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March 6 | Raised to a Holy Life
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Second to love, holiness is probably God’s greatest quality. It is God’s “otherliness,” setting him apart from his creation. . . .
March 6 | Application
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Our memories of being baptized—and seeing new believers baptized today—should move us to thank God for his grace.
March 6 | Discovery
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What does the contrast between being slaves to sin/impurity and being slaves to obedience/righteousness teach you about how to live a holy life?
Pray for Peace in Ukraine
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I met Oksana Kuklinowsky when I was preaching in several churches in Ukraine. Her husband, Valeri, was minister of the church in Zdolbunov, in eastern Ukraine. . . . Several years later, Valeri was killed in a tragic accident, leaving Oksana to raise their five children. . . . I tell you all this because I need to put a face, or faces, on Christian families in Ukraine. . . .
Lincoln Christian University Revamping Its Model, May Sell Campus
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Lincoln Christian University has announced sweeping changes to its program offerings as it grapples with a difficult economic environment in higher education. The university says it plans to eliminate all its non-ministry degree programs.
Ukraine: How Should We Respond?
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Christian church ministries played a role in the growth of Christianity and churches in Ukraine starting in the 1990s, writes Doug Lucas of Team Expansion. Now, in light of this week’s invasion by Russia, you might be asking, “What can I do?” I propose these key action steps. . . .
PrayerFast Partners Needed (Plus News Briefs)
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ICOM and TCM International Institute are partnering for a PrayerFast initiative to encourage and equip Christ followers to pray and fast regularly for the Great Commission. Plus briefs about the Stone-Campbell Journal Conference (April 8-9), Team Expansion, MACU, and more.
Bill Weber Reflects on a Lifetime of Ministry
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After 53 years of vocational ministry that included service in church, college, and mission settings, Bill Weber says, “No matter how diverse the ministry activities or the people one works with, the focus must always be on Jesus.”