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Doug Lucas of Team Expansion writes: “We have been surprised and amazed that in the 12 months since our troops’ rushed departure from Afghanistan in August 2021, God has raised up more than 100 families in a Christian network that defies anything previously known in that nation.”
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Briefs about a “Fresh Hope” Mental Health Care Summit for Pastors in Iowa, expansion by Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, and more.
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The apostle Peter wrote to people who were suffering and challenged them to “commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good” (1 Peter 4:19). James Fehl, who passed away on Aug. 21, did just that . . . serving Christ throughout his life after contracting polio as a college freshman.
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Everyone knows a student who turned their back on their faith during their college years. Maybe one of your children did—or you’re concerned that someday, one of them will. As the new school year begins, two experts—Robert Witte and Jim Musser—offer their advice to Christian parents of children of all ages.
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Daniel Schantz shares memories of teaching alongside Lloyd Pelfrey and Gareth Reese at Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, Mo. Pelfrey and Reese both concluded 65 of service to the school in the spring.
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After a phenomenal career at Manhattan Christian College, Nate Awbrey has joined the Kansas State University basketball program as a walk-on.
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A day or two after the finance committee mailed the letters to the church’s members, the preacher came into my office. He was furious. He shouted, “Your committee’s ruined the church!” . . .
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James I. Fehl, 87, a longtime editor with Standard Publishing who dealt with the effects of polio his entire adult life, died Aug. 21. We also have briefs this week about Vera Mushrush’s passing, the upcoming Mission Interchange online conference, Ukraine, and news from three churches in Illinois.
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The Christian Church of Carl Junction has launched a new campus at the former home of Ozark Christian College, which now is the site of Joplin’s Neighborhood Life House, a Christ-centered nonprofit.