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    CA finally cracks down on retail theft with a state wide campaign

    After years of being the retail theft capital of the US, CA strikes back with retail theft taskforces and proposed tougher legislation. Gangs of smash and grab artists have plagued stores like Ulta, Target, TJ Max, Walgreens and others for years. Last year retail theft topped $95 billion...
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    Pastorial Compensation Survey

    While talking to pastor friends there seem to be a wide range of benefits and compensation provided for pastors. They range from a lay pastor who works full time and get very little compensition from his church (his income and benefits come from his secular job) to full salary, housing...
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    Your Thoughts on Gambling

    With the legalization of online sports gambling in many states, gambling has never been more popular. I have never been fully convinced it is a sin, but I have always believed it was wrong for a Christian to gamble. I feel this way because it can be very addictive and is such a poor use of the...
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    Russell Anderson co-founder of Hyles Anderson College goes to Heaven at 91

    According to the Hyles Anderson College Facebook page Dr. Russell Anderson, Co-founder of Hyles Anderson College went to heaven last night (4/18/2023).
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    Mr. and Mrs. Hylander's of the Past

    It is considered an honor to be chosen for the Hylander Award. The award is given to one male and one female graduating student that best portrays what a Hyles Anderson graduate should be. Lets see how many we can name and be sure to include what they are doing today if you know. I'll go First
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    Your memories from your time at HAC

    I enjoyed reading HAC_Rebel2014's memories from her time at HAC. Over the years I have come to learn HAC had a different flavor and different feel depending on when you attended. Those who stayed at Baptist city in the very early years have different memories than others. Those who served in the...
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    Attendance at IFB Colleges

    It's that time again. Can anyone update the data on the following schools: Attendance at IFB colleges (2022) Hyles Anderson College (Crown Point, IN) Providence Baptist College (Elgin, IL) Commonwealth Baptist College (Lexington, KY) Golden State Baptist College (Santa Clara, CA) West Coast...
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    The American Flag and the Pledge

    I almost posted this on the church fights thread, but did not want to steal the topic. That thread discussed a pastor removing the American flag from the platform among other things. I'm just curious how people feel about the American flag and the pledge. What feelings do you all have regarding...
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    Reaction Score and Points

    FSSL or Ransom Can you explain how reaction score and points are accumulated on this site. I know it's not a contest, but it is "ALL ABOUT THE NUMBERS". Thanks for your help
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    Reasons to vote for Biden

    This weekend I spent some time with a group of people who were 100% for Biden. They were very anti Trump, but could not articulate what they liked about Biden. As I ran through the Democrat platform they did not seem to be on board with much it said, but they were still ready to board the...
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    Schools reopening in the fall or NOT

    I read today many school districts in the major cities do not plan to return to a normal classroom schedule this fall. Working parents scramble to find options. I understand there have been less than 200 deaths due to Covid 19 amoung those under 25. Of those 200 most had pre-existing conditions...
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    Church Attendance and Corona Virus

    Are you still planning on attending church as normal or do you plan to adjust your attendance? Has your church canceled any meetings or events? Sorry ALAYMAN I did not see your topic from yesterday.
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    Bernie's Stated Policies

    Bernie sums up his priorities during victory speech in New Hampshire. * Eliminate student debt for everyone ($1.6 trillion) . * Free Public college for everyone * Elimination of all health care insurance and managed care providers. * Medicare for all (including undocumented residents) covering...
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    Biden Bombs in New Hampshire

    Vice President Biden see dismal results in Iowa (4th) and worse results in New Hampshire (5th). Does this end his chances to be the nominee or is this race just getting started? Iowa Results Pete Buttigieg 13 26.2% 564 Bernie Sanders 12 26.1% 562 Elizabeth Warren 8 18% 388...
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    Hyles Anderson Alumni Meetings

    Did any of you on the west coast attend The Hyles Anderson Alumni meeting this week, at Grand View Baptist Church in Bevercreek OR. Nov 19 & 20, 2019
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    .Methods & Places to Share the Gospel

    Obviously you can share the gospel to anyone, any where, but some places seem to be better than others Please list methods and places to evangelize / share the gospel that have worked for you or your church. One per post please cause it's still about the numbers. Feel free to comment on, add...
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    Youth Conference Hammond 2019

    Did anyone planning to attend this years youth conference in Hammond? Any family members planning to go, others from your church, friends? We need some first hand reporting on; Attendance Mood Decisions made Quality of the food unplanned events
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    Hyles Anderson alumni pastors

    I thought it might be interesting to see how many of you attended HAC with these pastors, or how many of you are currently friends with these men. I will post the basics about them then you can add the details as well as your personal stories and blessings about them. In the spirit of the FFF...
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    Rachel Held Evans dies at 37

    Best selling Christian writer Rachel Held Evans dies at age 37.
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    5000+ Migrant caravan heads north

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW8q4rhLxNg Is this migrant caravan a threat to our security and our national sovereignty or just an opportunity for our country to demonstrate Christian charity. Should they be treated as an invading force or as fellow brothers in need. If we let them in, when...
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