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Feature Article

Costa Rica — the rich coast

by Jon Konnerup In October 2015, I had the privilege of visiting the rugged, rain-forested Central American country of Costa Rica. With its Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, Costa Rica — meaning “the rich coast” — […]

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Urban Current

God is a people mover

by Charles Lyons Her complexion suggested strong chai. Slight of build, she still easily pushed the wheelchair containing my elderly mother through Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. She had arrived less than a year ago from Myanmar […]

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Baptist History

A. J. Gordon — Zealous for missions

by Doug Kutilek Adoniram Judson Gordon (1836-1895) was born in New Hampshire into a devout Christian home and was, of course, named for famous New England native and pioneer missionary, Adoniram Judson. Gordon was converted […]

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AfterWords

Praying for Easter

by Randy Harp As a senior pastor, I always wrestled with the tension of how to approach Easter. There is no doubt Easter Sunday is the “Super Bowl” for American churches. For most churches, mine […]

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On the Table

Easter

by Randy Harp The Resurrection changed everything! Do you believe that? As Christians, it is the foundation to all we believe. H. A. Ironside stated, “The Gospel is the Gospel of the risen Christ. There […]

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Feature Article

Planning and Resources for a Mission Trip

Four resources for planning a mission trip include Time International, MANNA Worldwide, Champs Missions, and New Hope Initiative. Read their information and see if they can help you plan your next mission trip.

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Feature Article

A. V. Henderson (1919-2015)

Founding BBFI leader A. V. Henderson went home to meet his Savior December 28, 2015, at the age of 96. Born September 18, 1919, in Anson, TX, Henderson spent more than 75 years in ministry […]

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Feature Article

Eli Harju (1920-2015)

Lifelong BBFI educator Eli Harju met his Savior face to face December 31, 2015, at the age of 95. He was born November 2, 1920, in Rudyard, MI, to Finish immigrants. He was the youngest […]

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Feature Article

Wendell Correll (1923 – 2015)

Longtime BBFI pastor Wendell Correll left this life December 31, 2015, at the age of 92. He was born August 31, 1923, in Strawberry, KY. He committed his life to Jesus at an early age […]