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Columbus Day
“Columbus Day was declared a national holiday by Franklin Delano Roosevelt (declared 1934 B.H.) Since 1971, Columbus Day has been observed annually as a federal government holiday on the second Monday of October” (Columbus Day 2023: History, Traditions, and Changes, … Continue reading
Posted in culture, History, holiday
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For The Team
Jolien Boumkwo is a Belgian track and field athlete. She competes in the shot put and the hammer throw. She holds Belgian national records in both.She recently epitomized the idea of team spirit. She competed in the 2023 European Athletic … Continue reading
Posted in Fellowship, stewardship
Tagged 1 Peter 4:10, 100 meter hurdles, 2023, 2023 european athletic team championship, be committed to team, be willing, belgium, chorzow poland, commitment to team, David, Ephesians 4:16, excuses, foxsports.com, hammer throw, I'll give it a shot, in the news, isaiah, Jesus, jolien boumko, Mark 14:8, nehemiah, poland, she has done what she could, shot put, sports, team spirit, track and field, volunteers
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Sexual Identity and Sexual Confusion
This is a very confusing world. Bruce Jenner is now known as Caitlyn Jenner. The NEA considered replacing “mother” with “birthing parent.” Employers are requiring employees to use preferred pronouns. Toronto police were recently asking for help finding a missing … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, culture, Ethics, Nature, science
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Climate Change, an Existential Threat?
Let’s define the terms. Climate refers to the long-term weather conditions. “Weather refers to short-term conditions of the atmosphere while climate is the average daily weather for an extended period of time at a certain location… weather is what you … Continue reading
Posted in fear, History, Mental Health, Nature, stewardship, Weather, worry
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In the News: The Old Asked to Leave
KXXV (ABC) Waco recently ran the following story: “Cottage Grove, Minn. – A struggling Minnesota church is asking its older parishioners to leave in hopes of making it more attractive to young families. Grove United Methodist Church in the St. … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Fellowship, youth
Tagged 1 Corinthians 16:10-11, 1 Timothy 4:12, abc news, age discrimination, aging problem, AP, Colossians 3:11, Cottage Grove Minnesota, ed payne, fox19, Galatians 3:28, Grove United Methodist Church, in the news, KXXV, old asked to leave, st paul pinoneer press, Stuggling church story, Titus 2:15, Titus 2:3-4, united methodist church, wetterstrom, william gackstetter
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In The News: Brandt Jean (I Want to be More Like Him)
Botham Jean was fatally shot by Amber Guyger on the night of September 06, 2018. It appears to have happened due to a tragic mistake. Fatigued, and perhaps distracted, Guyger claims to have confused Jean’s fourth floor apartment for her … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Love, Race
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Bryan Hodge 
In The News: Dennis Prager
Dennis Prager is a wise man. I enjoy his weekly Fireside Chats. Rarely do I miss viewing this weekly program. His Rational Bible Commentary series on the Torah contains some good thoughts. However, no one should be blindly followed. All … Continue reading →