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Newsjournal of the Baptist State Convention of Michigan | January 2025 | Volume 69, Number 1


An invitation to solitude and silence
by Coye Bouyer LANSING, MI – Suddenly, out of nowhere she was consumed with thoughts that led her to believe she was functioning in...
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There’s always something to be thankful for
by Mick Schatz ROSCOMMON, MI – Here at Bambi Lake we have a sign in our lobby that reminds us “there’s always something to be thankful...
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Send Network president Pitman announced changes
by Tony Lynn PLYMOUTH, MI – Last month during two warm and sunny October days in Alpharetta, Georgia, approximately 275 field personnel...
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A cheerful heart
by Karen Blanchard SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Have you ever been around someone who just radiates positivity? This type of person lights up the...
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The attitude of thankfulness
by Chip Faulkner HILLSDALE, MI – Have you ever received a word of encouragement or a gift that improved your whole attitude? Opening a...
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First-Person: More are answering the call. Now what?
by Brandon Porter More than 1,100 potential IMB missionaries are now in a pipeline awaiting preparation and assignment. Isn’t that...
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Nov 1, 20222 min read


Pray for gospel transformation
by Hugh Johnson Help reach the worshipers of Santa Muerte Casting a long shadow across one of Mexico City’s poorest and most crime-ridden...
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Nov 1, 20222 min read


Gloria Gaynor of ‘I Will Survive’ shares God in sacred, secular music
by Diana Chandler GREEN BROOK, NJ (BP) – Gloria Gaynor recalls the heyday of her iconic Grammy-winning disco hit “I Will Survive” when...
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Nov 1, 20223 min read


How actions and attitude equal success!
by David Thompson NASHVILLE, TN – Like beauty— success is often in the eye of the beholder. Plato believed “Good actions give strength to...
Baptist Beacon
Nov 1, 20223 min read


In Fiona’s wake, Send Relief begins serving meals, assisting in recovery
by Brandon Elrod PUERTO RICO – Following Hurricane Fiona’s landfall in Puerto Rico Sunday, Sept. 18, Southern Baptist churches on the...
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Oct 4, 20222 min read


Discipleship opportunities for women
by Sue Hodnett CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI – One step at a time. We all have a next step to take, whether it’s your first step or one of many in...
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Oct 4, 20223 min read


Reaching the nations through ESL ministry
by Glenda Lassiter CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI – A few years before I retired from teaching, I felt God pulling me in the direction of teaching...
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Oct 4, 20223 min read


Fast food versus church
by Brian Jones TECUMSEH, MI – I don’t know why people do it. Why do they treat fast food restaurants better than they treat churches?...
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Oct 4, 20223 min read


Holy Land Snapshots
by Tony Lynn PLYMOUTH, MI – You may have tired of last month’s Facebook posts of our personal vacation to the Holy Lands. If so, I am...
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Oct 4, 20224 min read


Sabbatical
by Mike Durbin PLYMOUTH, MI – God has blessed Michigan Baptist Churches with gifted and loving pastors, and we are grateful for each one....
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Oct 4, 20223 min read


Sitting with Jesus or working for Him; which will be more important?
by Coye Bouyer PLYMOUTH, MI – ‘But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not...
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Recollections from a trip to the Holy Land
by Stan Parker LANSING, MI – We were part of a team that had a blessed Holy Land experience in September. The adventure was a day of...
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Oct 4, 20222 min read


Convert or disciple?
by Karen Blanchard SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI – It is easy to assume that everyone who follows Christ is a disciple. I have been in ministry now...
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Oct 4, 20224 min read


What is worship?
by Tim Iocoangeli MONROE, MI – I don’t know how it is in your church, but in our church there are a few topics that get people talking....
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Oct 4, 20223 min read
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