One at a Time

One at a Time Through the years, I have met many interesting people on airplanes. Everyone has a story, and a simple conversation with a stranger can be memorable. I have tried to pray as I board a flight that God would put me next to the person He wants me to get acquainted with.…

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Be Ready

Be Ready Most people have heard the motto of the Boy Scouts: “Be Prepared.” This motto, developed by Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell, is described in the Boy Scout Handbook as having the idea that, “Scouts should prepare themselves to become productive citizens and strong leaders and to bring joy to other people. [Baden-Powell] wanted each…

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A Simple Way to Explain the Gospel to Children

Few things are more important than children hearing and understanding the gospel. The Lord Jesus Christ openly received little children (Matthew 19:14), and taught that every one who is saved must come with the simple, humble faith of a child (Matthew 18:3). It is beautiful to see the plainness with which our Savior explained divine…

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BE a Witness!

Over time believers tend to reduce their Christian lives to a list of things “to do.” This was the error of the Pharisees and is a mark of empty religion in every generation. Busyness, conformity, and externals too easily become the measurement of spirituality. Perhaps this temptation is because it seems simpler to just give…

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Tell Your Story

Everybody has one.  A story that is.  My story is not yours, and yours is not mine.  The details vary — except for one thing. God is the Author. If you have a story to tell, it is really just the story of what the Lord has done for you. Most often, we refer to…

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New Course — What the Bible Says

A Bible surrounded by post-it notes with question marks. The title text 'What the Bible Says' is in the center, with 'The Gospel Advance' logo in the corner

New Course — What the Bible Says We are thrilled to announce a new resource for those who have just trusted Christ, those who have questions about trusting Christ, and believers who have a desire to learn more about their faith. Everything that we believe and teach comes from the Holy Bible — the Word…

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Children Need to Hear the Gospel

A group of children holding hands and smiling with the title text 'Children Need to Hear the Gospel'

Children Need to Hear the Gospel “And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is…

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Every Day is a Gospel Day

Every Day is a Gospel Day In the Old Testament the holy day was Saturday, the Sabbath. New Testament believers gather to celebrate the risen Christ on Sunday, the first day of the week. I am writing these words on a Monday. This article will publish on a Wednesday. You may be reading it on…

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The 3-2-1 Of The Great Commission

We have been sharing some simple thoughts about the Great Commission that Jesus gave and the work that we are to be engaged in. Every Christian must find their place in God’s plan. You may want to go back and review the truths we have discussed: “What is the Great Commission?” – There are five…

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The Four “All’s” of the Great Commission

ALL. It is one of God’s favorite words, used 5,606 times in His Word. This little word is a great revelation of the thoroughness of the Lord and a reminder of the completeness of His work. Someone once said, “All means all and that’s all all means!” Never is that more true than when God…

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