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Stephen Hawking and the Universe

  1. 22nd March 2018
  2. Richard F. Ames (1936-2024)

The famous astrophysicist Stephen Hawking died on March 14, 2018 at age 76. His contributions to science and cosmology have pioneered significant developments in understanding our universe. And yet he had a yearning to learn even more about the universe and to “search for a complete unified theory” (A Brief History of Time, 1988, p. 13).

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An Intermission

  1. 20th March 2018
  2. J. Davy Crockett III

While watching a classic epic movie from the 1960s, I was surprised when, about halfway through the film, there was an intermission. I suppose the directors figured the audience needed a brief break before the lengthy production resumed to complete the story. In live theater productions and at the symphony, an intermission is often provided before the actors...

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A Splash of Blood

  1. 17th March 2018
  2. J. Davy Crockett III

Much of the Christian-professing world has been observing Lent, a time of self-denial in preparation for Easter. Interestingly, the day before Lent begins is a time of partying and excess known as Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” though most of the participants don’t know why they are celebrating. The next day, Ash Wednesday, begins forty days of “fasting” leading...

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Trade War over Steel and Aluminum?

  1. 15th March 2018
  2. Rod McNair

United States President Donald Trump recently proposed tariffs against steel and aluminum imports. This has raised the prospect of a “trade war” between the U.S. and nations who export steel and aluminum to American markets. What is a trade war? That’s when one nation imposes taxes on certain goods from another country, and—in retaliation—that country slaps...

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A Feast for the Birds

  1. 13th March 2018
  2. Roger Meyer

Birds are not just beautiful and awe-inspiring. God has used them throughout Scripture to teach human beings many lessons.

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The "This Is Us" Effect

  1. 10th March 2018
  2. Lawrence Taylor (guest columnist)

Over the last two years there has been an increased attack on the idea of godly masculinity. The idea of what masculinity is—and the need for it—has been constantly debated. The last presidential campaign highlighted this attack. Even simply not voting for former Secretary of State and U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was condemned by some as an...

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A Look at Betrayal

  1. 06th March 2018
  2. J. Davy Crockett III

Some names live in infamy. The memory and names of those individuals have been seared into the historical fabric of the countries and cultures in which they did treacherous deeds. It seems that no country or region has lacked ignominious characters whose names have become reviled. In the United States, the name of Benedict Arnold—the general who, greedy for...

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The Breath of the Almighty

  1. 03rd March 2018
  2. Brian Pomicter

If you think the world has gone crazy or off the deep end, you are not alone. In their book, Future Shock, Alvin and Heidi Toffler described the effect of rapid change on the human psyche. Toffler proposed that an accelerated rate of technological and social change leaves people disconnected, stressed, and disoriented. But, is that the whole reason? To be sure,...

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Mass Murder Madness

  1. 01st March 2018
  2. Roger Meyer

Another mass murder took place, this time at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on February 14. Expelled student Nikolas Cruz entered the building, killing at least 17 and injuring many others. The question everyone always wants to know is “Why?” The Parkland community is no doubt stunned and bewildered, as is the rest of the nation...

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Do Not Speak Evil of a Ruler

  1. 27th February 2018
  2. Roger Meyer

Politicians the world over receive a lot of criticism. Opposing parties denigrate their opponents to win the hearts of the citizenry to their side. During election cycles the vilification is frenzied as attack upon attack is leveled. But should a Christian be caught up in reviling the leaders of their nation, state, or city? While political opponents and their...

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