Category: Commentary
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Continuing dialogue on the death of American missionary
Much has been said about John Chau, the American missionary who lost his life when trying to approach the Sentinelese tribe, who live on a remote island off the coast of India. There are different camps people fall into with this story. I wrote about this last week. Some people looked at a story of…
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The true test of love
Everyone loves love. But not everyone agrees on what love is. Much of society associates love with tolerance and acceptance. And while we can agree that love is good, truly having love for people is challenging. Yes, it’s easy to love family and good friends. Jesus addresses that in the Gospel of Luke: “If you…
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Difficulties as seasons for joy
In his book “Above the Line,” Ohio State’s football coach Urban Meyer talks about his coaching philosophy. One of the things Meyer talks about in his book is what he calls “the R factor.” And by the R factor, Meyer is talking about the Response Factor. In the book, Meyer says: “We don’t control the events in…
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Ohio State dominates Wolverines in “The Game”
Easily their best game since USC last year, but this game reminds me more of the 2014 Wisconsin game. Playing a good team, playing as an underdog, and just imposing their will. Dominating the game in every facet. But Urban Meyer takes this game to another level. Ohio State’s defense had been widely (and justifiably)…
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American missionary killed: the cost of the gospel, the necessity for wisdom
An American missionary, John Allen Chau lost his life on a remote island off the coast of India last week. His goal was to share the gospel with the Sentinelese tribe. Their island is a protected area, which is isolated from the outside world. The tribe has also been violent towards visitors in the past.…
Josh Benner 