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Psalm 105:2 commands us to “tell of all [God’s] wonderful acts.” What wonderful act has God done for you, and whom will you tell about it?
November 6 | Discovery
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Beyond Ministry: Pastors Share Stress-Relieving Hobbies
Reading Time: 9 minutes
After 55 years in ministry, Bob Kastens is convinced every pastor needs a hobby. Kastens’ hobby is genealogy. Bob Sartoris (pictured) enjoys woodworking. We also spoke with John Caldwell, Lee Delbridge, and Joshua Persall. (Hobbies included biking, the St. Louis Cardinals, and Hot Wheels cars—not in that order.)
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Foreign Christian Missionary Society (1887)
Reading Time: 7 minutes
“Our missionaries ought not to be pinched for money,” Bayard Craig said during his message at a gathering of the Foreign Christian Missionary Society in 1887. “We can not compensate them for loss of friends, or possibly of health, but we can at least see that they are comfortable and that they have facilities for their work.”
News Briefs for October 26
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News briefs about a “Declaration and Address” original copy on display, three notable deaths, Mulberry International’s efforts in Ukraine, Ends of the Earth Cycling’s schedule, and this weekend’s big football game (Point University vs. Kentucky Christian University).
Georgia Church Reaching Hundreds with Adaptive Sports & Activities Program
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At Northside Christian Church in Fortson, Ga., children and young adults with disabilities are experiencing the thrill of participating in team sports—some for the very first time—through a new ministry called the Adaptive Sports & Activities Program.
Sibilski Wastes No Time Jump-Starting GLCC Soccer
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The Great Lakes Christian College women’s soccer team polished off its regular season with 3-0 win over Regent University (Virginia Beach, Va.) and is ranked second in the NCCAA DII Coach’s Poll. The squad enters the postseason as defending national champions—a great accomplishment, especially when considering that three years ago the program didn’t exist.
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October 30 | Rooted in Worship
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Worship is at the heart of Scripture. Worship was compromised in Eden (Genesis 3:1-19). What we worship is what we become (Hosea 9:10; Romans 1:23). The angel told John to “worship God” (Revelation 22:9). The Old Testament hymnal (the book of Psalms) called God’s people to worship. . . .
October 30 | Application (‘Lift Up Your Voice and Sing!)
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If a song pulls my stubborn heart closer to the Lord, I don’t care if it’s old or new. If its words are consistent with Scripture and it has a singable tune, I can use it to praise the Lord. . . .