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A Court That Keeps Felons OUT of Prison

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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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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