Melvin Newland tells a touching story that comes out of the Special Olympics several years ago.
Enthusiasm and excitement filled the air as these special needs children enjoyed athletic competition but also the camaraderie of being with each other. One event was the 220 yard dash. The contestants lined up, and at the signal they began running as fast as they could. Continue reading
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J. Upton Dickson, who brands himself as a Christian humorist, joked after writing a pamphlet called “Cower Power,” that he was thinking about founding a society called D.O.O.R.M.A.T.S.
It is an acronym for “Dependent Order of Really Meek and Timid Souls.” Their logo would be a yellow caution light. And their motto would be “The meek shall inherit the earth…if that’s okay with everybody.” Of course, Upton quipped, the society didn’t last very long when someone objected! Continue reading
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Everyone is driven by something.
Is it a problem? Pressure? Or an urgent deadline? There are so many things in life that drive who we are, what we do, and how we act or react.
Some people are driven by guilt. They live in regret over a mistake-ridden past. Continue reading
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“I was 29, I was living in Seattle, I was in graduate school, I was dating someone…It was never a question. I got pregnant, and I was like, ‘Well, alright, I guess I’m having an abortion,” relates Amelia Bonow in a matter-of-fact fashion.
Today is the 43rd anniversary of Roe v Wade, and the abortion activists are working harder than ever to push back against the Pro-Life movement and make abortion seem like a simple, normal, rational decision that any woman would make. Continue reading
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A friend of mine from Florida, Pat Weinmann, posted the above photo on my facebook page. I clicked, and it has been shared 34,000 times and liked by more than 9,000 people. So, it definitely resonated with many viewers.
I appreciate Pat sharing it. And the message is accurate. A successful 30-minute sermon is preceded by hours of research, reading, prayer, and study. In fact, it is often the cumulation of years of preparation that results in the presentation. Continue reading
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There’s an old Woody Allen movie called “Love and Death” that is set in 18th century Russia starring Allen who plays Boris, and Diane Keaton (Sonja). It’s a comedy about a neurotic soldier and his distant cousin who formulate a plot to assassinate Napoleon.
In one scene Boris is walking by Sonja’s room. He hears voices and stops to inquire. Continue reading
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“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
Everyone recognizes this famous quote from Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, which was delivered 53 years ago this year on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Although Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15th, yesterday was the national holiday, which was signed into law by President Reagan in 1986, that honors the slain civil rights leader. In honor of Dr. King, federal offices were closed, tributes were offered, and TV specials chronicled his life and legacy. Continue reading
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I recently watched a video on Time.com about a Canadian pilot, Raphael Langumier, who took his four-year-old daughter on an aerobatic plane ride for the first time and filmed her reaction.
The video shows little Léa delightfully laughing and having so much fun that she tells her father to do it again. And again.
Léa’s reaction reminds me of the story I heard several years ago about a little girl who was unaccompanied on a cross-country flight. Continue reading
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In John’s Revelation, Jesus is the center of worship in the great throne scene in chapter 5. The angels, living creatures and elders along with the number of ten thousand times ten thousand cried out “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor, and glory and blessing!” Continue reading
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“I’m fed up with politics.” I wearily commented to Norma Jean the other night after being fed more political baloney.
Then what did I do about it?
I tuned in last night to watch the Republican debate. Yes, another one! At one point during an exchange of charges and counter charges over their record and positions on the issues, Norma Jean turned to me and asked, “How do you know who is right!? Continue reading
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