On this day in history, January 13, 1982, America witnessed an ordinary man perform an extraordinary act of compassion. Some of you may remember it. I do.
Air Florida Flight 90, heading to Ft Lauderdale, tried to take off in a blizzard from National Airport. Because of inadequate de-icing, it was unable to gain sufficient altitude on takeoff and crashed into the 14th Street Bridge, then plunged into the Potomac River. Continue reading
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Several years ago, I heard a story about a psychology professor who believed that parents should not punish or spank their children. His motto: ”Just love your children.”
Although he had no children of his own, whenever he saw a neighbor scolding a child for some wrongdoing, he would say, “You should love your boy, not punish him.” Continue reading
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“Don’t let your learning lead to knowledge. Let your learning lead to action.”
This advice, posted on the official Facebook page of Jim Rohn, caught my eye for its simplicity, yet profound wisdom. Its application is evident in the Christian’s life, especially relating to Bible reading and study. Continue reading
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Has discipleship become something of a grind instead of a gratifying spiritual pursuit?
Has living the Christian life become more of a burden than a blessing?
Do I obey God more out of love and gratitude—or out of fear, guilt, or duty? Continue reading
“I would not be here without the path that my Lord, Jesus Christ, has put me on today. And so that’s why I always try to give Him the glory and always give Him the thanks, as I know He has a plan for me.”
This quote is from Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, quarterback for Indiana University, before their victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Following the game, Mendoza also stated,” I give all the glory to God.” Continue reading
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Last week’s Rose Bowl thrashing of Alabama by Indiana was shocking to many of the sports pundits, depressing for Crimson Tide fans, but incredibly thrilling for long-time Hoosier supporters.
While I’ve been an IU fan for all of my adult life, my focus has been basketball, especially during IU’s glory years when we won 3 National Championships. Football? Not so much. Basically, because IU was awful and no fun to watch. Of course, it’s well documented that everything changed last year with the hiring of Curt Cignetti. Continue reading
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Through the years, Christians have developed various slogans that define who we are. Our distinctiveness. Our aim. Our rallying cry.
“We speak where the Bible speaks, and are silent where the Bible is silent.” Continue reading
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Facebook Friday is a weekly column we began in October 2022. In it, we share articles, posts, and thoughts from various sources on Facebook. Sometimes the posts spur additional insights and simply serve as a springboard for further examination of a topic. Other times, we publish without additional comment. Continue reading
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Author and professor Donald S. Whitney relates a story of one of the early explorers to the North Pole. To ensure that he stayed on course, he charted his journey through the white wasteland hourly.
At one point, while checking his instruments, he discovered that he was farther south than he had been the previous hour, even though he was walking north. Continue reading
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(Today, as we end the year and our holiday blogging break, we conclude the countdown of the top 10 posts of 2025 based on reader views. Incredibly, all 10 have been from past years. This May 2018 post has consistently been rated in the top 10 since it was published. This year, it’s #1.
This morning, from our Bible reading in Acts 27, I was reminded of this commonly quoted phrase, “This, too, shall pass.”
It is a paraphrase taken from the King James Bible, “and it came to pass.” It occurs 477 times in the KJV and 177 times in the NKJV. In more modern translations, it is used far less often.
It is an expression used by folks working through difficult circumstances. There is no definitive answer to the exact origin of this popular saying, but some believe it stems from a fable written by Persian Sufi poets. Others suggest it was a part of Jewish folklore and credit King Solomon, although it is not recorded in the Bible. Continue reading
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