Tag: freedom
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Freedom Day: How Grace Changed a Nation
“We dedicate this day to all heroes and heroines in this country and the rest of the world who sacrificed in many ways and surrendered their lives so that we could be free.” Nelson Mandela April 27 1994 This is the date of South Africa’s first democratic national elections following Nelson Mandela’s release from prison.…
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Altar Ego by Craig Groeschel
Most everything which comes from those working with the Catalyst vein of ministry is quality.[amazon_link id=”B008EGRETW” target=”_blank” ] Altar Ego: Becoming Who God Says You Are[/amazon_link] by Craig Groeschel is no exception. Altar Ego is a play on words. We must take our own perception of our self and lay it on the altar, embracing…
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Surviving in an Anti-God Society
The airwaves of social media are laden with the demise of America. Christians are seen mourning over election results and some are stocking up on guns. The question of surviving in an increasingly anti-God society seems to come up often. I recently finished teaching the book of Daniel, which also asks this question. Daniel was…
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The Three Hardest Words
This past weekend I went for a bike ride in preparation of a 110km bike race I participate in. Along the way, I had a very inglorious fall. Not an accident or a wreck, but falling while standing still, yet still clipped into my pedals. With all my weight I fell on my left arm and elbow. Pain…
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Fresh Air by Chris Hodges
I first heard of Chris Hodges from an article he wrote for Relevant Magazine. He had me at the title with, “Are You Loving God out of Obligation.” Take a look at an excerpt from this article: “Some people are trying to be good people by doing godly things—reading their Bible, praying and serving those…