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A Story Behind Every Door

In another life, Reverend Milton Graham could have been a professor. His ability to speak extemporaneously for long stretches, capture your attention, and teach you something at the same time are qualities I’ve found in only a handful of people. In fact, when I met him at the back of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church for …

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The Very Good in a Flourishing Community

I (Ray) recently attended a watch party with leaders in Central Arkansas for the Global Leadership Summit (GLS). Every year, GLS brings in premier voices from across the leadership spectrum, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors, psychologists, and pastors. When leaders from the watch party were asked which talk was most influential, almost every leader gave the …

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The Silence of Adam & the Roar of the Lion

How significant is a father’s role in healthy marriages? In the spiritual formation and flourishing of their children? In church growth and societal flourishing? The findings from the faith-based non-profit Communio in their Nationwide Study on Faith and Relationships suggest that a father’s role in all of these areas is critical. The study, which surveyed …

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Tony Minick: A Life Lived to the Full

If there’s one thing you can say about Tony Minick, it’s that he is a storyteller. And it’s no wonder. His life has been anything but ordinary. For his 80-plus years on this earth, he’s lived the life of a salesman, an evangelist and a pastor. Along the way, he’s seen God do incredible things …

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Praying This Never Happens Here

A story by NBC Washington News Thursday, October 20, reported  on the tragic death of a 4-year-old boy from eating marijuana-infused gummies earlier this year.”   The story goes on to say, “Dr. Jill McCabe, a pediatric emergency room physician at Inova Loudoun Hospital, told News4 that any amount of THC can be problematic for …

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Mentoring Students in Schools amid COVID

“I’m really going to miss you.” This was what one elementary student shared with her mentor as they said goodbye for a couple of weeks over the Christmas break on their Zoom call. This after only a few meetings. It shows the power of connection that can be made, even virtually, through mentoring.  With volunteers …

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Five Ways Seeking the Welfare of the City Will Help Your Church Grow (Part 1)

If you are a Christ-follower who desires to see God’s purpose fulfilled in your church and your city, you are in good company. God promised Abraham that through his descendants, the whole world would be blessed. God instructed His people to seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to …

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Prayer Summit: A Personal Reflection by Pastor Windsor Williams Jr

This was my first Prayer Summit.  I was told that there was going to be extraordinary prayer, and not only that but Dave Butts from Harvest Prayer Ministries would be the guest speaker.  I was looking forward to attending, but quite frankly, my mindset (skeptic alert) was that I would be attending, um well…another conference. It turned …

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Vital Families in Schools – Connecting with Families Amid COVID

Strong, positive relationships are the foundation for a great partnership. Many churches are investing in forming and growing relationships with those in the schools.

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