“On the next Sabbath almost the whole city came together to hear the word of God” (Acts 13:44). Everybody showed up: all the seniors, all the young people, regardless of color and background. Almost the whole city came to hear Paul preach. And what did he say? What was Paul’s secret?

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4 Profound Truths in ‘Amazing Grace’ We Need Today

Bruce Hindmarsh and Craig Borlase - March 13, 2023

Whatever shame or guilt you carry, however deep the regrets in your life, no matter what you have done, there is a mercy that is deeper yet. With you there are forgiveness, said the psalmist, reflecting some of the profound truths in Amazing Grace we need today.

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Dinner With Special Friends

Christy Heitger-Ewing - March 13, 2023

Manley Baptist Church now has a robust special needs ministry called Special Friends, and offers three Sunday school classes for those people with special needs—one for children, one for adults and a third for parents of children with special needs.

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Rethinking the Church Footprint: Facility Improvements for Outreach

Desmond Barrett - March 13, 2023

The church campus and, by extension, the church lobby is an extension of the house of God; thus, it should be a place that honors the view of reaching people with the gospel of Christ through thoughtful church facility improvements.

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Step Out

Lewis Allen and Sarah Allen - March 8, 2023

By remaining faithful to Scripture’s commands and patterns, Jesus demonstrated courage. In providing a miraculous meal, he followed his Father’s example. Again and again in the Old Testament, God had produced food for those who were hungry, first in the form of manna and quail for the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16) and then for Elijah (1 Kings 17:2–16).

Voices

Lewis Allen and Sarah Allen

Lewis Allen and Sarah Allen - March 8, 2023

In nine sections that each contain a few short chapters, the authors tackle the idea of developing resilient faith through the working of God’s power.

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