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As long as there have been humans living in groups, there has been conflict. At times, this conflict has escalated to the level of the Holocaust or wars. Without guidance, individuals and countries alike can and have ventured into disappointing methods of diffusing conflicts. Theologians have at times given humanity, and the church specifically, the …
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I was recently compelled to listen to a Word of Faith sermon, and, of course, it was on wealth. The Pastor stated that, as Christians, we were not supposed to be poor, but we were called to be rich. The Scripture used to back this up was 2 Corinthians 8:9, which states, "For ye know …
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcnfFQr-1Vc There are overwhelming statistics on #pornography consumption and #addiction among the #Christian community. Dr. Chris Featherstone provides some clinical tools on how to overcome this addiction. LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE! Thank you for your support: http://www.patreon.com/vizionunitedpodcast Follow Dr. Chris Featherstone and the ViZion United Podcast on social media! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vizionunited Twitter: @chrisprolific, @vizionunitedllc Instagram: …
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Renowned Christian evangelical author Tim Keller recently posted a tweet on what Christianity truly is. This is to oppose any theology or worldview that it is just a component of someone's life, or an added addition to make one's life "good" or "better." Christian rapper Da T.R.U.T.H. stated in his song, The Greatest Need, that …
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I have previously written about the drug epidemic plaguing America; forgive me if this article begins feeling like déjà vu. America, since the 1980's, has maintained a "zero tolerance" policy toward illicit drug use, both within the criminal justice system and the workforce. The city of Louisville (KY) is finding out this heavy handed approach …
Archeologists believe they have found Bethsaida, a city of Biblical importance. The Roman Empire built their city of Julius over it during the first century A.D, according to the Jewish historian Josephus Flavius. The land, when known as Bethsaida, was home to apostles Andrew, Peter, and Phillip. Jesus spent time here, and even performed the miracle …
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a man who lives in India, has attracted many people with his grandiose claims. He calls himself, "Messenger Of God" or MSG, according to news outlet BBC. Apparently, he has been leading people in India to believe he is a divine being for over twenty years. He claims he wants only …
I was raised, as previously written here, in West Virginia. June 20, 1863. This was the day West Virginia became a State. What was once considered western Virginia split and became this new State. This rift occurred because, while some did, the overwhelming majority of the populace did not condone slavery. The State Constitution banned …
Anyone who knows me knows I am a self - described movie buff. Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks, is on my list of top ten best movies of all time. I have seen it at least twenty times and I can quote nearly every word of it. I've even been told I do a decent …
President Trump's promises to bring back coal jobs and simultaneously build highways hits home, literally. I am proud to say I grew up in Kenova, West Virginia. The city sits on a tristate border with Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia. Its name is a blend of letters taken from the three. It has been nicknamed "The Southern Gate …
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