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Breaking the Mold: Embracing Bible Doctrine Beyond Denominational Teachings
As a Christian, I have often wondered whether denominational doctrine and Bible doctrine are the same. My curiosity has led me to question whether church dogma is the doctrine of religion. People want to know more about Christ and Christianity and look to us Christians for answers. Instead,
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Should I Divorce My Drug-Addicted Spouse? What Does the Bible Say?
Divorce is a legitimate concern for many married couples, especially in marriages in which one spouse has a drug addiction. Does the Bible weigh in on divorcing a drug-addicted spouse? A closer look at the scriptures may uncover the answer to this intriguing question.
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You Hurt Me, Why Should I Forgive You?
If you have ever been wronged or hurt by someone, you would know that it is difficult to truly forgive someone. It is so easy to say “I forgive you,” but if you’re honest with yourself, you would have to agree that forgiving someone is easier said than done.
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Things Black People Want White People to Do on Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day when black people celebrate freedom from slavery. This year, as we celebrate Juneteenth, Black and Brown people would like White People to stand with us and shine the light on the injustice of racism. We believe a united America is a stronger America.
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What Does It Take to Move God?
Some Christians think God is moved by our tears. Some Christians think God is moved by our prayers. Many think that God is moved by our good works. While all of those things move us, they do not move God.
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Mass Shootings, Is it Mental Illness or Hate?
Politicians try to make mental illness the culprit in mass shootings, but in the U.S., people suffering from mental illness are responsible for less than 4% of all violent crimes. In addition, less than a third of people who commit mass shootings are diagnosed as mentally ill.
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A Scriptural Analysis of What It Takes to Get Into Heaven
A friend boasted about all of the things he had done right in his life. In the middle of his boasting, I asked, "If God were to ask you, 'Why should I let you into heaven,' how would you answer?"
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Think Twice Before You Smoke Synthetic Pot
Since I overcame crack cocaine addiction, I have been on a mission to help others by teaching them how to overcome addiction. Heed my warning: Do not smoke synthetic pot!
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K2 is new, legal street drug that has marijuana smokers happy and authorities alarmed
The new street drug K2 has been causing quite a bit of controversy among parents and law enforcement and it seems to be spreading across the states like a brush fire. K2 does not show up on a drug test, which makes it an attractive alternative for anyone who smokes marijuana. It looks like...
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'Medical Marijuana'—What Are the Benefits of Using It?
Marijuana is the most commonly abused illicit drug in the United States and lately has been the source of controversy among those who favor its use and those who are against legalizing marijuana. There is no convincing scientific evidence that marijuana causes psychological damage or mental illness...
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What to Say to a Recovering Addict
Many people tried to comfort me as I struggled to recover from a serious crack cocaine addiction. There were three people whose words had the most profound impact on my recovery: a friend whom I have known since I was seven years old, my son, and my daughter. They are responsible for my sobriety.
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Dream Killers
Dream killers are common, and people ascribe many different names to them. To some people, a dream killer is simply a jealous person. To others, they are known as haters. But there is a common name for people that go out of their way to destroy your dream: they are “Dream Killers.”
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Church Says, ‘God Is Punishing the U.S. for Tolerating Gays’
God is punishing the United States for tolerating homosexuality, and our dead soldiers are a result of his wrath, that is, according to the pastor and members of the Westboro Baptist Church. 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder died in a Humvee accident in Iraq, but he was not gay.
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Know Your Prescription Drugs
It is not just illegal drugs that pose potential threats to one’s life; prescription drugs can sometimes be just as deadly. Today I had an experience that I will never forget, and I must say that I am blessed to be alive.
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A House Divided
America is the greatest nation on planet earth. You might ask, “What makes America so great?” I would answer, short and straight to the point, “The American people!” Embodied in the very being of the American people is the endurance of generations that will not let the nation fail or give up.