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“Morning Affirmations”
03-06-25 Adrian Vanderwoude, YBL Financial Advisor The Bible has real answers for difficult life questions. Knowing and applying scripture gives wisdom, hope and direction. In the article below, Ken Boa’s “Morning Affirmations” uses scripture to answer some of those burning questions. ”Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own…
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We thank you for your partnership with YBL & WBL. We invite you to pray with YBL this week using the prayer crafted by WBL Director, Sharon Head Lord, as we seek you, we come to praise you for who you are. We praise you for your majesty, your sovereignty, your holiness, your power, your perfection,…
Read More“Is this all? A Reflection on Motive and Power for Work.”
02-27-25 Chris Jones, YBL Small Group Director My friend Matt is a bright, talented, charismatic individual. We were together at the University of Memphis where he excelled in his business classes, got a business degree, and immediately scored a job managing a store that sold gear to serious runners. Matt was on his way. A…
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“How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. With all my heart I have sought You; Do not let me wander from Your commandments. I have treasured Your word in my heart, So that I may not sin against You.” Psalm 119:9-11 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership -Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew,…
Read More“Invest Wisely: Develop the Next Generation”
02-20-25 Rob Genin, Executive Director of YBL Leaving a legacy is a complex challenge. Many people who succeed financially leave their mark in universities or community buildings with their names on them or leave money and trusts to their children and grandchildren. I think it is fair to say the people who leave such legacies…
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“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”- Joshua 1:9 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership -Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris. -Pray for women’s ministry efforts in Jackson as they…
Read More“Are Humans Using AI to Build a Modern Tower of Babel?”
02-13-25 Emma Cockley, WBL Assistant to the Director https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/ai-modern-tower-babel In our age that is swollen with technological advancements, it can almost feel maddening and certainly overwhelming to wade through all that technology has to offer, as helpful and promising as much of it may be. Even more weighty than simply wading through tech’s advancements, is…
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For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:13 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris. Pray for our boards to be led by God as they plan for the future of our ministries. Pray for our staff to live in God’s faithfulness, not worrying about trials, but trusting in…
Read More“Gen Z, Fight Brain Rot”
02-06-25 Emma Cockley, WBL Assistant to the Director “Gen Z, Fight Brain Rot” Although the directed audience for this week’s blog may be a tad younger than the primary demographic of YBL, Luke Simon’s exhortation in his recent editorial for The Gospel Coalition, “Gen Z, Fight Brain Rot,” is applicable for all generations. In our current era…
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“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”-1 John 4:18 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris. Pray for our staff to work well together, showing Christ’s…
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