Tuesday February 9, 2010
This Friday, February 12, the
2010 Winter Olympic Games begin in Vancouver, and since I interviewed and shared the inspiring stories of
Christian Athletes from the 2008 Olympics, many of you have recently asked for information about the Christians competing this year.
A few months ago, I had the the privilege of getting acquainted with
Trevor Marsicano, a rising stars in U.S. Long Track Speed Skating. I asked Trevor how his faith influences him as an athletic competitor. He said, "It helps me remember that I am competing for more than just a result or a medal. I am
competing for God."
• Read more of my interview with 2010 Olympic Athlete Trevor Marsicano.
You'll get to see Trevor in Vancouver in just a few days. He was the only Christian athlete I was able to personally talk with this year; therefore, I'm thrilled to tell you about a great new multi-language, sports evangelistic site, Beyond the Ultimate, where top Christian athletes, including many of this year's Olympic contenders, tell their amazing stories of struggle and triumph as they go beyond the ultimate achievement in sports to experience faith in Jesus Christ.
Read their incredible stories at Beyondtheultimate.com:
Image: © NBC Sports / USOC
Tuesday February 9, 2010
Spirits, demons, ghosts, angels of light. What are they? What about communicating with the spirit world? Are psychic experiences of talking to the dead real? Is there such a thing as a sixth sense?
Christians vary widely on their beliefs about the spirit world. I've written this article, "What Does the Bible Say About Talking to the Dead?" As a result, I receive frequent feedback from readers on the subject. So, here's your opportunity to see what others think, or tell us exactly what you believe about the spirit world, talking to the dead, and other psychic experiences.
• Tell Us Your Beliefs: Is the Spirit World of Psychic Experiences Real?
Photo: Jeffrey Coolidge / Getty Images
Monday February 8, 2010
Day after day, Sunil's mysterious fever continued to rise. Antibiotics failed to have any effect, and test after test yielded no conclusive diagnosis. When medical science's best efforts were powerless to help him, Sunil knew without a doubt that God had touched him.
Sunil's
true story is one of our many
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Abraham - Father of Us All
Friday February 5, 2010
Abraham is the great patriarch of Israel, and to New Testament believers, "He is the father of us all (Romans 4:16)." When God called him to go to an unknown land, Abraham left immediately. Through this we gain insight into his character--he was a man of remarkable
obedience to the will of God.
And even though the Lord tested Abraham severely in more than one instance, he demonstrated extraordinary
faith and trust.
A nomad of sorts, he succeeded in becoming a well-respected, successful rancher, and God visited him on several occasions. He showed fierce courage in facing a powerful enemy coalition to rescue his nephew Lot. Yet Abraham, like all of us mortals, was not free from faults. Impatience, fear, and a tendency to lie under pressure were a few of Abraham's weaknesses revealed in the biblical account of his life. By studying Genesis 11-25, the portion of Scripture covering the days of Abraham, we discover his accomplishments, his character strengths and weaknesses, and crucial lessons for the Christian life.
• Profile of Abraham - Father of the Jewish Nation
Photo: Sylvester Adams / Getty Images
