Guard Your Soul’s Gates

Today marks the 573rd anniversary of a pivotal battle in world history. It is the date when Islamic Ottoman Turks, under the leadership of Sultan Mehmed II, finally defeated the Byzantines at Constantinople. This decisive conquest brought down an empire that controlled most of the Middle East for over 1,100…

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Inflated by The Spirit

From time to time our church holds large outdoor children’s events with games, refreshments and activities. These often involve renting various types of inflatables that children love to jump in, slide on, and maneuver through. During one such event, I happened to be close to one of these “heavy duty…

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Birthright Citizenship and Heaven

The US Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the Trump v. Barbara case regarding birthright citizenship. At issue is the interpretation of the 14th Amendment and especially the clause, “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States. The influx of millions of undocumented migrants and other situations where women…

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History’s Mysteries Solved!

Everyone loves a good mystery! Whether it’s classic Agatha Christie of yesteryear or more contemporary works by James Patterson and Gillian Flynn, readers enjoy the suspense and intrigue trying to discover who’s guilty and how the plot will resolve. Mystery movies are also popular and keep theatregoers engaged until the…

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Facing Jesus Properly

All of us are familiar with Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting of The Last Supper. Unlike frescos painted onto wet plaster, da Vinci painted this incredible masterpiece onto the dry wall of the dining room, or refectory, of the convent in Milan, Italy where friars shared their communal meals. It…

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