Respond to Terrorism … in Love?

Many disagree with the release of the suspected terrorists detained at Guantanamo Bay. They believe it is wrong to negotiate with terrorists. There is disagreement, overall, regarding what the ‘correct’ response to terrorism is. What is the proper Christian response? 2 Corinthians 5:20 So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making ...

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A Possible Breakthrough For Testing Ebola

We have not heard much about Ebola lately. The most recent update is that it is still breaking out in West Africa. As of January 12 there have been almost 22,000 cases and over 8,300 deaths. The process for testing and knowing if one has the illness is very prolonged. ...

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Learning to use the Shield of Faith

When the apostle Paul listed the spiritual armor that we are to where as Christians, he made this statement: “…above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one” (Ephesians 6:16). There are some important implications from ...

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Caterpillar Soup and Nests of Thorns

Before a caterpillar can become a beautiful butterfly it must spin a cocoon around itself,   digesting itself into a “soup,”  leaving behind special cells that will become its new eyes, antennae, and even its colorful wings. Before an eaglet can sore majestically, its mother must tear apart the only ...

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Does faith work? What good does faith do?

We sing the song.  We want to believe it.  “Faith is the victory that overcomes the world.”  Sometimes, though, darkness overwhelms us.  Fear and hurt choke us.  We doubt whether faith works and our hearts cry out, ‘What good is faith?’  That cry is our hope—for digging deep into our ...

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