Just when you think you’ve heard it all, along comes another “new religion.” Recently, I read about one called “Yoism.”
Invented by a Massachusetts psychologist, Yoism is a system of beliefs based on the “open source” principle, in which the general public becomes the combined, creative authority and the source of truth. Continue reading
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In his book, 10 Natural Laws of Time and Life Management, Hyrum W. Smith recounts an exchange with one of his seminar attendees during a break.
“You know, Hyrum, the stuff you’re teaching comes right out of the Bible.” Continue reading
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In Living Above the Level of Mediocrity, Chuck Swindoll poses this scenario.
Imagine, if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted employees, “Look, I’m going to leave. And while I’m gone, I want you to pay close attention to the business. You manage things while I’m away. I will write you regularly. When I do, I will instruct you in what you should do from now until I return from this trip.” Everyone agrees. Continue reading
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In an age when political leaders often parade on the world stage, displaying arrogance, threats, and bluster, our passage today reveals a leader whose words are incredibly honest. Disarmingly so.
The text reveals Jehoshaphat’s attitude when he faced the imminent invasion by Moab and Ammon. Continue reading
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Sin.
Sin is a crushing debt that’s impossible to repay.
Sin is drowning in the ocean with no hope of rescue.
Sin is filth that soap cannot scrub away.
Sin is a cancer spreading with no remedy for a cure.
Sin is poison sweetened with honey, tasty at first, but deadly in the end. Continue reading
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Massive plans are already in the works to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. From Washington, D.C., to the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and across every state to California, there will be parades, parties, and fireworks.
New York City will feature a unique countdown in Times Square with the ball drop for the first time outside of New Year’s Eve. Continue reading
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“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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A man sits at his computer late at night, fingers hovering over the keyboard. He’s just been misunderstood, unfairly criticized, maybe even betrayed. The email is written—sharp, precise, devastating. Every sentence feels justified. All that remains is one click to confront and combat his “enemy.”
But he pauses. Continue reading
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Frances Jane Crosby, born in 1820, is hailed as one of the most prolific hymnists of all time. Identified in our hymn books as Fanny Crosby, she penned over 8,000 hymns.
Classic hymns like Blessed Assurance, To God Be the Glory, All the Way My Savior Leads Me, and A Wonderful Savior is Jesus My Lord are still sung in our churches today. However, the joyful lyrics don’t reveal her life marked by suffering. Continue reading
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“Life is something you do while waiting to die,” once opined Janis Joplin, the popular folk singer of my generation.
Joplin was an iconic hippie of the 1960s. She was the stereotypical rock ‘n roller, immersed in sex, drugs, and wild living. She engaged in sexual relationships with both men and women. Continue reading
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