When the American Civil War started on April 12, 1861, both sides seemed to have the idea that the war would end quickly. Northerners and Southerners alike thought that one definitive battle would put things right. As the war ground on, however, it became clear to both sides that they must develop a long-term strategy […]
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I am very excited to announce the release of my newest book, New Testament Snapshots. It has been almost two years since the release of Leading into the 21st Century…and Beyond and with the move to Brazil last year, I got a little behind in my writing. New Testament Snapshots is only going to be
The entire sentence that this phrase is taken from is “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV) A more modern translation reads, “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And
The Gospel of John has been described as, “a pool that is shallow enough for a child to wade in and deep enough for an elephant to swim in.” John’s Gospel was written a number of years after the three synoptics, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. John does not try to present the story of Jesus
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There are many careers that require the working of different shifts. Police officers, emergency room doctors and nurses, factory workers and even some retail workers will at some point have to work odd hours. I spent many years as a police officer working all night and it can take a toll on you. Third shift is
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Isaac, the child of the promise, lived a fairly uneventful life. His main claim to fame is that he fathered twins, Esau and Jacob. Jacob’s name was later changed to Israel. His twelve sons and their families formed the original Twelve Tribes of Israel. Jacob’s story is another one of the major narratives in Genesis.
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Both the Jewish and Christian Bibles start with the Book of Genesis. This fascinating book provides an account of the earth’s origins, the creation of mankind, sin, redemption and the Twelve Tribes of Israel. The first two chapters provide the Creation Story. While the story of Abraham covers fourteen chapters, the Creation Story only takes
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Many companies and businesses provide in-service training for their staff. This training can cover a variety of topics such as customer service, communication skills, computer skills, safety, ethics, and many other topics. There can also be specific skills taught to a sub-set of the organization. If a factory installed a new piece of equipment on
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Every year, close to one and a half million drivers are arrested for DUI in the United States. It is never a good idea to get into the car with a driver that is impaired. The reality, however, is that it happens every single day. There are several different scenarios that can play out for
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As we move deeper into the new Millennium, many Christians are wondering what God is doing in the world today. Does God have a new strategy to reach people with the message of His love? Is the Holy Spirit working in new ways in a new millennium? A better question that we might ask is,
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