Quinn Michael had a life-changing experience while incarcerated over fifteen years ago. After giving his life to Christ in a jail cell, Quinn went on to become a two-time ATV racing champion in the Extreme Dirt Track Nationals.
Take a knee in victory, and the masses cheer. Take a knee in prayer - as Tim Tebow often does on a football field - and it's another story.
If the Broncos quarterback could see into the future, he'd be wise to tone down the religious rhetoric just a notch. That was Kurt Warner's take. "You can't help but cheer for a guy like that," former NFL star Kurt Warner said. "But I'd tell him, 'Put down the boldness in regards to the words, and keep living the way you're living. Let your teammates do the talking for you. Let them cheer on your testimony.'
Texas state prison inmates will be able to attend a Baptist seminary from behind bars and minister to fellow offenders after graduation in a new program starting next week at the Darrington Unit in Rosharon.
The four-year seminary program sponsored by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and the Heart of Texas Foundation is the first of its kind in Texas and is based on a similar program at Angola Prison in Louisiana. It will kick off Monday with a convocation ceremony at Darrington for the first 40 inmates who have been accepted as students.
2012 POWER TO WIN: Men of Character
Featuring Jeff Saturday, London Fletcher, and Hunter Smith…with host Heath Evans
What is it?
Power To Win is an unparalleled ministry tool. It’s a DVD that features testimonies from current and former NFL players who share their love for Christ. This year’s DVD features four Super Bowl Champions. Jeff Saturday and Hunter Smith from the Colts, London Fletcher from the Rams/Redskins and Heath Evans from the Saints. This year’s Super Bowl is February 5th, 2012 so plan your halftime outreach today!
Last week music industry icon Steven Curtis Chapman celebrated the release of his 17th album re:creation and in less than 24 hours of its debut, re:creation became the top selling Christian album on iTunes ® Christian chart while also landing at No. 3 on Christian/Gospel overall soundscan chart and was the 43rd top selling album in America according to Billboard's Top 200. The Sparrow Records' project also continues to not only attract the attention from fans but from critics as well:
A 30-minute action sports DVD featuring BMX stunt team Chaos on Wheels. See many of today's best stunts and tricks including coverage from the Freedom Experience tour in Canton, Georgia. Hear tips and testimonies from the Chaos riders as they reveal their ultimate passion - to share the truth of Jesus Christ with today's youth. A great resource on youth entrepreneurship and having a Christ-centered vision for your life.
Organic Urban Joe Coffee blends a fantastic taste with life-giving benefits for at-risk youth. Every cup you drink helps turn the tide of delinquency and poverty!