There are times in our lives when God strings together a most unusual set of circumstances to really get our attention to learn a critical life lesson, form a new habit, or change our life course. I call these ATTENTION GRABBERS. On June 9, 2008 I experienced an EXTRAORDINARY attention grabber. My meeting with Dr. […]
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RSS feed for this sectionFavorite Highlights and Low Points of Olympics
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Aug
“It is amazing being here (China), because, in the United States, you never have crowds like this or anything. And they go crazy.” – Ariel Rittenhouse, a synchronized diver who placed fourth When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but with the humble is wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2) What have been your favorite highlights for the Beijing […]
When You Believe
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Jun
“There can be miracles when you believe!” So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. (Matthew 17:20) How […]
Stonewall Jackson – A Spiritual Giant
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Apr
“Sacrifices! Have I not made them? What is my life here but a daily sacrifice?” – General Stonewall Jackson I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. (Romans 12:1) What is the legacy of General Stonewall […]
Woodberry Forest School
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Feb
“Integrity comes when character is tested; keep true and never be ashamed of doing what is right.” “and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship,” (Exodus 35:31) In what area do you want to improve to manifest excellence? What step will you […]
Photos and Story from My Fair Lady at Woodberry
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Feb
“At Woodberry, we teach boys to take time to reflect on the wonders of life.” ‘O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do anything like Your works and Your mighty deeds?’ (Deuteronomy 3:24) What […]
Marching Through Culpeper and Robert Duvall
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Jul
“I thoroughly enjoyed Marching Through Culpeper. This meticulously researched novel upholds Christian values and offers inspiring Christian characters—both real and fictional.” – Dr. Pat Robertson “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1) What might happen if you stepped into and embraced your destiny? Virginia Morton […]
The Story of Robert Hunt
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Apr
History is the study of great people! “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32) Who is Robert Hunt? What is the real story behind the First Landing in 1607? First Landing [www.firstlandingthemovie.com], a one-hour documentary-drama film, premieres TODAY on ABC Family (TV) at 10 am ET/PT, during […]
President Bush Proclaims Religious Freedom Day
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Jan
There is no such thing as “separation of state and church” in the Constitution. It’s a lie of the left. – Pat Robertson as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. (1 Peter 2:16) How can you help spread the word about the myth of “separation of […]
The Miracle of Virginia Morton
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Dec
God commands us to do everything with excellence! Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men. (Proverbs 22:29) When you are working or doing something, do you do it with excellence as if working for Jesus? When I think about Virginia […]