Peter's Imperfect Rise Through Mistakes to Influence
The writer reflects on human error from an equipment rental memory to Peter's denial of Jesus. It compares impulsive acts to growth, noting leaders once errant but later shaped Christianity and society. The piece urges resilience, learning from dumb choices, and continuing useful contributions.
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Last Days of Grace and the Pentecost Message
A devotional piece reflects on Pentecost forty days after resurrection, highlighting the Spirit's descent, Peter's quote of Joel, and the call to readiness amid global turmoil. It emphasizes salvation through Jesus Christ, grace, faith, and the promise that all who call on the Lord shall be saved.
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Saint Peter
Joel
Jesus
God
Lord Jesus Christ
Just Married 64 Years Tribute to Two Families
A personal tribute recalling the Meekins Whitaker and Longbotham families who formed Lynchburg’s baseball roots. From 1956 to 1958 the Lynchburg Cardinals, coached by Calvin Whitaker and Harold Longbotham, won three pennants. The piece honors four couples, remembers a shared faith, and celebrates sixty four years of marriage for Nadean and Calvin Whitaker and Harold and Imogene Longbotham.
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Lynchburg
Nadean
Calvin Whitaker
South Kilgore
Joel
Harold
Imogene Longbotham
Longbotham
Johnny
Roger
Gerald
Lynchburg Cardinals
Harold H. Longbotham
Cardinals
John
Velma Meekins
Calvin
Nadhan Whitaker
Nadean Whitaker
Barbara
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Kingdom of God worldview guides from prayer for nations
A religious exhortation urges readers to pray for wisdom in handling global hot spots such as the Middle East and North Korea. It frames current tensions as dangerous and calls Christians to seek God’s Kingdom first while blessing allies and enemies alike.
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Middle East
North Korea
United Nations
Tertonen
Jesus
Kingdom of Jesus Christ and the earthly kingdom debate
A religious discussion reviews what the Bible teaches about the kingdom of Christ. It contrasts Jesus preaching the kingdom as near during his earthly ministry with the belief in a future physical reign in Jerusalem, noting verses about the kingdom present with power and the surprise of its delay.
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Jesus
Jerusalem
Kingdom of Heaven
John the Baptist
Apostles
Quoting the Bible Critique of Scriptural Defense
The author argues that citing scripture cannot justify injustices. Orthodox defense through proof texts fails to address ethics and justice. Quoting the Bible without reason reflects corrupt minds and hearts.
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Church
God
Little Biddy Bits and a Barn Kittens Tale
Charlie adopted two small kittens and kept them in his barn. I saw one kitten near a halter rope as I worked my horse. A quick yank of the rope spared trouble, while a playful thought of a slam dunk floated in.
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