The Epidemic of Violence is Ravaging Our Nation

On March 22nd, 2014 between 7 and 10 PM, Louisville Metro Police Department received a phone call concerning disorderly behavior on the Waterfront Bridge in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Chief of Police Steve Conrad said there were a total of 17 incidents, 5 robberies, 4 assaults, and the rest criminal mischief from a mob of 200... Continue Reading →

March Madness Makes Mad Money

Did you know the NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament generated a revenue of over $1 billion last year? That's more profit than the NBA playoffs, the NFL post-season, the World Series, and the NHL Stanley Cup. To get a personal visual, the NCAA makes more money in just a few weeks than the annual income... Continue Reading →

Did you know that $650 billion dollars are lost annually in productivity because of workplace distractions? Workplace Options, a company that specializes in evaluating productivity in the workforce, conducted a study and found that the top 5 distractions were: Technology (e-mails, social media, and voice-mails), personnel, surroundings (co-workers, loud environment) unproductive meetings, and celebrations. This... Continue Reading →

Top 5 Least Evangelical Countries in the World

5. Yemen - Located in Western Asia, the Republic of Yemen is in the Arabian peninsula, borders the Gulf of Eden, the Arabian Sea, and the Red Sea. It ranks as the 50th largest country in the world at 203,850 square miles. The top 3 languages spoken are Arabic, Hindi, and Somalian. There are approximately... Continue Reading →

What is Christian Discipleship and How Does It Work In the Modern World?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk8ERxqCZqQ   This short video encapsulates the vision that Jesus had for believers when He said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations." The word go is an action verb that expresses the idea of always moving. Therefore, Christians shouldn't be waiting for others to come and join their church. Instead, Christians must be... Continue Reading →

Everyday is a Special Day

"This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it (Ps. 118:24)." Christmas is over. I understand the melancholy you feel. It's time to put down the tree, lights, and decorations. It's time to say goodbye to your friends and loved ones. The laughter and good conversations you had... Continue Reading →

Overcoming Anger With Grace

"A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back (Prov. 29:11)."  In the spring of 1894, Boston hosted a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles that ended in a disaster. Infielder John McGraw, also known as Little Napoleon and Muggsy, got into a fistfight with the Boston third basemen.... Continue Reading →

Verse of The Day: Run to Finish the Race

I have for fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith (2 Tim. 4:7). He was born on August 21st, 1986 in Trelawny, Jamaica. He grew up with his parents, who owned the local grocery store, and enjoyed time playing cricket and football with his brother Sadiki and sister... Continue Reading →

3 Ways People Lie

"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor (Ex. 20:16)." A Jewish rabbi, known by the community as a friendly and trustworthy man, lived in a small town for a number of years. He was highly involved in service projects and volunteered his time to make the town a safe and positive environment. One... Continue Reading →

RETHINKING CHURCH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTuj_QcrE6E Francis Chan, former teaching pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, CA and author of the best-selling book Crazy Love, discusses four aspects concerning the mission of the church. 1. The Church is a family that loves one another.2. The Church is determined to get the message of the good news of Jesus... Continue Reading →

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