Louisiana Mandates Posting The Ten Commandments In Schools

Last updated on: June 24, 2024 at 9:51 pm By Alice H. Murray

What’s on your wall? If you’re a student in Louisiana, one thing will soon be a fixture in every classroom. That state now mandates posting The Ten Commandments in schools. Critics of this requirement have already vowed a constitutional challenge in the courts based on the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause. Will the law pass that test? The New Law In May, Louisiana state legislators approved House Bill 71 which Governor Jeff Landry then signed into law on June 19th. The legislation... Read more

USAF Academy Cadet Chapel Is Still Grounded By Renovations

Last updated on: June 18, 2024 at 5:16 pm By Alice H. Murray

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Look, soaring up towards the sky! Visitors to the US Air Force Academy won’t see Superman, and they won’t see the stunning spires of the famed Cadet Chapel either. Instead, they’ll view an enormous box. Sadly, renovations and repairs started almost five years ago on the chapel are still ongoing. And the work underway requires the innovative structure be completely covered. Yes, the Cadet Chapel is still grounded by renovations. Popular and Award-Winning Attraction Undoubtedly the most recognizable building... Read more

6 Things You Won’t Hear In Church But Maybe You Should

Last updated on: June 10, 2024 at 7:53 pm By Alice H. Murray

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Welcome to church! Sit back and take in some words from the Good Book about things that happened or that were said two thousand years or so ago. This scenario greets current churchgoers every Sunday. But what if the sermon also contained pointed and practical words based on the Bible about specific things to do in everyday life today? Let’s consider six things you won’t hear in church but maybe you should. Eat Your Vegetables Surely as a child your... Read more

Awakening New Depths of Understanding About The Red Sea

Last updated on: June 6, 2024 at 12:10 pm By Alice H. Murray

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A line in the famous poem “The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner” reads “water, water, every where.” Although not meant as a scientific statement, the poem’s words accurately convey the makeup of the Earth. Oceans cover 70% of the planet, so why not acknowledge their presence and contribution to humans? In that vein, the UN celebrates World Oceans Day 2024 with the theme Awaken New Depths on June 7th. This upcoming event provides the perfect time for awakening new depths... Read more

Four Reasons To Read The Bible Daily

Last updated on: May 29, 2024 at 4:52 pm By Alice H. Murray

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While most households in the US own a Bible, many Americans have read little or none of it. Daily reading of the Bible is even rarer. But regular reading offers valuable benefits. Obedience, discipline, preparation, and guidance, provide four reasons to read the Bible daily. Bible Basics People view the Bible as a book, but it is actually a book of books. Written over the span of 1500 years, the Bible collects sixty-six books within one cover. The word “Bible,”... Read more

Gaza Past And Present – Trouble, Trouble, Trouble

Last updated on: May 21, 2024 at 4:27 pm By Alice H. Murray

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The Gaza Strip appears front and center in almost every newscast these days. Disturbing images of death and destruction fill the screen. Despite its prominent role in current events, Gaza is not an area about which many are well versed. What does digging into the facts reveal? Gaza past and present – trouble, trouble, trouble. The Basics A narrow strip of land, the Gaza Strip lies between Israel and Egypt along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It shares... Read more

What Type Of May Day Christian Are You?

Last updated on: May 14, 2024 at 11:43 am By Alice H. Murray

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The arrival of May brings thirty-one days of opportunity to be a May Day Christian. The term “May Day” evokes three different meanings, each of which could be applied to a believer’s faith walk. The idea of calling on God only when in distress, the celebration of the new life and beauty the season brings, and the recognition of workers all come to mind. What type of May Day Christian are you? Mayday! Mayday and May Day are not... Read more

The Five W’s And One H of Stewardship

Last updated on: May 7, 2024 at 11:34 am By Alice H. Murray

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Christians often associate the term “stewardship” with church campaigns to raise funds, perhaps for a new building or to support the budget. But stewardship is much broader than a one-time effort to obtain an infusion of money. In fact, the concept touches every aspect of a believer’s life. As a result, knowing the five W’s and one H of stewardship provides a good foundation for the Christian walk. WHAT Is Stewardship? The dictionary says stewardship concerns careful and responsible management... Read more

Trust In God, Not Horses

Last updated on: May 2, 2024 at 11:58 am By Alice H. Murray

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The 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday May 4th puts horses in the spotlight. Owners, jockeys, and bettors trust their horse to bring them success at Churchill Downs. While relying on horses for a positive outcome is required in horseracing, humans’ reliance on “horses” in life is a poor choice. The Bible urges trust in God, not horses. Ever-Present Equines Horses, those graceful four-legged animals with hooves, a long nose, a tail, and a mane of hair atop their backs, are... Read more

Takeaways From The Tamarisk Tree

Last updated on: April 30, 2024 at 4:07 pm By Alice H. Murray

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With a history stretching back to Genesis, the tamarisk tree provides an example of a hardy survivor. Not only can Christians appreciate the tree’s long history and beauty, but they can derive valuable faith lessons from it. Endurance in adversity and helping others are two takeaways from the tamarisk tree. What’s A Tamarisk? The tamarisk is a shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. Over 54 species exist, with uses for it ranging from shade tree... Read more

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