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Clarence Jordan founded Koinonia Farm, an agrarian Christian community, in 1942 near Americus, Georgia. For decades, its members suffered threats, boycotts, shootings, fire bombs, church expulsion, and other harassment from those who disapproved of the farm’s tolerant, multi-racial character. The “Koinonians,” however, were determined to live out the counter-cultural teachings of Jesus, and the group …

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1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates reproof is stupid. 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. Proverbs 12:1, 15 (ESV) Christian life testimonies often include a word of thanks for a demanding parent, coach, or teacher. Because these mentors would not stand for shabby …

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Editor’s note: This post is part of a series featuring outstanding excerpts from student papers at the BibleMesh Institute, which offers affordable online training for local churches, schools, and ministries. The author’s name has been withheld for privacy and security purposes. She is preparing to serve as a missionary overseas. Possibly the most natural way …

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