While on our annual anniversary blogging break last week, I enjoyed reading two books. Both about running.
The first, “Lessons Learned on the Run,” by David Kempston, a trial lawyer who is a self-described “middle of the pack runner.” Kempston’s book was a joy to read as he related how the “sport embodies life.”
Kempston observed that running “requires effort and endurance.” It teaches one to push on through adversity and trials, through both victory and defeat Continue reading
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“Some things are bigger than sports,” correctly opined David Suggs in sportingnews.com.
We were reminded of this fact (again) as a dramatic, and scary scene unfolded in the first inning during a Little League regional tournament game in Waco, Texas, Tuesday.
With 2 on and 2 out, Texas East pitcher Kaiden Shelton lost grip of a fastball and hit Oklahoma batter, Isaiah Jarvis, on the helmet. Jarvin fell to the ground, clutching his head, as concerned coaches rushed to his aid. Continue reading
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According to multiple news outlets, Vice President Kamala Harris has received criticism and “sparked pushback” regarding people of faith supporting abortion.
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court striking down the constitutionality of Roe v Wade, our elected leaders, as well as the liberal news media are trying to garner support for abortion.
Speaking to the NAACP national convention in Atlantic City, N. J. Harris opined again on this issue saying people don’t have to “abandon” their faith in order to support legalized abortion. Later in the day, she made similar remarks regarding “reproductive rights” at a roundtable discussion with New Jersey State legislators. Continue reading
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Author, blogger, and evangelical speaker Paul Tripp offers this unusual challenge.
“The next time you’re standing in your kitchen, bedroom, or at your desk, I want you to look at drawers. Yes, drawers. The place where you store cutlery, clothes, or staplers and pens.”
Tripp then makes the point that too often we compartmentalize our lives like we neatly organize our dresser or kitchen drawers, separating our stuff into various categories. Continue reading
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The day after we arrived in Canada was their Canada Day celebration (July 1st) which is their version of our Independence Day on July 4th.
They celebrate the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867. Seeing all the flags and attending an event in Port Colborne, reminded me that Americans don’t hold exclusivity to patriotism. Canadians are very patriotic as well.
So I wondered if the US is the only country where people create weird and wacky holidays. So, I checked and according to one web source, Canadians also have their share of unusual holidays. Continue reading
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“What can I do? is a question often asked by Christians who are not sure of their skills, abilities, or talents.
Today’s list suggests 9 things you can do, based on Galatians 6:1-10. You may not be able to do all 9 all the time, but you can probably do most of them.
9 Things You Can Do To Make A Difference Continue reading
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Forbes reports a new poll from the Monmouth University Polling Institute that ‘a stunning 88% of Americans now believe the U.S. is on the wrong track and just 10% believe it is on the right track.”
The issues concerning Americans are gas prices, the economy, bills, abortion, guns, and COVID-19, in that order.
Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute, said “most Americans are blaming Washington for their current pain.” Continue reading
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This morning I received this nice email from a sister in Wisconsin with a comment and a question.
“I watched your lesson entitled,” How do I Connect with God” last week, Tuesday. What an excellent lesson!”
“I do need help in understanding how happenstance jives with 1Thessalonians 5:18, ‘In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.’ You really made me think, I just need help understanding this.”
“I cultivated the habit of thanking God FOR EVERYTHING, quickly. If it was sad news I would thank God. After hearing your lesson I’m not sure about this. Then I heard your lesson and I believe my reasoning/thinking is off and I don’t know how to reconcile these two and make them mesh. I would appreciate it if you could guide me to right thinking.”
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There’s an old story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was approached by a man who said to her,
“Little girl, don’t you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn’t beautiful like the one you’re wearing? It was an ugly, wooden thing.”
She was surprised by the stranger’s affront. But then quickly replied: Continue reading
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“I hated shining shoes in Basic Training,” recalls Nebraska preacher John Telgren.
“There were other things I would rather be doing.” John said “instead of sitting on the floor with a brush and mounds of cotton balls stained with black Kiwi shoe polish. If our boots and dress shoes were not perfect we paid for it dearly.”
He relates a story where one of the guys in his unit discovered a product called “Shine Sponge” that was supposed to produce an effortless shine just by applying the product with a sponge. Almost everyone tried it and it produced “almost an unearthly shine” on their footwear. Continue reading
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