Dresses For W.A.R.

April 12th, 2010 by Jamie Knowles

I was really inspired a week or so ago.  The President for W.A.R. (Women At Risk International) spoke to the student body, and I was amazed by what I heard. I decided to get involved.

Women At Risk is collecting banquet dresses to send overseas to give to the women over there.  Therefore, I am going to collect as many banquet dresses as I can by August 20, 2010.

My goal is 50 banquet dresses and I have 3 already.

I am so excited about this.  This is the first time since I have come to BBC where I felt like I needed to do something to help a ministry.  I want to get involved in this ministry, and I hope you do to.  This ministry is trying to save women who are being trafficked all over the world for money and sex.  This Christian program is looking for people to help fight the crime of trafficking by getting involved.

If you wish to help, look on facebook for the group I will be starting to get the word out about the ministry.  The group is called Dresses For War.  I have no clue what picture I will have, but just look for my name.  There you will find ways that you can help me reach my goal and more information on W.A.R. itself.

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Missions Conference 2010

February 10th, 2010 by Jamie Knowles

Hey everyone,

Mission’s conference of 2010 came into swing last night and I am excited. Normally, I do not like the mission’s conference, but this year I am looking forward to it. 

This year we are using what we have learned over our time here, out on the field.  On Thursday, students from BBC are heading out into different areas to minister to people. Some students are going to New York City, Cortland, NY and Binghamton, NY for a few hours handing out food and clothing, cleaning, and street evangelism.  Other students are going to Scranton, PA to do the same thing.  The rest of the students, including myself, are staying on campus to pray for those going out.

I decided to stay on campus to pray for one reason, and that was because I need to work on my praying.  I am having a hard time getting into prayer and this is a good opportunity for me to relearn how to pray.   I have no problems helping people and participating in street evangelism, but prayer is one of the most difficult aspects of the Christian walk for me. 

I have been praying more than I normally do lately and I cannot wait to have the whole morning to just pray.  I learn more about God and myself every time I pray. 

I have found that my favorite way to pray is by using a prayer journal. I love to write my prayers and find that I am a lot more focused.  Has your mind ever wondered in your prayers, like when you are asking for help and you end up going on a rant or you just get distracted? I have found that writing also keeps me more sincere and less rushed in my prayers.  I really recommend it. 

How do you deal with being distracted in your prayers?  I would really enjoy trying out your ideas.

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To Be or Do?

February 9th, 2010 by Dan Nichols

This past Winter Break I went to Passion 2010 – a conference in Atlanta, GA for 22,000+ college students. The theme of this conference was Isaiah 26:8 which says, “Yes, LORD, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and your renown are the desire of our hearts.”

Pastor Andy Stanley was one of the speakers, and his message was simply this: Are you more concerned with what you do or who you are?

Honestly, most of my life has been totally consumed with what I do. I have been known by my schedule, my accomplishments and my future goals. I have not focused on being the man God wants me to be to the extent that it has defined me. I have focused more on doing what God wants me to do – which is only wrong when it’s out of place on the priority list.

I have taken many opportunities to grow here in my time at Baptist Bible College. This school has innumerable opportunities for personal growth. However, I regret that I did not take as many opportunities as I could have.

If you are a disciple of Christ, focus on being the person God wants you to be. Then He will show you what you are to do. Baptist Bible College is a great place to work on personal growth. The only wisdom I would give is to take advantage of it while you are here – FULL advantage.

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