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Begging
I served in South Asia. I saw a lot. But something I’ll never forget is this: “Woman.” She said. Eyes desperate. Skinny girl. Tattered dress and matted hair. “Woman.” Said
Breaking Bread and Fences
“I just didn’t understand it. They had nothing to gain by loving us. But they loved us” (Hayes 78). I recently read the book Glad You’re Here: Two Unlikely Friends Breaking
Praying for Church Planters in Alabama
Prayer is a vital part of the spiritual engagement church planters must face as they engage new communities with the gospel, disciple new believers and gather believers in a new
God takes strangers and makes them friends through Disaster Relief
When Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers hear that they’re needed, individuals from across the state put their lives on hold and descend on an area. And these strangers form teams, work long
Disaster Relief volunteers bring Christ to Louisiana community ‘through a barbecue sandwich’
Ferrell Hataway approached the car that pulled up by the tents where industrial cooking equipment and supplies were housed. A man was behind the wheel, and an 8-year-old girl was
6-week Acts study helps students ‘Live Sent’
Madison Lawrence has thought a lot about her “Jerusalem” this summer. Right now, it’s the University of Montevallo, where she’s in her last year of studies — the place where
Transitions Can Be Difficult
Transitions can be difficult, disorienting and distressing – from middle school to high school, high school to college, and college to young adulthood. This year, around 2 million students will
Chris Baker
Plow the snow off an elderly woman’s sidewalk. Check. Help serve meals to 80-plus people on a cold November evening. Check. Drive a team of missions volunteers around town hoping
State Evangelism Conference
We are looking forward to another great Alabama Baptist State Evangelism Conference for 2015! We will be back at First Baptist Church Trussville in the Birmingham area, February 23-24, 2015.
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