Archive | February, 2009

Life Lessons, Handed out by the Foot – Jason Elkins

23. February 2009

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Life Lessons, Handed out by the Foot – Jason Elkins

Recently I started a Mixed Martial Class in addition to the Biggest Loser Program that I joined in January. The MMA class is a brand new experience. Taking three years of Tae Kwon Do when I was much younger did NOTHING to prepare me for MMA style fighting.  I wear head gear, a mouth piece, [...]

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Preparation – C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S. – Mike Cowart Sr.

23. February 2009

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Preparation – C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S. – Mike Cowart Sr.

In a NBC Nightly News interview on 2/9/09, Capt. Chesley B. Sullenberger III said, “It took every bit of my experience and education to land the airbus on the water. The wings had to be perfectly flat, and the nose had to be at a precise angle.”

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Transparent Video of the Week – Autistic Basketball Player “Hotter Than a Pistol”.

23. February 2009

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My friend Leslie Face is having another fund raiser for her Autism Center "Faces of Hope in Gallatin, Tennessee. Transparent Christian Magazine is going to be involved somehow. More details on the event and the corresponding concert that you won't want to miss.

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Karate and Parenting: Two Things That Kick Your Butt – Jason Elkins

9. February 2009

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Karate and Parenting: Two Things That Kick Your Butt – Jason Elkins

Logan and I have a great relationship too, however we can clash quickly. He is sensitive like me, and has rollercoaster emotional highs and lows. I covet the moments where our communication and time spent with each other is positive, full of mutual respect and fun. 'Karate Night' is filled with those moments.

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Rat’s Dude – Korby Lenker

9. February 2009

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Rat’s Dude – Korby Lenker

So it was kind of disturbing when I pulled my grey Volvo station wagon into the dusty parking lot of this run-down hotel and saw right-off the door she was talking about. It was wide open and I could see the blue light coming from inside. I wondered what kind of TV show a rapist watches. Cops?

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“Heavenly Misconception #2″ C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S – Mike Cowart Sr.

9. February 2009

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“Heavenly Misconception #2″ C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S – Mike Cowart Sr.

I asked a colleague to describe heaven. He is a Christ follower and said. “The Bible doesn’t say much about heaven.”

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Free EP Download This Week Courtesy of ambright and volumMonster

9. February 2009

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Free EP Download This Week Courtesy of ambright and volumMonster

If you haven’t heard of volumMonster, go check them out! They offer a platform for Musicians and Fans to connect in a unique way.  This week is the last week to grab one of the best new ‘Christian’ cd’s I have heard.  The uber-talented band Scarlet Snow is offering their entire EP for you to [...]

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Want to Grow? Just Add Water – Jason Elkins

3. February 2009

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Want to Grow?  Just Add Water – Jason Elkins

When Billy heard the hammer cock of a pistol behind him he made a quick decision to drive his car INTO a police station that he just happened to be driving by. The robber shot Billy twice in the back before police arrested all three of them.

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“Heavenly Misconception #1″ C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S – Mike Cowart Sr.

3. February 2009

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“Heavenly Misconception #1″  C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S – Mike Cowart Sr.

Why do we not think about heaven nor sing about heaven until we attend a funeral? The reason that “I Can Only Imagine” became a mega-hit and crossed over as a secular hit is that it temporarily lifted our eyes and minds to think and imagine beyond the cares and toils of life.

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Catching Up with Crutch Field as They Settle Into Nashville With a new EP

3. February 2009

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Catching Up with Crutch Field as They Settle Into Nashville With a new EP

Last spring I went to the CIA Summit in Franklin, Tennessee.  It was held at “Building 8″ in “The Factory”. In this instance CIA stands for Christian Independent Alliance, and the Summit is the annual meeting of some of the best Independent Christian music minds!  There are classes for learning how to improve your writing [...]

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