Athanasius, of Alexandria, was a 3rd century theologian who fearlessly opposed the teachings of Arius, who declared that Christ was not the eternal Son of God, but a subordinate being.
After being hounded through five exiles, Athanasius was finally summoned before emperor Theodosius, who demanded he cease his opposition to Arius. The emperor reproved him and asked, “Do you not realize that all the world is against you?” To which Athanasius quickly replied….
Filed under Sowing Seeds for Spiritual Growth
G. Campbell Morgan tells a story about the great English actor William Charles Macready who was once approached by an eminent preacher of his day.
“I wish you would explain to me something,” asked the preacher.
Well, what is it? I don’t know that I can explain anything to a preacher,” replied Macready. Continue reading
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When Kansas City, MO Police Officer Todd Templeton’s cruiser arrived on the scene where three kids were playing basketball in a local neighborhood, he had no idea that Samuel Lockridge would capture what happened with a cell phone camera.
But he did. And it’s a good thing, too. Because there’s no denying the video evidence. Templeton and the other two officers were caught red-handed!
Doing what? Continue reading
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