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Where the wind leads
Vinh Chung fled Vietnam with his family in the aftermath of the war, becoming one of the hundreds of boat people in the South China Sea hoping for a better life.
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Salvation
Central questions
Abdu Murray talks about the most pressing questions of human existence and the worldview that shapes our answers on Dr. Bill Maier Live.
It’s all about Jesus
Buddha is not essential to the teaching of Buddhism, nor Muhammed to Islam. But everything about Christianity is determined by the person and work of JESUS Christ.
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First things first
Have you heard what Brown University is asking applicants for the Class of 2017 as an essay prompt? French novelist Anatole France wrote: “An education isn’t how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It’s being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don’t.”…
What is real freedom?
Freedom is one of those words we enjoy using, but the definition can seem elusive. As an American, I live in a “free country” and enjoy protected speech, freedom of assembly, the ability to worship as I prefer and even the ability to take pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and create a post like this. As Americans, we…
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One Good Friday
The ladies hurried in and started removing items one by one. The lights were dim in the room that brought a quiet solitude. Everyone was reverently sitting and watching. One by one the candles disappeared, the flowers were next, then the cross that was centered on the veiled stone altar. In only a few minutes, nothing was left but the…
Live the Promise
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Favored nation
Ken Parker takes a look at the Founding Fathers and the Christian roots of the U.S.
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The freedom to choose
In healthy adult relationships, an important ingredient is freedom to choose.
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The gospel in Tiananmen Square
Chai Ling shares her powerful story from Tiananmen Square to the U.S. and how God called her to stand up against China's one-child policy.
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Flirting with faith
For former atheist and agnostic Joan Ball, faith came not in a valley of hardship but rather in the midst of a prosperous life.
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The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”