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In January 2011, a student at Southern Methodist University asked former President George W. Bush about the challenges facing democracy. Bush’s answer was simple: the rise of “-isms.” In particular, ...

This biblical story shows how favoritism can break relationships and why we’re called to reflect God’s just and impartial love. Too often, though, we can be like the small child I was and focus only ...

There are numerous stories in the Bible where God called men, women, and even children to step out in faith and follow him. This often meant stepping away from jobs, homes, families, and even their ...

When you hear the word “ambassador,” you might automatically think politician, someone who represents our nation in a far-off land, or some stately diplomat whose job it is to be the go-between for ...

In English-speaking cultures, we often say, “I love you.” Parents say it to their children. A husband will tell his wife that he loves her, and she will tell him the same. Even friends will say I love ...

The Book of Genesis provides the origin of several powerful nations that existed during the time of Israel. For instance, Lot’s daughters gave birth to the nations of Moab and Ammon. But perhaps one ...

Marriage is God’s idea. Upon creating and forming Adam and Eve, he gives instructions for marriage’s design and purpose, including the phrase, “Leave and cleave.” Every major culture has some form of ...

As we begin this Wednesday morning, let us be reminded of the incredible power of prayer in our lives. In a world filled with busyness, challenges, and distractions, taking a few moments in the ...

For some, the issue of hypocrisy in its various forms is highly charged emotionally. We need to listen well to hear whether this question is being asked because of the negative cultural stereotypes ...

My sons sometimes play, “Would you rather?” It’s that game where you ask the silliest questions you can, in order to make a false and ridiculous choice. Would you rather eat Flaming Hot Cheetos every ...

The King James Version (KJV) and the New International Version (NIV) are two of the most widely read and respected translations of the Bible within the English-speaking world. These two translations ...