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Newsjournal of the Baptist State Convention of Michigan | December 2024 | Volume 68, Number 12
Nathan Yurgaites
Jan 23 min read
May we see greater things
MIDLAND – This past year, I’ve had the privilege to partner with Send Network to plant Damascus Church in Midland. What a ride it has...
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Roberto Santos
Jan 23 min read
A new beginning
TAYLOR – In September of 1990, my wife and I, together with our five children ages from three to eleven, left the Philippines to start a...
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Nancy Tanap
Jan 23 min read
The goodness of God
BELLEVILLE – As a Pastor’s wife, I want you to know that God’s goodness is evident throughout your lifetime whether everything is going...
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Diana Chandler
Jan 23 min read
Spread of Gospel at stake in Russia’s war on Ukraine, Baptist leader there says
KYIV, UKRAINE (BP) – Christians in the U.S. should remember the spiritual dimensions of Russia’s war on Ukraine, especially as military...
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Timothy Cockes
Jan 24 min read
ERLC signs letter urging religious liberty in Nigeria
NASHVILLE, TN (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) recently joined several human rights organizations and religious...
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Myriah Snyder
Jan 23 min read
Street evangelism works in East Asian megacity
“Street evangelism just doesn’t work here.” That’s what Markus Feirer was told by members of the church he was training in evangelism....
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Scott Barkley
Dec 19, 20232 min read
‘Never seen it like this’: El Paso churches continue ministry amid crowds of migrants
EL PASO, TX (BP) – Southern Baptists are joining other groups here to respond to large numbers of migrants that can quickly and easily...
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Art Werry
Dec 1, 20233 min read
The most miserable time of the year
CLINTON TOWNSHIP – Christmas is often hailed as the most wonderful time of the year. However, for many, the season is far from joyful....
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Diana Chandler
Dec 1, 20235 min read
John Newton’s Amazing Grace maintains eclectic appeal at 250 years
NASHVILLE, TN (BP) – Folk singer Arlo Guthrie sang it at Woodstock. Pop star Rod Stewart recorded it in 1971. Crowd-surfing is rampant as...
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Randy Weaks
Dec 1, 20235 min read
What does caring for others truly mean?
SOUTH LYON – Looking back on life, I can’t really remember how Tim and I became friends. I do remember a very unkind voice message that...
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Tobin Perry
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Churches sharing the Gospel, planting seeds as holidays approach
BOSTON, MA (BP) – In the nearly four centuries since its founding as America’s first park, Boston Common has witnessed some of the most...
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Tim Patterson
Dec 1, 20235 min read
Bubble lights
PLYMOUTH – Over the past few weeks, I have been retrieving “Christmas Tubs” from the basement in order that Sabrina may begin her annual...
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Baptist Beacon
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Night Before Christmas: A debate
PLYMOUTH – In 1822, Professor Clement Clark Moore, a family man and biblical scholar wrote the poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas,”...
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Garth Leno
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Just preach Jesus
WINDSOR, ONTARIO – A few years ago, I read an article on The Gospel Coalition website. It was about preaching at Christmas, and I was in...
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Bob Johnson
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Worth celebrating
ROSEVILLE – Sometime in the summer I start planning the layout of my train (now trains) and village display that I set up under and...
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Joshua Diaz
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Christmas birth announcements
LANSING – Perhaps one of the most unique gifts I have ever received was from one of my dad’s elder sisters. She handed me an envelope...
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Karen Blanchard
Dec 1, 20233 min read
What do you treasure this season?
SHELBY TOWNSHIP – We are in the midst of the crazy and busy Christmas season. It seems as if time speeds up from November 1st to January...
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David Clark
Dec 1, 20234 min read
Jesus is the reason for the season
DETROIT – As the Christmas season swiftly approaches I must confess since a child I’ve always anticipated this season. To be frank I...
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Claire Carty
Dec 1, 20234 min read
Our hope is more than Christmas
WESTLAND – I have always loved Christmas! It’s always been a magical time full of twinkly lights, family traditions, familiar...
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Nathan Sharpe
Dec 1, 20233 min read
With us
ADRIAN – Looking towards the holidays, excitement, and anticipation build. It’s not the gifts or all the trappings that bring these...
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