I was wondering when the time is right to speak up and out against things that people are doing, knowing that what they do is bringing down the spiritual life of those around them. In as much humility as possible, I honestly want to see people grow in their knowledge and love of my Lord [...]

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Until five minutes ago, I had no idea who Latoyia Figueroa is. Howie Luvzus and Richard Blair have brought her to my attention, and I agree that the media spends too much time on missing white folks and not much time on missing people of a minority race. Here’s what Howie says about it.
Latoyia [...]

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I e-mailed Dr. Ken Keathley of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary yesterday, asking for a paper he presented to the Baptist Center for Theology and Ministry entitled “Salvation and the Sovereignty of God: The Great Commission as the Expression of the Divine Will.” He presented it this past Spring 2005. He graciously sent it [...]

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hosea
by shane barnard
come let us return
He has torn us into pieces
He has injured us
come let us return to the Lord
He will heal us
He will bandage our wounds
in just a short time He’ll restore us
in just a short time He’ll restore His church
so we might live
we might live in His presence
in His [...]

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