The old American folktale of Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox tells of how Brer Fox once tricked Brer Rabbit by making a doll made of tar. As Rabbit bounced by to speak to the tar baby, he was aggravated by how the doll never spoke back. As a result, he ends up punching the doll …
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Advancing The Line
When under attack, defenders are required to hold and advance the line in order to prevent defeat. However, it can be difficult to defend a position we don't know, understand, or possess. In the spiritual battleground, we see this lack of clarity result in folding to compromise, constituency and/or cultural demands. Thus, we abandon the …
Prospecting For Peace?
I am always grateful for any time my family is blessed with the opportunity to head to the beach. However, no matter how much I enjoy our time there, it's interesting to consider how my motivation for going has changed over the years. For example, before my walk with Christ deepened, I sought the beach …
Who’s Cooking What I’m Consuming?
We may be familiar with the old adage, "we are what we eat," but the quality of what we consume applies not only to our bodies, but to our spirits as well. Naturally, when we eat junk, we don't receive the nutrition required to function at optimum levels. As a result, we may feel tired, …
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