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Nov 29, 2024 | 
kentuckytoday.com | Lizzy Haseltine
What is one word you would use to describe 2024 so far? Hard? Holy? Unexpected? Joy-filled? Whether God has led you to an exciting new season or been faithful amid your wilderness, there are only so many days left on the calendar for 2024. That’s why there’s no better time than the present to evaluate your heart before the Lord. Here are nine ways to look at your heart posture ahead of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. 1.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
research.lifeway.com | Lizzy Haseltine
There’s no better time to evaluate your heart before God. Look at your heart posture before the hustle and bustle at the end of the year. By Lizzy HaseltineWhat is one word you would use to describe 2024 so far? Hard? Holy? Unexpected? Joy-filled? Whether God has led you to an exciting new season or been faithful amid your wilderness, there are only so many days left on the calendar for 2024. That’s why there’s no better time than the present to evaluate your heart before the Lord.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
fggam.org | Dewey Moede |Lizzy Haseltine
Amen! and Amen! This is what FGGAM is all about, building bridges of love and trust with all and get them connected to a Church! Glory!Baptist PressBy , posted October 15, 2024According to a recent Lifeway Research study, 27% of churchgoers say they don’t know anyone to invite to church. Is that true of your congregants?
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
brnow.org | Lizzy Haseltine |N.C. Baptist
N.C. Baptist leaders gathered on Friday, July 19, at The Hope Center in downtown Boone to celebrate the dedication of a new ultrasound machine. Among the attendees, Wesley Smith, director of missions for the Three Forks Baptist Association, pointed out how the pregnancy resource center’s machine was an answer to prayer.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
research.lifeway.com | Lizzy Haseltine
Three in 4 pastors say fostering connections with unchurched people is a top priority. Here are seven practical ways to engage with others. By Lizzy HaseltineIn Lifeway Research’s Greatest Needs of Pastors study, 76% of pastors said fostering connections with unchurched people is one of their top priorities. For those who work in ministry, that’s easier said than done.
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May 15, 2024 | 
research.lifeway.com | Lizzy Haseltine
As we enter the often busy summer months, here are seven foolproof ways to ensure your summer is anything but restful. By Lizzy HaseltineImagine a summer that’s actually restful. According to the Greatest Needs of Pastors study from Lifeway Research, nearly half (45%) of U.S. Protestant pastors say they struggle with consistently resting, and more than half (51%) have difficulty with time management.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
thealabamabaptist.org | Lizzy Haseltine
Nearly a month after the Alabama Senate made substantial changes to approve gambling legislation — including the creation of a state lottery and possible casino gambling — the package remains uncertain. Sponsored by Rep. Chris Blackshear, HB 151 and HB 152 originally called for a state lottery and allowed casino gaming and sports wagering in seven Alabama locations. However, the bills have been continuously modified by lawmakers who have differing views on gambling.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
brnow.org | Lizzy Haseltine
God is at work in North Carolina — in 2023, N.C. Baptists celebrated over 16,000 baptisms, a 41 percent increase from 2022. As we celebrate God’s work over the past year, read a testimony below to see how one church in Jacksonville experienced its second highest number of baptisms ever recorded. At Centerview Baptist Church in Jacksonville, N.C., there are baptisms nearly every Sunday. Located just outside of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Centerview has a large influx of young military families.
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Mar 11, 2024 | 
thealabamabaptist.org | Lizzy Haseltine
The much-anticipated gambling legislation that would legalize sports wagering, online betting, a lottery and casino-style gambling in Alabama (read more here) has been reworked quite a bit in the Alabama Senate (read more here). After the Alabama House of Representatives passed the proposal Feb. 15, the Senate then voted 22–11 on Thursday (March 7) to eliminate the authorization of sports betting and full-blown casinos from the plan. The Senate version, sponsored by Sen.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
thealabamabaptist.org | Lizzy Haseltine
A proposed Alabama bill could make it unlawful for clergy to commit certain sexual acts with anyone under 19 years old. Rep. Leigh Hulsey sponsored House Bill 125, which mirrors the protections of another Alabama bill that prohibits public and private school teachers from engaging in sexual behavior with students. “In the state of Alabama, consent for sexual activity is 16 years of age,” Hulsey told AL.com.
