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I was just thinking about days gone by. In particular, I was thinking about people who have been an influence in my life. There are three men who especially were powerful influences — my dad, Jesse Mitchell; my pastor, Paul Bearfield; and my coach, Dick Hays. What is remarkable is that each influenced me in his own unique way due to his own particular relationship with me.
Who Influenced You?
As you think about your answer, I remind you that there are positive influences and certainly ...
The foremost aspect of a church is worship. The Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus are worthy of praise and, when the church gathers, that should be the focus. Added to that is evangelism. The Lord does not expect worship only from His churches — He also expects service. That is why our Master, in the Great Commission, directed His church to evangelize, making disciples. That commission also...