Life Lessons From Batey 7: A Father-Daughter Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic

Life Lessons From Batey 7: A Father-Daughter Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic

My daughter and I traveled to Batey 7 in the Dominican Republic, a small village near the Haitian border where families live with very little—scarce electricity, shared water, and simple homes. Despite the poverty, the children overflowed with joy, and their faith was strong and genuine. Serving together changed both of us, teaching us that true happiness comes from relationships, gratitude, and trust in God. It was a life-changing experience we will never forget.

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How Churches Can Use Facebook Local Advertising to Promote Their Trunk-or-Treat or Fall Festival

How Churches Can Use Facebook Local Advertising to Promote Their Trunk-or-Treat or Fall Festival

Fall is one of the best times for churches to connect with their community. Families are already looking for safe, fun, family-friendly events, and a Trunk-or-Treat or Fall Festival checks every box. The challenge is simple: how do you let people know about it?

Word of mouth, flyers, and signs still work, but if you want to reach the families who live right around your church, Facebook local advertising is one of the most effective (and affordable) tools you can use. Here’s how to do it step by step.

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God – Your GPS for Life

God – Your GPS for Life

I still remember the first time I used a GPS years ago. It was incredible. No more folding paper maps, guessing at exits, or stopping at gas stations to ask for directions. All I had to do was type in the address, and instantly it showed me the best way to get there. Even when I made a wrong turn, it would calmly say, “Recalculating…” and guide me back on track.

That experience got me thinking: walking with God is a lot like using a GPS.

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Using ChatGPT as an On-Demand Bible Commentary Practical Wisdom at Your Fingertips

Using ChatGPT as an On-Demand Bible Commentary Practical Wisdom at Your Fingertips

ChatGPT is like having an on-demand Bible commentary, one you can access anytime with just a few keystrokes. If I’m reading a verse and something doesn’t quite make sense, I just type it into ChatGPT. Within seconds, it gives me background, historical context, cross-references, and interpretations from various perspectives—much like a Bible commentary would.

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Grace in the Spotlight: A Christian Response to Michael Tait’s Confession

Grace in the Spotlight: A Christian Response to Michael Tait’s Confession

Recently, news broke that Michael Tait — lead singer of the Newsboys and former member of DC Talk — publicly confessed to a season of deep personal struggle. He admitted to alcohol abuse, sexual sin, and cocaine use. In his statement, he did not try to justify his behavior. Instead, he turned to God with a broken heart and quoted the words of King David from Psalm 51: “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love.”

It was raw. It was honest. And it was biblical.

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