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If Jesus were walking on this earth today, he would be in all the places no one else wants to go. . . .
Where Jesus Is Needed Most
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August 28 | God’s Glory Departs
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God will not stay where he is not wanted. However, he does not take lightly being pushed away. If repeatedly pushed away, he will punish those who resist him. That is the essence of Ezekiel’s vision at this point. Â
August 28 | Application (‘Where Did the Glory Go?’)
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Architectural marvels constructed to glorify God have become museums and visitor attractions, not centers of worship and community service. Where has the glory gone?
August 28 | Discovery
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Thinking about what we have studied over the past three weeks in Ezekiel, what is the reason for God’s glory departing?
Always in His Arms
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Immediately after describing the coming Messiah as someone who would rule with power and a mighty arm (Isaiah 40:10), the prophet’s imagery changed dramatically: “He tends his flock like a shepherd . . .”
Have You Seen . . . ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’?
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“Minions: The Rise of Gru” is the latest installment of a franchise that has become as popular with adults as children. At first glance the Minions might seem like mere comic relief. Watch a little closer, though, and you’ll find food for thought to discuss with children and their parents. . . .
10 Reasons to Send a Student to Christian College for a Year
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David Fincher writes, “I have met innumerable donors, volunteers, lifelong ministers, and other Christian leaders who have this in common: They attended a Christian college planning to stay only for a year, and the experience changed their lives for the better. . . . Here are 10 reasons for encouraging your loved one to commit to attending a Christian institution for at least one year.”
News Briefs for Aug. 17
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In these briefs we feature news about Encounter, a support and recovery ministry at the Elizabethtown (Ky.) Campus of Southeast Christian Church, and also an Adaptive Sports and Activities Program at Northside Christian Church in Fortson, Ga. Also, briefs about GNPI, an upcoming Spiritual Formation Leadership Summit in Tennessee, and more.
Share Your Hobby with Us
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If you have an interesting hobby and serve in ministry with a Christian Church or Church of Christ—or know of a friend who checks those boxes—would you share that with us for possible inclusion in an upcoming article?