Don’t Just Stand There!
He was not just a good man who happened to do miracles. Jesus broke with all conventions, doing the unexpected, associating with the downtrodden, ignored,…
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Amazing Grace
Jesus has entrusted us with a critical rescue mission where eternal destinies hang in the balance. Most of us realize we let Jesus down. Our…
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Thy Kingdom Come
The 2000 movie Pay It Forward tells the story of a seventh grader named Trevor, whose new social studies teacher issues an assignment to think…
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Needed: Peacemakers
In the Bible we find a wonderful story of reconciliation between two brothers, Jacob and Esau (Genesis 33). For a long time they lived separated…
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Peace in Christ
In exploring the ministry of reconciliation this year, we will spotlight six chapters from the Bible to aid us in understanding it and all its…
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Watherfalls of Righteousness
Editor’s Note: This was my original First Word for the May-June BA, written in February before the COVD-19 outbreak. It was replaced with a more…
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Creation Waits
It wasn’t your intention to send some of your garbage on a tropical vacation. Nevertheless, there it lies, basking in the sun as it floats…
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Potluck and the Gift of Fellowship
One of the unsung “gifts” of the churches of God is fellowship. To be more specific, food. What I mean is eating: We eat well.…
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The Music of Ministry
Waving her arms around isn’t enough. The movement must be clear, timed, and the same as in practice sessions. This is the role of my…
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Ministries of Glory
In the last “Spotlight” we examined Revelation 21 and the new creation that began in Christ and the ministry of reconciliation. This time we focus…
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