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Some years ago, on the day before All Saints’ Day, the country’s best distance runners met in Central Park. These included two old friends, Ryan Hall and Ryan Shay.
Some years ago, on the day before All Saints’ Day, the country’s best distance runners met in Central Park. These included two old friends, Ryan Hall and Ryan Shay.
Each week my church includes a prayer for the families of American soldiers who have died. As the names are read, I try to hold them in prayer. But I have wrestled with these prayers.
Each week my church includes a prayer for the families of American soldiers who have died. As the names are read, I try to hold them in prayer. But I have wrestled with these prayers.
Each week my church includes a prayer for the families of American soldiers who have died. As the names are read, I try to hold them in prayer. But I have wrestled with these prayers.
Here are texts that say to the church: "You are holy."
by Edwin Searcy
Here are texts that say to the church: "You are holy."
by Edwin Searcy
Whereas my most “prophetic” sermons are in the imperative mood, Jesus preaches in the indicative.
Whereas my most “prophetic” sermons are in the imperative mood, Jesus preaches in the indicative.
Keeping score and getting even—that’s what enemies do.
Keeping score and getting even—that’s what enemies do.