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December 2017 archive
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Dec 12
Finding Peace All Year!
One of the most cited Bible verses this time of year is Luke 2:14, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” The verse records the message of the angels at the birth of Christ. Our culture emphasizes peace each Christmas, but as Christians we should have peace in …
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Dec 07
Win Championships By Having Good Practices!
I am not a New England Patriots fan. I have always cheered against them in the big games. But I must admit they have been extremely successful. While Belichick has his flaws and detractors, I really appreciated the attitude behind this answer yesterday (12-6-17). Question from reporter: “With all you have accomplished in your coaching …
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Dec 05
Dealing with Slow Walkers This Christmas
A Mastercard survey found that 80% of shoppers say “slow walkers” is their biggest annoyance while shopping. In response to this annoyance, one large mall in the UK released a “fast lane” which is a strip marked on the floor of the mall for fast walkers.¹ The survey also showed that the average walking speed …
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Dec 01
How the Preacher Identifies with the Same Aims as Christ
I was running one recent morning listening to the gospel of John. The readings was from John 17, which is the text about Jesus’ prayer for his disciples. Our Lord is very transparent in the prayer about his work on earth and his goals for HIs disciples. He prays for his 12 disciples that he …
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