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When a Polygamist Gets Saved: Friday’s Story
Sometimes—often times!—the answers are not black and white, but the truth is if you trust Him and are willing to do whatever He asks, He can sort out your life.
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How to Spiritually Pack for a Mission Trip
“This mission trip isn’t just about what God will do through you; it’s also about what God is going to do in you.”
Before packing your suitcase, don’t forget to pack your spiritual backpack: patience, flexibility, teachability, servanthood, and faithfulness.
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Animism, Then and Now by Dr. Kevin Rodgers
In addition to writing devotions, Kevin often publishes articles and blogs in other media outlets. Click on the link to see his recent peer reviewed article about Animism around the world published in the Great Commission Baptist Journal of Missions .
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Transaction or True Love?
AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION YOU WILL ASK TODAY Do not owe anyone anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:8) “Teacher, which command in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “Love the Lord your Read more
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Genesis 3, “Sin Enters Marriage…”
When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband with her, and he Read more
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A Biblical Theology of Marriage
This year, I am working on a new book entitled “A Biblical Theology of Marriage in the African Context.” I intend to look at every passage in the bible that deals with marriage, pull out some of the timeless truths that are universal for all, and then write some specific Read more
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We Used to be Better: A Reflection on 9/11
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. As I watch the news, listen to historical perspectives on the attacks, and remember where I was that day, only one thought keeps coming to me: “As a nation, we Read more
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Beatitudes Part 6: Blessed are the Persecuted
“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of God. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven Read more
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Beatitudes Part 5: Blessed are the Peacemakers
In the last post, I noted how the new birth in the life of a disciple automatically yields fruit like mercy and purity. Jesus continues that line of thought, describing disciples in the Kingdom as “peacemakers.” Surely, this can apply to our relationships with others and the influence we have Read more
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Beatitudes Part 4: Blessed are the Merciful and Pure at Heart
A genuine conversion experience brings genuine change. If there is no genuine change then something has gone awry along the way. Jesus later tells us in the Sermon on Mount, that “you will know them by their fruits.” When a lost person comes to grips with who they are without Read more