We forget the sacrifices made for us so we can enjoy freedom today. We forget the blood, sweat, and tears of those who have given their all that we might have liberty.
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The Tool of Sunday School

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By Tim Christoson, Saturday, June 16, 2012
5 Functions of the Sunday School
The Sunday school is a tool, and I love tools! Hand tools, gardening tools, mechanic’s tools, and especially power tools.
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3 Reasons We Must Reach the Military

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By Dr. Tom Lancaster, Thursday, June 14, 2012
There Are Great Spiritual Needs in the Military
Is the United States military a legitimate mission field? Does this segment of the world’s population merit special emphasis? Some would say no; after all, they are Americans with all the unique spiritual opportunities that Americans have. In America, the Gospel can even be heard on radio and television. Why do we need to emphasize the American military as a mission field?
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Ladies Ministry Idea 5—Who’s the King of the Jungle

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By Terrie Chappell, Tuesday, June 12, 2012
A Jungle Themed Ladies Event
Excitement filled the air on the evening of “Who Is the King of the Jungle” Ladies Spring Event. As moms, daughters, and friends entered the campus they sensed the immediate anticipation as they saw the jeep and jungle decor outside. When they entered the lobby, ladies both young and old enjoyed the live wildlife.
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The Place of Prayer

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By Dr. Mike Norris, Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Meeting with God on a Daily Basis
History tells us Abraham found shade for his family under a grove of large oak trees known as the “Plains (or the Oaks) of Mamre.” The trees were situated at the top of Mount Hebron as it looked over the area known as Sodom and Gomorrah. This site became known as “Abraham’s Oaks.”
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3 Characteristics of a Servant Leader

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, June 11, 2012
Serving Is the Highest Profession
The highest model of leadership is cloaked in the lowest forms of humility. Specifically, servant leadership was set and demonstrated by Christ Himself when He left Heaven’s glory and “took upon him the form of a servant” (Philippians 2:7).
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Ministering to Homeschoolers

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By Dr. R. B. Ouellette, Thursday, June 7, 2012
Assimilating Homeschool Families Into Your Church
While families that homeschool their children can be a great blessing to a church and pastor (as I have experienced firsthand), many preachers find it difficult to assimilate them into their church. This is due to a variety of reasons, and even some misconceptions on the part of many pastors.
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No Sin Through Security

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By Dr. John Goetsch, Wednesday, June 6, 2012
A Holy God Will Not Allow Sin into Heaven
An 8:00 am flight out of Detroit, through Phoenix, to Los Angeles seemed simple enough. The airport was only fifteen minutes from the hotel, and after returning my rental car, I was two and half hours early—just like I had planned.
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