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Till the COVID-19 pandemic, Roman Khripunov was unaware of the missionary potential of video video games. Khripunov ran soccer academies for refugees and immigrants in Houston, utilizing the game as a platform to share Christ with youngsters. With the coronavirus suspending face-to-face communication, the ministry got here up with another: Soccer coaches will begin taking part in video video games on the live-streaming platform Twitch, inviting gamers to observe and ask non secular questions. On Twitch, contributors speak to one another whereas taking part in or typing forwards and backwards within the chat field. It was a success. Teen soccer…

By Katherine WeberChristian Publish Reporter Saturday, Could 14, 2016Pastor Craig Groeschel preaches about cash | ScreenshotSome of the harmful and tough prayers a Christian could make is for God to “break them,” says Pastor Craig Groeschel.Groeschel, who leads the massive, multi-site Life.Church primarily based in Oklahoma, mentioned the significance of Christians praying that God would “break [them]” in his “Harmful Prayer” collection.The sermon begins with a prayer to God to “break me from my pleasure, break me from my selfishness, break me from all the pieces that stops me from understanding you.”Get our newest information for FREEJoin day by day/weekly…

HOLY. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Beginning Saturday, nothing was promised to Christian Scott, who took the most important league mound for the primary time with no certain second begin. It appeared just like the Mets' greatest pitcher tried to show he might do it multi function evening. Scott might combat. Christian Scott, who allowed only one run, suggestions his hat to the group after leaving within the seventh inning of the Mets' 3-1 loss to the Rays. Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports activities He might sail. He might pitch to mushy contact and will flip to the filth to induce swings…

(Picture: Getty/iStock) In all places we flip there’s unhealthy information, even apocalyptic warnings that Western civilization is coming to an finish. Many individuals categorical concern and anger about world occasions and politics. But the Bible guarantees us peace—in our hearts, if not on the planet round us. Listed here are seven Bible verses that may assist us suppose extra biblically about our difficulties: Perspective: “What has been will likely be once more, what has been carried out will likely be carried out once more; there’s nothing new underneath the solar” (Ecclesiastes 1:9, NIV). We understand at this time's troubles from…

(Photograph by Jacob Morley, 247Sports)Christian Watson is without doubt one of the NFL's most enjoyable gamers and the chief of one of many youngest vast receiver teams in league historical past. When wholesome, the previous 2nd spherical decide has proven flashes of true greatness regardless of who’s throwing the soccer to him. It took a number of weeks to resolve the errors when switching from Aaron Rodgers on Jordan Lovehowever as soon as they received on the identical web page, they turned a lethal duo.The transition from Rodgers to Love could have been fairly easy, however the identical can't be…

(Picture: Getty/iStock) The Islamic Republic of Iran is a predominantly Muslim nation. The estimated variety of Christians is round 1% of the inhabitants. Nevertheless, as an Iranian Christian convert, I’m very inspired as a result of Christianity is on the rise in Iran. In accordance with a report issued by Operation World in 2016, Iran has the very best development charge of evangelicals on this planet, with an annual improve of virtually 20%. That is nonetheless a development in Iran as many proceed to decide on to comply with Jesus as Savior. The expansion has been pushed primarily by Iranians…

Every day Devotional: Tuesday, June 18 – Memorizing The Bible By Sports Spectrum Jun 18, 2024 (Photograph courtesy of Shutterstock) “I’ve hidden your phrase in my coronary heart that I may not sin in opposition to you.” — Psalm 119:11 >> Sign up here for Sports Spectrum devotionals sent right to your email inbox

Boston Celtics heart Al Horford, heart, celebrates with the Larry O’Brien championship trophy after the workforce gained the NBA Finals, June 17, 2024. (AP Picture/Charles Krupa) Boston Celtics heart Al Horford has performed nearly the whole lot in his 17-year NBA profession (with the Celtics from 2016-19 and 2021-present). He was the No. 3 total draft decide. He’s made 5 All-Star appearances. He’s been a go-to scorer. He’s defensively shut down a number of the sport’s biggest scorers. Simply to call a number of. But profitable an NBA championship had eluded him — till Monday evening. >> Subscribe to Sports…

Bryson DeChambeau hugs the 2024 U.S. Open trophy, June 16, 2024. (AP Picture/George Walker IV) 4 years after successful his first main championship on the U.S. Open, golfer Bryson DeChambeau has done it again. DeChambeau squeaked out an exhilarating victory at this 12 months’s U.S. Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina; his four-day rating of 6-under-par was one stroke higher than Rory McIlroy’s. DeChambeau started Sunday’s last spherical with a three-stroke lead, briefly misplaced it to McIlroy, then inched forward when McIlroy bogeyed the 18th gap. >> Subscribe to Sports Spectrum Magazine for more stories where sports and faith connect >…

Juwan Johnson in December 2023. (AP Photograph/Tyler Kaufman) THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING JUWAN JOHNSON Juwan Johnson is a good finish with the New Orleans Saints. He was undrafted popping out of school after spending 4 seasons with Penn State and his senior 12 months at Oregon. He signed with the Saints in 2020 and has change into an integral a part of New Orleans’ offense. In 2022, he had 42 receptions for 508 yards and 7 touchdowns. In 2023, he had 37 receptions and 4 touchdowns. In the present day on the podcast, Juwan…