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by Dictionary Scoop Truman Capote once said, “Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” In the same vein, Benjamin Franklin claimed: “He that can have patience can have what he will.” Patience and perseverance are fundamental when it comes to conquering the anguish of things not going as planned. Numerous scientists, inventors, …
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by Kevin Burton I hope you make a point of attending a church that preaches the true gospel message, and I hope that message sinks in. A good preacher will engage the audience and could be said to be entertaining. But God’s word is not given out for entertainment purposes. A good …
by Kevin Burton The resurrection of Christ is the center of Christianity, which should make Easter our most cherished holiday. We all know it isn’t that way in our culture. Christmas outshine all. It is what it is, so let it be. Let Christmas be a joyous celebration for believers and a golden …
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by Kevin Burton At a commencement ceremony in Columbus years ago I heard the speaker admonish us to not “confuse what is clever with what is wise.” That stuck with me. Some of the commercials I endure while watching the NFL on Sundays are clever. But there is very little wisdom to …
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by Dictionary Scoop Health myths are everywhere! These ideas were simply passed down for so long that they became part of what we believed. But now science has stepped in to clear things up. Let’s uncover the truth behind ten common health myths. 1-Cutting your hair makes it grow faster Have you ever …
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by Dane Massey The school of prayer is an apprenticeship, not a lecture. This apprenticeship requires sustained, close personal contact with the Master. As I approach the subject of prayer I’m reminded of a quote by Samuel Chadwick, a master of prayer from long ago: “Any teaching on prayer that does not …
by Kevin Burton I shared this with my mom before I shared it with you. Hope you don’t mind. It’s the latest message from Alistair Begg, speaker on the Truth For Life radio ministry. I thought Mom needed to hear it. I knew I needed to hear it and I think you will …
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By Hannah Singleton National Geographic While aging is often portrayed as a slow decline, scientists say that view overlooks the bigger picture. “Everyone talks about aging as this decline,” said Michelle Feng, chief clinical officer at Executive Mental Health and a licensed psychologist who specializes in geriatric psychology and medicine. “But aging …
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by Dane Massey (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.) Growing old and the natural end of that, death, cannot be avoided. So how does one age properly? What is the Lord trying to accomplish through this drawn-out process? …
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by Kevin Burton If you have no trials, no hard times today, enjoy it in the moment, and more power to you! But they are coming, book it. Country singer Lynn Anderson said it this way: “I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden!” Now Anderson wasn’t necessarily a …
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