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It's been said that what you'll look like five years from now depends on two things: the books you read and the people you hang out with. It's hard to underestimate the impact of the people around you. I once…

I try hard not to let Father's Day be sad for me since my father is no longer alive except in my heart and mind. As I think about how I could honor my father this Father's Day, I think of him not just as a father, but as a man with…

One of the biggest investments I've made in my life has been in parenthood. My wife and I have raised four children and are now dedicated to 14 grandchildren. I also consider my role as pastor to be largely a…

We all know we've been through a pandemic. What is not widely realized is that we are also living through an infodemic. Epidemiology is a branch of medical science that studies how diseases are transmitted and,…

David Aubril is a French teacher, passionate about didactics, literature, UNIX systems and apnea (in no order of preference). He follows with great interest contemporary debates on evangelical and ecclesial questions, but from afar, from…

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe readers adjust to their busy work day with some football links, goofy news and a pleasant distraction. Entertainment of the day Bears got arrested for kicking football in…

Celia CapstickAhead of the Feast of Pentecost, our international prayer group SHCJ - the Society of the Holy Child Jesus - came together to greet those in Africa, America and Ireland with added delight as we marveled at the how the distance…

We're only a week away from officially becoming family, and I'm so excited! I remember the first time Blake introduced us. I was captivated by your natural beauty and your calm, gentle spirit. I knew you had…

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe readers adjust to their busy work day with some football links, goofy news and a pleasant distraction. Entertainment of the day Deshaun Watson has offered each of his more…

Ever since Jesus gave his church the command to make disciples all over the world, we have struggled to define the best way to achieve what Jesus requires of us. The first problem is to understand what Jesus meant by “discipleship”. In…

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe readers adjust to their busy work day with some football links, goofy news and a pleasant distraction. Entertainment of the day Congress wants NFL guards Roger Goodell and…

Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is now behind us. That means it's time for my annual summer playlist (you can find last year's list HERE). These are usually the top 10 books I've read in the past…

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe readers adjust to their busy work day with some football links, goofy news and a pleasant distraction. Entertainment of the day Charges dropped against Jerry Jeudy. Four…

Typically, it only took us a few days to go from freezing, plant-damaging nighttime temperatures to the sweltering, humid heat of the 90s – not weeks, but days! People here, jokingly but not really…

This morning, a title popped up on my phone: 'Explosive 400-page report reveals Southern Baptist leaders have systematically silenced sexual abuse survivors' I clicked on the link out of curiosity to find out what…

Dana Marsh conducted the Washington Bach Consort in the “St. Matthew Passion” Saturday night at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill. Photo: Kate Wichlinski the Passion according to Saint Matthew is the pinnacle of…

WHY DID IT MAKE A BIG DEAL OF THE ENTIRE FISCAL YEAR? The very idea that the government of the day has the foresight and skill to successfully diagnose and treat the nation's economic ills in a way that hasn't!-->!-->…

JD Hall, a pastor and editor of a far-right 'discernment' blog known for his vitriolic attacks on 'heretics', 'woke' preachers and 'feminists', was arrested last week for conduct impaired and armed, according to local police. Hall's…

The "seven letters to the seven churches" is one of the best known and most frequently taught sections of the book of Revelation. In it, seven letters from Jesus were sent to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna,…

Photo credit: Shutterstock, praised by the authorTel Gezer looks like an arid hill, the hiking trails seen in the photo are full of wonderful examples of archeology as far as the eye can see. "Pharaoh king of Egypt…

Kent P. Jackson, Understanding the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible (Provo, UT: Center for Religious Studies and Deseret Book, 2022) Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible: The Joseph Smith Translation and the King James Translation…

A friend told me a long time ago that a person, especially a leader, must keep their essence. That is, a person has only a certain "essence", a certain amount of personal power and energy that he can give to any thing. Once given, it…

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe readers adjust to their busy work day with some football links, goofy news and a pleasant distraction. Entertainment of the day If the NFL was smart, it could make the…

"When the words are many, there is no lack of transgression" (Proverbs 10:19), so it is no wonder that among all the ink spilled on the leak Dobbs draft decision, there were at least some shocking takes. Such a take came from…

When the movie celestial fall released in 2012, it was the 23rd installment in the James Bond series which began 60 years ago in 1962 with Dr. No. celestial fall has been heralded as the best Bond movie in years…

"When the words are many, there is no lack of transgression" (Proverbs 10:19), so it is no wonder that among all the ink spilled on the leak Dobbs draft decision, there were at least some shocking takes. Such a take came from…

Quebecers are quite conservative when it comes to naming babies. There is no "Pomme" or "X Æ A-12" to complete the list of Retraite Québec's most popular nicknames this year. Instead, Emma and Noah took the top spot in 2021, fending off…

Alito, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett and Thomas……..names that will live on in Infamy!The history of the United States is at stake! Elections have consequences, they say! This was certainly the case in 2016…. when by hook or by…

As you read this, the US Central Intelligence Agency will be planning regime change in the South Pacific. The target will be the Solomon Islands. The United States was caught off guard by Solomon Islands Prime!-->!-->…

Newcastle will be looking to land a top young striker this summer. There are a few high profile targets who continue to enter the conversation with Benfica's Darwin Nunez and Napoli's Victor Osimhen.However, it might take a miracle to…

Joe's morning cup May 2, 2022 Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe readers adjust to their busy work day with some football links, goofy news and a pleasant distraction. Entertainment of the day Lamar!-->…

We live in a time of deeply contentious disagreements over a number of things, but most are political in nature or over things that, while not overtly political, have been politicized. When we disagree with each…

In New Zealand's most woke media (behind RNZ and The spin-off obviously), Stuff argues that there isn't really a fight for free speech in New Zealand… Authorization to express oneself freely: is freedom of!-->!-->…

As temperatures rise, flowers bloom, and days lengthen, we look forward to several exciting events that come with the onset of spring. In the case of the theater community, theater practitioners and fans alike are thrilled with the wide…

Do you want to see real confusion etched on a Christian face? Tell them that Hades is not the same as Hell and Heaven is not the same as Heaven. Then, just for fun, tell them that when people die they go to Hades…

BibleComfortforMentalHealth.com Author, Judith Beckman "BibleComfortforMentalHealth.com" by Judith Beckman, author of Book Vine Press, serves as a guide to help readers overcome their…

INDIANA (April 21, 2022) — Planting season is fast approaching for Indiana's 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, motorists in Hoosier will also see more large, slow-moving farm equipment hitting Indiana's rural roads…

We think about death differently these days. The increase in cremation can only be called dizzying. As the Washington Post recently reported: “It is now more popular than a traditional casket burial, and twice as…

Many factors make edible gardening in Oklahoma difficult. Obviously, our weather presents some problems. Plants can generally adapt and withstand our very hot summers and even our cold winters, but it…

In 2013, North Dakota became the first state to pass a heartbeat law. This meant that one could not abort if there were signs of a beating heart. This bill would usher in a new era in the fight for the…

For the past few months, a man has started standing at the top of the freeway exit ramp near my house with a small cardboard sign asking for money. He is homeless. His name is Darren. I know because I asked him.…

AWARE: Glimpses of Consciousness is the fourth film collaboration between Eric Black and Frauke Sandigwho are based in San Francisco and Berlin respectively, but managed to collaborate on a film that involved traveling both around…

By Dr. Selwyn R. CudjoeApril 18, 2022 In 1970, while on the faculty at Fordham University in New York, I taught a course on the development of African American literature. One of the books I used was William Wells Brown, Clotel or the…

For many people, 2022 has started with a lot of promise. But recent developments have once again reminded us of the consequences of living in a fallen world. Over the past few weeks, the headlines have been dominated by the…

Today begins the Jewish Feast of Unleavened Bread, better known as Passover. For Christians, today is observed as Good Friday, a less visible counterpart to the Resurrection Sunday that follows. However, while Christians do…

For many people, 2022 has started with a lot of promise. But recent developments have once again reminded us of the consequences of living in a fallen world. Over the past few weeks, the headlines have been dominated by the…

Tomorrow is Good Friday, and Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection are on my mind — as they should be.For some reason my mind wondered if Jesus died for the narcissist.Let me start by saying that the term…

We all remember watching the Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland when Denmark's best player Christian Eriksen collapsed near the touchline.It was said to be cardiac arrest rather than a heart attack - and this indicates some…

A Palestinian child watches as Israeli soldiers patrol the West Bank city of Hebron, Monday, September 23, 2013. Unknown gunmen shot and killed an Israeli soldier in the Biblical West Bank city of Hebron on Sunday, and troops!-->…

Cars driving at ridiculous speed and rushing between cars like stunts on a movie set. Road rage erupts into gunshots. Behavior in airplanes similar to an MMA match. School board meetings requiring police…

BY TOM EARLY - ST. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ALBAN As the church prepares to walk with Christ the week before his death, I wonder how you are preparing for this occasion of holy remembrance. This is a very special time for Christians around…

BY TOM EARLY - ST. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ALBAN As the church prepares to walk with Christ the week before his death, I wonder how you are preparing for this occasion of holy remembrance. This is a very special time for Christians around…

One of the easiest things to grow in Oklahoma is bell peppers. Since there are thousands of varieties, almost everyone can find at least one or two that they like to eat and cook with. They don't take…

You may have heard of Restoration House, founded by Theresa Klacman in 2008. The house has helped literally…

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe readers adjust to their busy work day with some football links, goofy news and a pleasant distraction. Entertainment of the day Looks like Daniel Snyder made fun of the…

As we discussed last time, Patheos is making the Cranach blog "premium content", available by subscription. It will start next Monday, April 4th. You can access the homepage as usual. You can see what the posts are about,…

Last Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida signed legislation banning classroom teaching and discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in elementary schools, especially kindergarten and third grade.…

Russia's stance during yesterday's peace talks in Turkey demonstrated the difficult position Putin finds himself in. The Russians said that as a sign of good faith, they would reduce military activity around kyiv!-->!-->…

By Emmanuel Naweji - Harris-Lake Park United Methodist Churches It's April, and also my time to share some thoughts with you. So the following lines are a note on the most important and celebrated events for the church: Easter.As you…

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe readers adjust to their busy work day with some football links, goofy news and a pleasant distraction. Entertainment of the day Do the Giants even know what to do with…

The latest Pew Research Center survey found that about as many people who returned to in-person services six months ago are about the same number attending now. In other words, while the situation has improved…

The Hebrew Bible does not mince words about the worship of Moloch. According to Leviticus, anyone in the land of Israel who gave their children to Moloch was to be put to death; not only that, God would "set my face against this man,…

The Hebrew Bible does not mince words about the worship of Moloch. According to Leviticus, anyone in the land of Israel who gave their children to Moloch was to be put to death; not only that, God "would set my face against this man…

The Hebrew Bible does not mince words about the worship of Moloch. According to Leviticus, anyone in the land of Israel who gave their children to Moloch was to be put to death; not only that, God "would set my face against this man…

The Hebrew Bible does not mince words about the worship of Moloch. According to Leviticus, anyone in the land of Israel who gave their children to Moloch was to be put to death; not only that, God "would set my face against this man…

ACADEMIC FREEDOM is one of those “public goods” that most people rarely question. Even in New Zealand, a country unwelcoming of intellectuals of all kinds, academics are rarely identified as people in need of!-->!-->…

A few days ago the news reported that "Penn swimmer Lia Thomas won the women's 500 yard freestyle championship. Normally a college swimmer winning a championship would be major news, until you find out…

By Reverend Barb Dean - Senior Pastor of Living Word Outreach Ministries, Spencer Every day in the news we read or watch reports about things that might concern us deeply and that are happening in the nations of the earth. Even in our…

By Reverend Barb Dean - Senior Pastor of Living Word Outreach Ministries, Spencer Every day in the news we read or watch reports about things that might concern us deeply and that are happening in the nations of the earth. Even in our…

Strolling along the pool deck or promenade on a sea day, you're bound to see people lying there with a thick novel, engrossed in some sort of story.There's something about a cruise that brings out the readers in so many of us. Most likely,…

Today, March 21, is National Single Parents Day. For many years, I had no idea there was such a day. For many years I wouldn't have cared if there was a single parent day. But, after eight years as a single…

Trump/Vador 2024 We all want to believe that Trump couldn't come back, that a candidate openly selling revenge instead of hope could never awaken the worst angels in our nature. Unfortunately, not only do I believe!-->!-->…

A few weeks ago The Times claimed Newcastle were planning to offload seven Magpies during the summer window. The players named were Miguel Almiron, Ciaran Clark, Karl Darlow, Dwight Gayle, Issac Hayden, Emil Krafth and Jamal…

desert time In my mind today, I think of deserts and Lent. It is now 16 days in our "Lenten Desert". At first we decided to walk the narrow path for these 40 days. How's it going? Do you give time, talent and treasure to the little…

desert time In my mind today, I think of deserts and Lent. It is now 16 days in our "Lenten Desert". At first we decided to walk the narrow path for these 40 days. How's it going? Do you give time, talent and treasure to the little…

The latest Taxpayers Union poll is out and it's really strange. Normally Farrar's Curia poll is very good, he has devastating insight but this poll is really weird... …the Greens on 12.4%??? It seems so!-->!-->…

I'm not saying this because I'm needy, because I've learned to be happy no matter what. I know what it's like to be needy, and I know what it's like to have a lot. I learned the secret of being content with any…

You may have been there too. You are in a small group at church, and everyone is invited to share their name and a bit about themselves. "Let's go around the room. Say your name and where you are from.…

"The Fire Still Burns Deep" March 14, 2022 Preview of the former teammate. Few know Bucs quarterback Tom Brady like his former Belicheats teammate, linebacker Willie McGinest. And the current talking head on NFL Network was!-->…

Sting has opened up about his battle with addiction, the moment he decided to get clean and more in a new feature article. The WWE Hall of Famer and AEW star wrote an article for The Player's Tribune about it; you can check out an excerpt…

As a trauma therapist, I have had the honor of working in a profession that aims to serve children and families during some of the most painful and vulnerable times in their lives. I considered it a blessing to have a career…

For the first time, the National beat Labor in a major poll. NATIONAL: 39% WORK: 37% GREENS: 9% ACT: 8% Maori Party: 2% This is a shock wave from a poll. As TDB pointed out at the time, more than 50% of the!-->!-->…

Eddie Howe gave his press conference ahead of tomorrow night's match at Southampton. The boss has confirmed there are no new injury concerns following the win over Brighton.Although there have been a few issues, it looks like everyone…

Yesterday I predicted that the ground war would slow down. NATO remains firm, ruling out any commitment to intervention, thus giving the Russians time to slowly develop their operations, strangle Kiev and slowly advance towards their…

COVID-19 has changed everything… and that's normal Our lives are marked by a series of moments of transformation. These moments separate the story from the future. One moment life is one-sided and the next life will never be the same.…

Joe's morning cup March 7, 2022 Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe readers adjust to their busy work day with some football links, goofy news and a pleasant distraction. Entertainment of the day!-->…

In a recent presentation of online theology courses on the doctrine of revelation, taught to about 200 of our congregants, more than a few wanted to know more about the "lost" books of the Bible, or about variant…

During the first part of 2009, I started blogging. I didn't know what I was doing. I've made a few stupid posts, posts I won't do again, and hopefully posts that have been helpful. Back then, you had to blog almost constantly to be…

Matty has every right to look worried! I predicted that Putin would invade Ukraine. I argued that after the coup attempt in Kazakhstan earlier this year, Putin would decide that the West would never end its attempts!-->!-->…

Eddie Howe provided an update on Allan Saint-Maximin at this morning's press conference. The winger is due to return to training today and, depending on his performance, could be in contention for Saturday's game against…

Joe's morning cup March 3, 2022 Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe readers adjust to their busy work day with some football links, goofy news and a pleasant distraction. Entertainment of the day The!-->…

If I never told you, my daughter is an amazing singer. She joined the choir as a sophomore, and she made the Oklahoma All-State Choir her freshman year. Now that she is a senior, she is the only triple in the…

Bleker, Gerrit Claesz.; The Meeting of Jacob and Esau; Shipley Art Gallery; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/the-meeting-of-jacob-and-esau-35430 Finally, there is the risk of embrace. . . . I open my arms, I make a movement from…

In 1980, I was a computer programmer in Los Angeles, taking screenwriting classes at night. One day I learned of the existence of 12 pyramids (two rows of six each) that an orbiting satellite had discovered in a remote region of the…

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe readers adjust to their busy work day with some football links, goofy news and a pleasant distraction. Entertainment of the day FOX spoke to John Lynch to try to get him…

I hung up the phone after talking to another co-worker who had called to tell me he was quitting his job as pastor of a nearby church. He was joining the administrative staff of a local university. He could have retired or started his own…

My wife and I have taught Sunday school classes to children for years. Sometimes these kids say the funniest things. Once while teaching the story of Noah's Ark I decided to share some additional…

President Uhuru Kenyatta will address opinion leaders from the Mount Kenya region on Wednesday, February 23 at Sagana State Lodge. The president is expected to give guidance to the vote-rich region on the direction he will take in his…

For a long time, let's just say for more than a century, certain Church historians have told a story: from Jerusalem to Antioch to Ephesus to Rome, then from Rome to Wittenberg and Geneva then to London then to the colonies and Revivals and…

This is part two of a multi-part series on God's purpose for marriage. Read the first part. It's no secret that popular culture frowns on Christian beliefs about marriage and sexuality. In American entertainment, business,…

Family and friends remember Lois Norman Batts. Here is what they share with their community:Lois Norman Batts entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, January 8, 2022. She will be dearly missed until her family and friends…

Happy Thursday, Let's start today's newsletter with some exciting news: Iowan Timothy LeDuc, the first non-binary Winter Olympian, is scheduled to perform tomorrow at 4:30 a.m. CT. It will be early morning to support one of our state's…

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe readers adjust to their busy work day with some football links, goofy news and a pleasant distraction. Entertainment of the day Aaron Donald says he won't retire if the…

Before there were Canadian truckers, there were Canadian pastors. In case the previous sentence sounds strange to you, here's what's been going on in Canada lately. Truckers from across the country flocked to Ottawa a week…

By Gary Olson - Retired Pastor The affirmation of God's image in the Bible continues through the centuries to the present day and into the future."Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, after our likeness, and let him rule over…

By Gary Olson - Retired Pastor The affirmation of God's image in the Bible continues through the centuries to the present day and into the future."Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, after our likeness, and let him rule over…