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What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? As we look ahead to the new year, many of us will make resolutions. Unfortunately, most resolutions will remain unfulfilled, with the majority abandoned within the first two weeks.…

We’ve all seen it…the kid begging for her parent’s attention while the mom or dad is too focused on a tiny screen to acknowledge their child. We internally scold the parent, realizing the missed moment in the young person’s life. Yet if we are honest, too many times we are the guilty party at the…

    Christmas serves as a season of joy, but for many the holidays are a source of grief or pain. The reasons vary. For some, it is the grief of a lost loved one. Others hurt from a broken family. Still others cope with health concerns or disability. These and other pains can lead…

Image from Wikipedia Commons There are many Bible verses about faith and action, but what are some of the best? My top 10 include the following: “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with…

The recent heartbreaking video of Keaton Jones has quickly gone viral, bringing the topic of bullying into the headlines. He says, “Why do they bully…they make fun of my nose, they call me ugly, they say I have no friends.” His tearful commentary has sparked a global response, leading to Keaton being interviewed on Inside…

Photo courtesy Quinn Dombrowski. A recent survey has found less than half of evangelical Americans “strongly agree” with core evangelical beliefs, while nearly one-third of Americans who hold evangelical beliefs don’t identify as “evangelical.” LifeWay Research released this survey on evangelical beliefs and identity that featured responses from over 1,000 U.S. adults. Respondents were asked their…

Photo wikimedia commons Breaking news today reports an explosion near New York City’s Port Authority bus terminal during Monday morning’s rush hour. As expected, chaos ensued. A stampede of people fled the scene, some bus terminals have been shut down and media has swarmed upon the scene. Though heartbreaking, these events have become the new…

In a recent interview I shared with Dr. Alex McFarland, Director for Christian Worldview and Apologetics at North Greenville University, we discussed five facts about Christmas. A close look at these five truths reveal Christmas originated with Jesus, but is necessary for each of our lives. Jesus came to live among us, to transform us,…

The U.S. House of Representatives took a unified, bipartisan stand yesterday by unanimously voting in favor of the Stopping  Abusive Female Exploitation (SAFE) Act. This legislation triples the federal penalty for female genital mutilation (FGM) from five to 15 years in prison. Further, the effort encourages states to implement reporting requirements for suspected FGM cases.…

Many Americans are aware of Advent, but are unfamiliar with what it is and means. The word means “arrival” or “appearing” and celebrates the four Sundays leading up to Christmas Day. While this tradition may not sound that exciting to some, for followers of Jesus, Advent marks the beginning of Christ’s adventure on earth. Adventure?…
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