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overcoming spiritual failure

Posted by marvin williams on July 10th, 2010 | 7 responses
One of the dangers of past successes is that it can lead to complacency. Positive outcomes are exciting, but they can make us feel overconfident, overly optimistic, and in control. Soon we’re humbled... read more »

June 28, 2010

Posted by Today's Conversation on June 28th, 2010 | 27 responses
What’s something you’re praising God for today?

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intimacy with God

Posted by poh fang chia on June 9th, 2010 | 17 responses
As we look at the Christian landscape, only a  portion of believers in Jesus appear to enjoy an  intimate, vibrant relationship with God. Are they God’s favorites? Is it possible that there are some... read more »

no babbling

Posted by k.t. sim on June 4th, 2010 | 15 responses
The Lord’s Prayer is well-known and often quoted (Matthew 6:9-13). It has become, however, a victim of its own popularity. While it’s often recited, it’s also poorly understood. Our familiarity with... read more »

real success

Posted by poh fang chia on April 17th, 2010 | 3 responses
I’ve been thinking about success lately. As I write, one of my good friends is at the Cannes Film Festival with her husband. Their film is nominated for the prestigious Golden Camera award. Recently,... read more »

giving thanks

Posted by marvin williams on March 17th, 2010 | 11 responses
During winter in my part of the world, we don’t often get warm, sunny days. God blessed us with one of those days earlier this season. As I left the office to go home, a man said, “What a wonderful... read more »

glory

Posted by tom felten on February 25th, 2010 | 2 responses
The Olympic oath reads: “In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship,... read more »

no grumbling allowed

Posted by tom felten on February 9th, 2010 | 18 responses
I laughed yesterday as I read Facebook comments written by a close friend and his wife. She updated her profile to read, “I am grumpy for no good reason.” Beneath it, alluding to Facebook’s “like”... read more »

soul music

Posted by marvin williams on January 3rd, 2010 | 14 responses
Soul music is a term adopted to describe popular black music in the United States as it evolved from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. It’s a style heavily influenced by gospel music. Soul music is known... read more »

the five solas

Posted by k.t. sim on October 31st, 2009 | one response
On October 31, the US, UK, and many European countries celebrate Halloween. Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic Samhain festival, where it is believed that on this day, the boundary between... read more »
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