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In Game 5 of the 1988 World Series, the Oakland Athletics hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oakland County Coliseum in front of 50,000 fans (and millions more via television). …
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Telemachus Enters the Ring
The gladiatorial fights of the Roman Empire have been immortalized in our culture as tremendous battles between individual combatants, whole troops, and even wild animals. Images of weapon-wielding warriors fill …
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The Final Prayer of Michael Sattler
The Reformation created many mighty saints inside the Christian faith: John Calvin, Martin Luther, and Ulrich Zwingli, just to name a few. Sadly, the important work of the Reformation also …
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The Killer Next Door
Oshea Israel wasn’t surprised when Laramiun Byrd died; after all, he’d pulled the trigger. Oshea wasn’t surprised when he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the cold-blooded murder. …
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Reverend Rambo
You know…some guys can do it all. Some guys can walk and chew gum at the same time. Some guys can even defend freedom and democracy while preaching the Gospel …
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In 490 BC – just before the advent of cell phones and Skype – legend reports that a Greek solider was tasked with relaying crucial information: his comrades had just …
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…Even Death on a Cross!
Today, Christians wear lavish, golden crosses around their necks, and decorate their homes with the same wooden icons. Almost every church in the world has this symbol displayed front and …
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On the last day of school in 1974, every kid in America was thinking of the fun they’d have on their Christmas break, including 5th grade Chris Carrier. But Chris’ …
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Every generation has complained about “how different the young people are” compared to themselves. It’s true; societal norms have shifted and family structures have changed. Technological advances continually reveal the …
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Recall, if you can, the absolute best-tasting sandwich you’ve ever had. Keeping that particular sandwich in mind, let me ask you a question. If you were shot…and had to choose …
