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Does experiencing God's love make you want to give? Some current social scientific research suggests it might.
University of Akron sociologist Matthew T. Lee says, "Millions of Americans frequently experience divine love and for them this sense of God's love not only enhances existential well-being, but underlies a sense of personal meaning and purpose and enlivens compassion for others."
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Annika, a delicate young girl, has been unwittingly handed into virtual slavery by her homeless father. Sweatshop labor and sex-for-sale portend a bleak future, unless someone intervenes. Caden, a spoiled, rich, 20-year-old Southern California student, determines to be that someone. Their inspiring saga in the feature film Not Today might grab your heart, too.
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Maybe if Jesus really did come back from the dead, then people today can find inner renewal by knowing him personally. As we enjoy eggs and rabbits this Spring, might that be a message worth pondering?
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If Christ did not rise, then thousands of believers have died as martyrs for a hoax. If he did rise, then he is still alive and can offer peace to troubled, hurting lives.
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February is known for cold weather, presidents' birthdays and Cupid's delight. As Valentine's Day approaches, hearts flutter, lovers sigh and Charlie Brown hopes that little red-haired girl will like the card he's been gathering up the courage to give her.
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Great news isn't always trumpeted by headlines or television broadcasts. Sometimes the best news could slip right by if you're not attuned to its importance.
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What does Christmas mean to you? Times with family and friends? Perhaps carols, cards, television specials. Maybe hectic shopping, parties, and eating too much.
All these and more are part of North American Christmas. But what about the first Christmas? Why is the original story—the baby in a manger, shepherds, wise men, angels—important, if at all?
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It hits you in the gut: Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State football coach, a convicted child molester. For Josh, it brings back agonizing memories. He knows how Sandusky’s victims must feel. “You never get over it,” says the now septuagenarian.
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Feeling low this Christmas season? You’re not alone. Amid cheery songs, festive parties, gifts and good wishes, many lonely people are crying or dying on the inside. Maybe you’re one of them. I was.
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Did global warming—human-induced climate change—cause or exacerbate Hurricane Sandy? Al Gore says of course, and many agree. Some scientists say we can’t be sure.
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"A fulfilling love life. How can I have one? How can I get the most out of sex?" University students worldwide ask these questions. Why? Because both pleasure and emotional fulfillment are important facets of sex.
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Who cares? What difference does it make if Jesus rose from the dead? It makes all the difference in the world. If Christ did not rise, then thousands of Christians have lived and died for a hoax.
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