Standing Firm

Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!
-Philippians 4:1
I’ve been mulling over some thoughts recently about “standing firm” in the strength of the Lord God.  Here are some rough notes concerning our role to remain strong in [...]

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Something Bigger

Your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
-Colossians 3:3 
I have a friend who is a major St. Louis Cardinals fan.  When I say “fan,” keep in mind that it is shortened for “fanatic,” as in whoa, that dude is a fanatic or have you ever met someone as fanatical as he?  That’s the level of [...]

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A Moment of Grace

Quoted from The Ragamuffing Gospel, p. 92-93:
A story is told about Riorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of World War II, was called by adoring New Yorkers ‘the Little Flower’ because he was only five foot four and always wore a [...]

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Moses’ Training

The following article comes from a recent report from Training Ground.  It is so good, it needs no introduction.  I wanted to post it in its entirety…,

Leadership Through the Story of Moses

For Moses, 1/3 of his life is a great picture of where young men find themselves today. Till 40, Moses was “educated in all [...]

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