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Love Is a Choice
Liam Hemsworth, a 25-year-old Australian actor, and American singer Miley Cyrus were engaged to be married, but broke off the relationship in 2013. Hemsworth explained why he has no ill feeling towards Cyrus: “You fall in love with who you … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged Bible, Ephesians 5:25, greatest commandments, illustration, Liam Hemsworth, love, love is a choice, marital love, Miley Cyrus
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Still the Same
Sometimes it can be discouraging to consider the negative changes that we have witnessed over time. Speech habits have changed a lot in my lifetime. Vulgar language seems to be everywhere now—on television, in music and in the conversations that … Continue reading
Mixed Message
I have my car radio programmed to a station that used to play contemporary Christian music. The station recently changed their format. They still play an occasional Christian song, but they mostly play contemporary secular songs. This gives the listeners … Continue reading
Something about the Truth
I find it interesting the way the recent meeting between Kim Davis and Pope Francis was covered in the media. First, it was reported that Davis’ lawyer claimed that the two had met. It was as if Davis and her … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged illustration, John 14:6, John 8:32, Kim Davis, Pope Francis, the truth will set you free, truth
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In God We Trust
Perhaps more than ever, men and women who serve as police officers work in a high-risk occupation. We should appreciate these public servants and pray for them often. It is understandable that many people in law enforcement would turn to a … Continue reading
Time to Rally!
Yesterday I went to Grayson, Kentucky for a rally in support of Kim Davis, the Rowan County clerk who was jailed for her Christian beliefs. I didn’t know what to expect as I prepared to go to the rally. Would … Continue reading
No Penalty Flags
As we approach the start of the college and NFL football seasons, perhaps it is a good time to remember what George Will once said about the game: “Football combines the two worst things about American life. It is violence … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Sports
Tagged football, George Will, illustration, Matthew 5:9, peacemakers, protesters
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Blessed Are the Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.”—Matthew 5:9. Ferguson, Missouri is once again in the news, with confrontations and violence erupting in the streets. Out of this scene of conflict, someone stepped forward to take … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged blessed are the peacemakers, Ferguson, illustration, Jon Belmar, Matthew 5:9, Missouri, police
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Taking Out the Romance
I have been wondering how the wording would be changed on marriage licenses in Kentucky after the United States Supreme Court ruling that effectively legalized gay marriage. I need wonder no more. I just got a look at the updated … Continue reading
Misplaced Outrage
A recently released undercover video shows an official of Planned Parenthood discussing how to preserve body parts from aborted babies so that these organs may be used for medical research. The video, which contains some graphic descriptions, has caused quite … Continue reading
