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My wife informed me that we were going to church in DeKalb County this past Sunday. Her cousin and her husband were having their 8-month-old son dedicated. When...
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Donnell Suggs
My wife informed me that we were going to church in DeKalb County this past Sunday. Her cousin and her husband were having their 8-month-old son dedicated. When my wife, Chia, gives me the “and you know we have to be there” eye, I don’t have to ask if she’s sure. I got some khakis and a sweater vest out to be ironed and moved along. There was a reason I was supposed to be at New Life Church in Decatur on Sunday, and it wasn’t just because Chia gave me the stink eye. It was much bigger than that. Much bigger. Following the dedication ceremony, which by the way was very nice, New Life Senior Pastor Marlin D. Harris introduced the morning’s guest preacher, Mark Cahill. I felt like I knew Cahill from somewhere or at least heard of him. I did; I knew I recognized him but not from what he’s now known for all over the world. Cahill was a member of the Auburn University basketball team from 1981-84, having played on Tigers teams with Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Charles Barkley and Indiana Pacer great Chuck Person. Years ago, I had done research on those Tigers for a magazine piece and Cahill’s name just so happen to stick with me. He wasn’t a big time SEC player by any stretch of the imagination — he did, however, make a few All-SEC Academic teams, averaging 2.3 points and less than a rebound per game as a senior. Cahill’s greatest moves are being made on stages, at malls, in the streets and wherever he can as an evangelist. On Sunday in front of a 99.9 percent African American congregation, Cahill, a 6’7″ white man with a shaved head, told stories and jokes, quoted the Bible, preached the word in a way I had yet to hear in my time on Earth. My mother, God rest her soul in heaven, had my twin brother and I in church every chance she got and I thank her for it every night in my prayers. I’m passing that on to my kids and now I will be passing on parts of Cahill’s testimony as well because his words got me up off my feet. Sports and faith don’t always find their way into the sports section of a newspaper, especially one in the south. First, church service on Sunday morning, then Falcons football on Sunday afternoon. Everything in its rightful place. For the sake of this column, I wanted to incorporate Cahill’s work and his five books (and counting) into this “sports” column. What I saw on the stage that morning was a former athlete that found his calling off the court, away from the huge crowds of the Southeastern Conference. Today, Cahill is still performing in front of crowds and changing lives “by having conversations.” He’s changed mine by what I saw and heard from him on Sunday. Hopefully, he’ll read this and get up off his feet for me like I did for his words. I should be so lucky.”
Donnell Suggs
Donnell Suggs
Sports Writer, HHJ Decatur, GA

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Her Price is Far Above Rubies

Her Price is Far Above Rubies

Have you noticed anything unusual about these “protests” that are happening on college campuses right now? They are a fascinating case study when you dig into them and figure out what is really going on. One of the first things you notice is that these events are not...

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We Are Not a Serious People – Feedback

We Are Not a Serious People – Feedback

I received this email from Ray, who commented about our recent newsletter, “We Are Not a Serious People” (https://markcahill.org/we-are-not-a-serious-people/). I thought you might like to read what he had to say: Hey, Mark:  Ray Thompson here. Just finished your...

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We Are Not a Serious People

We Are Not a Serious People

John 1:1,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Psalm 19:8-11 The statutes...

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Appointment Time

Appointment Time

Life can come at you fast, but death can sometimes come at you quicker. What are the odds of being struck by lightning? https://twitter.com/JohnC1993527/status/1756380087237165397? ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1756380087237165397%...

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A World Under Delusion

A World Under Delusion

I really like David Cloud’s newsletters. He shoots it straight and doesn’t pull any punches. He got me thinking again with this one: A WORLD UNDER DELUSION, WITHOUT EXCUSE, ON THE VERGE OF JUDGMENT (Friday Church News Notes, February 9, 2024, www.wayoflife.org,...

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Playing with Balls – 2024

Playing with Balls – 2024

We sure are living in some strange times these days. Here in America, we are heading into another Super Bowl weekend, and it is almost expected of us to be excited about it. But why? What is the reasoning behind people thinking that this event is something that...

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Should We Fear Dying?

Should We Fear Dying?

It’s always surprising when someone voices an opinion that is diametrically opposed to the Bible. I ran across one of those opinions when I read an article about Sam Neill. It really made me think.Sam is gravely mistaken. God will not judge our good deeds against our...

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Maafa 21 (2024)

As Washington, D.C. gears up for its annual “March for Life” event this week, now more than ever, we are reminded of how precious every human life is. Every person is made in the image of God, which means our Creator loves each and every one of us, including babies in...

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Where Are the Men with a Biblical Backbone?

In recent weeks, relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, Anthony Bass, has been in the news for reposting a video on Instagram about boycotting Target and Bud Light for their stance on homosexuality and the grooming of children. The boycotts have been a big topic of...

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Memorial Day 2023

We salute and remember our fallen heroes who have sacrificed so much for our nation. Our prayers and condolences go out to all the families who have suffered such great loss and sorrow. Freedom is precious and worth defending; its cost is humbling and sobering. John...

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Ashamed or Unashamed?

  A friend of mine sent me a video of a talk that was held at Purdue University. If you just watch the first ten minutes, I think you will find it to be well worth your time:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqZBZrHiI9o Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel...

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Word Logic

Ron Nyberg is a friend of the ministry and a great writer. He recently penned an article titled, “Word Logic: Reflections of God’s Word.” In it, he outlined the following points about the Bible: The #1 (most) accurate ancient literature in the world. The 1st book ever...

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“It Doesn’t Matter What Their Faith Is”

We need more biblical men influencing and impacting the lives of people during these days, especially when it comes to young people. We need these men to point people in the right direction―away from idols and toward the cross. I caught this clip today. Let me know if...

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The Jesus Revolution

The Jesus Revolution movie has become a kind of blockbuster within Christian circles over the past several weeks. Lots of people in the church are talking about it. So far, it has pulled in almost $50 million in box office sales and is the number one grossing film for...

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Paying Off Your Debt

The U.S. Debt Clock has always fascinated me. Click on the link below and look at some of the information included there. Then notice what is happening to those numbers. https://www.usdebtclock.org What if you had to pay that amount of debt? We have all had to pay a...

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The Question

I was reading a blog by Don Blythe, Director of At The Well Ministries. As you know, I love to think, and this blog post of his got me thinking! The Question: If abortion becomes illegal in America, should anyone who then procures an abortion be punished under the...

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The Gift of Life

Please watch this clip from a Joe Rogan podcast interview where he questions Seth Dillon about the issue of abortion. It is truly a fascinating give-and-take:...

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Veneration of the Bible

“So great is my veneration for the Bible that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hope that they will prove useful citizens of their country and respectable members of society. I have for many years made it a practice to read through...

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Something Is Up

I was reading an article recently by Emerald Robinson, former White House correspondent and now independent journalist. In it, she talks about the next stage of the Covid pandemic that is currently taking place. However, it’s one that many are just beginning to wake...

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I Don’t Need that Kind of Stress – Feedback

  We kind of thought that our newsletter about gambling might strike a nerve with some folks. The good news is that it seemed to get people thinking. That is what we were hoping for. Here is a link to that newsletter in case you want to check it out:...

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Warriors

Check out this short, two-minute video I ran across recently. This lady is recounting some information that is fascinating to think about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t3YY6yQThY 1 Chronicles 8:40 And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had...

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Happy Labor Day 2022

Make your holiday a great day of laboring for the gospel. Proclaim the great love and forgiveness that Jesus Christ offers to all mankind. Until the Nets are Full, P.S.  Back to Current Issues

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Stencils In the Sand

On the 70th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy, The Fallen 9000 project took place on the same beaches where the Allied forces came ashore.      A friend wrote in about this commemoration of history and included the images you’ll see below: Hi Mark, God bless our...

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College Conspiracy

Is getting a college education a scam? If so, how big a scam is it? Are colleges and universities really preparing our youth for the working world? Or is higher education a racket where parents are paying to throw their children to the wolves? Wouldn’t it be better...

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