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Arkansas pastor says Christ is a ‘beacon of light’ for everyone in this ‘strategic time in human history’

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1 year ago

November 5, 2023

Arkansas pastor says Christ is a ‘beacon of light’ for everyone in this ‘strategic time in human history’

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16).

These verses come from the Gospel of Matthew, one of the three synoptic Gospels in the New Testament — and are a reminder to find hope even amid dark times, an Arkansas-based pastor told Fox News Digital.

Not much is known about St. Matthew, who is credited with writing the Gospel of Matthew, says Christian website Overviewbible.com.

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When Matthew was called by Jesus to be one of his disciples, he was employed as a publican or tax collector — a “reviled profession” at the time.

And though he’s one of the authors of the Gospels, St. Matthew is only mentioned seven times, said the same website.

Pastor Ken Spicer of Quitman, Arkansas, reflected on Matthew 5:14-16, which speaks of the church as the “light of the world” that “cannot be hid.” (Ken Spicer/iStock)

The tragedies around the world, coupled with the uncertainties of these times, are “drawing the church into a posture of prayer,” Pastor Ken Spicer said.

Spicer is founding pastor of Hope Family Church in Quitman, Arkansas.

“At a time when war rages in the Middle East, civil unrest has erupted around the globe and Christianity’s biblical worldview is increasingly under fire here at home — not to mention the economic crisis here and abroad” — God’s hand is still at work, Spicer told Fox News Digital.

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“We are instructed to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, so we pray for Zion,” he said.

“We pray for the end of hostilities across the region and beyond, even as Israel is being pressured to forgo the necessary measures to protect her people and her borders.”

Added Spicer, “The church needs to be prayerfully aware that we are in a very strategic time in human history.”

Recent events around the world are God “drawing the church into a posture of prayer,” said Pastor Ken Spicer of Quitman, Arkansas. (iStock)

Biblical scholars, he said, have suggested that the recent events in the Middle East could be the fulfillment of biblical prophecy.

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But whether this is true, “the chaotic nature of the world requires those who love God and love people to be sensitive to the opportunities around us to facilitate faith, hope and love, even in situations that seem devoid of all three.”

The Bible commands us to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem,” said Pastor Spicer of Arkansas — something that is particularly relevant in today’s times. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

“In the midst so uncertainty, the church must be a beacon of light, so all will know there is hope in Christ,” said Spicer.

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“The issues in Israel and the Gaza Strip, and the surrounding lands for that matter, are not a matter of God being indifferent,” said Spicer — but rather, he said, “are a result of God promising the land to Abraham” in the Old Testament.

“Our good works are important in that when they are done in His name, they cause others to see Him rather than us.”

“No nation in history has ever been dispersed from their ancestral homeland as long as Israel was and returned to their original land with their language, culture, and national identity intact,” he said.

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“It has never happened before or since,” something that Spicer says is the fulfillment of God’s promises throughout the Bible.

God, said Spicer, “does not need our good works, for it is His works that have saved us.”

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“However, our good works are important in that when they are done in His name, they cause others to see Him rather than us,” he added.

“He alone is the hope of all mankind.”

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Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.

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Arkansas Children's enhances care with Press Ganey partnership

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6 hours ago

November 27, 2024

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Arkansas Children's enhances care with Press Ganey partnership

The partnership will improve Arkansas Children’s service and care for patients and their families. Credit: Vita Monart/Shutterstock.

Arkansas Children’s, a private, non-profit paediatric care organisation, has partnered with Press Ganey to improve paediatric patient experience.

Beginning 1 January 2025, this collaboration is aimed at bolstering the paediatric care organisation’s commitment to improving service and care for patients and their families.

Arkansas Children’s executive vice-president and chief operating officer Jamie Wiggins said: “We believe that every interaction with our patients is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

“By leveraging Press Ganey’s expertise and industry-leading pediatric benchmarks, we will gain valuable insights that will empower our teams to continuously improve and innovate in delivering compassionate care.”

Press Ganey will offer its patient experience and provider star-rating solutions to help Arkansas Children’s monitor feedback and enhance care quality.

The partnership will enable Arkansas Children’s to leverage Press Ganey’s AI-powered text analytics.

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This will help analyse open-ended feedback from online reviews and post-visit surveys, providing an understanding of patient and family perspectives.

The goal is to gain actionable insights that can further improve the patient experience.

Press Ganey provides experience measurement, data analytics and insights to health systems and caters to more than 65% of all freestanding paediatric hospitals.

This partnership will allow Arkansas Children’s to benefit from shared learning and innovation within Press Ganey’s network of institutions.

Press Ganey CEO and chairman Patrick Ryan said: “Families trust Arkansas Children’s to provide the highest quality care for their children.

“This partnership reflects their dedication to listening to families, responding to their needs, and innovating to create a world-class paediatric healthcare experience.”

Arkansas Children’s network includes two paediatric hospitals, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, a research institute, a USDA nutrition centre, and numerous education and outreach programmes.

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Homicide suspect causes barricade situation in east Arkansas jail

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14 hours ago

November 27, 2024

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Homicide suspect causes barricade situation in east Arkansas jail

PHILLIPS COUNTY, Ark. — A suspect in a Helena-West Helena homicide caused a barricade situation Tuesday as he was being processed in the Phillips County Detention Center.

Authorities said a prisoner who was being processed at the jail was able to get hold of some type of instrument and cause harm to himself.

He barricaded himself in the processing area and pepper spray was used to subdue him.

The prisoner was taken to the local emergency room for treatment. No one else was injured.

Helena-West Helena Police Chief Vincent Bell said he doesn’t know much more about what happened at the jail, but said the inmate is connected to a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon.

The suspect was being held in connection to an incident where a man was shot dead in the doorway of O’Reilly Auto Parts in West Helena.

The shooting was the result of a disagreement that started in front of a motel, and the victim ran to the front of O’Reilly’s where he was fatally shot.

Chief Bell offered no details on a motive or the name of the victim.

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VIDEO: Arkansas players press conference – Missouri week

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22 hours ago

November 26, 2024

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VIDEO: Arkansas players press conference – Missouri week

Arkansas QB Taylen Green, OL Addison Nichols, DT Cam Ball and DB Doneiko Slaughter, preview press conference ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the No. 24 Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri.

Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT and the game will air on SEC Network. Check out our homepage for more coverage of the Hogs.

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