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Category Archives: Current Events
Search for Courage
ESPN has decided to honor Caitlyn (formerly Bruce) Jenner with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. This has sparked a huge controversy. Many have questioned the wisdom of this decision, claiming that others are much more deserving than the former Olympic … Continue reading
Recognize the Danger
An American woman was killed by a lioness Monday at the Lion Park north of Johannesburg. Although the park rules state that all vehicles must keep their windows rolled up, this car’s windows were down at the time of the … Continue reading
Strange Conditions
Cuban president Raul Castro recently visited Pope Francis at the Vatican. Castro had praise for the pope, with whom he met privately for about an hour. Castro later promised a warm welcome for Francis when he comes to Cuba for … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Current Events, Prayer
Tagged Cuban president, illustration, Joshua 24:15, Pope Francis, Raul Castro, Vatican, worship
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Severe Weather
South Dakota received various kinds of severe weather yesterday. The extreme weather ranged from a tornado that damaged a small town on the eastern side of the state to more than a foot of snow covering the Black Hills to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Prayer
Tagged bad weather, faith, heavy snow, illustration, Mark 4:39-40, South Dakota, storms of life, tornado, weather extremes
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Earth Day
Today is Earth Day, and people all over the world are celebrating in one way or another. I am reminded of Tony Campolo’s book, How to Rescue the Earth without Worshiping Nature. Campolo says, “Being concerned about the environment is … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged Earth Day, environment, illustration, re-cycling, Tony Campolo, Worshiping Nature
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Better Wake Up!
Last week a baggage handler for Alaska Airlines fell asleep in the cargo hold of a jetliner that was about to take off. The plane had just departed when the worker woke up and started banging on the plane. The … Continue reading
Little Resemblance
I saw a picture of a statue that has caused a bit of an uproar in Celoron, New York. The statue was to honor a celebrity who had grown up in that town. People were complaining that the bronze sculpture … Continue reading
He’s Still Got It!
Jack Nicklaus participated in the par 3 contest at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, yesterday. The 75-year-old, who is considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time, showed that he still has what it takes. Nicklaus pleased … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged illustration, Jack Nicklaus, Jacob, Masters par 3 contest, senior citizens, serving the Lord, worship
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Preventative Surgery
Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy a few years ago in a pre-emptive move to avoid breast cancer. Recently, she has undergone more preventative surgery, having her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed in hopes of reducing her risk of cancer. … Continue reading
Facing Judgment
Former rap music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight has been charged with killing Terry Carter in early February. He is accused of running down Carter with his truck. Knight collapsed in a Los Angeles courtroom Friday after a judge ordered that … Continue reading
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