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Devotions for Lent from the Mosaic Holy Bible

Devotions for Lent from the Mosaic Holy Bible

March 8, 2010 | By | Add a Comment

I have 9 of these booklets to giveaway. I will send one to everyone who leaves a comment, unless I run out. Update: These are no longer available. The church calendar follows six seasons of varying length: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. Advent focuses on the anticipation of God’s […]

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The King and Dr. Nick by George Nichopoulos, M.D.

The King and Dr. Nick by George Nichopoulos, M.D.

March 8, 2010 | By | 1 Comment

Elvis gave a superb performance that night, but the big story reported by the press was that he had split his pants. That was not uncommon. Elvis often “split out” because of the extended leg stretches and karate kicks in his routine. For some reason, the media preferred the “fat […]

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To an Athlete Dying Young

To an Athlete Dying Young

March 4, 2010 | By | Add a Comment

Today marks twenty years to the day since the death of Hank Gathers. Still makes me sad. To an Athlete Dying Young by A. E. Housman (1859-1936) The time you won your town the race We chaired you through the market-place; Man and boy stood cheering by, And home we […]

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Finding Inner Peace During Troubled Times by William Moss

Finding Inner Peace During Troubled Times by William Moss

March 2, 2010 | By | 6 Comments

I have a copy of this book to giveaway. Leave a comment with your favorite way to relieve stress for a chance to win. I will select a winner on Friday (3/5) at noon. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you […]

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5 Ministry Killers and How to Defeat Them by Charles Stone

5 Ministry Killers and How to Defeat Them by Charles Stone

February 28, 2010 | By | 6 Comments

I was finally honest with myself: I hated the ministry. I was tired of the lies, the pretending, the guilt, the expectations. I wanted out. I’m sorry, God, I prayed. I gave it my best shot. I tried to do it in your power. It didn’t work. – Pete Scazzerro […]

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Interview: Sarah Cunningham – Picking Dandelions

Interview: Sarah Cunningham – Picking Dandelions

February 21, 2010 | By | 2 Comments

As an adult, I once saw vacation Bible school kids raise their hands to indicate they wanted to follow Jesus. Their hands shot up as if they were being asked if they wanted to play dodgeball. Some of the kids raised their hands every night of Bible school. I remember […]

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Smart Faith by J.P. Moreland & Mark Matlock

Smart Faith by J.P. Moreland & Mark Matlock

February 18, 2010 | By | 2 Comments

… when Jesus was questioned about which commandment was the greatest, He responded, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind” (Luke 10:27). Jesus is saying here that He wants us to love God with the […]

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Desperate Hope by Candi Pearson-Shelton

Desperate Hope by Candi Pearson-Shelton

February 17, 2010 | By | Add a Comment

The greatest comfort, I believe, is found in remembering that we are in the hands of the most skillful surgeon, One who is intricate and detailed. He doesn’t leave things to chance. He is far too wise to stop in the middle of a design, too loving to leave a […]

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Hear No Evil by Matthew Paul Turner

Hear No Evil by Matthew Paul Turner

February 15, 2010 | By | 19 Comments

I have a copy of this book to giveaway. In the comment area, tell me the name of a music group that you’re embarrassed to admit that you like. I will draw a winner on Thursday morning. It was obvious that following Jesus had helped him to some degree, but […]

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Cupidity by Hayley & Michael DiMarco

Cupidity by Hayley & Michael DiMarco

February 14, 2010 | By | Add a Comment

A lot of acts of Cupidity are perpetrated in the name of expecting another person to bring us hope, joy, or peace. It’s probably the most common mistake of the single person looking for love. When we look for love, we all believe in some part of our hearts that […]

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