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 Illustrations: Editor's Choice: 4th Quarter 2006
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| NFL Left Tackles Exist to Protect Teammates | Printer view
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| Topics: | Armor, Spiritual, Body of Christ, Church, Church, leaders of, Community, Discipleship, Evangelism, Family of God, Fellowship with man, God, faithfulness of, God, trustworthiness of, Guidance, Help, divine, Help, human, Leadership, Neighbors, Pastors, Priesthood of believers, Protection, Responsibility, Servanthood, Teamwork, Trust, Unity, Vulnerability |
| Filters: | Editor's Choice , Sports |
| References: | Genesis 4:9 , Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 91:4, Isaiah 43:2, Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Ephesians 6:18 |
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| Bill Clinton Hates Aging | Printer view
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| Topics: | Age, Aging, Disappointment, Emptiness, Eternal versus temporary, Future, Human condition, Human limitations, Life, short, Mortality, Old Age, Perspective, Reality, Seasons, Time, Transience |
| Filters: | Famous People, Free, Quotes |
| References: | Job 8:9, Psalm 71:9, Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 16:31, Proverbs 20:29, Isaiah 40:6-8, James 4:14 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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When Bill Clinton was appointed the Attorney General of Arkansas, he was just 30 years old. He was elected governor of Arkansas two years later, easily becoming the youngest person in the nation to hold that position. He was a youthful 44 when he was elected President of the United States, and still holds the distinction of being the youngest person ever to leave the office of President. In other ... David Slagle, Atlanta, Georgia; source: "I'm 60 and I Hate It: Bill Clinton," Breitbart.com (8-15-06) |
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| Man Forced to Accept Paid Debt | Printer view
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| Topics: | Assurance, Atonement, Choices, Dependence on God, Double-mindedness, Doubt, Faith, Gift of Righteousness, Grace, Grace, salvation by, Help from God, Imputation of Righteousness, Promises, Salvation, Salvation, gift of, Substitution, Trust |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Editor's Choice, Stories |
| References: | Exodus 32:30, John 3:16, Romans 3:24-25, Romans 5:11, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:3-7, 1 Peter 1:17-19, 1 John 1:9 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Researchers Identify America's Four Images of God | Printer view
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| Topics: | Anger, divine, Beliefs, Christianity, Culture, Experiencing God, God, God, attributes of, God, goodness of, God, grace of, God, holiness of, God, love of, God, mercy of, God, omnipotence of, God, patience of, God, power of, God, wrath of, Knowing God, Presence of God, Religion, Theology |
| Filters: | Free, Statistics |
| References: | 2 Samuel 6:1-23, Job 36:26, Isaiah 40:13, Jeremiah 9:24, John 1:1-14, Romans 2:5-8, Hebrews 10:31 |
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In September of 2006, Sociologists from Baylor University released the results of a study looking into America's different views of God. Part of the study was a survey conducted by the Gallup organization, which identified four distinct views of God's personality and interaction with the world. Baylor researchers outlined the results as follows:
Thos who believe in an "Authoritarian God" who is "angry ... John Beukema, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; source: Cathy Lunn-Grossman, "American's Image of God Varies," USAToday.com (9-11-06) |
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| The Joy of Belief | Printer view
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| Topics: | Animals, Beauty, Belief, Creator, Experiencing God, Fellowship with God, Gladness, God, evidence of, God, majesty of, Gratitude, Happiness, Heaven, Joy, Life, Nature, Optimism, Purpose, Reverence, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving, World |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Editor's Choice, Quotes, Science and Nature |
| References: | Psalm 8:1-4, Psalm 19:1, Romans 1:20, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 12:1-4 |
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| Young Amish Girl Offered Her Life for Classmates | Printer view
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| Topics: | Brotherly love, Christlikeness, Courage, Crisis, Faith, Faith, childlike, Humanity, Goodness of, Love, Martyrdom, Murder, Security in God, Self-sacrifice, Tragedy, Victorious living, Violence |
| Filters: | Everyday Disciples, Stories, Youth & Children |
| References: | Matthew 19:14, Mark 10:14, Luke 18:16, John 15:13, Romans 12:1, Philippians 2:4, Philippians 2:5-11, 1 John 3:16 |
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| Teens Willing to Risk Health for Tans | Printer view
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| Topics: | Addiction, Appearances, Beauty, Body, human, Consequences, Coveting, Desire, Folly, Foolishness, Girls, Human condition, Human nature, Indifference, Popularity, Pride, Reputation, Self-centeredness, Self-worth, Teenagers, Temptation, Vanity |
| Filters: | Editor's Choice, Pop Culture, Statistics, Stories, Youth & Children |
| References: | 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 11:22, Proverbs 31:30, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Philippians 2:3, 1 Peter 3:3-4 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| The Reality of Violent Video Games | Printer view
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| Topics: | Addiction, Childrearing, Confession, Death, Desire, evil, Entertainment, Fathers, Guilt, Hindrances, Hypocrisy, Internet, Malice, Media, Murder, Parenting, Play, Stumbling blocks, Technology, Violence |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Everyday Disciples, Men, Pop Culture, Stories |
| References: | Exodus 20:13, Proverbs 30:31, Ezekiel 8:17, 1 Timothy 3:2-3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Peter 2:19 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| People Want to Be Lightly Governed by Strength | Printer view
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| Topics: | Administration, Anger, divine, Authority, Christ, burden bearer, Dependence on God, Desire, Desire, spiritual, Discipline, Fear of God, Fear of Man, Gentleness, God, Fatherhood of, God, gentleness of, God, grace of, God, greatness of, God, omnipotence of, God, power of, God, wrath of, Government, Grace, Help from God, Help, divine, Kingdom of God, Needs, Power, divine, Protection |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Editor's Choice, Quotes |
| References: | Psalm 91:4, Isaiah 43:2, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 28:20, Romans 13:1-7, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Titus 3:1, Hebrews 12:11 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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| Eight Steps to Finding God | Printer view
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| Topics: | Accepting Christ, Conversion, Direction, Fellowship with God, Growth, Guidance, Hearing God's voice, Help, divine, Knowing God, Maturation, Salvation, need for, Seeking God, Spiritual direction, Spiritual formation, Spiritual growth, Spiritual perception |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Editor's Choice, International |
| References: | Deuteronomy 4:29, Isaiah 55:6, Jeremiah 29:13, Luke 9:23, Acts 17:27, Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 2:2 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| "The World's Fastest Indian": Man Reaches His Sacred Place | Printer view
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| Topics: | Afterlife, Awe, Desire, Desire, spiritual, Determination, Dreams, Eternal life, Glory, Goals, Heaven, Inheritance, Joy, Motivation, Objectives, Paradise, Passion, motivational, Passion, spiritual, Perseverance, Rewards, Success |
| Filters: | International, Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories |
| References: | Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 14:1-3, Acts 20:24, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Hebrews 11:8-10, Hebrews 11:16, Hebrews 12:1-2, James 1:12 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Augustine on Christmas | Printer view
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| Topics: | Advent, Christ, birth of, Christ, humanity of, Christ, incarnation of, Christ, life of, Christ, love of, Christmas, Creator, Daily bread, Holidays, Incarnation, Jesus Christ, Paradox, Paradoxes |
| Filters: | Editor's Choice, Famous People, Quotes |
| References: | Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 2:1-23, Luke 2:1-52, John 1:1-14, John 3:16, Romans 8:3, Philippians 2:5-11 |
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| Child Draws Humorous Picture of Christmas | Printer view
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| Topics: | Advent, Children, Christmas, Doctrine, sound, Faith, childlike, Girls, Holidays, Perception and reality, Spiritual perception, Understanding, Youth |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Free, Humor, Stories, Youth & Children |
| References: | Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-23, Luke 2:1-20, John 1:1-14 |
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A little girl came home from Sunday school waving a paper for her mother to see. "Look Mommy," she exclaimed, "Teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she ever saw!"
Her mother took one look and had to agree with the teacher. Hoping her daughter could explain her creation, the mother asked, "Why are all these people riding in the back of an airplane?"
"Well, Mommy, that's the flight into ... Submitted by John Beukema, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
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| Americans Running Out of Room for Possessions | Printer view
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| Topics: | Appetites, Contentment, Culture, Folly, Foolishness, Greed, Home, Human nature, Lifestyle, Luxury, Materialism, Money, Money, love of, Possessions, Prosperity, Riches, Satisfaction, Stewardship, Stinginess |
| Filters: | Money, Pop Culture, Statistics |
| References: | Exodus 16:11-31, Amos 6:1-7, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 12:15-21, 1 Timothy 6:10, Hebrews 13:5, James 5:1-6, 1 John 3:17 |
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| Troubled Children Missed Father's Blessing | Printer view
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| Topics: | Blessings, Boys, Childrearing, Children, Encouragement, Experiencing God, Fatherhood, Fatherhood of God, Fathers, Fellowship with God, God, Fatherhood of, Parenting, Parents, Youth |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Editor's Choice, Men, Stories, Youth & Children |
| References: | Psalm 68:5, Proverbs 22:6, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6-7, Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21, 1 John 3:1 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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| 'For the Birds': The Reality of Cliques and Gossip | Printer view
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| Topics: | Arguments, Complaining, Conflict, Disunity, Division, Enemies, Fighting, Grudges, Hate, Hatred, Insensitivity, Judging others, Love for enemies, Malice, Prejudice, Resentment, Revenge, Strife, Temper, Tolerance, Treachery, Vindictiveness |
| Filters: | Movies & TV, Pop Culture |
| References: | Proverbs 20:19, John 7:24, Acts 10:34-35, Romans 15:7, Galatians 3:28, Colossians 3:11, 1 Timothy 5:13, James 2:1-9, 3 John 1:10 |
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| "The War": Husband and Wife Are a Unit | Printer view
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| Topics: | Bitterness, Children, Commitment, Division, Faithfulness, Family, Fatherhood, Fathers, Home, Husbands, Love, Loyalty, Marriage, Motherhood, Mothers, Parenting, Parents, Respect, Self-sacrifice, Spouses, Teenagers, Wives |
| Filters: | Editor's Choice, Marriage & Sex, Movies & TV, Stories |
| References: | Genesis 2:24, Proverbs 12:4, Proverbs 18:22, Matthew 19:4-6, Mark 10:9, Romans 12:10, 1 Corinthians 7:3-5, Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Peter 3:1-6 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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