Norwegian Royal Marries American Shaman

Last updated on: September 7, 2024 at 8:11 am By Alice H. Murray

A royal wedding took place on August 31st in Norway, but this event wasn’t the culmination of a traditional love story. In fact, the circumstances are troubling to the conservative citizens of this country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. Why? A Norwegian royal marries an American shaman. Their king’s oldest daughter, Princess Märtha Louise, wed a self-proclaimed shaman. The Norwegian Royal The newly married princess is the 52 year-old firstborn child of His Majesty King Harald and Her Majesty Queen... Read more

The Flying Pope – Southeast Asia Trip For Pope Francis

Last updated on: September 1, 2024 at 10:35 pm By Alice H. Murray

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Pope Frances goes airborne in September with rigorous travel to four nations in Southeast Asia over eleven days. Unlike the late 1960s television sitcom, “The Flying Nun,” however, his flying will take place with an airplane. His ambitious schedule for an 87-year-old includes numerous activities and events in four diverse nations. What’s the purpose of this Southeast Asia trip for Pope Francis? Travel Details The pope’s visit to four island nations across southeast Asia will take place from September 2nd... Read more

The Dalai Lama Divides China And The US

Last updated on: August 24, 2024 at 9:28 pm By Alice H. Murray

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China and the US don’t only disagree on trade, Taiwan, and use of the South China Sea. There’s also the issue of the successor to Tibet’s Dalai Lama. The elderly religious leader’s recent presence in the US for medical treatment has provided reason for more tension between the two superpowers. One thing everything can agree on is that the Dalai Lama divides China and the US. Who Is The Dalai Lama? The current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the 89-year-old... Read more

Connecting Bible Belt and Belt of Truth With The Ballot Box

Last updated on: August 17, 2024 at 11:41 am By Alice H. Murray

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The 2024 elections dominate the nightly news and online chatter. Commentators and ordinary voters pick apart the candidates. But perhaps it’s time to shift the focus off the individuals who are running and consider if being a Christian affects political behavior, specifically voting. Are the Bible Belt and the belt of truth referenced in Ephesians 6:14 relevant to the ballot box? Let’s try connecting the Bible Belt and Belt of Truth with the ballot box. What’s The Bible Belt? Two... Read more

“The Boys In The Boat” Olympics Drama And Rowing God’s Boat

Last updated on: August 10, 2024 at 3:43 pm By Alice H. Murray

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While the Olympics only last a few days, tales of what happened during those events live on in people’s minds and in the history books. One of those events is the stunning American win in the 8+ men’s rowing competition in Berlin’s 1936 Summer Olympics. Now referred to as the boys in the boat event, it provided Olympic drama and is instructive for rowing God’s boat. What’s Rowing? While most everyone’s familiar with the children’s song “Row, Row, Row Your... Read more

Victor’s Spoils – Olympic Medals Or Heavenly Crowns?

Last updated on: August 3, 2024 at 11:56 am By Alice H. Murray

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A proverbial expression notes “to the victor go the spoils.” But what are these spoils? Those watching the 2024 Summer Olympics know Olympic winners receive medals. But when a Christian completes their life race, the spoils are different. Heavenly crowns await. Both award are coveted, but which is better? Olympic medals or heavenly crowns? What Are Spoils? If a victor receives them, spoils must have a positive connotation. And, unlike spoiled milk, they do have one. “Spoils” consist of the... Read more

South Carolina Church Active Since Before Revolutionary War

Last updated on: July 20, 2024 at 10:34 am By Alice H. Murray

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Imagine sitting in a church where historical events in the 1700’s took place. Prince George Winyah Parish Church in Georgetown, South Carolina offers those who enter that very opportunity. Its red-brick building has been used for worship since pre-Revolutionary War days. The Church’s Name The name of the church consists of two parts. The first, Prince George, gave a nod to England’s Prince George who ultimately became King George II of England. For Americans, this prince’s claim to fame may... Read more

Holy Land Tour Interrupted By Hamas Invasion

Last updated on: July 8, 2024 at 8:31 am By Alice H. Murray

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Florida resident Leah Brown’s long-held dream to travel to the Holy Land and walk where Jesus had walked finally came true in October 2023. But the events which unfolded during her time in Israel greatly diverged from her tour group’s planned itinerary. Two days after her arrival, Hamas invaded Israel, shocking the world. The Hamas invasion collided with Leah’s Holy Land tour. Off On A Holy Land Tour Leah, a former high school assistant choral director and a pastor’s widow,... Read more

Story Behind The Inspiring Lyrics Of “America The Beautiful”

Last updated on: July 3, 2024 at 8:23 am By Alice H. Murray

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Patriotic tunes fill the air around July Fourth. Besides our national anthem, one of the country’s most popular patriotic songs is “America the Beautiful.” Its lyrics evoke the majesty and beauty of this country’s physical attributes. But what led to the penning of the song’s stirring words? A fitting way to celebrate the 4th of July holiday is to learn the story behind the inspiring lyrics of “America the Beautiful.” Evolution Of The Song The song “America the Beautiful” is... Read more

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