Photo wikimedia commons Breaking news today reports an explosion near New York City’s Port Authority bus terminal during Monday morning’s rush hour. As expected, chaos ensued. A stampede of people fled the scene, some bus terminals have been shut down and media has swarmed upon the scene. Though heartbreaking, these events have become the new…

In a recent interview I shared with Dr. Alex McFarland, Director for Christian Worldview and Apologetics at North Greenville University, we discussed five facts about Christmas. A close look at these five truths reveal Christmas originated with Jesus, but is necessary for each of our lives. Jesus came to live among us, to transform us,…

The U.S. House of Representatives took a unified, bipartisan stand yesterday by unanimously voting in favor of the Stopping  Abusive Female Exploitation (SAFE) Act. This legislation triples the federal penalty for female genital mutilation (FGM) from five to 15 years in prison. Further, the effort encourages states to implement reporting requirements for suspected FGM cases.…

Many Americans are aware of Advent, but are unfamiliar with what it is and means. The word means “arrival” or “appearing” and celebrates the four Sundays leading up to Christmas Day. While this tradition may not sound that exciting to some, for followers of Jesus, Advent marks the beginning of Christ’s adventure on earth. Adventure?…

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