The Fruit of the Spirit – Patience

Patience is a virtue that many of us struggle to cultivate in our fast-paced and demanding world. We live in an era of instant gratification, where everything from food to entertainment is available at the touch of a button. As a result, we often find ourselves becoming impatient, easily frustrated, and even angry when things…

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What if God Did Not Exist?

The question “what if God did not exist” has been a topic of philosophical and theological discussions for centuries. It is a question that forces us to contemplate the very essence of our existence and the nature of the universe we inhabit. While some may argue that God’s existence is a fundamental truth, others may…

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Unidentified and Highly Mysterious

UAPs—unidentified aerial phenomena—formerly known as UFOs, have garnered much publicity the past few weeks. The Chinese “spy” ballon which first appeared over the Aleutian Island Chain, then crossed mainland Alaska and dipped down over many continental US states was shot down by the military off the coast of South Carolina. The Chinese government stated it…

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Is That an Error in the Bible? – Part 3

We conclude our look at mistakes critics make when they look at the Bible. Here’s part 3 of: Is that an error in the Bible? Another mistake: Neglecting to notice that the Bible uses different literary devices. For example, the Bible being a human book speaks in poetry: the book of Job, Psalms are written…

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The Fruit of the Spirit – Peace

“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). When the apostle Paul mentions “peace” as a fruit of the Spirit, he is not talking about a world where there is no war, or a home where there is no tension, or a person who…

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Artificial Intelligence or Human Intelligence—AI or HI?

One of the most important concepts discussed in our day is intelligence. Dictionaries offer several definitions of intelligence, including mental acuity and the skilled use of reason. When humans reason, they think. Early in life, children become aware of their own thinking skills. I was fond of pointing to the foreheads of my young grandchildren and reminding them, “That’s…

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Is That an Error in the Bible? – Part 2

We resume our look at mistakes critics make when they look at the Bible. Here’s another mistake that critics make: They base teachings on obscure passages. The Mormons run across the verse in 1 Corinthians 15: “Else what shall they do… baptize for the dead” (1 Corinthians 15:29). It’s an obscure passage. It’s mentioned only…

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The Fruit of the Spirit – Joy

“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). We used to sing a little chorus when we were kids: “If you’re happy and you know it, say amen.” Remember that one? We can all remember times when we were happy and we knew it.…

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