A suggested bylaw amendment that would have given women the right to vote failed again during the Church of God’s recent 78th General Assembly.In recent years, there have been calls for ordained …
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By ANNA SHAND
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8/3/22
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Kathy Goodridge-Purnell is joining Southern Adventist University as the new senior adviser to the president on diversity and strategic planning. Originally from England with roots in the Caribbean, …
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From STAFF REPORTS
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8/3/22
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Grandpa was looking old. Farming in all types of weather had cast its shadow upon his face. His physical movements had gotten slower. His smile was now a little crooked, with jaws somewhat sunken …
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CHARLES FINNEY
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8/3/22
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“And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd” (John 10:16 KJV).
I was born on my …
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DENNIS CAGLE
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8/3/22
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When the Crystal Palace Exhibition opened in 1851, people flocked to London’s Hyde Park to behold the marvels. One of the greatest marvels back then was steam. Steam plows were on display ⏤ …
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BETTIE MARLOWE
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8/3/22
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SAN ANTONIO — More than 8,000 delegates registered for the 78th Church of God International General Assembly, which took place this week at the Gonzalez Convention Center here.
This is the first …
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Special to the Banner
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7/29/22
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Every Bradley County Commission session begins with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by an invocation — often a prayer delivered by a local pastor.Regardless of Christian denomination, certain …
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By GRANT BROMLEY
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7/27/22
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Celebrating 185 years of ministry in downtown Cleveland, the congregation of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church had a joyous birthday party Sunday, July 17. The church was formed on July 16, …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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7/27/22
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“He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight” (John 9:11 …
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DENNIS CAGLE
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7/27/22
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Loaded questions
Have you stopped beating your wife?Have you quit drinking?Are you still cheating on your taxes?These are “yes or no?" questions. Yet either answer gets you into trouble. Answer …
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BETTIE MARLOWE
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7/27/22
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist is seeking donations for its “sack pack” ministry, which provides meals for city school children to take home over the weekend.Diana Whittle, an usher and …
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By GRANT BROMLEY
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7/25/22
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The 101st International Assembly of Cleveland-based Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) convened this week in Oklahoma City and on Wednesday, July 20, selected as new presiding bishop Tim Coalter, of …
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From STAFF REPORTS
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7/20/22
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Hello, can you hear me?
When you hear this question on your phone, we are warned not to answer “Yes.” The reply could lead to your being scammed. Good advice.
But when God asks, “Can you …
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BETTIE MARLOWE
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7/20/22
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“Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I …
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DENNIS CAGLE
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7/20/22
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The Singing Echoes 53rd Annual Blue Springs Valley Anniversary Singing continues at 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, July 14-16, at Singing Echoes Park, 150 Bryson Lane in Cleveland.The Southern …
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From STAFF REPORTS
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7/13/22
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In 1960, my parents and I were in a revival meeting at a church on the mountain overlooking Los Angeles. The area was the location for filming Westerns and from the church, we could see the town …
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BETTIE MARLOWE
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7/13/22
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The Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. His brethren therefore said unto him, "Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest. For there is no man …
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DENNIS CAGLE
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7/13/22
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As a child, one of the first things I learned was life had rules. And there were many. Sometimes my behavior warranted adding another one or two. Besides the basic rules of morality, there were rules …
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BETTIE MARLOWE
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7/6/22
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“Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, 'This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. They said …
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DENNIS CAGLE
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7/6/22
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A man who had practiced an Eastern religion was converted to Christianity and enjoyed the fellowship with newfound fellow Christians. But one day, visiting in a home, he noticed "objects of art" that …
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BETTIE MARLOWE
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6/29/22
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