A above prostitute angry Christian

This Video is about a prostitute whose life changed all around on the day she confronted Christ.....



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College Admission Essay

Take note of the following instructions to make you ready for your college admission essay!

In writing your essay take note of the following points:

1. What is the question? What does the essay require? Set a time-limit.

More or less you should establish an idea. Don't confuse yourself with a lot of words and ideas you cannot organize and is way out of your main topic and essay title. Don't even show -off using highfalutin and vague words. Attack a question forthright and give the answers you can explain.

2. Outline the details.

Here - be ready to discuss, explain, summarize, compare, or give examples. Go to the specifics, those the reader/examiner will easily understand. Highlight the significance of your essay.

3. Organize your ideas from the outline.

These ideas will be the body of your essay that would contain the development of your answers. Support your answers with helpful details, references, and facts. Professional advice and true-to-life experiences can vouch for information. Don't go far from the subject. Display of additional knowledge that is not solicited is a turn-off.

4. Write a good beginning sentence and finish making your point.

A good beginning sentence and ending sentence bring curiosity to the readers and examiners. These sentences are the principal keys for the success of your college admission essay (that you would pass the college admission essay test).

5. Check your work.

See the spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Add and subtract sentences. Polish sentences and paragraphs. Clarify ideas.

Here's an example of a college admission essay question:

Why would you want to pursue a college/university education?

Answer: (in outline form)

Beginning sentence: My future will depend on this endeavor.

Body/paragraph development:

1. A college education will create discipline and higher standards of learning.
2. I could be a better citizen now and in the future.
3. The world need experts in many fields, I want to be one expert in my chosen vocation.
4. College education is a gift.
5. I want to earn, work, and serve people.

Ending sentence: Hence, a college education is a big step in fulfilling my goals in life.

Now, write your essay and practice filling in your ideas. You can expand the sentences or just take one from the five answers above. It would depend on how you would organize your details and examples. The question here could detect how honest you are. How would you express yourself and lift the thought of your reader/examiner?

The college admission essay could be your photo. Look your best and always try.

Jacobs Newsboys3

Newsboys animated video. Alfred State College Digital Media & Animation class project.



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Stephanie Smith - Not abashed (Official Music Video HD) 720p Lyrics, Subtitulado

Singer: Stephanie Smith Song: Not Afraid Genre(s) Contemporary Christian music Pop rock Christian rock Occupation(s) Singer/Songwriter Instrument(s) Vocals Years active 2005 - present Label(s) Gotee Records Website www.stephanieisagirl.com Stephanie Smith is an American Contemporary Christian music singer She is signed to Gotee Records.Her first studio album, Not Afraid, was released on May 27, 2008 digitally and in stores on December 23, 2008. She received national attention on the Winter Jam 2009 Tour Spectacular. Biography Stephanie Smith is a 2006 alumni of Greenville College in Illinois. It was at Greenville College that she first met Gotee Records manager TobyMac, while performing at the annual AgapeFest. Toby then signed her to the record label. She has written a book with Suzy Weibel titled Crossroads: The Teenage Girl's Guide to Emotional Wounds, which was released on June 1, 2008. When Stephanie Smith got her first glimpse of the father she'd desperately missed all of her 14 years, her heart was in her throat. She waited breathlessly as he greeted her mother and her brother, then finally turned to Stephanie. But his words were anything but the healing she'd dreamed of for so long. He said, "And this must be Priscilla?" In the aftermath of that meeting, Stephanie processed a great many life lessons. Following a spiritual reality check she experienced while singing with a rock band she joined during college, a fateful door was opened for Stephanie to travel ...



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Muslims in American History: A Forgotten Legacy

What do you know about Muslim immigration to America? When did the earliest Muslims arrive? When did members of this community first arrive in America? Dr Jerald Dirk received his Bachelor of Arts (philosophy) from Harvard College in 1971, his Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School in 1974, his Master of Arts (clinical child psychology) from the University of Denver in 1976, his Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in clinical psychology from the University of Denver in 1978, and his sessions program certificate in Islamic studies from Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University in 1998. In 1969, he obtained his License to Preach from the United Methodist Church and was ordained into the Christian ministry (deaconate) by the United Methodist Church in 1972. He converted to Islam in 1993 and completed the 'Umrah and Hajj in 1999. His vocational history includes over five years teaching in American colleges and universities and over 20 years spent in the private practice of psychotherapy. In addition, he has taught at the middle school level at two different private Islamic schools and has served as the psychoeducational consultant at one private Islamic school. Dr. Dirks is the author or co-author of over 60 published articles in the behavioral sciences (primarily in psychosomatic medicine), over 140 published articles on the Arabian horse and its history, and over 220 published articles or formal presentations on Islam, comparative religion, and private Islamic ...



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Unto The Lamb- Indiana Bible College IBC

WWW.GO2IBC.COM From Live 2009 "Changing Times" Purchase at www.voicevison.com



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Skillet - My Obsession (Comatose Comes Alive) HQ

Band: Skillet Song: My Obsession Album: Comatose DVD: Comatose Comes Alive Origin Memphis, Tennessee, United States Genres Christian rock, Hard rock, Symphonic rock, Industrial rock, Metal Years active: Since 1996 Labels Ardent, INO Records, Lava/Atlantic Records Website www.skillet.com Band Members Current John Cooper lead vocals, bass (1996-present) Korey Cooper keyboard, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, synthesizer (1999-present) Ben Kasica lead guitar (2001-present) Jen Ledger drums, backing vocals (2008-present) Former Ken Steorts guitar (1996-1999) founder of Visible School in Memphis, TN, a music and worship arts college) Trey McClurkin drums, backing vocals (1996-2000) Kevin Haaland guitar (1999-2001) Lori Peters drums (2000-2007) Touring Faith Stern keyboards, backing vocals (2002-2003) Chris Marvin guitar, backing vocals (2002-2003, 2005-2006) Andrea Winchell keyboard (2005-2006) Tate Olsen cello (2008-present) Jonathan Chu violin (2008-present) Scotty Rock — backing bass (2009-present) Skillet is a Grammy-nominated Christian hard rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1996. The band consists of John Cooper (lead vocalist, bassist), his wife Korey Cooper (rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist), Ben Kasica (lead guitarist), and the newest member Jen Ledger (drummer, vocalist). Skillet has released eight albums, two receiving Grammy nominations: Collide and Comatose. Over the past 13 years, Skillet has spanned many different genres, including hard rock ...



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Christian Colleges Online Courses - Land Spiritual Fulfillment Now

Curious about the prospects of how christian colleges online courses will improve your whole being? If you are one of those people who are toying with the idea of getting a degree in theology in order to better understand the teachings of the bible and how to use it in your life, but have put off making the initial move because you do not have the time to spare due to all your commitments, you need to check out online degree courses.

A lot of dreams about earning a degree are being fulfilled by the online colleges and universities. They offer the same quality of education plus they give the students the freedom to choose the venue and time they learn.

In response to the clamor for bible based or religious degrees to be offered in distance learning, the christian colleges online courses have been designed to give the students what they have asked for. The teachings in these courses are all bible based and all the faculty members are certified experts in the different fields of studies involved in the course.

You need not worry about the kind of education that you will get from online christian colleges. They have the same curriculum as the traditional colleges so you can apply for the same kind of job that the degree holders of traditional educational institutions are eligible for.

One of the best features of online colleges is that you get to keep all your family and career obligations. No strict or rigid set of deadlines are being imposed, therefore there is more learning since the student is relaxed whenever he or she attends class.

Carefully screen each of the christian colleges online courses to see which one will address what you are looking for. There are so many different kinds of online bible degrees being offered, evaluate yourself and have a specific plan on the path you will choose to pursue.

Now that you have a way around the time constraints, of course you are looking into the financial part of getting any one of the christian colleges online courses. This is just the tip of the iceberg, but, the cost you cut from travel or lodging expenses will definitely be a lot of savings.

Don't wait any further, get all the data you can about christian colleges online courses and see how it will improve your understanding of the divine word and how you can apply it into your daily lives. Getting a theological or religious degree is not as difficult as it had been in the past, so there is no excuse for you to put off earning your degree.

Relient K - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Video HD) Lyrics

Band: Relient K Song: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Album: Let It Snow, Baby... Let It Reindeer (2007) Origin: Canton, Ohio, United States Genres: Alternative rock, Christian rock, pop punk, punk rock, post-hardcore Years active: 1998 - present Labels: Gotee, Capital Records, Mono Vs. Stereo, Jive Associated acts: Ace Troubleshooter, Guerilla Rodeo Website: relientk.com Current members Matt Thiessen -- lead vocals, guitar, piano (1998 - ) Matt Hoopes -- guitar, backing vocals (1998 - ) John Warne -- bass, backing vocals (2004 - ) Jon Schneck -- guitar, banjo, bells, backing vocals (2005 - ) Ethan Luck -- drums, backing vocals (2008 - ) Relient K is an American Christian rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone College. The band is named after guitarist Hoopes' automobile, a Plymouth Reliant K car, with the spelling intentionally altered to avoid trademark infringement over the Reliant name. The group is associated with the Contemporary Christian Music culture, most notably the Christian rock and Christian punk scene. Despite being a Christian band the group has performed alongside secular artists. The band has reached critical success with mainstream pop punk and alternative rock. The band's sound incorporates piano and acoustic elements; and the lyrical content often refers to God, Jesus, and the terms "You" and "Him" are used in reference to ...



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University Park, Texas - Where College Town Meets Urban Center

Covering just 3.72 acres, University Park, Texas seems to be all but swallowed up by the big city. Bordered on three sides by Highland Park and on the south by Dallas, the suburb is known as a premier residential location for families and singles wanting to buy or lease a property. At its true heart, however, University Park, the home of Southern Methodist University, is one of the most unique college towns in Texas just five miles from downtown Dallas.

SMU, founded in 1911, occupies a 210-acre urban campus. Approximately 6,000 undergraduates and 4,693 post-graduates are taught by 603 full-time faculty members. Together, this population, as well as the residents of the surrounding neighborhoods, form the core of an active scholarly, social, and community life.

Seven Degree-Granting Schools

There are seven schools at SMU granting degrees to undergraduates and post-graduates. Of these, the Cox School of Business was ranked first in the nation by The Economist" for its "potential to network," while the Dedman School of Law placed 46th in U.S. News and World Report's rankings of America's Best Graduate Schools in 2009. The other SMU schools include the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, the Meadows School of the Arts, the Perkins School of Theology, the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education & Human Development, and the Lyle School of Engineering.

Center for Research and Scholarship

SMU boasts a total of ten libraries, which collectively comprise the largest privately-held body of research resources in the American Southwest. Among those, the Bridwell Library is recognized as a premier theological collection, while the Central University Libraries, the largest in the system, have a catalog of more than 2 million volumes. Additionally, the Edwin J. Foscue Map Library maintains one of the most extensive cartographic collections in America.

George W. Bush Presidential Library

The George W. Bush Presidential Library and the George W. Bush Policy Institute will be located on the southeast side of the SMU campus and will include a museum open to the public and an archive for researchers. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the 227,000 sq. ft. complex will be held in November 2010 with the approximately $250 million project slated for completion in 2013. The design calls for a structure of red brick and Texas limestone with a central tower, all chosen to blend with the Georgian Revival architecture of the surrounding university buildings with landscaping incorporating native Texas grasses and wildflowers.

On-Campus Museums

SMU maintains two museums. The Pollock Gallery serves as a showcase for rotating exhibits of works by faculty and students in a range of media, as well as providing a venue for shows by artists not affiliated with the Meadows School of the Arts. The Meadows Museum is home to a collection of Spanish works spanning the tenth to the 21st centuries and includes sculptures by Rodin, Maillol, and Giacometti, as well as pieces by modern contemporary sculptors.

Performance Venues and Athletic Contests

Throughout the year, the calendar at the McFarlin Memorial Auditorium offers a range of speakers, performers, and touring troupes that have, over the past 80 years, included such widely diverse figures and groups as: Martha Graham, Salvadore Dali, the American Ballet Theatre, Itzak Perlman, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Elton John, Sir John Gielgud, Vincent Price, Yo-Yo Ma, the Houston Ballet, W.H. Auden, Harry Connick, Jr., Luciano Pavarotti, Barry Manilow, Blondie, Fleetwood Mac, Melissa Etheridge, the Monterey Jazz Festival, and Dashboard Confessional.

The SMU Mustangs participate in the NCAA Division I and are a member of Conference USA. Football games are played in the Gerald J. Ford Stadium on campus with the school's closest rival being neighboring Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Before every home game, students, faculty, staff, and alumni gather on the school's main street, Bishop Boulevard, for pre-game festivities including food tents and entertainment, with pets and children welcome.

Beautiful Holiday Tradition of Lights

Each December, a candlelight ceremony with music and readings is held on the Main Quad. The University president traditionally reads the Christmas story from the Christian Bible and choirs from the Meadows School of Arts and neighboring high schools lead the crowd in singing carols. At the culmination of the evening, the lights decorating Dallas Hall and the trees surrounding it are lit in a Celebration of Lights that is a well-loved staple of the community.

Residents of University Park have the unique opportunity to live in the third largest city in Texas and in a tiny college town where day-to-day life naturally blends on and off-campus activities. With all the benefits of the the 12th largest metro economy in the world, residents can still enjoy a walk on campus, a student art show or play, and tailgating for a home game. University Parks stands out among all the Dallas suburbs for this very mix: modern and traditional, small and large, urban center and beloved alma mater.

OBC Deaf Choir Part 3 - I'm Deaf, do you care?

Song: I'm Deaf, do you care? The Oklahoma Baptist College Deaf Choir came to our annual Mission's conference on January 27th & 28th, 2007 - held at Lafayette Bible Baptist Church in Manchester, Missouri ( www.lbbc-stl.org ). The fourth part is an excerpt from a dvd about the college that was shot as it was shown on screen. If you want to see the whole dvd, I would recommend writing, calling or emailing the college. The info on the college is at the end of the 4th part. I hope you enjoy the video, I certainly enjoyed the choir. I apologize for the shakiness of the video at times, I didn't have a tripod with me. Please let me know if you enjoyed these ASL videos. I'll try to upload more as I tape or run across them. May God richly bless you this year. OBC Deaf Choir Part 3



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kairos

a spiritual revolution



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Fashion for College Students - A Few Simple Guidelines for College Fashion

If you're like most college students, you like to get noticed when you go to class, but you don't want to put off the impression that you tried too hard. You don't wanna look like you took an hour to get ready for your 8am class do you, or your 3pm class for that matter? You've got better things to do, like study for instance, riiight.

There are a few simple fashion for college students guidelines to follow here fellas.

1. Don't overdo it. Don't underdo it.

No lazy pants or sweat pants at any time, EVER. Throw on some nice looking jeans, chinos. You don't want to look like you slept in your clothes so see below for a tip on getting wrinkles out without a pesky iron. Don't wear suits or "business casual" to class. That's just a cry for attention. If you're just coming from work, well you don't have a choice, but avoid it if at all possible.

2. Wear nice shoes

I know you're poor, but do yourself a favor and spend $50 on a nice pair of brown Skechers (or the cheaper generic alternative if you're really strapped for cash). The first thing most of the ladies notice is your shoes. It can be a dealbreaker, especially if you wear those junked up superstars you've been wearing since junior year.

3. Funny shirts are a fashion for college students must.

If there is one language all college students understand, it's a funny t shirt. Pick up some funny graphic tees from the college humor guys. There are plenty of websites out there that sell funny t shirts for a pretty fair price. The widest selection is online. And please fellas, make sure you get the right size. Find a shirt that comes down just below your waistline and fits nicely around your arms.

4. Spend a few minutes on your hair

Hats are lame. Everyone and their brother wears a hat to class to hide their lame hair. It's played out. Don't do it. Get yourself a nice haircut and spend a few minutes on your hair before you leave. If you don't know much about hair, you can't go wrong with; short on the bottom, a bit longer on the top, toss some mousse in, and slick things forward. Leave a little length on the front so you can spike it up a bit. That will get you started. You're gonna need to learn for later in life though, so learn how to take care of your hair before your big job interview.

Those are the basic fashion for college student guidelines. Follow them and you'll look better, feel better, and you may even snag a few classy ladies along the way.

Fashion for college student tip:

Here's some advice. Rather than ironing everything, pick up a steamer. You fill it with water, plug it in, and run it over your clothes. The wrinkles just fall out. Trust me fellas. There's no need for creases in college, at least until you're in grad school.

Ready or Not (Official Trailer) 2009

Four college buddies find themselves on the adventure of their lives, when on the morning after a Las Vegas bachelor party, they end up stranded deep in Mexico penniless, being chased, falling in love, and fighting to make it back across the border in time for the wedding. Cast: Christian Oliver, Seamus Dever, Evan Helmuth, Jonathan Murphy, Fernanda Romero & Alex Rocco Director: Sean Doyle Genres: Comedy Adventure Available on DVD March 24,2009



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Re: Dear Christians...Hell?

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Sam Harris-Does God Have A Future?

Dr. Sam Harris is a neuroscientist and the author of the New York Times bestsellers The End of Faith and Letter to a Christian Nation. The End of Faith won the 2005 PEN Award for Nonfiction. Harris writing has been published in over 15 languages. He is a Co-Founder and CEO of The Reason Project, a nonprofit foundation devoted to spreading scientific knowledge and secular values in society. He received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA. NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Dr. Deepak Chopra is an MD and board-certified Internist and endocrinologist. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and guest lecturer annually at the Update in Internal Medicine CME Course Beth Israel Hospital Boston Harvard Medical School. He directs the educational programs at the Chopra Center for Well Being. Hailed by Time magazine as one of the 100 icons of the century, and credited as the poet-prophet of alternative medicine, Chopra is the author of more than 55 books that have been translated into 35 languages and sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Dr. Jean Houston (BA from Barnard College, Ph.D. in psychology from the Union Graduate School and a Ph.D in religion from the Graduate Theological Foundation) is a scholar, philosopher and researcher in human capacities, and is one of the principal founders of the Human Potential Movement. A powerful and dynamic speaker, she holds conferences and seminars with social leaders ...



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Get Satisfied

From Alan's Kingdom Come CD: When I was asked to perform, Upstate New York, at the Oneonta College Campus coffeehouse, I had a few days before the gig to think about it and found myself writing this song in anticipation of the gig. It represents what I have to say to people who don't yet know what it's like to be "born again" ... who haven't yet seen the difference between seeking satisfaction and actually finding it ... for real.May Abba Yahweh Bless you and Keep you ... may He shine the Light of His Countenance upon you and be gracious to you ... may He turn His Face toward you and give you His Shalom -- in His Holy, Beloved and Treasured Name, Ahmein. Alan has over 60 FREE MP3 Songs for you at his web site: AlanHorvath.com Get 10 FREE Praise & Worship Songs and Buy Alan's "Kingdom Come" CD Here: AlanHorvath.com Looking for Bible study tools? Go here: AlanHorvath.com Read Alan's essay about the Father's Name here: AlanHorvath.com Check out Alan's cool ride; a 1954 Chevy Pickup Truck here: AlanHorvath.com Need A Web Site or a Graphic Artist? Get Alan! Click Here: GetAlan.com



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Christian Gladiators? Athletics as a Metaphor for the Christian Lifestyle

When Paul first arrived in Corinth in the middle of his second missionary journey, Acts 18:2-3 reports that he joined Aquila and Priscilla in the occupation of making tents. This fits in well with what Paul himself wrote at about that same time. For example, in 1 Thess. 1:9, he says: "Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you." Similarly, in 2 Thess. 3:7-8, Paul states: "We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat any one's food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you."

Paul made both of these statements while still in Corinth. Shortly after having left Corinth, toward the end of the third missionary journey, Paul describes his apostolic right to be supported by those he has benefited spiritually (1 Cor. 9). He asks the ironic, rhetorical question, "Or is it only I and Barnabas who must work for a living?" (1 Cor. 9: 6).

According to Jerome Murphy-O'Connor:

At first sight the trade of tentmaker with appear particularly inappropriate for one whose ministry focused on cities, but there was a tendency among artisans of the period to use specialized titles, even when there were actually covered a much broader range..., much in the same way as a carpenter of today will sometimes describe himself as a cabinet-maker. Paul was in all probability a leather-worker who could turn his hand to the production of the wide variety of articles made of this material: [sandals], gourds for water and wine, harness, saddles, shields, etc. Tents were also made from leather and a ready market would have existed at Corinth (St. Paul's Corinth: Texts and Archaeology, 168).

One reason this is true is because the Isthmian Games were held at nearby Isthmia. Second only to the Olympic Games themselves among the four great Panhellenic games, the Isthmian Games were held twice as often as the others, every two years. By the time Paul arrived in Corinth, the Isthmian Games were 500 years old. They had not been interrupted even during the century that its traditional host Corinth lay virtually abandoned (146-44 B.C.).

At about the time Paul arrive in Corinth, 50 C.E., the games were moved back to Isthmia from Corinth. Another festival, the Caesarean Games, was held concurrently with every other occurrence of the Isthmian Games. It featured its own venue of events. Throngs of people from all over the Roman Empire flocked to Isthmia, either to participate in or to watch the competitions. According to Dio, a contemporary of Paul (in his Orations 8.12), the basic athletic events of the Isthmian Games included foot races, wrestling, jumping, boxing, hurling the javelin, and throwing the discus.

At one time or another in the history of the games, additional events included horse racing, chariot races, poetry reading, drama, singing, heralding, playing the lyre and the flute, and a painting competition. Yacht races in the nearby Saronic Gulf gave the games a feature not found at Olympia, Delphi, or Nemea. Events were scheduled for women as well as men, and also for children. Large amounts of money changed hands, not only from the gamblers who won and lost, but also from those who showered gifts upon the victors.

Excavations of Isthmia began in 1883 under Paul Monceaux. They were renewed in 1930 by B. S. Jenkins and H. Megaw. These early efforts yielded only meager results. Oscar Broneer, however, who excavated the site from 1959 to 1967, uncovered the temple of Poseidon, porticoes, the sanctuary of Palaemon, two stadiums, one much earlier than the other, and a Hellenistic settlement at nearby "Rachi." One of Broneer's assistants, Elizabeth Gebhard, excavated the theater. From 1967 to 1976, P. Clement excavated the Roman baths and other buildings. Ms. Gebhard returned in 1980 and 1989 to excavate the central shrine and a prehistoric settlement at "Rachi."

Archaeologists could find no trace of permanent accommodations for the crowds attending the games as early as the First Century C.E. These were only built in the Second Century. Faced with the choice of either having to walk several miles a day to witness the events or purchasing and pitching a tent, hundreds, if not thousands, would prefer the latter. In other words, Corinth may have been one of the best places in the Mediterranean world for Paul to open a tentmaker's shop. Small shops such as his (about 10 feet by 10 feet) lined the marketplaces in Hellenistic cities throughout the Empire.

Did Paul attend the games while he lived in Corinth? We have no way of knowing for sure. The games were opened with a sacrifice to Poseidon as the resident patron deity. In addition, many of the athletic contests were performed in the nude for the men, and women athletes probably wore only the scantiest of outfits. We would expect such immodesty to offend Jewish/Christian scruples. Yet, Murphy-O'Connor states:

It is difficult to decide if Paul himself attended the games. Palestinian Jewish opposition to such spectacles is well documented..., but we cannot assume that the same attitude prevailed in the Diaspora. If Philo felt himself free to attend an all-in wrestling contest (Quod omnis probis, 26) we can be sure that many Hellenized Jews had no compunction about attending the games. Jews had specially reserved seats in the theater at Miletus in western Asia Minor.... (17).

What we do know for sure, is that Paul uses familiarity with the games as a source of imagery in his teaching. An examination his speeches and letters in roughly chronological order reveals a number of allusions to athletic competition. (I will make the allusions bold and provide more literal translations when helpful.)

Before arriving in Corinth, in a sermon delivered in Antioch of Pisidia (Acts 13:25), Paul uses "(race) course" (Greek: dromos, the word behind "rollerdrome" and "hippodrome") as a metaphor for God's purpose for the life of John the Baptizer: "And while John was completing his course, he kept saying, 'Who do you suppose that I am? I am not He.'"

Years later, Paul would use the same imagery again to refer to his own purpose in life. When he bids farewell to the Ephesian elders (Acts 20:24), Paul says: "However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the course and complete the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus--to testify to the gospel of God's grace."

In Galatians 2:2, as Paul describes an early visit to Jerusalem, he writes, "I... set before them the gospel that I preached among the Gentiles. But I did this privately to those who seemed to be leaders, for fear that I was running or had run my race in vain." Later, in the same book (5:7), he observes, "You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth?"

These metaphors Paul employed before he ever arrived in Corinth. The longest passage, however, occurs in First Corinthians 9:24-27. Shortly after completing his church-founding visit in Corinth, Paul urges the Corinthians:

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I did not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not become disqualified.

In prior centuries, incidentally, the crown (Greek: stephanos) awarded as a prize at Isthmia was made of pine boughs, as illustrated on the reverse side of contemporary coins and in carvings found at Isthmia. The pine bough wreath continued to be the iconic symbol of the Isthmian Games, even though evidence exists that another plant, selinon (an herb similar to celery or parsley) was used in the First Century C.E. A votive carving celebrating Isthmian victories shows crowns made from a variety of plants, including both pine and selinon. This fits particularly well with the phrase, "crown that will not last," or, more literally, "perishable crown." By the time the Isthmian athletes received their herbal crown, it was already wilted.

In several of Paul's letters he uses the word "struggle" or "contest" (Greek: agon-, from which we get "agony" and "agonize"). In Rom. 15:30, for example, "I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me." Similar passages occur in the letters Paul later wrote from prison (see Eph. 6:12; Col. 1:29; 2:1; 4:12; Phil. 1:30) and in one he wrote after he was released (1 Tim. 4:10; 6:12).

In one of those same prison letters (Phil. 3:13-14), Paul applies race imagery to his own experience: "But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

The word translated "prize" (Greek: brabeion) is one of at least three Greek words used to describe the prize awarded to the winner of a contest. The context indicates that what Paul is referring to forgetting his past accomplishments, not his past failures. Contrary to how many preachers use it, this verse is not saying, "Don't let your past failures discourage you from winning." It says the opposite: "Don't rely on your 'track record' of achievements." Every race is a brand new race, and all the runners, even the champions, must prove their worth all over again."

When Paul is imprisoned once more, just before his execution, he writes in his final letter (2 Tim. 4:7-8):

I have fought the good fight (agone); I have completed the course (dromos); I have kept the faith. What remains is for me to be awarded the crown (stephanos) of righteousness, which the Lord will convey to me on that day, being a righteous judge; and not only will he give it to me, but also to all of those who love his manifestation.

Just as even in modern times, the highest-ranking official present has the honor of handing out the awards, so Paul anticipates that Jesus will award him his crown for his victory in the Christian "race."

All of this can be reduced to a few principles, a few "ground rules":

Despite Christ's victory at the cross and his provision of forgiveness as a result, the Christian life continues to be a contest between good and evil. It is a wrestling match with the devil in which the stakes are high, and the risk of losing is real (Eph. 6:12).

God wants us to win this contest, and He has made every provision for our success. Yet we ourselves must be willing to undergo discipline and submit to rigorous training if we are going to receive the prize (1 Cor. 9:24-25).

God has set out the course He wants us to follow (Acts 20:24). The boundaries of the course He has marked out by His moral will--we move outside the boundaries when we commit sins or "trespasses." Within those moral limits, however, we have considerable freedom to exercise our own judgment on how best to "run our race" (2 Tim. 4:7).

Death is the finish line and life with Christ in eternity the prize (Phil. 3:13-14; 2 Tim. 4:8).

In a real sense, we are already winners as soon as we begin the race. In the words of Paul, we are "super-victorious" through him who loved us" (Rom. 8:37). Yet, we must still run the race and avoid getting disqualified (1 Cor. 9:26-27).

Where are you in your Christian race? Are you at the starting blocks? Perhaps you are rounding the last curve and staring at the finish-line up ahead. Or maybe you're still in the bleachers watching others running the race.

Wherever you are, God's challenge is for you to get in the race, to run with all you've got, and to cross the finish-line victorious. He will enable you, equip you, and train you. But you must do your part: take your Christian life seriously, read up on the "rules," and listen to and obey your Coach. Then RUN!

Want to go deeper?

Here are some recommended sources:

1962 Oscar Broneer. "The Isthmian Victory Crown." American Journal of Archaeology. 66:259ff. (See also Broneer's many other writings on Isthmia.)

1967 Pfitzner, Victor C. Paul and the Agon Motif: Traditional athletic imagery in the Pauline literature. Leiden: E.J. Brill. (doctoral dissertation for the Evangelical Theological Faculty of Münster, Westphalia, Germany)

1973 Elizabeth Gebhard. The Theater at Isthmia. Chicago: University of Chicago.

1983 Jerome Murphy-O'Connor. St. Paul's Corinth: Texts and Archaeology. Wilmington, DE: Michael Glazier.

The Burden of Unforgiven Sins - Peter Ruckman

This is from a TV for Christ video series Peter Sturges Ruckman (born November 19, 1921), is an Independent Baptist pastor, teacher, writer, and founder of Pensacola Bible Institute, an unaccredited school in Pensacola, Florida (not to be confused with Pensacola Christian College). Ruckman is best known for his assertion that the King James Version constitutes "advanced revelation" and is the final, preserved word of God for English speakers. www.kjv1611.org Thanks goes to user KingJamesBible for providing the original video www.youtube.com



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Christian Posters - Five Reasons to Give Them to College Freshmen

I remember the fearful, anticipation of attending my first semester of college.  Living in a dorm, on my own was a big step for me and little things meant a lot.  In a place of so much change, my dorm room became very important.  It was an oasis where I could catch my breath and get ready for whatever came next.  Posters played a big part in setting the atmosphere and making it feel like a home away from home.

With a new semester on the way, I wanted to encourage parents to leave their beginning student with something that can help them all year long.  Consider these points:

Dorm rooms need decorating.  Most dorm rooms are painted a basic white.  Posters quickly add color to sterile surroundings creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Leaving a poster with your college freshman is a visual reminder that you care.  In addition to classes, a beginning student is often faced with building a new social network.  Seeing something from home can help keep them emotionally grounded during the transition.
Christian posters provide a silent witness to all who visit.  They can become conversation starters for those who are seeking answers and daily reminders to fight negative peer pressure in new surroundings.
Motivational Christian posters can offer encouragement to keep going when it seems easier to quit.  I think every student reaches a point in the school year when they are tired of homework and classes.  The right poster can remind them of what is really important and help to keep them on track.
Graphical, humorous or inspirational posters can help them release stress.  Have a picture of a favorite place made into a poster and it can provide a brief escape.  It could be just the thing needed to break through writer's block.

In view of this list, you can see that Christian posters are much more than just pretty pictures to hang on the wall.  For many students, college is a time to establish lifelong foundations in their belief structure.  It's no longer simply the religion they grew up with, but rather becomes the faith they have chosen to walk in.  This is an important distinction that comes with maturity.  While posters can't be the anchors they need to make such decisions, they can be a subtle reminder to make the right ones.  That alone makes any cost incurred worth the investment.  Where else can you find something that will speak throughout their entire school year?

We accept the best Dad - Rick Pino Lakeland, Florida

We have the best Dad - Rick Pino Lakeland, Florida



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Hillsong United: "The Stand" Worship and Praise Song (HQ)

Worship and praise song called "The Stand" from Hillsong United. Hillsong Church (formerly Hills Christian Life Centre) is a Pentecostal Christian church affiliated with Australian Christian Churches, the Australian branch of the Assemblies of God denomination. The church is located in Sydney, Australia, headquartered at its "Hills" campus in Baulkham Hills' Norwest Business Park in the Hills District. It also has a congregation designated the "City" campus which is located in Waterloo, near Sydney's central business district. The church's senior pastors are Brian and Bobbie Houston, who started the church in Baulkham Hills in 1983, later to merge with a church in the city to form Hillsong Church. Apart from the two main campuses, Hillsong Church currently has 14 extension services across Sydney. These extension services are based on either location or culture and rely on Hillsong Church for support and leadership. Hillsong Church's international offshoots include Hillsong Church London, in the United Kingdom, Hillsong Church Kiev in Ukraine, Hillsong Church Cape Town in South Africa. These churches also have services in Paris, Berlin and Moscow. Hillsong Music has topped Australian charts, with albums achieving gold and platinum sales status. Hillsong has made its mark internationally with many travelling to Sydney for the annual Hillsong Conference, which attracts over 26000 people, as well as the sales of albums and teaching and the international reputation of its ...



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Electing a US President in Plain English

commoncraft.com A short guide to understanding the US election process. This video comes in an unbranded "presentation quality" version that can be licensed for use in the workplace.



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Hamilton College To Abandon Merit Scholarships

Hamilton College, a 195-year-old liberal arts institution, based in up state New York, has announced that it will stop awarding merit-based scholarships from next year. Instead they will provide need based financial aid to low and middle income families.

The college spends 5% of its 21 million budget on merit based aid and awards merit scholarships to about 15-20 first year students. The aid takes care of about half their tuition costs.. According to Monica Inzer, dean of admission and financial aid, the new policy will reallocate about $1 million each year for additional need based aid. This policy will affect only a few students, but it comes at a time when colleges have been criticized for luring high-achieving students by offering them merit scholarships.

Inzer said that demographers predict that student in the future will require greater financial assistance and colleges must prepare to tackle that situation.

Some schools like George Washington and Dickinson college have reduced their budgets for merit based scholarships, but Hamilton seems to be the first one to terminate it.

The total amount of merit based scholarships grew six times from 1994 -2004 while the pool of need based aid only doubled. One of the biggest drawbacks of merit scholarships is that it favors the privileged, who have better resources for preparation.

The need verses merit debate has been has been going on for years and this move by the small but well regarded institution, has won praise from educators who hope that other colleges will get inspired and follow suit.

God Wants to Hear You Sing / In That Beautiful City of Gold

men's ensemble - from the 2008 WCBC spring music festival



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Hillsong: "Made Me Glad" Worship and Praise Song (HQ)

"Made Me Glad" worship and praise song from Hillsong. This song is featured on the "Blessed" DVD/CD 2002 release. Hillsong Church (formerly Hills Christian Life Centre) is a Pentecostal Christian church affiliated with Australian Christian Churches, the Australian branch of the Assemblies of God denomination. The church is located in Sydney, Australia, headquartered at its "Hills" campus in Baulkham Hills' Norwest Business Park in the Hills District. It also has a congregation designated the "City" campus which is located in Waterloo, near Sydney's central business district. The church's senior pastors are Brian and Bobbie Houston, who started the church in Baulkham Hills in 1983, later to merge with a church in the city to form Hillsong Church. Apart from the two main campuses, Hillsong Church currently has 14 extension services across Sydney. These extension services are based on either location or culture and rely on Hillsong Church for support and leadership. Hillsong Church's international offshoots include Hillsong Church London, in the United Kingdom, Hillsong Church Kiev in Ukraine, Hillsong Church Cape Town in South Africa. These churches also have services in Paris, Berlin and Moscow. Hillsong Music has topped Australian charts, with albums achieving gold and platinum sales status. Hillsong has made its mark internationally with many travelling to Sydney for the annual Hillsong Conference, which attracts over 26000 people, as well as the sales of albums and ...



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Mother's Scholarships

You have probably heard about scholarships and grants and how they can allow anyone to study at college without paying for it.

It can be said that getting a scholarship is like winning the lottery: as you don't have to pay it back. Mothers scholarships are tailored directly for moms who wish to go back to school.

Being a mom - whether you are a single mom, working mom or any other - is tough business. In addition to giving your kids all the love and care in the world, you also have to manage finances.

Look to the Future

What will happen when your kids grow up? Will you have a career to fall back on, or will you be left at square one without any hope of finding a job?

So many moms are left in that vulnerable position of not being old enough to retire, but not having any qualifications that can help them to get back into the workforce.

The Time is Right Now

You don't have to wait until your kids are all grown up until you attend college. You can do it regardless of their age thanks to online study.

Online Degrees

By studying via distance education, you get al of your course material via the internet and in the mail. Many courses never require you to leave the house, whilst others might just require a few hours per month on campus. This is the best choice for busy moms with young children.

Mothers scholarships are the only way to get a degree and go back to school without worrying about how you will pay for it. After all, don't you have enough things to spend your money on?

Obama Single Mom College Grants

Moms like you simply do not want to take out a student loan for college. Why?

They are highly expensive for one. Secondly, the pay back scheme is stressful. So why bother with loans when you can just get a scholarship or a grant from the government?

The Obama single mom college grants provide that bridge that is so desperately needed for many single mothers: money to pay for college which does not need to be repaid ever.

What is the Obama grant?

The official name is the Federal Pell Grant and it is financial aid that has been around for some time now. But it is only recently that it came back into the spotlight. Indeed, many moms probably didn't even know it existed until it made it back into the news after Obama raised the amount to over $5000.

The reasons that single moms should get this grant or another scholarship to go to college are numerous:

1. You'll get more job opportunities when you have a degree or qualification.

2. You will get paid more in your job: college graduates almost always get a higher salary.

3. You will obtain a broad view of the world and its issues.

4. You can pursue a career that not only pays well, but one that interests you too.

5. Your children will look up to you in admiration and will seek to follow in your determined, successful footsteps.

These are just five of the reasons why going to college with the Obama single mom grants or other scholarship funds is simply the best choice you will ever make.

Your Grace still Amazes Me

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My Last Day of High School

May 11th, 2009 was my last day of high school... high school is finally OVER! I'M DONE WITH HIGH SCHOOL! WHOO! College is just around the block. Everyone took pictures on the last day. I made a video cuz I wanted to. Yeah. I made it as short as I could but it still turned out to be over 9 minutes...wow. If you don't go to my high school or don't hang out with me you might find this video random/stupid/idiotic, but you know what i dont really care. Anyways hope you enjoy the video! Thanks to everyone in the video! I really appreciate it! Great senior year and great time at WCA! PS Remember to subscribe! THANKS!



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