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In The Lord of the Rings, British author J.R.R. Tolkien’s fictional hobbits are depicted as living wholesome but complacent lives, oblivious to the world around them. One hobbit, Frodo Baggins, is suddenly caught up in very perilous times, facing great challenges alongside several of his friends. Actor Elijah Wood, who played Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s...
All the resources of the United States government to date have not been able to stem the flow of illicit drugs onto the streets and into campuses, workplaces, and even boardrooms across the nation. This has had disastrous consequences on families and society. The Drug Enforcement Administration was created in July of 1973—but despite the best of intentions, it...
According to a recent study, more than half of today’s teenagers regularly communicate with generative artificial intelligence companions, fueled by the appeal of constant companionship and even mental-health support. Yet experts caution that these digital confidants, however attentive, can foster unhealthy dependency, deepen loneliness, and offer unpredictable...
A very popular song in 1969 was “One,” written by singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson and made popular by the American rock band Three Dog Night. The opening lyric of the song says, “One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do.” But is “one” always lonely?
While it is true that the number “1” is often associated with being solitary and alone, we should...
What a pleasant surprise it was to hear that the Living Church of God and Tomorrow’s World were mentioned on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast this past weekend. It might seem an odd combination, to be sure. Mr. Rogan’s popular podcast features its share of four-letter words and discussions about topics that, simply put, you won’t hear much about from Tomorrow’s...
According to a recent social media post from workers of Israel’s Temple Institute, efforts continue unabated to find what Jewish authorities might consider an “unblemished” red heifer, indicating the failure of a batch of specimens brought to Israel from Texas in 2022 to pass examination. The recent disqualification of the last of these five red heifers...
When we make choices, there are always results and consequences. These can be good, neutral, or bad. Choosing to buy a red or a blue pen may have insignificant consequences. The difference between choosing to wear a long-sleeved shirt or a t-shirt could be large or small, depending on what it’s like outdoors—the choice of what kind of new car to purchase may not...
Over the past century, the United States has replenished more than 818 miles of coastline with new sand—a staggering effort to combat the natural erosion that threatens both property and prosperity. According to the National Beach Nourishment Database, this process has involved the placement of roughly 1.5 billion cubic yards of sand, costing billions of dollars.
Have you ever had a time in your life where things just seemed to be going wrong, no matter how hard you worked to keep them going right? Those can be some of the hardest situations to stop and even take the time to find the solution—even when you know your relationship with God is on the line.
What did you learn today? I don't know about you, but any day I learn something new is a very good day! And the best part is, you're never too old to learn new things.