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Wickedness and its synonyms, such as evil, perverse, immoral, sinful, and abominable, are intense words that don’t usually appear in the daily news or everyday conversation. However, the Bible uses them hundreds of times to describe thoughts, attitudes, words, and behaviors that God forbids. What will come of these things increasing—and even being accepted and...
What is your “raison d’être,” your “reason or justification for being or existence”? What is the meaning and purpose of life? These are very important questions to ponder. Since civilization began, humans have contemplated questions about life’s meaning. If you search the Internet for “why we exist” you will get answers like the following:
Time! Who can explain it? “Use it or lose it,” the experts say. All of us have the same amount of it, and it is never enough. There are many sayings about time, such as “Time marches on”, “Time waits for no man”, “Time is money”, and “Time is fleeting.” Especially in today’s stressful, fast paced, high-pressure world, time is at a premium. People are constantly...
I will never forget the privilege of serving on the softball staff one summer at the Living Church of God teen camp. A major theme we teach at our youth camps is the importance of doing all things decently, in order, without confusion, and in peace (1 Corinthians 14:33, 40).
Readiness and preparedness are important aspects of many endeavors, whether business, military, government, or everyday life and livelihood. Are you ready for the unforeseen things that lie ahead?
We ready ourselves for many everyday things: for work or school, for taking exams, for having company for dinner, for going on trips, or for having a big event like a...
A legacy can be a wonderful thing. Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines legacy as “A bequest, a gift by will; something received from an ancestor or predecessor.” A legacy could be property or financial assets, great literature or works of art, or something more transcendental, such as a good name, a wonderful example, or a philosophy of life and how to live...
You may have heard the term “post-Christian.” What does it mean, and what are the implications—or consequences—of this modern phenomenon?
So, it’s the Fourth of July (in the U.S.A.)—big deal! Are national holidays like this really important?
July 4 is the day the United States celebrates its independence. Many nations throughout history have fought for their independence and have set aside days to mark their attainment of it. Is independence and self-rule the real answer to mankind’s search for peace and happiness? Sometimes, when injustice or oppression—either real or perceived—becomes too great,...
“Do not over-inflate” is a common-sense warning found on tires, balls, toys, and boats. It also applies to floating devices, bounce houses, balloons, and nearly anything inflatable. Things over-inflated can burst, ruining the item and potentially causing damage and injury.