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December

Christmas around the world

We asked BBFI missionaries a few questions about what Christmas is like where they serve. Their responses provide insight not only into what Christmas looks like around the world, but also the opportunities and struggles […]

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December

Part of the family

A PORTRAIT OF ADOPTION by Patrick McClure When I first met my wife nearly 20 years ago, I didn’t know many people who were adopted. Since then, just in our circle of friends, we have […]

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December

The house that never was

by Steve Van Winkle I finished reading the handwritten, gilded script on the face of the paper: November 24, 1983. A few minutes earlier, I was making my way toward a house in the distance […]

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AfterWords

The greatest gift ever

by Randy Harp Gift giving is one of the most popular traditions of Christmas. Retail sales are expected to exceed $650 billion this November and December — approximately $950 per person. That is a lot […]

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December

Heaven’s headlines

by Charles Lyons Horrific headlines roiled over Chicago like angry storm clouds this past summer. Murder numbers skyrocketing. Shootings being tallied literally by the minute. August was Chicago’s most violent month in 20 years. As […]

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December

Merry Christmas

by Randy Harp Merry Christmas! As the song states, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Yes, there is some stress that goes along with the season, but to many, it is still their […]

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December

Christmas

by Eddie Lyons My wife’s favorite Christmas memory occurred the year our youngest son, James, was born. He was born that summer and we were shocked to hear he had Down syndrome. It had been […]

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Church Planting

How is your focus?

by John Gross Planting a church requires focus. As a church planter you have multiple tasks, but the majority of your focus should revolve around: Your personal spiritual development and your relationships with the unchurched. […]