Are Sports Hurting Our Spiritual Growth? Posted: Jul 14, 2009 by Clint Adams Like many other Americans, I grew up playing sports from a young age. Baseball, football, basketball, golf, track—you name it, and there is a good chance I’ve given it a try. After becoming a Christian, I had the privilege of playing basketball and baseball for a private Bible College while I was working towards my Bachelor’s degree. But recently I have noticed a disturbing trend among Christians playing sports, whether it is ping-pong, basketball, or even video games. The trend is that, for many Christians, it seems their Christ-like mindset is checked at the door of their sporting event.  Read the full article…

Frodo and Sam Posted: Jul 14, 2009 by Dianne Sargent The burden grew heavier each day. Almost unbearable, yet he had agreed to make the journey and would do what was expected of him. It was his responsibility. The ring must be destroyed, at all costs. He was set upon his course; he was headed for the mountain where the fire that had birthed the ring waited to destroy it. But he was not alone. Sam walked every mile with him, always helping, ever alert for danger. Now they were nearing the end.  Read the full article…

Walls Posted: Jul 14, 2009 by Dianne Sargent Proudly they stand, bordering a walkway, hedging a garden, defining the outer boundaries of an estate, and even lining the sides of a country lane. Some are made of rough-hewn stone loosely stacked while others are constructed from kiln–fired brick mortared together with the finest craftsmanship.  Read the full article…