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“When we pray we do not always get precisely what we ask for,” Max Ward Randall wrote in 1954. “What are some of the reasons?” . . .
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Scholar Ranks Best Christian Colleges (Plus News Briefs)
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In a new book, Christian scholar Dr. Perry Glanzer contrasts “Christian” colleges from “church-related” colleges. He also offers offers “a ranking of the nation’s best Christian colleges and universities” (with some familiar names) . . . Plus briefs from Tennessee, Indiana, Virginia, Florida, Colorado, and more. . . .
Missions: For God or With God?
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“My first real attempt at contributing to the advancement of God’s kingdom in the wider world failed,” James Thompson writes. But eventually, through the influence of campus ministries in Georgia, Thompson now serves with CMF’s Globalscope campus ministry in Thailand. “Different environments present different challenges” . . .
HIU Grad Shares Jesus Through Spoken Word Poetry
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Hosanna Wong was raised in an urban ministry but never intended to go to a Christian college. She ended up at Hope International University, however, and after graduating in 2011, she has become an international speaker, author, and spoken word artist who is helping everyday people know Jesus for real. . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Apostle Paul’s Top 21 Leadership Character Traits’ (2014)
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For his “Best Practices” feature in 2014, former editor Mike Mack introduced a listicle by writing: “Acts 20 contains 21 character traits of the apostle Paul. Look over this list, and then take time to assess yourself as a leader.” . . .
Hundreds of Guests Blessed at Ohio Church’s ‘Night to Shine’
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Christ’s Church in Mason, Ohio, hosted “Night to Shine” for the 10th consecutive year on Feb. 9. Story pastor Dale Reeves writes, “After Christmas Eve, this is my second favorite night of the year!” Among the special guests this year were Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi. . . .
Christian Ham Radio: More Than Just a Hobby
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The Christian Amateur Radio Fellowship (CARF) formed at the North American Christian Convention during the summer of 1966 as a way to promote fellowship among Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, our Christian colleges, and as a service to missionaries. CARF has a website but no headquarters. The fellowship has hundreds of members in North America and around the world. . . .
Lessons Learned on a Cruise Ship
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Building community is essential to our spiritual journey in the church. We are called to be “family to each other.” On a recent cruise, I found hundreds of crew members from more than 75 nationalities building community and becoming family to one another. . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Future of Johnson Bible College—Will It Survive Its Founders?’ (1924)
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In 1924, Ashley Johnson, the founder of what is now Johnson University, wrote: “Nine years ago I broke down completely and was under the care of a physician. While I waited in bed for two months, Mrs. Johnson kept the work going and came nearer freeing it from debt than ever before. During these nine years I have fought for my life and the work which God gave me to do with all my heart.” . . .