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David: The Strikeout King
by Paul Golden
2,597 strikeouts. Two thousand, five hundred ninety-seven!
How can a hitter who struck out more than 2,500 times be considered great? Yet, Reggie Jackson was precisely that. Despite racking up more strikeouts than any other batter in Major League Baseball (MLB) history, the charismatic slugger amassed 563 home runs, the 14th highest total of all time.
Look after Orphans
by Paul Golden
Twenty Ways to be an Adoption-Friendly Church (WORLD magazine article) While Christians commonly praise adoption, most American churches do not have a single family that adopted a child during the past year. Churches can and should play a crucial role in encouraging members to “look after orphans in their distress” (James 1:27).
When God Seems Silent
by Paul Golden, March/April 2011 issue of Israel, My Glory
“Pick up, pick up!” you shout into the phone as your loved one lies unconscious on the floor. How long, God, how long until they answer my call? Nothing.” Have you ever called out to God and received no response? Have you felt as though God has turned a deaf ear toward you? King David of Israel did.
Sports, the Word & Dr. Arp
by Paul Golden
The power of sports. Many professional athletes like Tim Tebow utilize the platform of sports for the cause of Jesus Christ. Dr. Bill Arp—a former athlete himself—also understood the power of sports and used it to influence others for the sake of the gospel.
What Is the Purpose of the Ten Commandments for Christians Today?
by Paul Golden
Why the Ten Commandments still matter for believers in the modern world. While Christians are not bound by the Mosaic Law for salvation, the commandments continue to serve as a moral foundation, revealing humanity’s need for a Savior and providing guidance for holy living. By understanding their ongoing relevance, Christians can see the Ten Commandments not as a list of rules, but as a blueprint for loving God and others in daily life.
Climbing Mount Even-If
by Paul Golden
Paul reflects on his first visit to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount and how it inspired him to reinterpret its Hebrew name, Har HaMoriyah—as “Mount Even‑If.” Golden highlights Abraham’s profound trust on Mount Moriah, where, despite the fear of sacrificing Isaac, he believed God would fulfill His promise of making him the father of a great nation—even if it seemed impossible