Is there a place to go for people who commit felonies other than prison? There is in Yakima, Washington. It is called Mental Health Court. If a person who has committed a crime has a mental disorder they may qualify to be rehabilitated without being behind bars. The program combines ...
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Mastering the Media: A Prayer for Righteous Reports
Who is the most formidable foe of any political contender? Most would agree that it’s the mass media. It is the media which seeks to shape and dictate the mindsets of the masses either in favor or in opposition to the candidates which respectively uphold or resist their agenda. And ...
Read More »There Isn’t a “Bang” Big Enough!
One day, there was nothing: no universe, no earth, no plants or animals and no people. Then, the universe sprang into existence as a “singularity.” Experts admit that they do not know what a singularity is or where it comes from! A “singularity” is believed to exist in a black ...
Read More »Learning to Speak Grown-up Words of Life
Talking is only one component of communication. Hearing, listening and understanding create words that have substance. Talking without listening is nothing more than verbal vomit. The Bible has much to say about our mouths and the words that pour out of them. God gave humanity the privilege of talking so ...
Read More »Immigration: Who Comes and Who Goes?
Probably everyone would agree that America has limited control over immigration. It is not only the southern border that is the problem but also checkpoints at airports. Foreigners are coming as guest workers, students, tourists, and refugees. Senator Jeff Sessions recently stated, “Our country cannot effectively track these foreign visitors ...
Read More »Disciple Making 101: What About Apologetics?
There is no making of disciples if we don’t learn about evangelism and there will be no evangelism if we don’t have some knowledge of apologetics. And that is why every Christian needs to know about apologetics! You don’t need to get your PhD in it but you should educate ...
Read More »Republican Debate #1: Will You Tune In?
Romans 12:8 “If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.” (NLT) Tonight there will be a stage full of ...
Read More »5 Questions Atheists Tend To Ask, Part 3
Why does God not answer prayers? He does answer them, just not always how we like or in ways we expect. We must understand that God is not a magic wish granting genie, He is the creator of the universe. As such He does as He wills, for reasons that ...
Read More »The Bible: An Inconvenient Truth?
God’s Word is many things: truth, power, healing, hope, the way of salvation–it is alive. But is the Bible inconvenient? Consider Paul’s words to Timothy: Herald and preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or ...
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