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Hockey: The Sports Fans Dream

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Every day, thousands upon thousands of sports fans file into stadiums, arenas and ballparks all over the country. These people want one thing: excitement. Sports fans crave thrilling, edge-of-your-seat action with plenty of highlight-reel plays. With this in mind, it is inexplicable why the sports-loving public so often overlooks the world's most ... [Read More…]

Loving Disagreements

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As Christians, we often look at those we consider sinners and judge them, but our actions should not reflect such an attitude. Jesus sat down and ate with many sinners. Various scenes in the Bible depict him ignoring invitations from several highly respected individuals to dine with those many of us would rather avoid. In 1 Corinthians 9: 19-23, ... [Read More…]

Words outlive life

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They say actions speak louder than words, and most of the time, I would agree. Watch someone long enough and you'll learn why he chooses to laugh loudly, talk frequently or hug often. But what if you don't have a person's actions to learn from? I discovered this past week, when there is an absent of living action, words can be the best guide to the ... [Read More…]

Wildcat fans can be an asset

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On a glorious mid-autumn afternoon in the Big Country, Shotwell Stadium is the place to be. The bleachers are uncomfortable; the sound system is nearly inaudible and scattered purple banners try to make us forget the Wildcats play in a high school stadium. But there is still something special about ACU football. It's charming when half the ... [Read More…]

Alumni remind school of spirit

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Besides Homecoming weekend's annual musical, parade, breakfasts and football game, ACU also hosts hundreds of alumni. It's one of the best weekends of the year: the singing in Chapel is louder, teachers dismiss classes earlier, there's purple everywhere and, best of all, the Bean food is better. But what makes Homecoming so special is its ... [Read More…]

Women in church deserve discussion

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In I Corinthians 14:35, the apostle Paul writes, "Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says." This passage has guided much of the church's approach to the role of women, and the often limited discussion on the topic has left many women in the dark. But as more women and men ... [Read More…]

Flights create tranquil respite

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I hate flying. The thought of being several thousand feet in the air sitting with a bunch of strangers in uncomfortable chairs for a couple of hours just doesn't appeal to me. Not to mention my constant paranoia that a catastrophic, one-in-a-million accident will plague the flight, bringing the plane down - and me with it. I also worry about my ... [Read More…]

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