The Great Adventure

Tobin Sorenson (June 15, 1955 - October 5, 1980) was an American rock climber and alpinist famed for bold first ascents on Yosemite big walls, in the Alps, Canadian Rockies, and New Zealand. He is considered by many the best all-around climber of his time.  His long list of climbing accomplishments included the first ascent …

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True That – George MacDonald

“Enter through the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it.  For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it. Beware of false prophets, who come to you …

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Notable & Quotable: William Seymour

William Seymour was an evangelist and minister in Southern California during the time of what is known as "The Azusa Street Revival." His words below speak clearly of our need to be controlled in all things and at all times by the Spirit of God, and why we need to be conscious of the blood …

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Notable and Quotable: William Wilberforce

William Wilberforce with some words to the wise: I am disturbed when I see the majority of so-called Christians having such little understanding of the real nature of the faith they profess. Faith is a subject of such importance that we should not ignore it because of the distractions or the hectic pace of our …

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Notable and Quotable: George MacDonald

George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Congregational minister for roughly seven years before leaving the professional ministry and turning his attention to writing. His faith was fearless, the very center of his life and work. He continued to speak in congregations when needed, and wrote several books of "unspoken sermons." These unspoken sermons are a treasury …

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The Hymnary: Be Thou My Vision

This is one of the most enduring of Irish hymns. The original words date back to ancient Celtic Christianity of the sixth century (some would make this the late 10th century). Many Celts of that time held to a unique faith in God that was rooted in Catholicism yet was for many less formalized and …

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