The Bible’s Super-Short & Always Useful Prayers
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“ ‘Come, Lord Jesus’ (Revelation 22:20). I’ve heard my daughter say this–actually, I realize now, pray this–many times in this trouble-filled year of 2020.” - Veith
The DNA of a Diotrephes, Part 1
Growing up, I never knew my biological father and was totally clueless about my paternal bloodline. Scientists can match with 99 percent accuracy a person’s DNA with others with the same genetic ancestry. So, for roughly $90, I mailed my saliva to a DNA testing place. I learned I am 40 percent British and 33 percent Irish, with the rest being mostly eastern European. It was amazing to find out who I really am, at least from a physical and historical standpoint.
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Evolution Doesn’t Work the Way They Think
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“A recent article titled ‘Evolution Doesn’t Work the Way You Think It Does’ attempted to explain the concepts of evolution, natural selection, and fitness to help readers better understand what evolution is all about. But was the author really describing evolution?” - Ken Ham
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Collins discusses COVID-19 vaccines in ERLC event: pace has not jeopardized effectiveness, safety
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“Francis Collins … answered questions from ERLC President Russell Moore about vaccines for the deadly disease while two candidates await potential approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use.” - BPNews
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SBC statement on Critical Race Theory branded 'anti-intellectual;' Tony Evans denies endorsement
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“A statement from the Council of Seminary Presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention denouncing racism and critical race theory as incompatible with their beliefs, has come under fire from some Christian academics. Prominent Dallas Pastor Tony Evans denied affirming it Wednesday.” - CPost
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Future Now: Leading with Humility
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“Christians should be engaged [in other social issues] just like we’ve been in the pro-life movement, but we need to know more. We need a posture of learning and humility, perhaps in a way we never had in our lifetimes.” - Stetzer
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Ann Griffiths and Her Sea of Wonders
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“The word ‘wonder’ appears, in various forms, numerous times in Ann’s writings. Her joy came in knowing that the sea of wonders where she intended to spend her life would continue beyond this earthly state, ‘with never a sight of a boundary or shore.’” - Ref21
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SBC seminary presidents reaffirm 'Baptist Faith and Message.' declare critical race theory incompatible
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“In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, the Council of Seminary Presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention has reaffirmed ‘with eagerness’ the BFM’s status ‘as the doctrinal statement that unites and defines Southern Baptist cooperation and establishes the confessional unity of our Convention.’” - BPNews
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Parler is bringing together mainstream conservatives, anti-Semites and white supremacists as the social media platform attracts millions of Trump supporters
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“Parler…has already achieved a reputation and level of engagement that has overtaken other alternative platforms. But along with its success comes the reality that extremist movements like QAnon and the Boogalooers have thrived in the platform’s unregulated chaos.” - The Conversation
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How Liberal Arts Colleges Could Save Civilization
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“The same love of darkness which will tear down statues, regardless of who they depict, will sacrifice the liberal arts core of education in the name of relevance. The culture wars are not really about right versus left; they are about memory versus oblivion.” - TAC
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