Rising Above Familiarity with the Sublime

By Mark Minnick | November 14, 2012 | Comments Off on Rising Above Familiarity with the Sublime

Mark Minnick (Part One) Early morning . . . the warm glow of the lamp falls on the opened Bible in my lap. Steam curls up invitingly from the mug in my hand. It’s the quietest it will be all day, and something deep in my spirit reaches out expectantly toward these treasured moments with…

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Reflections on the Election

By Doug Wright | November 13, 2012 | Comments Off on Reflections on the Election

Or, one more blow to the dead horse! Doug Wright I must confess that I did not expect to have to write this note. Oh, I had planned to address the election, but I was going to write something about the difference between a Christian and a Conservative. Instead, I was as surprised by the…

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PREPARATION FOR CHURCH PLANTING

By Nathan Bate | November 12, 2012 | Comments Off on PREPARATION FOR CHURCH PLANTING

Nathan Bate A Burden – I remember the first time somebody mentioned to me that some men plant churches for reasons other than a God-given burden. I was shocked. It had never occurred to me someone would have another reason. For some people it is the popular, convenient, or even least problematic way for them;…

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2012 New Mexico Regional–audio available

By Proclaim and Defend | November 9, 2012 | Comments Off on 2012 New Mexico Regional–audio available

The audio from the New Mexico Regional Fellowship is now available. The meeting was held in Farmington, New Mexico, Oct 22-23, 2012.

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Around the Web–Post Election and other news

By Proclaim and Defend | November 8, 2012 | Comments Off on Around the Web–Post Election and other news

The Election Do People Really Vote with Their Wallets? The New Moral Majority and the 2012 Election Michael Kruger (of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC) with a very insightful perspective (in my opinion): “The reality is that America has changed drastically since the 1990’s.   It’s hard to believe that the Defense of Marriage act…

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The Gospel Is What Really Matters

By John Vaughn | November 7, 2012 | Comments Off on The Gospel Is What Really Matters

John C. Vaughn God uses crises to redirect our lives. Bad news can open hearts to the Good News. The economy, the election, the erosion of the collective will of the West to face the threats to its future should wake us up to what we should have been doing all along and what we…

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Notes on the Election for Believers

By Doug Wright | November 6, 2012 | Comments Off on Notes on the Election for Believers

Doug Wright Today we have a privilege that is a rarity in history – voting.  The relatively brief American History of involving the populace in the selection of our leaders is all that we have ever known.  It is, however, not the norm of history.  Dictators, kings, groups (of various origin), and even anarchy dominate…

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Chesapeake Bay Regional Fellowship

By Proclaim and Defend | November 5, 2012 | Comments Off on Chesapeake Bay Regional Fellowship

November 12-13, 2012 Chesapeake Bay Regional Fellowship Upper Cross Roads Baptist Church 2717 Greene Road Baldwin, MD 21013 410.557.6963

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Northern California Fellowship

By Proclaim and Defend | November 5, 2012 | Comments Off on Northern California Fellowship

November 15-16, 2012 Northern California Regional Fellowship Host Church: Grace Baptist Church 19765 Grace Way Sonora, CA 95370 Pastor Kevin Schmidt 209.532.4246 Theme: The Pastor’s Family, Friends, and Finances Speakers: Marty Marriott President, Maranatha Baptist Bible College Watertown, WI Dale Whiting Investment Advisor Des Moines, Iowa Brent Snow Pastor, Cornerstone Baptist Church Concord, CA Schedule…

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God’s Viewpoint of Hurricane Sandy

By Joel Arnold | November 5, 2012 | Comments Off on God’s Viewpoint of Hurricane Sandy

Joel Arnold 50 deaths. Somewhere between 20 and 50 billion dollars. Both numbers still rising. It’s been a costly week. Meanwhile, everyone from politicians to climate scientists is ready to seize the opportunity. We suffered a disaster. The nation is temporarily focused on one thing. Let the competition for audience and influence begin. There is…

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