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Right or Righteous?… That is the Question! There are times in our lives when we feel as though we are in a refiner’s fire — those tough times or circumstances that refine — or seemingly purify — us... when, for whatever reason, it is as if every situation or interaction we find
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I saw this quote posted by a friend today on Facebook : “You don’t have to attend every argument you are invited to.” The funny thing about that is it’s the third time this week I have seen that exact same quote. The first was on a bumper sticker,
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This is a post I’ve wanted to write for some time, one that brings abortion numbers into clear focus. One casting abortion into its rightful place among the various forms of violent death prevalent in the United States. Unfortunately, there’s been a problem, one that has stopped me
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As the final seconds ticked away and the buzzer sounded, a collective “crumple” could be heard from coast to coast. The crumple sound was that of brackets busted. Every March basketball fans both diehard and novice fill out their brackets in hopes of selection swag and bragging rights. Crumpled up
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For one week, from March 26, 2015 until April 2, 2015, Indiana found itself a battlefield in the nationwide culture war. Below is my perspective on the “Battle of the Indiana RFRA” from my vantage point on the front lines. The origin of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act dates back
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When my dear friend AR asked me to write again for her, I honestly had two reactions. First, I was very humbled and honored, and secondly, I was at a loss of what topic to write about this year. After much much prayer, I hope this is what He wanted
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My oldest daughter asks, "Would you write a guest column for my blog?" Sure! …what to write about? Her sister, Nicole, is on my mind everyday. Would anyone be interested in my thoughts? Maybe… Let’s give that a try. Initially there was a positive — a relief. Her
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My husband, son, and I celebrated the 4th of July for the first time in three years last month. We lived in Switzerland as ex-pats while my husband completed a work contract. Returning to the United States just before Independence Day was significant in our eyes and prompted (even
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What have we done? That was the thought that went through my mind as I sat with a group of 8th grade girls. They were chatting about the usual teenage girl stuff: school, friends, and boys. Then one of the girls commented, "My best friend and I were being
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Do you ever wonder what people will say about you at your funeral? No, I am not talking about the “she looks good”, or the “they did an amazing job” comments. I am talking about the real heartfelt comments that will come from your family or your friends — and hopefully
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Before you read this column, please set aside whatever opinions you have about Obamacare and same-sex marriage. Whether you think the Affordable Care Act is the greatest piece of legislation ever or will soon become the black hole of all government debt — and whether you think same-sex marriage
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