Tag: bible
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Storm & the Stillness
Winter storms have a way of speaking to our soul. When it ices up and the snow begins to fall, blanketing everything around us, there’s a bit of a hush—a pause. Life slows down. Plans are canceled, roads are closed, and we find ourselves confined to our homes. It can feel inconvenient, even frustrating. Or,…
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Our God of Second Chances
So, what was your New Year’s Resolution for 2012? Too far back? How about 2020? What Resolutions did you make for that year? If you do remember it might be because your resolutions are the same every year. : ) That’s probably not a fair assessment. But… How many of you can tell me what…
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Behold!
Christmas is a time of imagination. So, put your mind into creative mode and think about something from God’s perspective. God is omniscient. He knows everything, right? So, imagine Him kneeling at the manger and looking at the Christ Child, His Son. God the Father looked into the face of Jesus, as a newborn babe…
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The Shepherds’ Story
Don’t you love stories? Stories play a significant role in society. They serve as a cornerstone of human culture and communication. Stories are a means of conveying knowledge, values, and shared experiences across generations. We connect with a story. The Old Testament was passed on to generations through oral tradition. Stories act as vessels for…
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Those Ants!
Self-motivation is the driving force that helps us to take initiative, persevere through challenges, and achieve our goals. Willpower alone is not going to cut it. The true catalyst for meaningful accomplishments stems from a deeper purpose and understanding of who we are and what we are called to do. Self-motivation aligns with our faith…
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Time On Red Bull
Is time getting away from you? Track and Field athletes are probably thinking, “Indoor is almost here.” Cross Country athletes are thinking, “What?! The season has vaporized. Seniors may be thinking that a cap and gown is not that far away. Most Freshmen are saying, “I didn’t think it would go THIS fast. Even though…
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Bummer!
Well, I am certainly identifying with several of you right now. Some of you are facing injury and have been “set aside” for a time of healing and recovery. I’m kind of feeling your pain. I have a knee issue that I thought would be taken care of with surgery. However, as it turns out,…
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The Place of Prayer In Athletics
In some circles, prayer and it’s place in athletics could be considered a controversial topic. How appropriate is it for a team to come together in prayer before competition? Why do we pray before competing? How do we pray? Is coming together in that manner being too public with the possible adverse effect of bringing…