Is there a “husband’s duties list” from the Bible that should guide how we set up our homes? Should your husband be the man of the family?Continue Reading →
Before Israel had kings to rule over them, God appointed judges and prophets to speak to the people on His behalf. When the judge was a godly influence, he would lead Israel to repentance and victory over their enemies.Continue Reading →
Even though individuals will try to claim false information about God, such as the belief that He is a woman, God still loves them and wants them to come to know Him. Thus, God is not a woman.Continue Reading →
Criticism often hurts, especially when it touches past wounds. This prayer explores how God can use correction to bring wisdom, growth, and spiritual maturity while reminding us that our mistakes do not define us.
Heaven is one of the greatest joys that we as Christians look forward to. Eternity spent with Jesus, away from the pain of sin and death, is an incredible prospect. But the Bible also talks about the “New Heaven and New Earth.” What exactly does this mean? And what will happen to the old heaven and earth? Let’s take a look…Continue Reading →
Although ungodly living is encouraged, embraced, and expected in the world today, God’s Word stands as a beacon of hope, life, and instruction to Christian women.Continue Reading →
Experiencing anxiety during life transitions is universal, but understanding the psychological roots of change resistance can unlock healthier coping mechanisms. Discover how to reframe uncertainty as an opportunity for spiritual growth and deeper dependence on God, even when life feels unpredictable.Continue Reading →
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(15) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (16) But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. (17) And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; (18) Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. King James VersionChange email Bible version
In this era of the church, the one that we are living in, we have our own problems with certain doctrinal matters. The first century also had problems with certain doctrines that they had to deal with. The very first bridge that they had to cross had to do with justification—justification by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.
This was a new concept, which is why God commissioned the apostle Paul to write so much about justification by faith—not by works, not by earning justification, but by faith in what God said and what Jesus Christ did. This doctrinal instruction takes up much of the books of Romans and Galatians.
The second bridge they had to cross was law and grace. Even today, people like to separate the two, as if a Christian cannot believe in law and grace at the same time. The apostles had to convince the people that law and grace are not opposed to one another, but work in harmony to complete the process of justification and then sanctification. God not only forgives us, but He also gives us gifts by His Spirit by which we can be sanctified unto holiness, the middle part of the process of salvation, which absolutely cannot be left out.
The third thing is the second coming of Christ. As time passed, the pressure mounted and the return of Jesus Christ became increasingly important in the minds of people. It naturally led people to believe that they had plenty of time to overcome, and it seemed to work to cast them adrift. This is why Paul says that the Hebrews were neglecting their salvation.
In Matthew 24:42, we find that Jesus anticipated this. He really understood human nature. Incidentally, do you want to know what it is that causes people to go to sleep spiritually, so that you can be aware? It is not a hard principle at all to understand. It is having to face so many difficulties, so many pressures, that one becomes weary with facing them. This is a simplification, but it is true. When people have to face so many stresses, they become apathetic and say, “What’s the use?” We need to stir ourselves up and recognize that this can happen to us.
Jo Adell — the Angels outfielder who robbed three home runs in one game earlier this season — gave one back in an unlucky sequence reminiscent of a similar play 33 years ago, almost to the day.
In a promo for the upcoming “Toy Story 5” movie, Mookie Betts’ daughter Kynlee needed a little prodding to join her dad on the field. All it took was some of the most famous Pixar characters hatching one of their signature schemes.
The core objective of baseball is pretty simple. It hasn’t changed all that much over the centuries. Put the ball in play. Score runs. But what if those two were not actually mutually exclusive?
The top-seeded Longhorns (51-12, 16-8 in SEC play) and No. 3 seed Red Raiders (61-8, 21-3 in the Big 12) begin their three-game series at 8 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City.
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The first game of the Stanley Cup Final was a good one.
The Golden Knights took Game 1, 5–4, on the road against the Hurricanes to continue their impressive hot streak. Vegas has now won seven games in a row, dating back to Game 5 of their second-round series against the Ducks.
The Knights bounced back, though, by scoring three straight goals to take a 3–2 lead early in the second period, but the two teams went into the second intermission tied after a goal by Carolina captain Jordan Staal. Brett Howden scored for Vegas early in the third, before Shayne Gostisbehere tied the game with 8:41 left to play following an icing call that the Knights disagreed with. Tomas Hertl scored the decisive goal (thanks to a beautiful backhand assist by Colton Sissons) with 3:24on the clock.
Hertl has been a major reason why Vegas has been winning lately. He has four goals and four assists in his last eight games after going 29 straight games (from March 6 to May 10) without finding the back of the net. None of those goals was bigger than the one he had last night, though.
Robinson’s status for the series is up in the air after he suffered a mysterious finger injury. He had surgery last week to repair a broken right pinky, an injury that the team says did not occur in a game or practice.
Robinson did practice on Tuesday, though, with the injured finger heavily wrapped. He wasn’t made available to the media, so information about his status for Game 1 is limited. He’s officially listed as questionable, although he’s reportedly pushing the Knicks to let him play.
It might seem a little weird to focus so much on a backup center, but New York needs all the help it can get in defending Victor Wembanyama. If Robinson is unable to play, the Knicks would be severely lacking size on the interior. Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns (both 7-footers) are the only Knicks rotation players taller than 6’7″. Without Robinson, the Knicks would be forced to have 7-foot third-string center Ariel Hukporti play meaningful minutes. Hukporti has seen limited action this postseason, almost exclusively in New York’s numerous blowout wins.
Robinson is a better defensive player than Towns and is certainly the more physical of the two New York big men. He played a significant role in the Knicks’ NBA Cup win over the Spurs in December, collecting 15 rebounds (including 10 offensive boards) in 18 minutes. If he’s not able to play, the already difficult task of containing Wemby will be that much harder.
1. Jo Adell’s hilarious blooper in the outfield. The ball glanced off his glove, bounced off his head and bounded over the fence for a homer, just like that infamous Jose Canseco lowlight. What makes this even more unbelievable is that Adell is the same guy who robbed three homers in a single game earlier this season.
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LEARN MORECLICK HEREMORE PROMOTIONSCelebrate nearly two decades of artisan indulgence as Sweet Republic marks a major milestone: 18 Years of Sweet! Since opening its doors in 2008, this locally owned staple has redefined the Phoenix dessert scene with small-batch, chef-driven flavors and high-quality ingredients. To say “thank you” to the community that has supported their journey from a single shop to a Valley-wide sensation, they’re throwing a massive ice cream social.
On Thursday, June 4, all four Sweet Republic locations will host a Free Scoop Night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Every guest who visits during the final three hours of the day will receive one free scoop of their favorite flavor. Whether you’re a fan of the classics or looking to try one of their inventive seasonal creations, it’s the perfect way to cool off and celebrate 18 years of artisan excellence. Bring the whole family, grab a house-made cone, and toast to many more years of the Valley’s favorite scoops!
When: Thursday, June 4 | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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Tempe: 410 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85288
Old Town Scottsdale: 3712 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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LEARN MORECLICK HEREMORE PROMOTIONSCelebrate nearly two decades of artisan indulgence as Sweet Republic marks a major milestone: 18 Years of Sweet! Since opening its doors in 2008, this locally owned staple has redefined the Phoenix dessert scene with small-batch, chef-driven flavors and high-quality ingredients. To say “thank you” to the community that has supported their journey from a single shop to a Valley-wide sensation, they’re throwing a massive ice cream social.
On Thursday, June 4, all four Sweet Republic locations will host a Free Scoop Night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Every guest who visits during the final three hours of the day will receive one free scoop of their favorite flavor. Whether you’re a fan of the classics or looking to try one of their inventive seasonal creations, it’s the perfect way to cool off and celebrate 18 years of artisan excellence. Bring the whole family, grab a house-made cone, and toast to many more years of the Valley’s favorite scoops!
When: Thursday, June 4 | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Where:
Phoenix: 6054 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016
Tempe: 410 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85288
Old Town Scottsdale: 3712 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Central Scottsdale: 9160 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Gin Blossom Tickets On Sale This Friday! The Coliseum Concert Series presented by the Arizona Lottery is back and better than ever!
Catch the Gin Blossoms live at the Arizona State Fair on Friday, October 2 inside the historic Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Formed right here in Arizona, the band helped define ’90s alternative rock with unforgettable hits like “Hey Jealousy,” “Follow You Down,” and “As Long as It Matters.”
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Flagstaff Beer Festival Saturday, June 20, 2026 Ft. Tuthill Fairgrounds 1–5 PM (VIP entry at noon)
June is shaping up to be hot and dry in the Valley, so come cool off with us at the Flagstaff Beer Festival and enjoy a beautiful Flagstaff summer afternoon.
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Welcome to The Pregame Lineup, a weekday newsletter that gets you up to speed on everything you need to know for today’s games, while catching you up on fun and interesting stories you might have missed. Today’s edition is brought to you by David Adler.
The All-Star Ballot is out! Here’s everything you need to know.
Voting is now open for the 2026 All-Star Game, which will be on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
We’ve got a breakdown of every All-Star race in the AL and NL, including the reigning winners at every position, the top challengers to watch and a dark-horse candidate for each spot.
Here are three of the most interesting races in each league:
AL first base
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the starter four of the last five years, but he’s not hitting for his usual power, which leaves the door open for a strong field of challengers. There’s Ben Rice, who’s paired up with Aaron Judge to give the Yankees one of the best slugging duos in baseball this year. There’s Nick Kurtz, who was just named the AL Player of the Month for May after his 48-game on-base streak. And there’s rookie sensation Munetaka Murakami and his 20 home runs (even though he’s currently injured).
AL shortstop
Which young star will lay claim to this spot? Of the top contenders, Bobby Witt Jr. is the “veteran” of the group, even though he’s only 25. Then you have a sophomore in Colson Montgomery, who’s been awesome for the upstart White Sox, and a rookie in Kevin McGonigle, who’s been an on-base machine for the Tigers ever since he debuted as one of the top prospects in baseball.
AL outfield
The big storyline to watch in the AL outfield is: Can Mike Trout get back to the All-Star Game? The Angels star is having a resurgent season and is hot on the trail of what would be a 12th All-Star nod. Trout already has the most All-Star selections among active players now that Clayton Kershaw has retired.
NL second base
Incumbent Ketel Marte has come on strong after a slow start, giving him a chance at a fourth All-Star start. But Brice Turang, who’s blossomed into a star for the Brewers, will give Marte a run for his money. So will the Marlins’ Xavier Edwards and the Pirates’ Brandon Lowe. And don’t overlook Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt.
NL outfield
As stacked as the NL’s starting outfield was last year — Ronald Acuña Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker — there’s a chance we could see an all-new one this year. That’s because players like Juan Soto, Corbin Carroll, James Wood, Michael Harris II, Andy Pages, Jordan Walker and more make this a loaded field.
NL designated hitter
This spot usually belongs to Shohei Ohtani. But can Kyle Schwarber swoop in and take it from him? Schwarbs leads the Majors with 22 home runs, and Ohtani has been better as a pitcher than as a hitter this season … although he’s still been very, very good as a hitter.
It’s the one thing Shohei hasn’t done yet: win a Cy Young Award as a pitcher.
But this could be the year. Ohtani enters tonight’s start vs. the D-backs (9:40 p.m. ET on MLB Network Showcase and MLB.TV) with a 0.82 ERA, the lowest of any pitcher who’s thrown at least 50 innings this season.
He’s one of the top contenders — alongside Cristopher Sánchez, Jacob Misiorowski, Chris Sale, Paul Skenes, Chase Burns, Mason Miller and more — in what’s shaping up to be a historic NL Cy Young race.
If Ohtani can pitch a full season with a sub-2.00 ERA, that could be just what it takes for him to overcome other workhorses who might throw more innings, like Sánchez and Skenes.
2) A strikeout rate over 30%
There are multiple other strikeout artists in the NL Cy Young race, chief among them the flamethrowing Misiorowski and last year’s Cy Young runner-up, Sánchez. But if Ohtani can keep up with them on a rate basis — and he does have a strikeout rate over 30% for his career, which is elite — then he can keep pace in the Cy Young race, too.
3) At least 170 innings
This is the big one. Ohtani needs the innings pitched to go along with his ERA and strikeout numbers. It would go a long way if Ohtani can at least stay in the ballpark of his fellow Cy Young competitors. At the least, he’ll need to reach the 162-inning threshold to qualify for the ERA title. But Cy Young winners usually throw a bunch more than that.
GAMES OF THE NIGHT
Even besides Ohtani, there are a lot of aces pitching tonight. Here are three more games to watch.
Cristopher Sánchez, who was just named the NL Pitcher of the Month for May, puts his historic 44 2/3-inning scoreless streak on the line tonight. It’s the seventh-longest streak in the Live Ball Era (since 1920) — and with three more scoreless innings tonight, he could move all the way up to third place, behind only Orel Hershiser (59 innings in 1988) and Don Drysdale (58 innings in 1968).
Gerrit Cole is making his return from Tommy John surgery look easy. He has yet to allow a run in two starts back with the Yankees. But he’s facing a first-place Guardians team that just knocked around his Cy Young contender teammate, Cam Schlittler, in last night’s series opener.
There’s a hotshot pitching prospect who just got his first-ever win at Triple-A. He’s a power-pitching righty with an explosive fastball and silky-smooth mechanics. This kid just might have a future in the big leagues.
Yes, Verlander, at 43 years old, just won the first Triple-A game of his life. He’s been a pro pitcher for over two decades. He’s amassed 266 wins in the big leagues — the most among active players. But he’d never won a game at Triple-A until now … though, to be fair, it was only his fifth start at that level. (Verlander famously jumped straight to the big leagues from Double-A back in 2005.)
Still, JV checked off that last unrealized milestone yesterday in his rehab start for Triple-A Toledo, as the Tigers veteran works his way back from left hip inflammation. Even after such a long, illustrious career, Verlander can still do something new.
ADELL PULLS HIS BEST CANSECO
It’s one of the classic baseball bloopers: Jose Canseco, in right field, having a fly ball bonk off his head and bounce over the fence for a home run.
That was on May 26, 1993. Well, 33 years later, it’s happened again.
Adell had TJ Rumfield’s fly ball glance off his glove, then his head, then over the fence at Angel Stadium. It was a mirror image of what happened to Canseco:
The NBA Finals start tonight, with the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama squaring off against the Knicks, who are in the Finals for the first time since 1999.
Back in 2023, the 7-foot-4 megastar visited Yankee Stadium and threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game. Wemby posted a close-up photo to his Instagram story that day — which quickly went viral — showing off just how absurdly small he makes a baseball look.
If only the Alien had picked a different sport, he could’ve been the nastiest pitcher in the galaxy.
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