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FIRST-PERSON: Reflections on 9/11

We take solace and find protection in the name of our God – meaning His identity, reputation and character. When our situation – national or personal – is bleak, God is present. When chaos erupts, God remains unmovable. When the bottom falls out, He suspends and sustains us through it all. Whatever pain you are facing today, trust in God and declare with the psalmist, “we rise and stand firm.”
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10 ways to encourage kids to read the Bible

Research tells us that the biggest predictor of whether a child becomes a faithful believer as a young adult is whether or not they regularly read the Bible growing up. So, what can we as pastors and church leaders do to ensure kids read the Bible regularly?
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FIRST-PERSON: The Lord of Armies fights for His people

God’s names represent His character, and His character is manifested in His actions. He is the Shepherd who leads, protects and restores His flock. He is equally the LORD of hosts or the LORD God of Armies, who enacts justice for sin, saves His children and rules with a mighty right hand.
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A new generation is looking for something more

The Fall 2026 semester presents an extraordinary opportunity to reach students who are just arriving on college campuses across Missouri.
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A legacy of faithfulness

Recently, I was honored to attend and preach at the 200-year anniversary celebration for Providence Baptist Church in New Bloomfield, Mo. It was a special occasion for multiple reasons, but I was particularly impacted by two observations. I’d like to reflect for a few moments and share about my experience.
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Changing lives, one diaper at a time

About 1 in 2 families are not able to provide enough diapers to keep their child clean, dry and healthy, but Happy Bottoms has taken the initiative to change that; and MBCH Children and Family Ministries has partnered with Happy Bottoms to help fill that gap in the Kansas City area.
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FBC Bevier invites Missouri Baptists to combine love of motorcycles, side by sides, UTVs with outreach

For nearly 100 years, the town of Bevier, in north central Missouri, has hosted an annual Homecoming. Located just off US 36 and about 8 miles west of Macon, Bevier is a quintessential Missouri small town. And, like many Missouri small towns, a Baptist church is located there with a heart to reach their town and surrounding community.
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‘We’ve had a life-changing first year in Uganda’

When my family first answered the call to pursue the International Mission Board for full-time missions, we had no idea where we would end up or what we would be doing. My initial thinking was that we would serve somewhere in Africa in theological education.
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Cultivating wisdom in a post-Christian culture

As American Christians in the 21st century, we have already fought many battles over political and cultural issues in the first quarter of this century. These battles have borne real fruit for the cause of Christ and the common good—whether the overturning of Roe v. Wade or the ongoing protection of religious liberty. Contrary to the doom some people have predicted, our nation has seen significant progress. That said, Christians must still engage the public square with confidence and discernment in Christ.
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Hope is reaching out to older youth in foster care

Every day we get the opportunity to see God work—to take the one lamb and rewrite their story.
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FIRST-PERSON: Islamic eschatology and the war in Iran

“I’m lost,” the Iranian pilot cried into the microphone. I was a few months into my jet training course at Laredo Air Force Base, Texas, in 1971. At that time, the Shah of Iran, a close ally of the United States, sent his pilots for training in the United States. They were a friendly, capable lot, but this one became disoriented over the Southwest Texas terrain, ran out of gas, ejected from the aircraft and parachuted to safety. His cry of desperation still rings in my ears.
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FIRST-PERSON: Pastors should be able to opt back in to Social Security

The Clergy Act, introduced by Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA-20) and Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) is a bipartisan bill that offers a second chance for clergy members to revoke their previous Social Security exemption. If signed into law, the bill would open a one-time re-enrollment window for two years where clergy could opt back in and start contributing to Social Security. Then, after meeting withdrawal eligibility, including 10 years of contributions for full retired-workers benefits, they can draw Social Security benefits proportional with their contributions.

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