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These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Gentiles Are Added to the Church” (Acts 10:17-24, 34-48), by Mark Scott.
November 5 | Discovery
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Driving for Uber a Great Avenue for Faith Conversations
Reading Time: 8 minutes
In my second season of driving for Uber, I am having conversations with thousands of people who may never set foot inside a church, and as we talk, my vehicle sometimes turns into a sanctuary. . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Scriptures that Have Helped Me’ (1983; Part 1)
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The assignment in fall 1983 was simple and direct: “Write a short paragraph telling of some verse or verses of the Bible that have special meaning to you.” Today we share responses from Edgar Nichols of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; Bill Jessup of San Jose, Calif.; Orval M. Morgan of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Murhl S. Rogers of Indianapolis, Ind.
RENEW.org, College Press Partnering to Re-release Novel about Alexander Campbell
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RENEW.org and College Press are collaborating on the re-release of “The Fool of God,” a novel that tells the story of Alexander Campbell, a key pioneer of the Restoration Movement. The book is a factual retelling of Campbell’s life. It will be available at ICOM . . .
FPM Reaches $2.5 Billion in Charitable Gift Designations (Plus News Briefs)
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Financial Planning Ministry recently reached a milestone of having helped clients direct $2.5 billion to the ministries they support through estate planning. . . . Jessie Harden and Dr. Walter Zorn presented talks last week during Restoration Appreciation Week at Great Lakes Christian College. . . . And more.
LCU Preps Students, Employees for School’s Closure
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Two weeks after announcing its upcoming closure, Lincoln Christian University is working out the details for its existing students and employees. LCU President Silas McCormick said he held an in-person meeting attended by 20 to 25 students at Lincoln’s campus. The students were “obviously sad and disappointed,” he said. But they were “incredibly gracious.” . . .
Rusty George Becomes Lead Pastor at Crossroads Christian Church in Texas
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Rusty George was welcomed as the new lead pastor of Crossroads Christian Church, Grand Prairie, Texas, on Oct. 15. He had served with Real Life Church in Valencia, Calif., for the past 20 years . . .
On Being Targeted
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“Targeting” is an area of concern in football nowadays—but Christians have always had a “target” on their backs. . . .
October 29 | Peter Serves in Lydda and Joppa
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Acts 9 highlights the two pillars of the early church, Peter and Paul. Most of the chapter tells about the conversion of Saul of Tarsus and some of his earliest ministry. The remainder of the chapter tells about the miraculous ministry of Peter. . . .