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The Importance of Self-Sacrifice

January 5th, 2016

This morning, President Obama announced that he would be taking executive action in an attempt to curb some of the gun violence that we’ve been inundated with in the United States for decades - but especially recently.

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The Power of Prayer

December 7th, 2015

No matter which direction you look, we're staring straight at death. As the attacks seem to increase in frequency, we hear the same refrain in response. "Pray for Syria," "Pray for Paris," "Pray for San Bernardino."

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Afraid of Dying Alone?

November 2nd, 2015

Regardless of your personal beliefs, death is our last and largest adventure. "Dying alone" is consistently ranked within the top 5 fears that individuals report especially as they grow older.

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Changing the Conversation, in memory of Alison and Adam

August 28th, 2015

Another week, another devastating killing. The regularity with which these tragedies occur is perhaps the most disturbing challenge that our modern society currently faces. How can we get it to stop?

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Forgiveness in Charleston S.C.

June 26th, 2015

Once again America has been forced to witness another senseless act of violence in the slayings in Charleston, S.C. The murder of nine Christians during a bible study has caused an outburst of shock, grief and anger.

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Demons Among Us

June 1st, 2015

Are demons among us? Demons have been portrayed in various ways in human culture and media, but the biblical understanding of a demon is a supernatural being who is subservient to Satan.

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Good measure, pressed down, shaken together

April 30th, 2015

We might not grow our own grain any longer, but we still reap what we sow in a major way. If we sow love, generosity, and good deeds, God will bless us with these things even more.

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Power and Transcendence: The Lotus Flower

March 30th, 2015

"One who performs his duty without attachment, surrendering the results unto the Supreme Lord, is unaffected by sinful action, as the lotus leaf is untouched by water." -- Bhagavad Gita 5.10

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Fifty Shades of Sin

March 2nd, 2015

From a Christian perspective, there are many elements in Fifty Shades of Grey that are alarming. The movie has made its way from the printed page to the big screen this past Valentine’s Day. Is it fifty shades of sin?

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What is the Gospel?

February 24th, 2015

"By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you." - 1 Corinthians 15:2 What is the Gospel? Most of us have a general idea of what the gospel is, but do we really know?

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Understanding Islamic Monotheism

January 28th, 2015

Among the religions of the world, Islam has the shortest creed: La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammad rasul Allah, “There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is Allah’s Apostle.” This creed is the foundation of Islam.

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The True Meaning of Christmas

December 4th, 2014

Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled" Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies.

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Books of the Bible: Leviticus

November 2nd, 2014

The third book of the Bible, Leviticus, picks up where Exodus left off. Exodus ends with instructions on how to set up the tabernacle, and Leviticus lays out the laws and regulations for worship within it.

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Books of Islam: The Qur'an

October 27th, 2014

Of all the religions of the world, Islam is perhaps the most often misunderstood, especially by Western audiences. Yet Islam is the closest, both ideologically and geographically, to the major Western religions.

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Books of the Bible: Exodus

September 30th, 2014

Exodus is the second book of the Bible and is well known known for the story of the ten plagues and the crossing of the Red Sea. It is strongly implied to have been written by Moses.

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Books of Hinduism: The Bhagavad Gita

September 24th, 2014

Reading the Bhagavad Gita will broaden your knowledge of the Hindu religion and deepen your understanding of the Self within. IT is a worthy read regardless of your faith or beliefs.

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I offer you my solemn vow

September 9th, 2014

Even though marriages are stronger than one would think, divorce still seems like an all too common life event. To understand marriage and divorce we'll turn to Scripture.

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Books of the Bible: Genesis

August 17th, 2014

Genesis is the first book of the bible and gives an account of the creation of the word. Tradition holds that Moses wrote Genesis sometime between 1446 and 1406 BC. The word "genesis" is Greek in origin and comes from the word "geneseos." Geneseos means "

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Lust and Evil Desires

August 8th, 2014

As with all things, lust and evil desires are defined differently depending on the worldview they're seen from. Whether from a biblical or secular point of view, how do we conquer these feelings?

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Setting A Good Example

July 30th, 2014

Setting a good example is vital to helping others understand our faith. If we want others to respect our beliefs and see the world through the same lens, we need to be setting good examples.

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Affliction, Trials, and Discipline

July 16th, 2014

Though difficult, life is often good. This is especially true when we are surrounded by friends and family. These moments are to be savored because each of us will sooner or later face great sorrow and adversity.

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Exchanging the Truth for a Lie

June 25th, 2014

Christians must be the first to remember that we are all sinners. Christians who would think about condemning gays, or anyone else for that matter, would do well to remember Romans 3.

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Pride

May 22nd, 2014

At last we have come to the center, the original and most serious of the seven deadly sins: Pride. “Unchastity, anger, greed, drunkenness, and all that, are mere fleabites in comparison.

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Sloth

May 1st, 2014

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you read the word sloth? You probably thought of a lazy person, or the animal that shares the name. It's true that lazy people are slothful, but it's more complicated.

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Greed

April 17th, 2014

If you have wealth you will face unique temptations that poor people do not. Give thanks for the blessings given to you, and ask God to help you remember that treasure in Heaven is more important than treasure on Earth.

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