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The Missed Connection: Parallel Storms and Jesus' Prophetic Sign

Over the next few days, Christianity focuses on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ that took place nearly 2,000 years ago. But many miss an even earlier foreshadowing of these events in Jesus' life.
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Mayday! From "Under God" to "in Distress"

In today's world, it seems there is little time for a personal relationship with God.
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The 82nd Academy Awards: Surprisingly Graceful Oscars

It was the comments made by those introducing the nominees and the acceptance speeches of the Oscar winners that surprised and pleased me.
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Who Is Responsible for Jesus Christ's Death?

How do you acknowledge your part in Christ's atoning sacrifice?
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U.S. President Commits to Promoting Iranian Development of Nuclear Power

When humankind discovered how to weaponize the awesome power God locked into the atom, the world entered a chapter that it cannot close.
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Sarah Palin's Controversial Call for Divine Intervention

If we want to please God, why not admit that we need His help?
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Haiti's Tragic History Contributes to Its Calamity

If you read about the turbulent history of Haiti, you'll understand much of why Haiti is Haiti today.
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Paul Johnson's "Churchill" Offers Life Lessons

You would think that everything that could be written about Winston Churchill has, or could be, written. Wrong. The Churchill “industry” keeps pumping out new books each year. One of the latest is among the best.
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Lessons From the Massachusetts Senate Election

Mankind has to learn the bitter lesson that no human being can solve the many problems that plague us—not only in the United States but in countries all around the world. Who then can save us from the many and...
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Hank Paulson Gets Scared

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The Meaning Behind the Empty Flight

Ever since the "underpants bomber" attempted to blow up the Amsterdam-Detroit flight over the city of Detroit, I had expected people to avoid the flight, the one I almost always catch when returning from visits to Ghana.
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No Politics After 6PM

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Playing the Enemy

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You, Me and Haiti... On the Tightrope of Techno-Society

What would we do if we faced such a crisis? With our dependence on all the modern conveniences, I think we would be even less prepared to cope.
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Haiti: Faith Comes by Hearing

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The Haitian Earthquake: Where Was God?

As we see heart-wrenching photos and video of the Haitian earthquake disaster, we are once again left to ponder the age-old questions: "Where was God? How could a loving God let this happen?" These questions seem to have no answer—but...
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"We're Mortgaging Our Children's Future!"

Sadly, in our world today, it seems our children are destined to endure pain because of the selfishness and greed of the generation preceding theirs.
Christmas tree ornaments with a depiction of three wise men.
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Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

I found I could not ignore these facts: Christ never instituted Christmas, never celebrated it and never taught it. So, why was I doing it? What about you? Why do you celebrate Christmas?
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The First Christmas in Rome and What It Means to Us

The majority of Christians believe they are honoring Jesus Christ by observing Christmas. A minority of Christians believe keeping Christmas does not honor Christ. Where does the Bible stand on this question?
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An Overlooked Aspect of the Climate Change Debate

The Bible talks about a cause of future climate change that no scientific model can predict and that no amount of debate can debunk. The core of the Bible teaching is simple, but the future predictions are earthshaking.