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Count it all, Joy

Every “trial” we face is part of God’s plan. He is building in us endurance or steadfastness. This realization should encourage us, as God’s purpose for endurance brings us to completion or perfection in the image and likeness of His son (Romans 8). Trials are a way in which He accomplishes this.
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We are all interim

While on the earth, we are only interim, Jesus promises us that those who trust in His Son will have eternal life with Him forever. What a blessing it is; to help “interim” people make everlasting investments through estate planning. Would you let us help you?
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Have it your way

Consider calling the Missouri Baptist Foundation and asking us to help you make a financial plan that blesses the ministries you love.
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Double the return on your investment

The farmer puts seed in the ground to harvest a crop in return.  The financier puts money into a stock in order to gain a financial return. You remodel your house to produce a higher resale value. The desire to produce a return on our time, effort and money is common to all people. But what if you could get double the return?
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Are you in shape?

It’s the new year. The time of year we should all ask ourselves, “Am I in shape?” No, not that kind of shape. I am referring to your fiscal shape, not your physical shape.
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An underrated tool

God has given you control of your money, for now. Don’t leave regrets about what you could have done for family,  your church or the ministry you love.  Do something today.
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Plan your generosity for the gospel

In a world where even Christians forget the cost of sin, the vast majority of people do not even know they are guilty; much more than a pardon awaits anyone who repents and believes. Therefore, it is all the more important for people to be shown forgiveness is needed and possible.
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The unstoppable Mrs. Brown

It was Elizabeth and Webster’s dream to leave something to Advance the Gospel after their passing. They had a crazy dream of leaving a million dollars, but they thought it could never happen.  And it didn’t –  they left over 1.4 million dollars to Baptist causes.
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Help ministry thrive for years to come

What about leaving the financial blessings God gave you to help ensure that other people hear the Gospel?
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Don’t neglect your duty

"Don’t neglect your family by drifting away from your duty to provide for them, both in life and after your passing. Instead, reach out to us at the Missouri Baptist Foundation and let us help you make a plan of provision for them and for the ministries you love."
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‘One thing remains’

So, as we make our plans, and you make your plan (an estate plan that takes care of not only your family, but leaves something to your local church and your favorite ministry after you pass away whether in the next few months, or decades from now), be encouraged that no matter what changes, there is one thing that will always remain.
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‘Expect great things’

Too often, we encourage one another that all is well, we are winning the battle, and our victories are sure. However, we must understand we are in a war for people’s souls.

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