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Commitment: The Missing Piece
Every Olympic champion possesses discipline. They persevere through setbacks. They rely on coaches and teammates. They stay focused despite distractions. They compete with passion. But what ties all those qualities together? (more…)
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The 2000-Year-Old Seed That Still Produces
Can 2,000-year-old seeds still produce? Israeli physician Sarah Sallon believed they could. Ancient date palm seeds had been recovered from archaeological sites near the Dead Sea. Although the trees themselves had disappeared nearly 2,000 years ago, Sallon persuaded skeptical archaeologists to let her plant some of those ancient seeds. Many thought the idea was impossible. (more…)
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The Mind That Science Can't Explain
What is consciousness? How do you define it? Where did it originate? Those questions may not occupy our daily thoughts, but they continue to puzzle some of the world’s brightest scientists. In a recent Scientific American article, “What Is Consciousness? Science Faces Its Hardest Problem Yet,” Allison Parshall explores a mystery that remains unsolved. Researchers know the brain contains some 86…
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Love Does Not Brag
A strong young man at a construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of one of the older workmen. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. “Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?” he said. “I’ll bet a week’s wages that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to that building that you won’t be…
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Weekly Recap: July 20-24
Greetings from Welland, Ontario, Canada What a wonderful, exciting, and encouraging week we’ve experienced participating in the annual Wellandport VBS. This church may be small in number compared to many other churches, but they are mighty in spirit. And they put on a VBS that would rival many other churches four times their size. (more…)
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Passion: Champions Play with Heart
Michael Jordan, Tim Tebow, Pete Rose, Eric Liddell, and Wayne Gretzky—what do they all have in common? Apart from being outstanding athletes in their respective sports, each was known for incredible passion. (more…)
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Focus: Champions Refuse Distractions
In The Greatest Finish Fails in Sports History, Andrew Daniels recounts several stories of runners, cyclists, and ballplayers who celebrated victory too soon—only to suffer heartbreaking defeat. At the 2014 Shanghai Diamond League meet, Algeria’s Taoufik Makhloufi stretched out his arms and stuck out his tongue just before crossing the finish line in the men’s 800 meters. In those final moments,…
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Teamwork: Champions Never Win Alone
One of the greatest college basketball coaches of all time, John Wooden, believed teamwork was the indispensable ingredient of success. During an incredible 12-season stretch in the 1960s and 1970s, Wooden’s UCLA teams won an astonishing 10 NCAA Championships. While he coached many players who later became NBA superstars, Wooden never allowed individual talent to overshadow the team. His…
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Perseverance: Champions Don't Quit
Every four years, the Olympics reveal incredible displays of courage, fortitude, and perseverance. Few, however, can surpass what Sifan Hassan did during the Tokyo Olympics. Hassan, a long-distance runner from the Netherlands, demonstrated remarkable determination in the 1,500-meter qualifying heat. With one lap to go, a runner ahead of her tripped, creating a domino effect. Hassan tried…
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Discipline: Champions Train Intentionally
In her book Reach for the Summit, the late Hall of Fame University of Tennessee basketball coach Pat Summit offered this insightful observation: “Discipline is the internal mechanism that motivates you. It gets you out of bed in the morning. It gets you to work on time, and it tells you when you need to work late. It drives you. It is essential to success, whether individually or in a…
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Weekly Recap: July 13-17
Greetings from Welland, Ontario, Canada! It’s great to be back in Canada, reconnecting with dear friends and brethren, enjoying the best gelato this side of Italy, and sharing God’s Word with some very special people. On Sunday, we pick up the pace with the start of the Wellandport VBS. I’ll be preaching and teaching the adult class, using this year’s sports theme, “Developing the Heart of a…
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Growing Older
As we hear of the passing of friends, acquaintances, and even people younger than we are, it’s impossible for Norma and me not to realize how richly God has blessed us at ages 78 and 79. While we have our share of aches, pains, and the inevitable limitations that come with age, we are deeply grateful. Many faithful people were never granted the privilege of living long, fruitful lives. So when I…
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What On Earth Am I Here For?
Why am I here? Sooner or later, every thoughtful person asks that question. We may phrase it differently. Where did I come from? Does my life matter? Is there a purpose for my existence? But behind each question is the same longing—to know that our lives have meaning. (more…)
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What Jesus Taught Me About Temptation
In his book The Me I Want to Be, John Ortberg tells about the first time he and his wife went fly fishing. Their guide explained, “To catch a fish, you have to think like a fish.” To a fish, life is about the maximum gratification of appetite with the minimum expenditure of energy. Fish don’t stop to reflect on danger or recognize the lure hiding a deadly hook. (more…)
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The Power of Encouragement
“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will never forget you,” penned William A. Ward Ward understood something the Bible has taught for centuries: encouragement leaves a lasting imprint on the human heart. Encouragement is one of the “one another” commands issued by the apostle Paul. (more…)
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The Hardest Instrument to Play
Leonard Bernstein, the renowned conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, was once asked, “What is the hardest instrument to play? (more…)
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Weekly Recap: July 6-10
Greetings from Welland, Ontario, Canada This summer marks our 8th year in Canada, working with the Wellandport brethren and other Canadian churches as opportunities arise. Norma Jean and I have been richly blessed by our association with these wonderful brethren. They are kind, encouraging, and, most of all, dedicated to Kingdom work, regardless of the circumstances, challenges, or setbacks they…
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