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Stone church under vibrant orange sky with flying birds, surrounded by rocks and grass.

Editor’s note: This article has been adapted from the 2021 virtual graduation commencement message for Artios Christian College on August 7.   To the class of 2021: You’ve worked hard. You’ve earned this moment in the spotlight. You are “class unique,” graduating in the midst of a global pandemic! Congratulations! It’s been observed that the […]

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]]> Fall Support Letter https://baonline.org/fall-support-letter/ Fri, 02 Oct 2020 20:24:06 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=26232

Bible Advocate Magazine cover and contact details, featuring scenic mountains and autumn trees.

Dear BA Reader and Friend, I hope this fall support letter finds you and yours safe and well. What a year it has been! I can’t recall one as calamitous as this in my lifetime — and we still have three more months to go! As one crisis mounts upon another and this world seems […]

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]]> Leadership in Times of Crisis https://baonline.org/leadership-in-times-of-crisis/ Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:00:09 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=26023

Misty morning bridge with birds flying, illuminated by golden sunlight and surrounded by fog.

On December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge at Point Pleasant, West Virginia, collapsed, plunging many to their death. Investigation showed that the bridge was carrying far more weight than it was built to carry. That’s because cars and trucks weighed more in the ‘60s than they did in 1928 when the bridge was built. Unable […]

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]]> Found Faithful https://baonline.org/found-faithful/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 06:00:02 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=25861

Camel caravan traveling under a crescent moon and starry night sky in the desert landscape.

After many years of faithful service, the ambassador to a major country was fired. The problem occurred when a dispute arose between his home country and the one he served in. At a press conference, when he was required to speak on behalf of his own government concerning a major disagreement — something that should […]

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]]> Leadership in Crisis https://baonline.org/leadership-in-crisis/ Fri, 15 May 2020 10:00:20 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=25540

Leadership in CrisisThe world is a different place than it was just five months ago.   As I’m writing on the final day of April, there are over 3,000,000 confirmed global cases of COVID-19 and nearly a quarter of a million reported deaths. One-third of those three million cases are in the United States along with over 60,000 […]

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]]> Working Through a Crisis https://baonline.org/working-through-a-crisis/ Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:09 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=25458

Working through a CrisisWorking from home can be something alien to most of us. Adapting to the changes in our routines and lifestyle can be a bit of a shock to us both mentally and physically. As humans, we can adapt to changes as best as we can. After some suggestions from friends and family members, we can […]

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]]> Caring for Neighbors  https://baonline.org/caring-for-neighbors/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:54:01 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=25447

Two smiling men in a bright office setting with windows and exposed brick walls.RightNow Media, the world’s largest streaming library of biblical content, is offering The Art of Neighboring, a video series and resource to empower individuals to serve their neighbors while social distancing. Hosted by Dave Runyon, executive director of CityUnite, and Jay Pathak, pastor of Mile High Vineyard Church, the four-part video series teaches viewers how […]

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]]> When Hope is All We Have https://baonline.org/when-hope-is-all-we-have/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:16:35 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=25402

Close-up of two intertwined hands statue with a natural background, symbolizing unity and support.Recently while I was reading Psalm 42, verse 4 took on new meaning for me. It reads: These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go to the house of God under the protection of the Mighty One with shouts of joy and praise among the festive throng. This […]

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]]> How Biblical Fellowship Can Restore the Church – Part 4 https://baonline.org/biblical-fellowship-part-4/ Mon, 12 Feb 2018 04:00:03 +0000 https://artiosmagazine.org/?p=5184

crowd at a concertThe modern Church is in crisis. We do not lack the power, presence or purpose of God. However, we do lack the unified fellowship to fully utilize His power, experience His presence, and accomplish His purpose. The unity of thought, spirit, practice and faith that was so evident in the New Testament Church is severely […]

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]]> How Biblical Fellowship Can Restore the Church – Part 3 https://baonline.org/biblical-fellowship-part-3/ Mon, 05 Feb 2018 04:00:26 +0000 https://artiosmagazine.org/?p=5182

group of friendsThe modern Church is in crisis. We do not lack the power, presence or purpose of God. However, we do lack the unified fellowship to fully utilize His power, experience His presence, and accomplish His purpose. The unity of thought, spirit, practice and faith that was so evident in the New Testament Church is severely […]

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]]> How Biblical Fellowship Can Restore the Church – Part 2 https://baonline.org/biblical-fellowship-part-2/ Mon, 29 Jan 2018 04:00:34 +0000 https://artiosmagazine.org/?p=5176

worship serviceThe modern Church is in crisis. We do not lack the power, presence or purpose of God. However, we do lack the unified fellowship to fully utilize His power, experience His presence, and accomplish His purpose. The unity of thought, spirit, practice and faith that was so evident in the New Testament Church is severely […]

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]]> How Biblical Fellowship Can Restore the Church – Part 1 https://baonline.org/biblical-fellowship-part-1/ Mon, 22 Jan 2018 04:00:24 +0000 https://artiosmagazine.org/?p=5168

people around a campfireThe modern Church is in crisis. We do not lack the power, presence or purpose of God. However, we do lack the unified fellowship to fully utilize His power, experience His presence, and accomplish His purpose. The unity of thought, spirit, practice and faith that was so evident in the New Testament Church is severely […]

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