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How Long is Everlasting?

March 30, 2021Tom Mitchell Leave a Comment

In my nearly 57 years of ministry, the one question that seemingly persists is, “Can a believer lose his salvation?” Of course, the answer is a resounding, “No!” Still, there is always the need to elaborate. I usually respond to… Continue Reading →

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The Importance of Gathering

March 16, 2021Tom Mitchell Leave a Comment

         In past articles, I have alluded to the possibility that after either limited or no in-person worship services, some may choose not to return to their churches after COVID restrictions are lifted. I was just thinking about how important… Continue Reading →

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When Sadness Turns To Gladness

March 9, 2021Tom Mitchell Leave a Comment

The Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 has been with us here in Arkansas for one year. It has wreaked havoc on thousands of lives, taking loved ones from families from across our state. Much sadness has been left in its trail. Hundreds… Continue Reading →

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A Preacher, Evangelist and Leader

December 1, 2020Tom Mitchell Leave a Comment

BMA of Arkansas trailblazer James Ray Raines was my friend for over 50 years. I met him when I was just a boy preacher of 18 and he was a seasoned preacher of 27. Bro. Raines was born in DeWitt… Continue Reading →

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A BMA Trailblazer Whose Impact Continues

November 17, 2020Tom Mitchell Leave a Comment

         In my teens, I met a preacher who made an impact on me. At that time he was serving as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Nashville. Those were the days of district Baptist Training Services (BTS) meetings. As… Continue Reading →

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Pondering Again

October 6, 2020Tom Mitchell Leave a Comment

     I was just thinking… I have always been a ponderer. My mind is never at rest. On occasion, I think that is not a bad thing. Then again, when my insomnia sets in, pondering becomes a difficulty — I… Continue Reading →

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The Preacher Who Was a Scientist

September 1, 2020Tom Mitchell Leave a Comment

     I enrolled in Central Baptist College in September 1964. As I was getting my class assignments, I kept hearing people talk about the change in science instructors. Harold Cooper had taken a leave of absence to pursue his doctorate… Continue Reading →

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A.D. Livingston: From Sot to Servant

August 18, 2020Tom Mitchell Leave a Comment

     “If the Lord can change Saul, then He could change me,” said A.D. Livingston, a trailblazer in every sense of the word.      As I turn my attention back to Trailblazers of the BMA of Arkansas, I was just thinking about… Continue Reading →

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BMA of Arkansas Meeting: Difficult Decisions

August 11, 2020Tom Mitchell Leave a Comment

By Tom Mitchell, President • BMA of Arkansas      When I began writing these articles last November, the choice for a masthead was “Just Thinking.” Oh, my! When it comes to dealing with the difficult decision of having the annual session… Continue Reading →

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COVID-19’s Long Term Effect on Church Attendance

August 5, 2020Tom Mitchell Leave a Comment

     I was just thinking about how COVID-19, the Coronavirus, has changed the scope of American lifestyles.      Since the outbreak of the virus in the United States, over 4.5 million have been reported as contracting COVID-19. That has resulted… Continue Reading →

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