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If the first half (of Life) was a quest for success, the second half is a journey to significance.”

Illustration from Dr. James Merritt

Colossians 4:5-6 5 When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time. 6 Be pleasant and hold their interest when you speak the message. Choose your words carefully and be ready to give answers to anyone who asks questions.[1] Matthew 5:13 13 You are like salt for everyone on earth. But…

Barna: Doctrinal confusion abounds; Mohler: Church is key to discipleship Oct 14, 2002 By Michael Foust LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--Seventy-nine percent of Americans profess a belief in the Trinity, while 74 percent reject the concept of original sin; 59 percent say Satan is merely a symbol of evil; and nearly…

In his book, Bezonomics: How Amazon Is Changing Our Lives and What the World's Best Companies Are Learning from It, Brian Dumaine writes, “Counterfeiting has gotten so bad that for the first time in its 2018 financial filings, Amazon mentioned that it had become a significant issue on its site.” --Bezonomics,…

2020 was a difficult year for most people, but some good has emerged from the pandemic. A survey conducted by OnePoll of 2005 Americans found that since the lockdown that began in March of 2020, “seventy-two percent said they found themselves caring about the health and well-being of others significantly…

Though most people already thought contact with animals lowered stress, researchers from Washington State University have found objective proof that petting animals reduces anxiety. Patricia Pendry, who authored the study, said their research found spending time with dogs or cats incites a measurable,…

Though it sank years ago, the Titanic continues to capture people’s imagination—especially as they speculate on how the disaster could have been avoided. Captain Charles B. Weeks studied the relative size its rudder to the hull to determine if a larger rudder would have made a difference. There are different…

Currently scientific understanding suggests four basic forces govern daily activities, gravity electromagnetism, the strong force and the weak force. Finds from research at a laboratory near Chicago has uncovered the possibility of a new sub-atomic particle or new force, known as a muon. Researchers…

A study released by Arizona Christian University suggests there are significant statistical differences between what various generations in America believe about spiritual issues and behaviors. The study found that some of the biggest differences are found in the definitions of success, abortion, biblical…

When the pandemic began, many experts predicted it would have a negative impact on relationships and lead to more break ups and divorces. Susan Albers, a psychologist with the Cleveland Clinic said the actual results have been more mixed. Albers said for couples experiencing a lot of tension before the…

Adam Bratton of the Nonprofit Partnership commented on the needs of the non-profit sector as they help the needy in during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said, “At the same time that their revenue goes down significantly, the needs for their services increase dramatically . . . not only do people have no…

According to Medical News Today, • “A 2010 survey of more than 3,000 adults in the US found that more than a third of respondents aged 45 and older were categorized as lonely • Younger adults aged 45-49 reported higher rates of loneliness than adults aged 70 and older • Lonely adults were significantly…

Some situations just seem hopeless. Sports fans in Cleveland and Cincinnati believe they have been suffering for over 30 years. “Everybody’s got the blues,” Vincent Morano told the Cincinnati Inquirer.” Thirty years without a championship in the state has led Morano and other fans to petition the Ohio…

Researchers from the Ford Automotive Company said they giving McDonald’s coffee bean chaff new life as car parts. Chaff is the waste left over after the roasting process, and Ford researchers say it can be used to make headlight housings and other automotive components. The auto manufacturer heats the…

A speed camera clocked 71-year-old Richard Keedwell driving at 35mph in a 30 zone, and he subsequently received a citation in the mail, with a fine of $120. This surprised Keedwell, who claimed he was doing only 30mph in the zone. Believing the camera had to be at fault, he decided to fight the ticket…

The social networking app Nextdoor has added a new feature to remind neighbors to post kind comments. The Kindness Reminder is designed to convince people from posting mean comments. The feature previews comments before posting. If the post is too much like one that’s been flagged in the past, the app…

An automobile accident injured Philadelphia Phillies baseball player Sean Rodriguez in the 2016 off season when a thief rammed a stolen police cruiser into the SUV Rodriguez was driving. His wife and two of their four children were also in the SUV. Giselle and the children suffered serious injuries in…

A group of psychologists conducted a series of experiments on how people performed on tests that measured their cognition while their cell phones were in different locations. One group had them on the desk with them; the other had them in their pocket or bag, while the third group left them in another…

Research in Germany and Switzerland has investigated a possible link between generalized anxiety and seasonal allergies. The study recruited over 1,700 people and examined the link between the allergies the people suffered and mental health conditions. Participants were divided between those who were…

For the first time since forecasters began recording data in Los Angeles 132 years ago, the city failed to reach a high of 70 degrees for the month of February in 2019. The average high for the month was 61 degrees, significantly lower than the historical February average of 68 degrees. That means February…

Michael Jackson is widely regarded amongst the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. He sold over 350 million records worldwide being on the top of the best-selling artists in music history. Although Michael Jackson reached incredible success, he suffered from an overwhelming anxiety…

Matt Gerdisch keeps a 5-month old, friendly doe named Abigail in an enclosure on his property, because he runs an animal rescue in Kane County, Illinois. But recently there was a terrible storm that hit the area causing significant damage to the animal sanctuary, giving the baby doe the chance to run…

An article covering newly released medical findings states that singing “significantly increased levels of the immune proteins that the body uses to battle serious illness including cancer.” They also found that singing “resulted in significant reductions in stress hormones, such as cortisol, and increases…

# Philippians Lesson 1 ## Intro to the Study of Philippians I’ve been given the privilege of teaching the opening weeks of this study through the book of Philippians. Before we get to the text of Philippians I am going to take a few minutes to refresh your memory of the background of the Philippian churches…