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Fierce Competition
Here’s what Central Michigan women’s basketball coach Sue Guevara had to say about the Kentucky Wildcats as her team prepared to play them recently. “They’re good. There’s a reason they’re in the top 25. They’re fast. They’re aggressive. They know … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Prayer, Sports
Tagged armor of God, Ephesians 6:10-20, illustration, spiritual warfare, Sue Guevara
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Working Together
La Salle High School near Cincinnati has a football playoff game this Friday. A nearly 5-inch snowfall Sunday night threatened to hamper the team’s ability to practice for the big game. So the call went out for fans of the … Continue reading
Different Perspective Indeed!
The Kentucky Baptist Convention voted overwhelmingly to sever ties with the Crescent Hill Baptist Church. The action was taken because of that congregation’s anti-biblical position on homosexual behavior. Crescent Hill’s pastor, Jason Crosby, has said that the church is open … Continue reading
The Lord’s Army
A man once commented to a friend about how glad he was that he was a soldier in the Lord’s army. His friend replied, “I’m in the service for the Lord too.” The first fellow was surprised to hear this, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged Acts 1:8, evangelism, illustration, Lord's army, Luke 12:8-9, spreading the gospel, witnessing
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Casual Observer
I just finished my fourth season of watching high school girls’ volleyball, and I still don’t know a whole lot about the game. I enjoy the competition, and I get to support the local athletes and visit with their parents … Continue reading
Clear Translation
The Vatican has released a draft report on family issues that will be presented to bishops for a vote. The report has caused some alarm among conservative bishops because it seems to contain some language that would lead people to … Continue reading
Leading the Unlikely
King David is considered one of the best leaders in the Bible. Even before he became king, his leadership qualities were apparent. He drew many followers, and he and his men became renowned for their bravery and the victories they … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged 2 Samuel 22:2, greatness, illustration, influence, Jesus Christ and his kingdom, King David
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Different
“We are best for our communities when we are most unlike our communities.”—J.K. Jones There is nothing wrong with a church trying to be “seeker-sensitive”. After all, Jesus was quite sensitive to the spiritual needs of others. And he sends … Continue reading
Getting Along Together
Several years ago, a church experienced some inner turmoil. The friction between two groups worsened, and they decided to split. However, neither group wanted to give up the building. So they came to an agreement that they would share the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged church splits, division, Ephesians 4:3, harmony, illustration, unity
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