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5 facts about Down syndrome
October is Down Syndrome Awareness month, a time to both learn more about this common disorder and to promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Here are five things you should know about the condition: Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21. Most …
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Why kids ministry decisions are still important during the pandemic
My church finally opened its doors in July after five months of closure, requiring ticket reservations, masks, and social distancing to enter the service. It was comforting to see the familiar eyes of our weekly door greeters and grab an elbow bump from the welcoming crew, but things felt strange—and not just because of the …
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How do we live for the kingdom in this contentious moment?
Reading the headlines or clicking on the latest bad news stories can lead to one of two conclusions: (1) If everyone would just do their part, society would be rescued from this chaos and things would get better, or (2) This world is just going to burn up one day anyway, so let’s just get …
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How God is at work in Texas SBC churches
Jim Richards, SBTC executive director, talks about how God is at work in SBC churches throughout Texas.
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Why we should embrace civility for the sake of the gospel
Last week I spent a considerable amount of time watching the confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett. Remarkably, just weeks before a contentious presidential election taking place in the midst of a global pandemic and historic political polarization, the hearings were quite civil. In fact, at times they were almost boring—something few observers were expecting …
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A pastor from Capitol Hill Baptist Church on religious liberty and being a good neighbor
Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow welcome Charles Hedman, a pastor and elder from Capitol Hill Baptist Church, to the show to talk about the journey this church took to meet again in D.C. during the pandemic. This conversation also happens to come while the U.S. Senate is considering the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy …
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How my church has ministered to me during quarantine
Despite the tremendous challenges of this year, the local church has remained strong. It’s partly why this Pastor Appreciation Month deserves special celebration. I want to intentionally take time to celebrate and extol the kind and humble leadership demonstrated by my pastor and church leadership. I have been a member of my church for just …
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What stays the same during the pandemic
Jimmy Scroggins, pastor of Family Church in south Florida, discusses the things that have not changed during the coronavirus.
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