Robert Benchley said that a dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down. Henry Ward Beecher said that the dog was created especially for children, because he is the god of frolic. And we ALL know that little boys are made of frogs and snails and puppy dog … Continue reading A little boy and his grand-dog
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I am excited to be able to announce that registration is open for Antioch's fourth national church conference, to be held September 12-14, 2014. Our theme this year? "Healthy Church, Healthy Family." Speakers include Jeff Akin, Eric Burd, Dr. Jeff Klick, Dr. Ryan Steenburg, J. Mark Fox, Scott Hahn, Shawn Curtis, and more! A Leadership … Continue reading Antioch’s 4th National Conference on the Church
We all know about Rosa Parks’ courage in 1955 when she refused to leave her seat on the bus. The law in Alabama was that blacks had to move to the back, or stand, if seats were needed by whites. Her actions resulted in the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. taking a lead role in … Continue reading The first recorded sit-in
I never get tired of hearing Ben Carson speak. The first time I heard the world famous pediatric neurosurgeon, he stood on the Whitley Auditorium stage at then Elon College and challenged the audience to stop making excuses. He talked about growing up poor in Detroit, being called “Dummy” in school because he was always … Continue reading The Voice of the Future?
I got to run the Tar Heel Ten for the second time a few weeks ago. It's one of my favorite races, mainly because it takes place in Chapel Hill. It's usually near the end of April, so the dog woods and azaleas are blooming, and the course takes you through campus, down Franklin … Continue reading A Lesson in Humility
How much has your faith grown in the past five years? When Paul met Timothy, the young man was only about five years old in his faith. Most likely he had become a follower of Jesus Christ when he heard Paul preach on the apostle’s first missionary journey. Five years later, Paul came through town … Continue reading Be famous for your faith
J. Mark Fox 