Articles from August 2017

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Developing a love for God’s Word through Bible Drill and Speakers’ Tournament

by Kirsten McKimmey on August 31, 2017 in News

Bible Drill has given me a love for the Bible and an understanding that I need to consistently be in God’s Word to understand His Will for my life.

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Texas Baptists response to Hurricane Harvey

by Kalie Lowrie on August 28, 2017 in Press Releases

Hurricane Harvey’s impact on the Gulf Coast has been catastrophic, and the storm is likely to cause additional damage for days to come. Some 13 million Texans are currently under a flood watch or warning.

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Developing a love for literacy in Del Rio

by Analiz G. Schremmer on August 28, 2017 in Great Commandment

When a family is struggling to put food on the table, stocking the house with interesting literature while fostering a love of reading in their children isn’t usually a priority.

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Running the race to fulfill God’s calling

by Cheryl Nafzinger on August 21, 2017 in

The South Texas School of Christian Studies has made it possible for me to pursue my theological education in a timely and affordable manner. 

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More than a Meal: Hunger Offering Ministry in Irving Transforms Lives

by Jaclyn Bonner on August 18, 2017 in Hunger Offering

He came with a humble grin, $60, and one request – “pray for me.”

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Texas Baptists’ Childhood Summit equips leaders to remember the joy

by Kirsten McKimmey on August 16, 2017 in News

Children need to know and experience love. They need consistent adults and leaders in their lives who are willing to seek to understand them and meet them where they are. 

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Seeing the impact of investing in Tahoe City

by Guest Author on August 4, 2017 in Great Commandment

I have spent a chunk of my life working with children in various aspects. When I went off to college, I learned the important skill of investing in people and through multiple interventions by God, I finally started investing time in children.

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Project: Start refugee center to host “My American Dreams” art exhibit at NorthPark

by Texas Baptists Communications on August 4, 2017 in Press Releases

Project: Start, a refugee resource center in North Dallas, will present “My American Dreams” refugee children's art exhibition August 8-23 at NorthPark Center, located on North Central Expressway in Dallas.

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Campers impact volunteers at Special Friends Retreat

by Ruth Whorton on August 2, 2017 in Great Commission

There are some things in life that make you smile so much your face hurts. These joyful life moments are precious and rare, and the Special Friends Retreat is one of these experiences.

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Answered prayers for softened hearts

by Rachel Scott on August 1, 2017 in Great Commandment

In West Africa, people walk around leisurely and talk to everyone they encounter to show them they are important. They do this a lot, so now that we have become more a part of their community, we get to do it as well. It affords us the opportunity to tell stories about Jesus.

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