Today I’m reminded of a neat story told about the baseball great Ty Cobb, who played in a different era. He retired in 1928 at the age of 41 with a lifetime .367 batting average.
When he was 70 a reporter asked, “What do you think you’d hit if you were playing today?”
Cobb replied, “Oh, about .290. Maybe .300.”
The reporter responded, “I guess that’s because of increased travel? Night games? Artificial Turf? And new pitches like the slider? Right? Continue reading
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Author John Eldredge tells a great story of a rich industrialist who was visiting Mexico and found one of the local fishermen just sitting by his boat, playing his guitar and enjoying a cold drink.
Disturbed to find the fisherman so idle he asked, “Why aren’t you out there fishing?”
The fisherman replied, “Because I’ve already gone out today and I have caught all that I need for me and my family.” Continue reading
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This column ran for the first 2+ years of TPW. With so many newer readers, and for the benefit of our longtime followers, we reblog it for your serious consideration.
Struggle. Sorrow. Supplication. These words describe Jesus in Gethsemane’s garden as Thursday turned into Friday.
The apostles? Surely they sensed it. The hour was late. Much had happened. The last supper. Washing feet. Judas’ departure. And the ensuing walk across the Kedron valley with Jesus teaching. Encouraging. Comforting. Promising.
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University of Iowa Sophomore Jordan Bohannon walked to the free-throw line and nervously looked into the stands to make eye contact with his older brother, Zach.
Bohannon was on the verge of breaking a record of 34 consecutive free throws that had stood for 25 years by a legendary Hawkeye, Chris Street.
Everyone knew it would happen. Jordan had once hit 200 consecutive free throws in practice.
So, with 2:15 to go in the game. And Iowa leading Northwestern 73-65, Jordan eyed the rim. Took his customary 4 dribbles. Bent his knees. And let it fly. Continue reading
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In his book, 10 Natural Laws of Time and Life Management, Hyrum W. Smith relates an exchange during a break with one of his seminar attendees.
“You know, Hyrum, the stuff you’re teaching comes right out of the Bible.”
Smith thought at first the man might be offended. Upon discovering that he wasn’t Smith volunteered to share his personal convictions. Continue reading
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Over 2,000 people, including family, friends, dignitaries, and common folks were assembled under one big tent in celebration of the life of evangelist Billy Graham.
What the people repeatedly heard in the 90-minute service was the name of Jesus. Not 15 seconds into the ceremony Jesus was mentioned. And before it was concluded Christ was referred to almost 100 times. Continue reading
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Many years ago I attended a seminar by the late motivational speaker Charlie Tremendous Jones. He was engaging. Inspiring. And funny. Very funny.
Jones’ mission in life was to help people improve. To develop their potential. And to become the best version of themselves.
Jones had a line that he always used in his seminars that I’ve never forgotten. “You will be the same person in five years as you are today, except for the people you meet and the books you read.” Continue reading
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Did you know that today is National Banana Cream Pie Day?
According to the most comprehensive list of unusual special days, there are 2,346 such National Days and Observances. That’s pretty good for only 365 days a year.
So today is also National Speech and Debate Education Day. National Employee Appreciation Day. National Dress in Blue Day. National Old Stuff Day.
Do you know what else today is? Continue reading
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Faith has become the object of ridicule in America today. Particularly Christianity.
Our Vice President, Mike Pence, has been mocked for his faith on numerous occasions. In the wake of the recent school shooting those who have offered prayers for the hurting have been received with sarcasm, scorn, and satire in some quarters. Various talk shows and their hosts have spewed anti-Christian bigotry without any repercussions from the networks Continue reading
The doctrine of “faith only is a most wholesome doctrine and very full of comfort.” This a quote from the Articles of an American denominational creed book.
For centuries there has been a debate about the role of faith and works regarding one’s salvation. Another popular phrase is that salvation is “through faith alone by grace alone.”
What does the Bible say? Continue reading
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