this-is-america
Main Point: When we look around and see the brokenness of this world, it can lead us to pursue things with the hope they will distract us from the chaos. This is America looks at the ways we ignore significant issues while emphasizing trivial things. What is the role of a follower of Jesus during these times? How can...
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in-my-blood
Main Point: God is our source of help, encouragement, and protection. Because of His love, we should never lose hope.Introducing The Song:Shawn Mendes has been one of the biggest names in music the last three years. Even though he’s only 19, he’s had two number one albums, performed with Ed Sheeran, and even been named to Time’s 100 Most...
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sabre-ball
Preparation: You are going to need two goals that are across from each other. If you don't have any goals, hula hoops on the ground or buckets will work. Next, grab any soccer-sized ball. You will also need pool noodles (sabres) and these will be given to about half of the players on each team.The gameplay is simple and...
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never-be-the-same
Main Point: Relationships can be the most wonderful things in life, but can our dependency on them be unhealthy? Should we allow ourselves to become intoxicated by others, leaving us in withdrawal if the relationship crumbles, or is there a better way to go about it? How should relationships factor into our desire for satisfaction?The Music Video: Never Be...
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war-the
(Universal Pictures, 1994)Main Point: Even though it’s not our first reaction, the Bible commands us to show kindness to our enemies. Obeying Him will change their lives…and ours.The Movie Clip: Cotton Candy for BulliesThe War is set in Mississippi in the era following the highly controversial Vietnam War. Lois Simmons (Mare Winningham) is married to Stephen Simmons (Kevin Costner),...
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season-eight-episode-sixteen-wrath

by Thom McKee

Did you ever think that mercy would win at the end of season 8 of The Walking Dead? I know that I didn’t.

It is no secret that I have been very critical of this season. I have pointed out over and over how disjointed and counter-logical the show has been all season. And tonight’s episode wasn’t without its problems. Maggie’s anger makes sense to me, and her breakdown after Rick’s act of mercy was heart wrenching. But, I guess that we are now supposed to believe that Jesus, the same man who

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season-eight-episode-fifteen-worth

by Thom McKee

Has anyone ever stabbed you in the back… metaphorically, of course?

It doesn’t feel good when someone you trust betrays you. And most of us try very hard to surround ourselves with people who won’t turn on us like Simon and Dwight turned on Negan. But it doesn’t always work out that way. Sometimes in life, people are able to betray us because we simply never actually know what is going on in the their minds.

However, Negan has put himself in a position where he

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