On April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off on a mission to the moon. As the movie pointed out, the mission was largely overlooked since the moon had already been
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Before I get into this, I have to admit something. I’ve not always been the most faithful reader of the Bible. Sure, I’m always reading articles, books, stories, illustrations, whatever,
Read moreReverse the Curse
There’s a legend surrounding the Old Testament story of Nimrod that’s fairly interesting. The name probably sounds vaguely familiar. Nimrod was Noah’s great-grandson, and his mention in Genesis is not
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Imagine that you are a world class sprinter, ready for the 100 meter finals in the Olympics (it’s difficult for me to imagine it too, but just go with it).
Read moreI Am the Job
In the movie, Miss Congeniality, Sandra Bullock plays FBI Agent Gracie Hart. With most FBI Agents apparently being male, it’s something of a guys’ club – and in order for
Read moreIt's Just Hay
The family across the street from us has a great, classic-style nativity scene in their front yard. It’s got three wise men with gifts, a Mary and Joseph, a shepherd
Read moreExpectations
Christmas Eve is probably one of the most anticipated days of the year in the United States. Kids have been out of school for a week or two, homes are
Read moreGod with us
God with us. This time of year that phrase seems to roll off the tongue when we sing Christmas carols or hymns that speak of Christ’s coming to earth as
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In 1906, two chubby twins – a boy and a girl – were born to a prominent middle-class family in Breslau, Germany. It was a big family with eight kids,
Read moreClinging to Joy
In 1870, Horatio Spafford was a successful Chicago lawyer, with a 4- year old son and four older daughters. Life was good, happy, full of promise. I imagine Christmas at
Read moreThe Comforter Has Come
Since this is “the most wonderful time of the year, I want to tell you about the least wonderful time of the year. For a sports guy like me, the
Read moreDesperately Seeking
On the night after Thanksgiving 2008, a crowd of more than 2,000 people gathered in the parking lot of a suburban New York Wal-Mart. They were waiting for the store
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