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Between Towers and Sky: A 9/11 Reflection on Faith and Resilience

Remembering a Day That Tested, Changed, and United America “Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” – Abraham Lincoln Introduction What memories do we carry from across the Hudson River? The view of the towers from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey is forever etched into many minds – […]

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Faith and the Ballot: Could Voting Align With Christian Values?

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Introduction On October 7, 2024, the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University revealed a surprising statistic: 104 million people of faith, including 32 million regular churchgoers, are unlikely to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election

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Spiritual Roots, Uncharted Routes: Circuit Preacher’s Path and Explorer’s Trail

Honoring John Wesley Powell: Trailblazer and Visionary this Memorial Day Introduction Who could have imagined that the child of a humble Methodist circuit preacher would emerge as a pioneering explorer, revolutionizing the study of Earth science or geology? Can a poor country preacher’s kid, driven by natural curiosity, teach himself geology without a formal degree?

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