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Once upon a time, a bishop got in the face of an emperor. One had immeasurable power behind him. The other had nothing but righteous indignation on his side. The …
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Love Jesus…Or Else!
Theodosius had a plan. He wanted all the people of his empire to worship the one true God revealed in the Bible. A noble endeavor, for sure. But there was …
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The “All You Can Eat” Church
The first church that Fred Craddock served as pastor was a tiny, rural one near Oak Ridge, TN. During his tenure, the community exploded with laborers brought in to work …
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Some say it’s called HIStory because of the influence men have had on culture and society. But can you imagine what our world would be like if it were totally …
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Practicing Prayer
Do you find prayer meaningful? How about satisfying? Do you see the evidence of answered prayer(s) in your life? Most people answer those questions with a despairing “no.” But there …
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Two Greek orators in the fourth century BC supposedly prompted a cry heard among crowds: “When Isocrates speaks, people say, ‘How well he speaks!’ When Demosthenes speaks, they say, ‘Let’s …
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In life, we must be mindful of our relationships. If we’re connected to godly people, we’ll reap benefit after benefit. But if we’re tethered to the wrong people, we’ll pay …
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George and Jesus
Some people live their lives in such a manner that the only way they can be accurately described is “Christlike.” Those people’s lives are marked by humility, generosity, and sacrifice. …
