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Giving Tuesday

agower, December 3, 2019
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Chaplaincy: Giving Tuesday

agower, December 3, 2019

Chaplains can be found anywhere—ministering to soldiers in a foxhole, accompanying police in a squad car, or visiting patients in a hospital. Chaplains intersect with …

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Intersecting Lives at their Greatest Point of Need

agower, October 9, 2018



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Intersecting Lives at their Greatest Point of Need

agower, October 9, 2018

Providing care, comfort, and counsel—that’s the life-changing ministry of chaplains. We invite you to see the tangible impact you can make!

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Jesus, the One and Only – John 1:14 (Advent Day 23)

agower, December 25, 2017

Jesus. Through no other name can people be saved. The world wants us to believe that people can chart their own paths to salvation. Good …

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Jesus, the Light of the World – John 1:1–3 (Advent Day 22)

agower, December 24, 2017

“In the beginning . . .” What a beautiful place to start! God has existed from the beginning. From the very creation of time, He …

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Escape to Egypt – Matthew 2:13 (Advent Day 21)

agower, December 23, 2017

The angel brought different news to Joseph: he must take his family and flee. Herod, threatened and angered by the Child King, would stop at …

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Visit of the Magi – Matthew 2:1–12 (Advent Day 20)

agower, December 22, 2017

Led by divine direction, the three Magi of the East followed the star to the side of Jesus. When the Magi saw Him, they worshiped …

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Simeon’s Response to Jesus – Luke 2:25–35 (Advent Day 19)

agower, December 21, 2017

What a wonderful way to be remembered in history! Simeon was a “righteous and devout” man. He told Joseph and Mary Who Jesus was, and …

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Jesus Presented at the Temple – Luke 2:21–24 (Advent Day 18)

agower, December 20, 2017

As prescribed by Jewish law, Jesus was circumcised and brought to the temple. Likewise, Mary offered two doves as a sacrifice. Unlike natural man, Jesus …

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Shepherds Share the Good News – Luke 2:17–20 (Advent Day 17)

agower, December 19, 2017

The shepherds saw and believed, and they could not contain themselves. They were not men of eloquence; they simply shared what they saw and what …

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Shepherds Go to Find the Christ Child – Luke 2:15–16 (Advent Day 16)

agower, December 18, 2017

The stillness returned to the night, but the excitement had not. The shepherds were told Who they would find and how they would find Him. …

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Multitude of Angels – Luke 2:13–14 (Advent Day 15)

agower, December 17, 2017

In an instant, the stillness of the night was shaken by a multitude of angels praising God in the highest. “Glory to God in the …

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Shepherds and Angels – Luke 2:8–12 (Advent Day 14)

agower, December 16, 2017

“Do not be afraid,” the angel told the shepherds. “I have good news.” Little could they comprehend the drama that was unfolding before them: a …

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The Birth of Jesus – Luke 2:4–7 (Advent Day 13)

agower, December 15, 2017

It was time: the birth of the King. He was all-divine, yet He entered the world as a man. The One Who would one day …

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Travel to Bethlehem – Luke 2:4–5 (Advent Day 12)

agower, December 14, 2017

As good citizens, Joseph and Mary registered as ordered. While the inevitability of death and taxes is a familiar adage, how ironic that the census …

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Caesar’s Census – Luke 2:1–3 (Advent Day 11)

agower, December 13, 2017

Caesar Augustus called for a census of the Roman Empire, which Judea was now a part of. The census would require all, including Jews, to …

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Joseph’s Response – Matthew 1:18–25 (Advent Day 10)

agower, December 12, 2017

Joseph was remarkably restrained in his initial reaction to the news that Mary would have a baby. They had not consummated their relationship, yet she …

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Mary’s Song – Luke 1:46–56 (Advent Day 9)

agower, December 11, 2017

How do you respond to joyful occasions in your life? Sometimes we respond with quiet introspection, and other times with unbounded enthusiasm. In response to …

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Mary Visits Elizabeth – Luke 1:39–45 (Advent Day 8)

agower, December 10, 2017

As Elizabeth met Mary, John leaped in her womb. Elizabeth knew right away that something incredible was going on. These two women each had a …

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Birth of Jesus Foretold – Luke 1:26–38 (Advent Day 7)

agower, December 9, 2017

When the angel Gabriel visited Mary, he told her that she would give birth to a son, Jesus, and that He would be called “the …

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A Child Is Born – Isaiah 9:6–7 (Advent Day 6)

agower, December 8, 2017

A birth foretold. But not just any birth. This child would be called “Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” What a glorious …

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Town of Bethlehem – Micah 5:2 (Advent Day 5)

agower, December 7, 2017

Greatness is not derived from where you come from. Bethlehem was a town among many, special only because God so chose to have the Savior …

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“God with Us” – Isaiah 7:13–14 (Advent Day 4)

agower, December 6, 2017

Emmanuel—“God with us.” Ponder the love of God, the Creator of the universe coming to us, as one of us, yet divine. He reveals His …

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Riding on a Colt – Zechariah 9:9 (Advent Day 3)

agower, December 5, 2017

Christ came in humility. It was prophesied that our King would come riding not on a steed but on a donkey. This may seem to …

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Pierced and Crushed – Isaiah 53:4–7 (Advent Day 2)

agower, December 4, 2017

The consequence of sin is death, and there is no remission of sin without the shedding of blood. Although perfect, Jesus bore the sin of …

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A Tender Shoot – Isaiah 53:1–3 (Advent Day 1)

agower, December 3, 2017

Isaiah asks, “Who has believed our message?” Nothing in Christ’s appearance would compel anyone to accept Him as the Son of God. His birth was …

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Reflections for Advent

agower, December 2, 2017

Join us this Advent season as we set our minds on the true meaning of Christmas. Daily posts until Christmas Day will guide you in …

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A Thanksgiving and Christmas Memory

agower, November 21, 2017
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GARBC Chaplains Gather for Time of Fellowship and Training

agower, June 29, 2015
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Campers Minister to Service Members

agower, August 14, 2014

HILLSBORO, Ind.—This summer Twin Lakes Camp endeavored to empower children and teenagers through daily missions-focused chapels, focusing on the camp’s partnership with Col. John Murdoch, …

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Workshop Answers Questions about Chaplaincy

agower, June 27, 2014

Approximately 35 people filtered into the Harborview room of the Hilton Bayfront Hotel Wednesday, June 25, to hear chaplains expand on the ministry report they …

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Corps Vets Gather for Reception

agower, June 26, 2014

The annual Corps Vets reception is a time to thank veterans for their service and to give them an opportunity to fellowship with Regular Baptist …

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Chaplains Report to GARBC Conference Attendees

agower, June 25, 2014

Nine chaplains joined Chaplain John Murdoch, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Ministries, Wednesday morning, June 25, to give a brief report following the general session …

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David Boyles Graduates at Fort Jackson

agower, June 6, 2014
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Memorial Day

agower, May 23, 2014
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Chaplain Gasser Serving in Afghanistan

agower, May 7, 2014
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Pastor Becomes Michigan State Police Chaplain

agower, April 16, 2014
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