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[from Christianity Today) There’s a hidden Christian message behind what may be the most celebrated image of the 2024 Olympics. On July 29, in round three of the shortboard surfing competition, Brazil’s Gabriel Medina faced off against Japan’s Kanoa Igarashi, who eliminated Medina in the last Olympics. In his second wave, Medina emerged from a …

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Randy Gradishar (LB) was a key centerpiece of the Orange Crush Denver Broncos defense (he played 1974–1983). At his NFL Hall of Fame induction speech in Canton, Ohio, he, very clearly and succinctly, gave the 4 truths of the Gospel and thanked teammate Archie Griffin for inviting him to attend a FCA (Fellowship of Christian …

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Bear Grylls setting a good example, in many ways. He is a strong christian along with being a well-known adventurist and survivalist. See the article: Bear Grylls’ life off-screen – real name, famous wife and huge net worth.

Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense by N. T. Wright Read his introduction (in which he describes the structure (logic 😉 of the book), it is compelling.

In the devo today by @BearGrylls he has a good word about God-Confidence. Cf https://www.mandyandmichele.com/true-confidence-comes-from-god/# Graphics : https://x.com/drolsen314/status/1762851578350911848?s=61&t=1To83REIhj1lNshdBovbuA

In retirement there are some days in which I have a hard time getting motivated. Looking within myself, is sporadic at best, and generally of little value. Here’s a simple process : ‘ In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:6

Determining right & wrong based on the Bible it’s tough, because we are mortals. As people of faith, we should try to do it anyway.@AlistairBegg logically & Biblically moved the needle.Good, article here by Russel Moore. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/february-web-only/alistair-begg-lgbtq-wedding-controversy-russell-moore.html

The Ballad of the White Horse is an epic poem by G. K. Chesterton. The poem narrates how King Alfred (in England) was able to defeat the invading Danes at the Battle of Ethandun with the aid of the Virgin Mary. The Danes are (hopeless) pagans, and king Alfred is (a faithful) Christian. I consider …

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Dripping with Christian positivity. “I would like to be remembered as a man who loved the Lord, loved his wife, loved his family, and who did everything he could for his fellow man. Zig Ziglar https://www2.cbn.com/article/not-selected/zig-ziglar-better-good includes lots of biblical inspiration. What’s the biggest piece of advice Ziglar has for someone? “I would say continue …

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R C Sproul said, “ you don’t have to give up your intellect to trust the Bible. You have to give up your pride.”