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Prepare before the storm

By creating your kingdom and family plans now, before the storm, the people and ministries you care for will be on a solid foundation. You never know when the next storm will strike.
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‘God holds tomorrow’

God is still God, and man is still man. Man needs God and has no access to Him apart from Christ. This means the ministries we support which connect God and man must be prioritized.
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Uncertainty: ‘It sounds a whole lot like 2020’

Someone reminded us of what Corrie Ten Boom once said about uncertainty, “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future, to a known God.”
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Giving for ministry

"If every Missouri Baptist would leave something, how many more people could be cared for and hear the story of Jesus? Isn’t that what cooperation is all about, helping somebody do what we want to see done, but can’t do by ourselves?"
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Bringing Kingdom relief

I wonder how many people out there need us as Baptists to come together to bring relief.
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Give dads, pastors a break

According to a Learn Vest Survey, Americans spend 10% of their income on vacation.  Let that sink in.  At first, when I saw that number, I felt a little deprived, as I did not spend near that much money on vacation pre-COVID, and I am sure not planning on spending that much money post-COVID.
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Unsung heroes

I invite you to reconsider the actual appearance of a hero.  I tend to think of the young, strong, and energetic.  While true, there is actually another class of hero who lives very differently, even the opposite.
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Greatest estate plan ever

But, the resurrection is about another and better estate plan. Jesus reminded his friends that in His Father’s house there are many mansions, (estates) and He has gone to prepare one for each of us.
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Extra time on your hands?

I would encourage you to take a few of those extra moments to consider your estate plan.
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Mo. Baptist Foundation, LifeWay resources available to churches for online giving

A gift can be made to any Missouri Baptist church with a credit/debit card or check from the comfort of home.  It can be designated to your home church by a simple request. 
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MBF, LifeWay resources available to churches for online giving

As our global community navigates the personal and business implications of COVID-19, the Missouri Baptist Foundation (MBF) wishes to help Missouri Baptist churches.  We want to serve your church’s needs while you are caring for the ministry needs of your congregation.
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A new perspective on the ‘interim’ status

I wonder if you have made the necessary legal arrangements to make sure you and your family will be protected when your “interim” status ends.

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