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November is coming, and NaNoWriMo is no more! If you are used to the challenge of writing a novel in 30 days making November your most prolific month, you are likely mourning the demise of National Novel Writing Month. But don’t worry, Tina, Jen and Jamie are here to empathize as well as to offer you some alternatives to NaNo which can help you finish your writing year strong!
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John Smoltz is a World Series champion, former Cy Young award-winner and hall of fame pitcher. He shares his inspiring story about the twists and turns in his career, finding faith in Christ, and rebuilding his life after experiencing hardship. He reveals how God taught him to surrender control and trust Him, while growing in grace in this one-on-one conversation with Jim Daly.

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On today's episode of Constitution Applied Pastor David Whitney and Brian Shelly discuss violent speech from leftists, some of them either running for office or already holding office.  What is a Constitutional response to those who hate certain people they disagree with so much that you want to kill them and you state this publicly.  Voters, just say no to candidates who have so much hatred in them.  

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What does sharing your faith, fatherhood, and homeschooling have in common. Well, evangelism is a very important element of the Christian experience and discipleship that fathers can take the lead on. Studies from research companies like Barna and Lifeway show that fewer than 5% of all self-professing Christians have ever led anyone to Christ and less than 60% have even tried to share the Gospel. Clearly there is a gap of confidence, enthusiasm, and even identification with what it means to be a Christ-followers. Join us today to learn how fathers can help fill this gap and why they would even want to.

Men’s Challenge:

This week, find a moment to connect a normal, everyday event to a gospel truth. This could be a scene in a movie, a difficult moment on the playground, or a conversation with a neighbor. The goal is to start thinking evangelistically by seeing how the gospel applies to everything.

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John Smoltz is a World Series champion, former Cy Young award-winner and hall of fame pitcher. He shares his inspiring story about the twists and turns in his career, finding faith in Christ, and rebuilding his life after experiencing hardship. He reveals how God taught him to surrender control and trust Him, while growing in grace in this one-on-one conversation with Jim Daly.

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