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In his encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, Jesus shattered gender, ethnic, religious, social, and cultural barriers. . . .
Dec. 17 Lesson | The Water that Gives Life
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Dec. 17 | Discovery Questions
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These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Water that Gives Live” (John 4:4-26), by Mark Scott.
Beyond the Manger
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Jesus didn’t come to be saved from death; he came to save us from death. . . .
National Preaching Summit to Convene March 11-12 in Indy
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The National Preaching Summit will gather at The Creek in Indianapolis on March 11-12, 2024, to explore the theme, “Undivided: Preaching Unity in Turbulent Times.” . . .
News Briefs for December 6
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The 2024 Pressing on Conference will be take place in St. Charles, Mo., April 9-11. . . . Also, briefs from Mountain Christian Church, Common Grounds Unity Podcast, Great Lakes Christian College, and Hope International University . . . and the inductions of L.D. Campbell and Bill Greer into a hall of fame.
Oh, for Five More Minutes with Grandma Pat
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Six months after her great-grandmother’s death, Elizabeth Merold remembers “Grandma Pat’s” unique ways and loving notes. . . . “What I wouldn’t do for five more minutes with that woman.” . . .
Milligan Soccer Squad’s NAIA Run Ends with 2-1 Loss in Championship
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The men’s soccer team from Milligan University pulled four upsets to reach the NAIA National Championship match before falling to MidAmerica Nazarene University 2-1 on Monday afternoon at Scheels Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kan. . . .
Ozark’s Preaching-Teaching Convention Set for Feb. 19-21
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Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Mo., will host its Preaching-Teaching Convention Feb. 19-21. The gathering, which is designed “to help leaders lead better longer,” will feature main sessions, worship, and workshops. This year’s theme: “Among the Lions: Trusting in God When You’re Trapped in Babylon.” . . .
Dec. 10 Lesson | Eternal Life
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In his conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus zeroed in on the difference between heavenly things and earthly things. The born-again experience is a gift from God above—not from the law below. . . .