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With the continuous growth of media and social media as heavy influences within American culture, the concept of Christmas is becoming more secularized by the day. While deriving the holiday from secular origins, in regards to replacing the worship of a pagan god with celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas – as we know it – was …
On Thursday, November 30th, President Donald Trump along with his wife Melania, kicked off this holiday season with an encouraging declaration. President Trump proclaimed that Jesus is the reason for the season during the yearly Christmas tree lighting ceremony. "From the earliest days of nation Americans have know Christmas is a time for prayer and …
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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Tuesday, October 10 (2017), was World Mental Health Day. Throughout my next few articles, I will be spotlighting various current event topics in connection with public mental health. There is wide perception we are in the midst of a mental health crisis. The recent, tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas underscores this call for some. All …
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In life, we are the hamburger patties of the food chain. We can be mostly meat but there is a little bit of fat as well. Some of us are ground beef, some are chicken, others are vegan patties while some of us are turkeys (he-he). What we do every day, where we find ourselves, …
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So, how does one become love? It’s really quite simple and the only requirement is an open and willing heart. To become love is to understand love. And the only way to understand love is to know God’s love for yourself. If you grasp this simple concept, it will literally change your life. The ripple …
Continue reading "Discovering the Virtue of Love – Is Love All We Need? (Part 2) [Opinion]"
Today is September 19, 2017. According to David Meade, a Christian numerologist, the earth will be destroyed in just four days on September 23, 2017. He asserts that another planet (one NASA debunked back in 2012 - "Planet X") will collide with Earth. Despite NASA calling it "another internet hoax," Mr. Meade isn't backing down; in fact, …
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Oftentimes, many perceive members of the military to maintain a stern look and demeanor when it comes to their mannerisms. Aptly, this is the rigid candor that is expected, due to the importance of obtaining an attitude and emotional strength that is fit for battle. However, there are times where veterans break character and show …
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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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