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Lass Words: Who’s flying this plane?

October 4, 2024

Ken Lass, retired Birmingham television news and sports anchor, shares about his fear of flying and why he puts his faith in the “ultimate air traffic controller.”

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First person: How can churches combat the epidemic of loneliness?

September 29, 2024

In 2018, Tracey Crouch was named the United Kingdom’s first Minister for Loneliness. The appointment got its share of jokes, but mental health experts pointed out that loneliness is a serious issue in many countries, including the U.S.

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Lass Words: The power of influence and how it can help the Church

September 19, 2024

“Influence. It’s a strong tool. It’s why getting involved in a Christian church fellowship is so vitally important. Why your children and grandchildren should as well,” writes Ken Lass.

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First person: Ukrainian believers’ persistence inspiring, puts life in perspective

September 14, 2024

“War is an opportunity to transform a nation,” Slavik Pyzh said. “We are praying God will give us peace, give us victory, but more than anything else [a transformed nation]. … I need to ask you to adjust your prayers [for that as well].”

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First person: I choose faith; I choose hope; I choose love

September 4, 2024

“What do you choose? I choose faith, hope and love. I also choose joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness and faithfulness,” writes Jennifer Rash.

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Debbie Childers: You Gotta’ Hear This — Fortune Teller

August 22, 2024

When our son, Clay, was about eight years old, we were driving down the parkway and passed a sign for a local fortune teller named Madam Day. From the back seat, I heard a heated conversation between Clay and his sister. …

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Lass Words: Seeing is believing

August 19, 2024

“It’s easy to fall into the trap of being spiritually nearsighted. You just see your own needs and desires. The Bible can be a kind of sharp pair of glasses that brings the real meaning of life into focus,” writes Ken Lass.

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Lass Words — Falling into fame

August 15, 2024

Ken Lass shares thoughts on an embarrassing situation that happened to him during a church service. “Thank you, Lord, for rescuing me even in my most awkward and humiliating moments,” he writes.

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