We’ve all seen it. After scoring the game-winning touchdown or kicking a 40-yard field goal, a football player will point to the sky to thank God for giving him the ability to do so. Faith and sports have been linked over the years as athletes recognize the platform that God has given them to proclaim His glory. If God allowed you to make millions of dollars to play a game, you’d be thankful too. While not every athlete is aware of God’s blessing on their lives, there are many believers across a variety of sports that use their situation to bring others closer to Christ. There have been famous Christian football players and coaches who have done great things in their local communities and in nations across the world, all in an attempt to make the grace of God known to all.
Five Things for Parents of Christian Children to Emphasize
- September 11, 2017
- Christian Living
Parenting can be a blur from the moment you change your first diaper to the day your child walks across a stage to pick up their diploma. There are so many different ideas on what a good parent should do and focus on, so we don’t want to fight over the small battles. Instead let’s focus on five important things that parents of Christian children should emphasize. These ideas range from practical advice to spiritual discipleship, but they all lead to a better chance at a successful transition to adulthood. Let’s look at a few important topics.
Popular Hymn Writers of the 1700s: Worship Through History
- September 7, 2017
- Music
Today’s Christian music can be sent across the country faster than you can blink, but many of the hymns of old have been able to survive centuries without the benefit of computers and recording studios. We can go back and forth arguing over which is better, but each has a place in our collection of favorite music. The popular hymn writers of the 1700s paved the way for today’s music by crafting lyrics that honor the Lord and writing from a place of passionate worship. Many of these writers have faded into obscurity over the years but we’ve compiled a list of many of the popular hymn writers of the 1700s.
What Does Labor Day Mean for Christians?
- August 31, 2017
- Christian Living
It’s time for one last round with those seersucker pants and that outdoor barbecue atmosphere. Before society as a whole embraces the fall climate of football and pumpkin everything, summer makes its final stand on Labor Day. We often look forward to this long weekend for last-second vacations or gatherings with friends and family, but is there anything else to glean from this holiday? Does Labor Day have any significance for Christians? Let’s look at a few points of interest for believers to consider.
Where Can I Find Worship Song Lyrics Online?
- August 31, 2017
- Music
One of the most frustrating feelings in the world is having a song stuck in your head but not knowing the actual words. This usually leads to a wild series of Google searches until you finally happen upon the lyrics. Whether this is a common occurrence for you or not, it’s not that unusual for someone to need to find worship song lyrics. Maybe you’re leading worship next week and want to brush up on the songs or you attend a Bible study and want to share with the others the impact a certain song had on you. Whatever the circumstances, you’ll be happy to know that there are dozens of sites out there that want to keep you informed on worship song lyrics. In fact, there’s probably too many.
