Wanting to be helpful to others is a wonderful characteristic. When God created the first woman, He designed her to be a “helper” (Genesis 2:18). But, being a profitable helper takes some humility, insight, communication, and wisdom.

Easter is coming, and if you are like many Christians, you are probably excited! If so, you might want to reconsider this “holiday.” In fact, you might just be worshiping someone other than Jesus Christ, without even knowing it!

As the westward migration of settlers streamed into the Mexican Territory of Texas in the 1830’s, conflict with the Mexican government seemed inevitable. At first, they were welcomed, but in time it became obvious that the settlers were going to form their own Republic—or seek to become a part of the United States.

With Angela Merkel’s career on the line due to the mounting immigration crisis in Germany and beyond, many are watching for a person who could replace her. Recently, former German economics minister and former defense minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg has surfaced once again in the press as a future contender for the chancellor’s office.

“Australia will increase defense spending by nearly A$30 billion ($21.6 billion [USA]) over the next 10 years, seeking to protect its strategic and trade interests in the Asia-Pacific as the United States and its allies grapple with China’s rising power… The announcement riled Beijing, where the Foreign Ministry expressed ‘dissatisfaction’ with Australia’s ‘negative’  remarks on the South China Sea and its military development” (Reuters, February 25, 2016).