Justice for All: The Importance of Protecting Children Beyond Appearance A call out to Baptist World Aid. Baptist World Aid is making a significant shift in its Child Sponsorship program, prioritizing the protection and dignity of children involved in their initiatives. By covering participants’ faces with a friendly yellow sticker […]
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The Evolution of Jesus’ Leadership Structure and Style: From Hierarchical to More of a Flat Structure Introduction Jesus’ demonstration of leadership evolved significantly throughout His ministry. Initially, He operated within a hierarchical framework typical of Jewish society and customs at that time. However, as His relationship with His disciples deepened, […]
Read More Anabaptist Core Convictions: A Modern Reflection (A summary from the book The Naked Anabaptist – By Stuart Murray) Some years ago, the Anabaptist Network in Britain and Ireland crafted seven core convictions to capture the essence of Anabaptism. These convictions are intended to inspire and challenge readers, providing a modern […]
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Man in Paradise In Eden’s verdant, sacred space,Where first our parents knew God’s grace,The sunshine of His love did shine,In purest form, a touch divine. Without a spot, without a stain,They knew no sorrow and felt no pain.Each wish fulfilled, each heart’s desire,In Eden’s bliss, they’d never tire. Landscapes lush […]
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The Benefits of Being in a Small Church – Higher Levels of Engagement When considering the advantages of belonging to a church, the size of the congregation can play a significant role in shaping the experience. While larger churches offer diverse programs and extensive resources, smaller churches present unique benefits, […]
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Talking about child abuse in Christian communities is hard, but it is vital to keeping the most vulnerable in our community safe. This year, we are talking about three essential topics with expert speakers that will help you to protect children in your community and respond appropriately when harm occurs. […]
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Introduction In our spiritual journey, the concept of unanswered prayers can often be perplexing. We may find ourselves wondering why our earnest petitions seem to fall on deaf ears. However, understanding the reasons behind unanswered prayers can lead us to deeper spiritual insights and growth. The words of James in […]
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God’s work was done In six days, creation’s work was done,By God’s own hand, beneath the sun.From void and darkness, life did spring,Heavens, earth, and every living thing. In His image, man was made,In Eden’s garden, gently laid.A paradise of pure delight,Where perfection shone, day and night. The earth, prepared […]
Read More Communion Devotion: Remembering the GardenScripture Reading: Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17; Genesis 3:6-7 “And the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed. And out of the ground the Lord God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant […]
Read More The Benefits of Belonging to a Small Church – Stronger Social Support Networks When choosing a church, many people weigh the advantages of large versus small congregations. While large churches offer extensive programs and resources, research indicates that smaller congregations hold significant benefits, particularly in terms of social support and […]
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