them that they were in training to become servants: Whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all (v.44). We can sign up for any number of leadership training seminars, but the only good leaders are those who are first and foremost good servants. — Julie Ackerman Link They truly lead ...
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King David similarly regretted his broken relationship with his son Absalom. Angered over Davids refusal to punish Amnon for raping his sister Tamar, Absalom killed Amnon and fled (2 Sam. 13:21-34). Davids servant Joab knew that he longed to go to his fugitive son, so he arranged for Absalom to ...
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Francis Asbury rode 6000 miles a year on horseback for nearly half a century. Despite ill health, he drove himself tirelessly. He sustained himself with venison jerky—a food that wouldnt spoil during his extended travels. Asbury is remembered for introducing the Methodist circuit-riding preacher...
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This month on Sundance Channel documentary filmmaker Nikolaus Geyrhalter takes a look at animals, slaughterhouses and factories to clue consumers in to what goes on behind the scenes to make our pre-packaged foods.
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, she injured her knee. Crying, she crawled back to the base. By rule, she had to touch all four bases on her own for the home run to count. Her teammates could not assist her in any way. Then Mallory Holtman, the first baseman for the opposing team, spoke up. Would it be okay if we carried her ...
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worth. As we confess all known sin and yield to Gods indwelling Spirit, our lives will be transformed to the likeness of Christ (1 John 1:9; Eph. 5:18). This spiritual fruit will fill our lives with joy, bless those around us, and last into eternity. — Dennis Fisher Think not alone of outward fo...
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Filmmaker Nikolaus Geyrhalter takes a look at animals, slaughterhouses and factories to clue consumers in to what goes on behind the scenes to make our pre-packaged foods.
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Filmmaker Nikolaus Geyrhalter takes a look at animals, slaughterhouses and factories to clue consumers in to what goes on behind the scenes to make our pre-packaged foods.
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As we watch crates of baby chicks being laid out for examination, a local livestock worker expounds his theory behind the shift in views towards farming and agriculture held by modern educated businessmen.
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questions, the students all lifted their hands. If thats what heaven will be like, and even infinitely more so, they certainly wanted to be there. I go to prepare a place for you, Jesus told His disciples (John 14:2). We all share the desire—really a deep-down yearning—to be in that glorious hom...
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out, How can God let us live on the earth? Why doesnt He kill us to purify creation? Because, Michelis, one of the men answered, God is a potter; He works in mud. This is literally what the Lord did in Genesis. The sovereign Creator formed and shaped humanity by unique design. This process invol...
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Pastor Rick has changed the name of his Daily Travel Diary and Message to "Our Daily Bread". Each day Rick will video from the outdoors telling where he has been and will read several verses from the Bible beginning with the book of Matthew. Ultimately Rick will read thru the entire New ...
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