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Russia’s Religious Reason for Being in Syria

Russia’s Religious Reason for Being in Syria

Christians in Syria can date the origins of their faith as far back as any group on the planet, and many Christians there still speak Aramaic, just like Jesus did. But since the escalated conflict in 2011, the nation’s Christian ...

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Defending Trinitarian Christianity

Defending Trinitarian Christianity

And the catholic faith is this:  That we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity. . . —The Athanasian Creed (c. AD 500) The entire Christian belief system, all of special revelation, stands or falls with the confession ...

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4 Dangerous Wildfire Myths You Shouldn’t Ignore

4 Dangerous Wildfire Myths You Shouldn’t Ignore

The lives and property of many Americas are in grave peril from new threats of historic fire danger this summer. In fact, drought is turning large areas of the country into a tinderbox. The historic fire danger led to blazes ...

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Easter’s Distinctive Worldview

Easter’s Distinctive Worldview

When there’s no one left in the living world who remembers you, you disappear from this world.  We call it the “Final Death.” — Héctor, “Coco” (2017) He’s not really dead, as long as we remember him. —Dr. McCoy, “Star ...

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The King Rides In

The King Rides In

Now shrugging off his rags the wiliest fighter of the island leapt and stood on the broad door sill, his own bow in his hand. —Homer, The Odyssey (c. 8th century BC) The king has returned! —Rafiki, The Lion King ...

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Teaching History As Story

Teaching History As Story

Real, vital historical understanding requires someone to bring the facts “to life” through the animating power of proper interpretation. —E. Wayne Ross, The Social Studies Curriculum (2006) One has to go back, behind what appear to be the “facts” of ...

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Peace On Earth?

Peace On Earth?

All men are born and remain free and equal in rights.       —Declaration of the Rights of Man (1789)   Never did He make two things the same; never did He utter one word twice. . .  All is righteousness ...

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What The Bible Says About Enjoying Big Thanksgiving Meals

What The Bible Says About Enjoying Big Thanksgiving Meals

Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works. —Solomon, Ecclesiastes 9:7 Food from Trees God planted a Garden in the land of Eden.  In it He ...

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What Can We Learn About Thanksgiving From The Old Testament?

What Can We Learn About Thanksgiving From The Old Testament?

MRS. HOWELL:  But sugar beets come in cans! GILLIGAN:          No, no.  First you have to plant them in the ground. MRS. HOWELL:  Oh, please, don’t be silly. I’ve seen them in their natural habitat, a Super Market. —Gilligan’s Island, “Pass ...

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Christianity And The Arts

Christianity And The Arts

The only artist who is perfect in all forms of creativity . . . is of course God—the God who is Personal. —Edith Schaeffer, Hidden Art (1971)   Come with me to the Alps and look at the snow-covered mountains. ...

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