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Larry Barker serves as Director of North American Missions for the Baptist Missionary Association of America. He has a passion to see hundreds of BMAA churches planted throughout the USA and Canada, and has also served as a missionary to Romania. You can connect with him on Facebook or
God has been challenging me to spend more time alone with Him. All too often prayer is overlooked by those who prefer to be busy. If you are a highly driven person you probably find it difficult to pause long enough to hear His voice each morning. Being a “doer,” it is hard for me, by nature, to slow down and spend quality time …
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The advances of technology have been amazing over the last ten to fifteen years. This progress can be seen every day when you drive your vehicle. The options now available on the steering wheel and dashboard of a car are amazing. They used to only include; speedometer, odometer, water temperature, oil pressure, and a gas gauge. …
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In 2 Cor. 11:28-30, Paul said, “Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is offended, and I burn not? If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.” Tom Rainer, President of Lifeway, recently shared a …
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God has called us to proclaim His gospel to the ends of the earth. According to Matt. 4:19 if we are following Christ we are fishers of men. The logical conclusion is that if we are not fishers of men we are not following Christ. Partial obedience is still disobedience. The truth of the gospel is unchanging and His children are …
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Most of us have been to a pep rally at some time in our lives or a sporting event where we cheer for our team. There is some humor and a lesson that can be learned from our participation as fans at one of these events. The trumpet blows followed by everyone standing and yelling, “Charge!” Then we all sit down to eat our hot …
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My son, Matthew, began playing football at a young age. He was doing ok and getting in the games but it was not until he had the right coach that he excelled. As a senior he dominated defensive linemen and I have very vivid memories of him opening up gaping holes for their running backs. He got all kinds of honors and was recruited …
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Lately, whenever I go into a gas station someone is always asking for some help because they are out of money and stranded. I have been approached more lately than I can ever recall and it does not matter if I am travelling in state, out of state, or close to home. I am always confused on who to help and who not to help. There have been …
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