Articles by
Derek Brown, Ph.D., LPC

The unexpected mission

When you pray for our missionaries, please don’t forget to pray for those God has called to the frontlines to care for His children.

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Rebuilding Together by Derek Brown

The Answer is YES!

We have heard God’s “Yes” proclaimed in the work of Christ. How much more should we demonstrate faith than those who came before?

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Hope on the frontlines

Since the doors were opened to children without family in 1894, Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries has not for a single moment stopped caring for children.

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A Lifetime of Hope

Hope isn’t just a dream. On this side of the Resurrection of Jesus, no man, woman, or child should be left without hope.

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Rebuilding Together by Derek Brown

Rebuilding Together

This is the year of the new normal. That feels hopeful to write. I can’t say normalcy has ever been something I have strived for, but it sounds a lot better than abnormal.

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Rebuilding Together by Derek Brown

A True Servant

Perhaps you are fortunate enough to know, or have known, someone whose very identity is reflected by their perpetual generosity—this was my Granny.

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Rebuilding Together by Derek Brown

A Tough Start to A Very Different School Year

Every first day of school comes with an array of emotions, but the range of fear and excitement has been much more extensive this year. From the masks and social distancing to the actual COVID concerns, the anxiety level for child and caregiver alike has been heightened.

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