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Still a Baptist

This month I will celebrate my fortieth year being ordained as a Baptist pastor.

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

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Hell Is a Just Place for Sinful Men

The story is told of a Jewish woman in New York City who was approached by a Christian worker. He began to tell her of Christ and her need of salvation. He explained that she was a sinner and was going to Hell. She cried out, “I don’t believe in hell!”

“Why not?” asked the Christian.

“Because 6 million of my Jewish brothers and sisters were murdered at the hands of Adolf Hitler and his Nazis. I cannot believe they will all go to Hell!”

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Do You Miss the Truth?

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By Dr. Mike Edwards, Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The Widespread Problem of Lying
Telling lies has been and will be part of the human condition; after all, before we were saved we were of our father the devil, and he is the father of lies. However, I must admit it seems like lying has soared to new heights in our culture.
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Habits of Fruitful Soulwinners

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, October 10, 2011
7 Characteristics of Spirit-filled Soulwinners
Christ’s last command before He ascended to Heaven is found in Mark 16:15: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Every person has an eternal soul, and it is our privilege and responsibility to share with them the good news of salvation.
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Outreach & Discipleship
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Optimal Performance

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By Valerie Creed, Saturday, October 8, 2011
Serving the Lord to the Fullest Extent Possible
To be a happy Christian, you must have a spiritual homeostatic equilibrium. This is a steady state of maintaining your optimal point or point of finest functioning for the Lord.
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The Importance of Lily Work

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By Jim Townsley, Friday, October 7, 2011
Accomplishing Works that Only God Can See
The beautiful temple erected in Jerusalem was not only practical, but also symbolic. The temple was the most sacred edifice constructed by the Israelites. The temple was a place of sacrifice, prayers, and redemption. Within the Holy of Holies was the Ark of the Covenant and the Shekinah glory where God manifested Himself.
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Christian Living
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Stay Ready for the Rapture

A gentleman visiting a certain school gave out that he would give a prize to the pupil whose desk he found in the best order when he returned. “But when will you return?” some of them asked.

“That I cannot tell,” was the answer. A little girl, who had been noted for her disorderly habits, announced that she meant to win the prize. “You!” her schoolmates jeered; “why, your desk is always out of order.”

“Oh! but I mean to clean it the first of every week.”

“But suppose he should come at the end of the week?” someone asked.

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Are You a Leader or a Boss?

The boss drives his men; the leader coaches them.
The boss depends upon authority; the leader on good will.
The boss inspires fear; the leader inspires enthusiasm.
The boss says “I;” the leader, “We.”
The boss fixes the blame for the breakdown; the leader fixes the breakdown.
The boss knows how it is done; the leader shows how.
The boss says “Go;” the leader says “Let’s go!”—H. Gordon Selfridge

Submitted by the homiletics class of West Coast Baptist College
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Attributes of a Great Assistant

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By Bonnie Ferrso, Friday, October 7, 2011
What Administrators Value in Their Assistants
What makes a great administrative assistant? Is it outstanding organizational skills? Is it judgment and strength as a gatekeeper? Is it a knack for anticipating and solving problems?
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Secretarial & Support
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The Touch of the Master’s Hand

‘Twas battered and scarred and the auctioneer
Thought it scarcely worth his while
To waste much time on the old violin,
But he held it up with a smile.

“What am I bid, good folk?” he cried.
“Who’ll start the bidding for me?
A dollar, a dollar ... now two ... only two ...
Two dollars, and who’ll make it three?

“Three dollars once, three dollars twice,
Going for three” ... but no!
From the room far back a gray-haired man
Came forward and picked up the bow.

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Resolutions of a College President

At age nineteen, these resolutions were adopted by Dr. James Clement Furman who became the first president of Furman University:

Resolved, never to speak ill of an individual but to call to mind my own sins and imperfections and be silent.

Resolved, when my heart feels cold and languid, to strive earnestly in prayer to God for deliverance from such a state and for the abiding influence of His Holy Spirit; and to inquire into the causes which have produced this effect upon me and to guard against them in the future.

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