Chuck Monan
David vs. Goliaths - How Cole Hocker Shocked the World in the 1500m Final
The Men's 1500 meters promised to be an epic race in the Paris Olympics, with bitter rivals Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr fighting for...
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Chuck Monan
Oct 151 min read
From NFL Legend to Champion of Justice
It Wasn’t About Football Few sights struck terror into quarterbacks back in the day like the Minnesota Vikings’ #88, Alan Page. He made...
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Chuck Monan
Oct 81 min read
Tone-Deaf or Just Bold? A Surprising Request for Donations
Neko Case’s song of the title above came to mind recently when Alyssa Milano made the news. The actor, whose personal net worth is...
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John Phillips
Oct 32 min read
Facing Fear in the Dark: Letting Your Light Shine in a World of Darkness
I can still hear Valerie laughing as I told her how I got startled when I went out to our garage the other night. Valerie had washed a...
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John Phillips
Sep 262 min read
Your Daily Choices Are Writing Your Obituary - What Will It Say?
My wife, Valerie, and I have different ways of doing things. For instance, when I grab the newspaper, you can rest assured that I’m going...
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John Phillips
Sep 192 min read
Maintaining Clear Spiritual Vision Wisdom in a World Full of Distractions
Valerie kept asking me, “What’s wrong with your eyes?” That’s because I had gone to the eye doctor that day, and he dilated my eyes for a...
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Chuck Monan
Sep 121 min read
What a Coincidence
Yevgeniy Prigozhin, the head of the guns-for-hire Wagner Group and Vladimir Putin’s longtime ally turned foe, was killed in a suspicious...
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John Phillips
Aug 272 min read
Recharge Your Spiritual Battery: Embrace Rest and Renewal
Valerie and I use our cell phones all of the time, but it’s aggravating when we really need to talk and the battery goes dead! When that...
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Chuck Monan
Aug 201 min read
The Legacy of Ellen Gilchrist: Embracing Humanity with Love and Humility
Explore the profound wisdom of Southern writer Ellen Gilchrist, inspired by Acts 17:26-27. Learn her heartfelt advice on embracing humanity
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Chuck Monan
Aug 131 min read
Choosing Morality Over Power: The True Measure of Greatness
Few statesmen have had the influence on the world stage as Henry Kissinger. Serving under Presidents Nixon and Ford, this Harvard...
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Chuck Monan
Aug 61 min read
When It Just Means More: Finding True Value
The Southeastern Conference loves to stick out its chest and brag, “It just means more.” Which is debatable. What is not debatable is...
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John Phillips
Jul 302 min read
Running Life's Race: From Sprints to Marathons in Our Spiritual Journey
My wife Valerie and I used to walk around our neighborhood for fitness and exercise. That is, until my hip gave out on me and, now, I...
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John Phillips
Jul 232 min read
Shine On: The Power of a Little Light in a Dark World
Even though we’re an old married couple, Valerie and I still try to make every Friday night our date night! We’d gone out to dinner one...
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Chuck Monan
Jul 171 min read
Be Thankful That It Happened at All
Sometimes, when you accomplish something special, it overshadows the rest of your life. When Rupert Holmes’ song “Escape” became the...
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Chuck Monan
Jul 31 min read
Unity in Diversity: Embracing Humanity with Love and Humility
“And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the...
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Chuck Monan
Jun 191 min read
Unstoppable Faith: Overcoming Challenges to Follow Christ's Call
The second chapter of Acts records the occasion when the gospel was first preached. With the attention-getting speaking in tongues by the...
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John Phillips
Jun 122 min read
Navigating Life's Journey: Avoiding Dead Ends with the Right Directions
Valerie and I usually try to schedule our vacation trips during the daylight hours. Travel is very hard on my bad back and when we arrive...
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Chuck Monan
Mar 191 min read
Last Meals and Lasting Thoughts: Reflecting on Life's Final Moments
I’ve thought hundreds of times about the menu for my last meal. I’ve even nar- rowed it down to a top ten. Ask me about it, and I’ll tell...
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John Phillips
Mar 122 min read
Chasing the Wind: Finding Contentment in a World of Never-Ending Want
Valerie and I enjoy going on vacation in the sunny state of Florida. The last time we were there, what stood out most to us was how much...
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Chuck Monan
Feb 261 min read
From Forgotten to Forever: The Heartwarming Tale of Vanessa's Adoption
On a sweltering summer day in 2012, a sorry excuse for a couple pulled up to the Villalobos Dog Shelter in Louisiana and dumped a...
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