Spiritual Olympic Ideals Tied to Beijings Games
The piece links the 2008 Beijing Olympics to a broader spiritual frame, urging athletes to pursue heavenly rewards. It parallels Pauls teachings in Philippians 3 14 and 2 Timothy 4 7 8 with Olympic discipline, praising patriotic zeal and devotion to the Lord Jesus as the true prize beyond self glory.
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Beijing
Paul the Apostle
Jesus
Back-to-School Revival at Shiloh Church Barrett Station
A four night Back-to-School Revival runs August 24 to 27 at 7 p.m. nightly at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 12418 Crosby-Lynchburg Road Barrett Station. Guest revivalist Bishop Keith Brooks returns from Middleton Ohio to headline. For information call 281-328-1851.
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Barrett Station
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Baytown
Keith Brooks
Middleton
Ohio
Crosby-Lynchburg Road
Embracing God Given Differences Without Pride
The speaker argues that individuality comes from God and should be celebrated naturally. Differences in attitude and conduct arise from love, not obligation, and faith should not demand judgment of self or others. The message emphasizes joy, worth of all humans, and unity as God’s offspring.
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God
Love
Back-to-School Retreat At Mt. Rose Church Of God In Christ
Mt Rose Church Of God In Christ hosts a Back-to-School Retreat from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. inviting youths from Mt Rose and surrounding area. Workshops cover TAKS prep decision making and peer pressure with guest speakers from Texas A M University Lee College and Texas Southern University on college enrollment and financial aid. Door prizes include school supplies bicycles gift cards and a new computer system. Contact Cedric Patterson Jr at 281 328 1314 for details.
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Mt. Rose Church of God In Christ
Mt. Rose
Texas A&m University
Lee College
Texas Southern University
Cedric Patterson, Jr
Crosby-Lynchburg Road
Barrett Station
Keep Asking Jesus: Mercy Through Persistent Faith
A faith lesson drawn from Jesus healing a Canaanite woman who pleads for her demon oppressed daughter. The piece urges persistent prayer, humility, and trust that Jesus hears and shows mercy to those who come to him in faith, regardless of past sins or social status.
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Jesus
Israel
Jesus Christ
Little Biddy Bits on Words and Witty Warnings
A visitor named Randy and I discussed careful speech and avoiding foot in mouth moments. Randy joked about filet of sole for supper while Psalm 39:1 urges guarding the tongue to prevent trouble.
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