This Juneteenth, Pray That God Will Heal the Spirit of Division
What is Juneteenth? On June 19, 1865, African American slaves in Galveston Texas received word that their Independence Day had finally arrived. Although President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation establishing freedom for all those enslaved, emancipation did not happen overnight for those in Confederate States. It would be a full two and a half years before 250,000 enslaved people…
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10 Proverbs to Get You Through Your Day
We all need a little wisdom in our lives. Proverbs was written as practical wisdom for the average person. You might say they were written to get the ancient Israelites through the daily grind of life. We, too, need help to get through the daily grind—whether it’s working, going to school, taking care of kids. The following 10 Proverbs can…
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Who Is the Real Mary Magdalene?
Painters depict Mary Magdalene as prostitute-turned-penitent. The Gnostic Gospel of Philip showcases her as the one Jesus loved more than all the other disciples. The Da Vinci Code fantasizes her as Jesus’ wife and mother of his children. Biblical scholar Philip H. Towner, PhD, says there’s a sharp divide between what we know about Mary Magdalene from the Gospels and…
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Pouring Pain into the Psalms
Psychiatrist Michael Lyles talks about David and the book of Psalms, the place where he often pours out his pain. But before these Psalms were set to music, they were seen by the chief musician - the person who put David’s pain in a different context, namely music, and who enabled him to see a different perspective, namely God’s perspective.…
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Children of Deported Parents Remain Vulnerable and Unprotected
Reverend Salguero has a heart for kids, especially those who are orphaned by immigration laws. At least 5,100 children of undocumented parents are currently in foster care because their mothers and fathers are either detained in detention centers or deported, according to the Applied Research Center. If nothing changes, 15,000 more children will face a similar fate in the next…
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How to Raise Kids in a Culture of Overindulgence
It’s every parent’s dream to raise children who are kind and loving to others. But the American culture of overindulgence can derail that dream, says Dr. Margi McCombs, a family and child educator for more than 30 years. The media continually besieges parents with messages about buying things that will make their children smart, bright, cool, successful. While this boosts…
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered
The new Hallmark Channel original series “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” is about more than just entertainment. It intentionally incorporates spiritual components into each episode—from exploring biblical themes to offering a corresponding daily Bible reading experience. Serving others, saving lives, redemption and love are just a few of the spiritual themes explored in “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” from executive producer Martha Williamson, who…
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