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Should Evangelicals Exchange 2016 Election Soapboxes For Kneelers?

Enough already! The split dividing Christians just keeps growing wider and deeper by the hour. Why should Evangelicals exchange 2016 Election soapboxes for kneelers? We’ve argued enough; it’s time to pray. We believe that Almighty God directs our every move, so let’s ask Him how to mark that ballot.

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chicken little re Are My Emotions Trumping the Truth in the 2016 Presidential Campaign?

Are My Emotions Trumping the Truth in the 2016 Presidential Campaign?

As I sat with the 2016 ballot before me this morning, two childhood figures danced into my thoughts. Chicken Little pumping his toothpick-size legs in a chaotic zigzag shouting, “The sky is falling! The sky is falling!”, and that adorable Winnie the Pooh’s familiar, “Oh bother,” accompanied by a deep sigh and shake of his […]

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Pascal making his own pencil bag re Three amazingly Simple Steps to Improve Our World

Three amazingly Simple Steps to Improve Our World

Not every crisis demands the intervention of a military leader with stars on his epaulets or a powerful politician. Sometimes, the resolution can be accomplished by deploying an enormous army of untrained volunteers. Before outlining the three amazingly simple steps to improve our world, let’s take a quick look at the growing catastrophe. A shocking […]

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The city of Alexandria in Egypt re Did a Law Enforcement Glitch or Simple Apathy Kill Mark?

Did a Law Enforcement Glitch or Simple Apathy Kill Mark?

Ever uncover a glaring similarity in today’s world when researching events that occurred in the distant past? The shock can be unsettling. Sitting back in the desk chair, I wondered, did a law enforcement glitch or simple apathy kill Mark?

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kangaroo mother with curious small baby in her pocket re How To Build a Lasting and Secure Hiding Place

How To Build a Lasting and Secure Hiding Place

Earlier this week, a news report grabbed my attention and wouldn’t let go. Events could have played out tragically, but the check cashing booth’s bullet-proof glass and locked door endured the onslaught of automatic weapons fire. Not one of the trembling employees squeezed inside sustained a hit. Impressed, I wondered just how to build a […]

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