In 2018, 70.8 million people were displaced by conflicts and violence worldwide, according to the UN Refugee Agency, up from a record 38 million in 2014. Despair has driven many to risk dangerous and life-threatening journeys just to find some type of relief. This is Satanās world, and he is the author of confusion, depression, and negativity. But our Creator, the One True God, is positive! Depression is like a two-sided coin, so letās flip it over and look at the other side, the coin of … [Read more...] about A Coin of Hope
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3-D Sabbath
One of the pillars of our calling is the Sabbath day and failing to keep it can pave the way to losing our identity. Letās look at three important dimensions of the Sabbath. āAnd we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose,ā (Romans 8:28). Not only is this an encouraging verse, it also helps us to understand a deeper dimension of the Sabbath. We know from 1 John 5:3 that the love of God is, ā...that we keep His … [Read more...] about 3-D Sabbath
The Lying Epidemic
The position of being separated from God leaves a person very exposed to the forces of destruction. Through the prophet Isaiah, God states, āBut your iniquities have separated you from your Godā¦ā (Isaiah 59:2). Sin and God simply do not mix. Not that God doesnāt give space for sin to be repented of ā He does. But when sin is a way of life, certain characteristics develop as a result. One of the main destroying forces that quickly develops is lying. āā¦ your lips have spoken lies ā¦ they trust … [Read more...] about The Lying Epidemic
Need For Families
Domestic terrorism is violent or criminal acts committed by individuals or groups to further ideological goals. It has become somewhat commonplace in our societies stemming from political, religious, social, racial, or even environmental causes. When we think of terrorism, high profile cases come to mind where a mass shooting or a bombing has occurred. And when we think of radicalization, we probably immediately think of groups such as ISIS, Al Qaeda, and the Taliban. Unfortunately, the … [Read more...] about Need For Families
What is Human Greatness?
What is human greatness to you? What sort of definition comes to your mind when you think of someone being āgreatā? Some might think of personality, intellect, wealth or physical prowess as something that sets someone in the realm of the āgreat.ā Obvious and publicized accomplishments that make oneās name widely recognized would surely be markers of greatness. Alexander the Great conquered all the known world by the age of 33. Thomas Edison held over 1,000 patents for his many inventions in … [Read more...] about What is Human Greatness?
What is Incel?
Every now and again a social issue comes to our attention via the media that seems to have come out of nowhere. We havenāt heard anything about it before. Where did it come from? The prosecution of a man in Canada brought the issue of Incel to the fore. A young man, at 17 years of age, entered a massage parlor and killed a woman. He was charged with carrying out an āIncelā inspired terrorist attack. Incel, short for āinvoluntary celibateā, is an online subculture focused on membersā … [Read more...] about What is Incel?
Hear The Voice
In the midst of the coronavirus disaster, we are hearing many voices. The fact that the virus at the center of the crisis has many unknowns increases the cacophony. We hear experts contradicting each other, politicians leveraging the situation and the worldās top medical professionals doing their best to inform the public. All of this is natural as nations struggle to come to terms with something they were unprepared for and are uncertain as to how to respond. What are we to believe? … [Read more...] about Hear The Voice