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A few years ago I hosted my friend Dr. Gary L. McIntosh for a conference that discussed assimilation principles taken from his book, Beyond the First Visit. Fortunately, while he was with us, Dr. McIntosh unveiled the findings of a recent national survey he conducted. …I was somewhat surprised by the overwhelming importance of the […]
Have you ever wondered what our bodies will be like in Heaven? Will I still be a runner? If so, will I be faster and able to run as far as I desire without becoming tired? Will we need to exercise? Will we need to eat and what food will be available? Here are a […]
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:17 Many Americans see the Super Bowl as a signal that the 33-race NASCAR season is about to begin. In order to make the final Nascar Chase at the end of the season, consistency throughout is key. […]
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV) As believers, our ultimate goal is to become like Christ. He is the bulls-eye. He is the mark. He […]
My wife works for two of the finest dentists in Kentucky, so we often talk about teeth at our house. Lots of customers come to their office wanting to improve their smile. I think that they’re wise in doing so, because there are good reasons to improve your smile and even more good reasons to […]
As a young man, Benjamin Franklin resolved to attain the habits of virtue that would lead to success by making a game out of self-improvement. He wrote thirteen key virtues in a notebook, one to a page, and checked off each instance in the day when he failed in one of them. He focused intensely on […]
A few years back my family and I watched most episodes of American Idol. Being a musical family, we enjoyed the time together listening to some excellent young musicians. Ultimately, the American viewers determine who will be the “American Idol” by their votes. “Success” is defined as winning the show or at least releasing a hit […]
