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Dr. O.S. Hawkins: He is Our Blessed Hope

Dr. O.S. Hawkins
6 Aug 2024
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Dr. O.S. Hawkins, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Good News Media, August 2024

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:11–13).   It is one thing to get ready for someone who is coming to visit and quite another to eagerly anticipate their arrival. As a boy, I remember when my great-aunt would come to our home for a visit. We spent a day getting ready for her arrival. We made […]

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Dr. Tommy Boland: On Earth as it is in Heaven

Dr. Tommy Boland
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Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. (Revelation 4:4) There are many ways in which Christians are to be living on earth as it is in heaven. I pray that today’s verse will communicate the idea of your nearness to your Savior and that it will be a great encouragement and a challenge to you. The twenty-four elders surrounding the throne in Revelation 4:4 represent all the saints in heaven. This glorious verse presents us with a few biblical truths: The elders’ vision is clear, their access is constant and their fellowship is […]

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Dr. Tommy Boland, Cross Community Church, Good News Media Group, August 2025

Rob Hoskins: Why Hasn’t the Great Commission Been Fulfilled?

Rob Hoskins
5 Aug 2024
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Rob Hoskins, OneHope, Good News Media Group, August 2024

At the Olympics, the world converges in a stunning display of unity and excellence, showcasing an incredible array of human talent and determination. Athletes from many nations and backgrounds come together during this grand celebration of athleticism and sportsmanship that transcends borders and cultural differences. Some track and field events seem to be over in a flash — literal years of an athlete’s work condensed into a sprint that lasts seconds. I can’t help but wonder what the comparison would be if the organizers pulled a random spectator from the crowd to also participate in the event, providing a stark […]

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Dr. O.S. Hawkins: Three Verses for Youth… And the Rest of Us!

Dr. O.S. Hawkins
17 Jul 2024
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Dr. O.S. Hawkins, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Good News Media Group, July 2024

“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NKJV). Shortly after I became a follower of Christ at age seventeen, someone told me three very important verses for young believers to know. I distinctively remember immediately writing them in the flyleaf of my Bible. Over those first months of my Christian walk, only God knows how many times I referred to them until they were forever locked in the memory bank of my mind.  Over these five decades of Christian living, I have owned dozens of Bibles in […]

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Stephan Tchividjian: Nests In Your Hair

Stephan Tchividjian
1 Jul 2024
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Stephan Tchividjian, National Christian Foundation South Florida, Good News Media Group, July 2024

Over the past few weeks, we have been reminded of the consequences of sin. We can easily become discouraged or disillusioned when we hear of men and women seduced by sin. One of the ripple effects is that we find ourselves examining our own hearts and actions. My grandmother used to have a saying, “You can’t keep birds from flying over your head, but you can certainly keep them from making nests in your hair.” The imagery was a warning of how sin creeps into our lives. May I illustrate this by telling a story of a friend?   My […]

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Dr. O.S. Hawkins: Crossing the Rubicon of Relationships

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Dr. O.S. Hawkins, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Good News Media Group, June 2024

“If then you count me as a partner, receive him as you would me. But if he has wronged you or owes anything, put that on my account. I, Paul, am writing with my own hand. I will repay—not to mention to you that you owe me even your own self besides. Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Lord. Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say” (Philemon vv. 17-21 NKJV).   The year was 49 BC. The order […]

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Franklin Graham: Jesus — The Way, the Truth and the Life

Franklin Graham
3 Jun 2024
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The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in late March sadly claimed the lives of at least six people, including construction workers who had been repairing potholes on the bridge. Since it opened in 1977, the 1.6-mile bridge along I-695 had become a critical link for more than 30,000 vehicles traveling daily to places like Washington, Philadelphia and New York. The four-lane bridge, an architectural marvel, stretched across the Baltimore Harbor and its bustling shipping channels. Had the 985-foot-long cargo ship struck the bridge during rush hour or midday instead of the wee hours of the […]

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Franklin Graham, Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Good News Media Group, August 2023