... , key rings, and just about anything that can be marked with the logo, WWJD: “What Would Jesus Do?” Later, when the WWJD bracelet rage really started to catch on, people came up with some alternative bracelets: WWPMD for quarterbacks: “What Would Peyton Manning do?” Or WWMSD for homemakers, What would Martha Stewart do? Or DYWFWT for Liberal Arts graduates: “Do You Want Fries with That?” For teens, there was a bracelet with simply a W: “Whatever” or “Whatsup,” take your pick. [There was ...
... of Christ surpasses all those categories where one fits in. The body of Christ is about fitting together. We're coming to the height of football season. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning comes from a football dynasty. His father Archie Manning is the legendary New Orleans quarterback. His brother Eli Manning is the young quarterback of the New York Giants. Manning argues that the sport of football is the ultimate team sport. It's not a sport for people who only want to fit in. It's only a sport ...
... if you do not believe that Jesus was raised from the grave, your faith is dead on arrival. Compared to the miracle of resurrection, a virgin birth is no real challenge for God. That’s as easy for God as throwing a fifty-yard pass is for Peyton Manning. The doctrine of virgin birth is vitally important for two reasons: first, it tells us that Jesus was God’s Son before he was conceived in Mary’s womb. Jesus did not gradually become the Son of God. He was present with God before the world was created ...
... who is the greatest. For example, since this is football season, who is the greater football quarterback, Tom Brady or Peyton Manning? Among golfers you might ask, how would Jack Nicolaus have done against Tiger Woods? To go back a few years, how ... or if you’re the one who sweeps the floors of the building. Titles do not impress God or qualify you to be a great man or woman. What qualifies you is a willingness to serve. In God’s kingdom, greatness is servanthood. I like Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ...
... We call it "The Parable of the Empty House." In the parable, Jesus expelled a demon from a man's life. The man's house is now empty. He didn't replace the evil force with anything else. After wandering and looking for another ... finish." Two sportscasters were discussing the great football running back, Walter Peyton. If memory serves correctly, Peyton was the greatest ground gainer of all time. One commentator said, "Just think! Peyton gained nearly nine miles in his career!" And the other responded, "Yes ...
... . A conscientious Dad can have a wondrous impact on the lives of his offspring. For football fans there is a father who is rightfully being celebrated this year. He is Archie Manning, former NFL quarterback, successful businessman, husband and father of three sons, two of whom, Peyton and Eli, former and current starting quarterbacks in the NFL. Even more important, all three Manning boys are men of character. Archie claims that one of his greatest joys in life is his relationship with his sons. All the ...
