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Did you know the word “nice” used to mean foolish or stupid? Ironically, people started using it as a way to describe someone as “pleasant” or “decent,” unaware of its original meaning, and over time, “nice” completely lost its original meaning.
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I've been listening to Aaron Sorkin for a few years now. Sorkin is the screenwriter behind The Social Network, The West Wing, Sports Night and much more. If you've been listening with me, you know there is something forceful in his words, something that champions excellence and points to a deeper, truer beauty.
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These are some pretty big shoes to fill. Women throughout Christian history have aspired to emulate this woman’s behavior. And the character qualities beneath the behavior give us insight into how she was able to live such a significant life, particularly in how the text primarily describes her as “excellent.”
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You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard about the Newtown shooting. On December 14, 2012, 20-year-old Adam Lanza entered Sandy Hook Elementary School and shot and killed 20 children and six teachers before taking his own life. It is a gruesome tale that has induced grief and outrage on a national level.
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“Mom, Dad, I really need a cellphone.” If you haven’t heard this statement, it’s coming. Recent stats reveal that 75% of teens (12-17) have cellphones. The teenage years seem to be the prime age that parents give their children a phone. When will you give your child a cellphone or another mobile device? Have you thought about this question? Have you considered how you will answer and ...
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On the last full day of my teaching career, as my students studied for their finals, I overheard a conversation between two freshman girls that still haunts me. One asked the other, “How many different guys do you think you can have kids with before it’s weird? Like 3 or 4?” Heartbroken, I asked these girls if they wouldn’t rather wait to have kids until marrying a man who would help ...
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We see warfare on the news every day. Bombs. Terrorism. Afghanistan. Iraq. These words flood the headlines.
What but what should Christians believe about war?
While there have been varying opinions regarding a Christian view of war given by theological and pastoral leaders throughout history, Christianity clearly rejects the notion that war can be declared for any and every reason. Yet, ...
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Imagine a world with no ambiguity or confusion, a world of black and white – utterly clear of gray. In each and every situation, you know exactly what to do and how to do it with impeccable clarity.
Unfortunately, this is not the world in which we live. We want traffic lights and speed limits where the expectations are utterly clear, but the roads often announce “Danger: Curve Ahead” ...
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