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8 Reasons Why We Need to Forgive Lance Armstrong
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Linda Mintle
When Lance Armstrong appears on Oprah this week, word is that he admits to doping during his cycling career. What makes his admission so grievous is that he repeatedly denied allegations of doping levied against him for years and went after those who tried to bring out the truth. But my concern is not about…
5 Spiritual Helps to Overcome Temptation
By
Linda Mintle
In the past few weeks, I’ve been commenting on the way television shows handle temptation. Typically, what we see is the power of the temptation and no power to resist. So, from a Christian perspective, what works to overcome temptation? First be encouraged by this scripture which tells us we can overcome temptation with God’s…
Grey’s Anatomy: The Reality of Temptation
By
Linda Mintle
My last blog on Grey’s Anatomy ended with the hope that the writer’s would work us through April’s sexual encounter with Jackson. I was particularly hopeful that she would move from feeling as if Jesus hated her for giving in to sexual temptation, to receiving his grace and forgiveness. Just like real life, last week’s…
A New Year’s Resolution: Dealing With Family Dysfunction
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Linda Mintle
If you made the familiar trek home to be with family this past holiday season but it turned out to be your personal survivor reality show, you are not alone. Unfortunately, most families don’t function like 1950s sitcoms. In fact, family get-togethers can create angst, leaving us with post holiday let down. You know the…
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