Thursday, March 27, 2025

Still trust your news source?

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Still trust your news source?

Up until late 2006, I had been aware of the major news events dominating national and global headlines—the big stories that were hard to miss, even if you weren’t paying close attention. But somewhere along the way, the news seemed to take a darker turn, growing increasingly troubling. It became so unsettling that I felt compelled to dig deeper to make sense of it all.

By then, it felt as though someone, somewhere, was waking up early and working overtime to ensure the news was as bleak as it was becoming. The economy was rumbling with signs of an impending upheaval. Saddam Hussein was convicted and executed, with the events broadcast live on TV. From my perspective, the news seemed to be spiraling into the bizarre.
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Friday, January 3, 2025

Bible in a Year: A Simple and Rewarding Commitment

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Start the New Year with A Simple and Rewarding Commitment

As the new year begins, many people set resolutions to improve their lives. One powerful and enriching way to start the year is by committing to read the Bible in a year. There are many means available to accomplish this. You can find printed Bibles, podcasts, CDs, downloadable audio, and websites designed for this purpose. These resources typically start on January 1st and continue daily for the entire year.

This might seem like quite the commitment for some, but many folks spend twice as much time daily swiping through content like ice bucket challenges, new dance moves, or watching a rock roll down a hill. Everyone has enough time daily to take this on. Even if you are not already a Christian, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the Christian faith and be on the same page daily with millions of other Christians.
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