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| The Finish Is More Important Than the Start |  Printer view
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| Topics: | Discipline, Finishing, Focus, Folly, Foolishness, Pain, Perseverance, Sports, Suffering, Testing, Tests, Trials |
| Filters: | Humor, Sports, Stories |
| References: | 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 , Galatians 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 4, Hebrews 12:1-13, Revelation 2:1-7 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| Christian Life: Getting a Feel for the Game | Printer view
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| Topics: | Desire, spiritual, Devotion, Disciplines, Experiencing God, Fellowship with God, Growth, Intimacy, Knowing God, Listening, Maturity, Meditation, Patience, Prayer, Presence of God, Quiet time, Reflection, Sanctification, Seeking God, Self-discipline, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual formation, Spiritual growth, Thirst, spiritual, Transformation |
| Filters: | Christian Culture |
| References: | 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 1 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 10:24-25, Hebrews 12:1, James 1:23-27 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Boy's Hoax Teaches Valuable Lesson | Printer view
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| Topics: | Communication, Confusion, Deceit, Discernment, Distractions, Doctrine, Fear, Focus, Folly, Foolishness, Insight, Intimacy, Knowledge, Names, Perception, Preaching, Spiritual perception, Theology, Wisdom |
| Filters: | Humor, Stories, Youth & Children |
| References: | 2 Samuel 6:1-8, Isaiah 6, Romans 1:18-32, 1 Timothy 4, 2 Timothy 3:1-4:8 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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| The Rigor of Grace | Printer view
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| Topics: | Atonement, Blood of Christ, Faith, Justification by, Gift of Righteousness, Grace, Grace of God, Grace, of God, Grace, salvation by, Jesus Christ, Labor, Law & Grace, Laziness, Life, Lifestyle, Responsibility, Salvation, Works, Works Righteousness |
| Filters: | Quotes |
| References: | Matthew 25:24-30, Luke 13:24, John 3:16, Romans 5:15-17, Romans 6:23, Romans 14:19, 1 Corinthians 9:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Ephesians 2:7-9, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 4:11, Hebrews 6:12, Hebrews 12:14, James 2:14-26, 2 Peter 1:5, 2 Peter 3:14 |
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| "Behind the Sun": Converted Muslim Takes Costly Stand | Printer view
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| Topics: | Accepting Christ, Boldness, Challenges, Circumstances and faith, Conversion, Courage, Enduring, Faithfulness, Family, Persecution, Prevailing, Receiving Christ, Religion, Islam, Suffering, Testing, Tests, Trials, Worldview |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, International, Movies & TV |
| References: | Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 3:1-4, Psalm 16, Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 10, John 15:18-25, Philippians 1:27-30, 1 Timothy 4, 2 Timothy 1:1-14, Hebrews 12:1, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Stallone: "The Church Is the Gym of the Soul" | Printer view
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| Topics: | Accountability, Body of Christ, Church, Church attendance, Church involvement, Community, Conversion, Direction, Discipleship, Growth, Guidance, Independence, Maturation, Mentors, New man, Self-discipline, Self-will, Spiritual direction, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual formation, Spiritual growth |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Famous People, Free, Movies & TV, Quotes, Sports |
| References: | Proverbs 22:6, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 1 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 10:24-25, Hebrews 12:1 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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2006 was a year of surprises for Sylvester Stallone. First, he surprised the entertainment world by resurrecting his iconic movie hero, Rocky Balboa, for one last film. Then, while promoting the film, Stallone shocked Christian fans with the revelation that his faith in Jesus Christ had not only impacted the writing of the first Rocky film, but also that his decision to create the final movie was ... Stuart Shepard, "The Gym of the Soul," Citizenlink.com (11-15-06); submitted by David Slagle, Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Coach Wooden Started with Socks | Printer view
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| Topics: | Commitment, Correction, Discipleship, Leadership, Obedience, Pastors, Preaching, Preparation, Readiness, Results, Routine, Spiritual disciplines, Sports, Teachers, Teaching |
| Filters: | Famous People, Sports, Stories |
| References: | 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Peter 1:5-8 |
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| "Gladiator": The Eternal Consequences of Our Actions | Printer view
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| Topics: | Afterlife, Death, Eternal perspective, Eternity, Faithful Service, Good works, Heaven, Life, Meaning of life, Motives, Perspective, Purpose, Responsibility, Seen and unseen, Significance, Sowing and reaping |
| Filters: | Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories |
| References: | Matthew 25:21, Luke 9:25, Luke 16:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:12, Galatians 6:8-9, 1 Timothy 4:8 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| "Rocky": Training Required | Printer view
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| Topics: | Commitment, Dedication, Determination, Devotional life, Diligence, Discipleship, Discipline, Laziness, Preparation, Priorities, Self-discipline, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual formation |
| Filters: | Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Sports, Stories |
| References: | Deuteronomy 6:17, Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 119:4, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Corinthians 8:22, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 6:11-12, 1 Peter 5:8 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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