16 GLAD TIDINGS OCTOBER 2026 ... outstanding characteristics about Him. Even though God is everywhere, His presence is not manifested everywhere. Now is the time for us to lift our voice and contend for the glory of God to be manifested in this generation. As you lift your voice and speak of His glory, there will be a radical change of scenery in your lives. Listen! I hear the voice of someone shouting, “Make a road for the Lord through the wilderness….The glory of the Lord will be seen by all mankind together.” The Lord has spoken – it shall be. The voice says, “Shout…” Isaiah 40:3-6 (TLB) The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is designed to carry the glory of the Lord in these last days. The prophet Habakkuk saw a vision of the glory. For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:14 u Permission Granted MARK HANKINS MINISTRIES PO Box 12863 Alexandria, LA 71315 318-767-2001 contact@markhankins.org MARK HANKINS - Con’t A native of New Jersey, Taylor was raised Catholic, but “didn’t surrender” to God fully until about 10 years ago. His faith, the meteorologist said, didn’t truly catch fire until he married his devoutly Christian wife in Montgomery, Alabama, where they attended First Baptist Church. “That was when the light was really shining and the flame was lit,” Taylor explained. “Jay Wolf, the pastor there, really just taught me so much more about the Bible. And I just got this insatiable appetite to learn more and to grow in faith.” It was there — in Montgomery — that Taylor experienced what he called a “radical transformation,” where he gave God total control over his entire life, or “house,” rather than keeping “a couple rooms … to myself.” “Jesus took my heart and just said, ‘Let’s go,'” he remembered. “And I finally gave Him every room of the house, gave Him full control of my life. And I have not regretted it.” “I’m living my best days, truly living my best days,” Taylor added. As a Christian in the news business, Taylor’s aware just how heavy and difficult some stories can be and knows the need to “keep hope alive” when discouraging events unfold. He lives by the acronym H.O.P.E., which he said stands for, “Holding Onto Promises Everlasting.” “Take heart, I have overcome the world,” Taylor said, referring to John 16:33. “There will be deep valleys. And when we really lean in, our abiding time has to be solid. We have to begin the day first seeking His Kingdom, first seeking His righteousness, first seeking Him, putting the armor on, because the enemy is up and ready to rob, kill, and destroy every single day.” Spending dedicated time with God is critical because there is “a battle occurring” that is “between your ears.” Increasingly, it seems, the next generation is finding answers in the pews at church. Taylor said he’s encouraged to see the growing number of young Americans flocking to faith. “The church is rising like never before,” he said. “Youth movements are so vibrant. There are teenagers and young adults on fire for Jesus right now.” Now seven years after his first on-air prayer, Taylor is confident in his convictions and comfortable sharing his faith publicly “as a representative of the Kingdom … where I can represent Him in everything I’m doing.” “Stepping into this purpose more — knowing that this is truly a call — has really helped build that confidence,” he said. “And everywhere I am, I know Who I represent, and I’m bold about it.” u Permission Granted Christian Broadcasting Network A Vessel Of God Shaping and moulding, Is the potter with the clay— That is how God is with us When we let Him have His way Let God shape your life Into a vessel for His use, So He can fill and send you forth To a world void of truth So yield unto the master's hand As He works within your life, Making you so lovingly To reflect the image of Christ. u By M.S.Lowndes BILL TAYLOR - Con’t the impact that you have on a young person's life," Fromm told the coaches. "There are a lot of souls that you're running into. And God wants those souls. He's going to use you to reach out to them, to mentor them and to help lead them to Him." Greg Nail, a boys and girls track coach at Jeff Davis High School, acknowledged teenagers' special need for guidance to get through the challenges they face today. "I can't think of a better thing to do," Nail said. "Especially in today's times, with all the stuff teenagers are having to go through, if they can put God first, it will help them get through it." For First Baptist Hazlehurst Pastor Brad Waters, the event embodies the church's mission "to glorify Jesus Christ, grow disciples and go and fulfill the Great Commission." "That's exactly what we're doing right here," Waters said. "It's for the gospel. It's to see kids saved." The church is still following up with the 120 students who made first-time professions of faith and re-dedications to Christ. u GA CHURCH - Con’t .... and wanted to be saved but didn’t know what she needed to do. Dr. Malan responded, “Why not come just as you are.” His statement stuck in her mind and heart to the extent that after she accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, she sat down and wrote these words. “Just as I am without one plea, But, that thy blood was shed for me, And, that thou bidd’st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.” “Just as I am”. These words written by Charlotte Elliot have been sung by countless millions around the world. Only God knows how many people gave their lives to Christ at Billy Graham crusades, in churches, at camps or listening to “Just As I Am” in their home. Molly MacIntosh said she could not think of a better story than this one about Charlotte Elliot to illustrate how no child of God is useless. Regardless, it is just something you say to someone like Dr. Malan’s words to Charlotte, which inspired her to write one of the most sung hymns of the Christian faith, “Just As I Am”. We all appreciate a word of encouragement, or washing dishes with a glad heart, like her husband Dillard has been doing for years. All you must do is be available. You might not know on this side of heaven, what impact you will have for the Lord, but your reward will be great if you serve the Savior. Read 1 Peter4:10-11. Knowing the Lord is the best way to know how truly valuable you are! u Permission Granted Christian Short Stories USELESS - Con’t The only righteousness acceptable in heaven is the righteousness of God received through faith in Jesus
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