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Wasted
I’m a big fan of gift cards. I like to get them—let me get what I want. I like to give them—let people get what they want. Not to mention it is a fairly easy and stress-free way to take care of business. Boom! I’m finished shopping. However…I heard a disturbing fact this weekend. Billions …
Amazing Facts About Jesus
“He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit…” (1 Timothy 3:16a) Among the many incredible facts revealed in Scripture about Jesus would be the incarnation and the resurrection. Having a proper understanding of who Jesus is and what He has done will have a direct impact on how we live. The Incarnation—Christ was …
Don’t Give Up!
This past February marked the two-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In spite of being outnumbered & out-gunned, the Ukrainian forces continue to fight the invaders to a current stalemate. Prior to the invasion two years ago, the Russian officers were told to pack their dress uniforms & medals in anticipation of their …
Something is Missing
On July 4, 1939, Lou Gehrig uttered some words that would go on to be some of the most iconic in history. After being diagnosed with a debilitating disease, standing only about two years from his death, the man who had played more consecutive baseball games than anyone else ever had gave this brief speech: …
Who/What is Shaping Us?
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2) This time of year emphasizes just how special it is to be with family. Gathering around a table …
Give Thanks
With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us once again, it is good to be reminded to count our blessings—even in the midst of difficult circumstances. The Apostle Paul—who had encountered and endured every form of suffering imaginable (2 Cor. 11:22-29; 12:7-10)—instructed us to be thankful at all times. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in …
Lions Among Us
How scared would you be if you knew a lion was on the loose? Last week a lion escaped from the circus. Before you get too worried, you should know two things: 1. The lion has already been apprehended. 2. The incident to place near Rome, Italy—far away from the friendly confines of Barren County …
Provoking Our Children
It happened again. I felt compelled to apologize to our boys for the way I acted. It is in such times that I am reminded of how important it is to live a life that matches the message. Paul wrote: “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline …
Now It’s Personal
Deion Sanders has worn numerous monikers. Neon Deion. Prime Time. These days he is referred to as Coach Prime. Sanders was undisputedly one of the greatest athletes of his generation as he was a two-sport star in both professional baseball and football. These days he is the head football coach for the University of Colorado. …
Growing in Prayer
Most of us would like to be “better” at prayer. We’d like to do it more often and with more power. Just like the disciples of Jesus who came to Him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1), we long for divine guidance in this area. One of the great pertinent passages to …
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