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“Lessons From a Pro” – CHAMPIONS – Mike Cowart Sr.

15. July 2009

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“Lessons From a Pro” – CHAMPIONS – Mike Cowart Sr.

I was watching the PGA AT&T National golf tournament when there was a news flash announcing the death of Steve McNair, and I was shocked to find out he had been murdered. Steve led his high school team to the MS state championship. He holds collegiate records that have not been broken such as [...]

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“Cultural Icons” – C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S – Mike Cowart Sr.

2. July 2009

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“Cultural Icons” – C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S – Mike Cowart Sr.

However, as the last few hours have revealed, their lives are very much like us common folk. They have both had great suffering. Michael's estate is much less that one would imagine, due to all the lawsuits and legal expenses. Farrah's son will be released from prison long enough to attend her memorial service.

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

17. June 2009

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

The dentist came in and gave me the numbing shot. His assistant came back and forth to check on me, but I was in ‘La La Land”. I was aware of their coming and going but unaware and really didn’t care.

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Excerpt From the Chapter “So Inevitably Dog” – David Teems

27. May 2009

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Excerpt From the Chapter “So Inevitably Dog” – David Teems

The following passage was written not about a man or a woman in love, nor was it written about the mechanism of worship in the human heart, in spite of how precise an image it makes. It was written about a dog.

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“Unattractive” – C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S – Mike Cowart Sr.

27. May 2009

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“Unattractive” – C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S  – Mike Cowart Sr.

All of us made the same judgment as the judges and audience on Britain's Got Talent. We immediately judged her on appearance. She was not attractive and had nothing to contribute.

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Transition – Joshua Wienczkowski

27. May 2009

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Transition – Joshua Wienczkowski

The bands came and went, and we all have started to find our own niche. Best friend since first grade is cutting his first solo album, drummer is graphic designing in London, singer is finishing school and hosting college radio, and I’m in Nashville writing to you and hacking away at a music ministry degree and my first book.

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“Mother’s Day” – C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S – Mike Cowart Sr.

10. May 2009

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“Mother’s Day” – C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S – Mike Cowart Sr.

Dad visited her everyday and stayed from 9:00AM to 9:00 PM. He would often crawl into her bed and rub her head and tell her how much he loved her. He stood by her side as her spirit ascended to heaven.

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The Gospel According To The Dog – David Teems

10. May 2009

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The Gospel According To The Dog – David Teems

During our Bible study, instead of sitting or sleeping quietly by my side as Oreo always did, as everyone expected her to do, she sat at the back door and made small crying noises, sympathetic noises that were hard to ignore. The sick cat was on the other side of the door.

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A Snapshot of Love and Community at the “McCain & Company Guitar Pull 2009″ – Joshua Wienczkowski

27. April 2009

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A Snapshot of Love and Community at the “McCain & Company Guitar Pull 2009″ – Joshua Wienczkowski

I walked in, looked around and realized quickly that I was in a unique place.  In every direction there was a sea of tamed hair, sleek shirts, jeans with the wallet square worn in, and tour shoes.  I was at the GMA’s in the Renaissance hotel lobby, downtown Nashville. Everyone was bustling around, catching up [...]

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“Stress Management” – C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S – Mike Cowart Sr.

27. April 2009

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“Stress Management” – C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S – Mike Cowart Sr.

If you worry, you didn’t pray. If you prayed, don’t worry. Faith is the ability not to panic. When we get tangled up in our problems, God wants us to be still.  God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot. As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday! Do not be [...]

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