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“One more for the kingdom!”

In his devotion, Jeremiah Gumm features situations in which the saving gospel message is spread, providing the Holy Spirit with opportunities to bring one more believer into the heavenly kingdom. And Jesus rejoices every time: “One more for the kingdom!”

Julie Wen shares how she went from feeling judged and terrorized by the Buddhist gods to experiencing forgiveness and mercy from her loving Savior. “One more for the kingdom!”

David Scharf tackles the difference between the visible church and the invisible Church, highlighting how the invisible Church is always growing when the Word is spread. “One more for the kingdom!”

“Parent conversations” discusses the importance of young children going to church. “One more for the kingdom!”

Finally, Mark Gabb uses a 55-year-old congregation in Texas to emphasize our congregations’—and our own—continued role in fulfilling the Great Commission. “One more for the kingdom!”

- Julie Wietzke, managing editor

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