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Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian declared war on establishments which wished to decline services to those of the LGBT community. Aaron and Melissa Klein, owners of Sweet Cakes bakery, were driven out of business by a lawsuit in the wake of … Continue reading →

When something out-of-the-ordinary happens, many people say, “Everything happens for a reason.” What do they mean by that statement and is that true? Is it a biblical idea? Whether or not one realizes it, that statement comes from the idea … Continue reading →

First, the Bible: “I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord” (Phil. 4:2). At least part of the context of Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi is this disagreement or discord that was … Continue reading →

Soccer in the town of Alton, Illinois, as in many communities across the U.S., is a beloved activity.  But for now that activity has been altered. A few days ago a sinkhole suddenly formed, and a massive area in the … Continue reading →

The apostle Peter taught Christians in the first century to live differently from their non-Christian neighbors: “For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles, having pursued a course of sensuality, … Continue reading →

Today and Lord willing, next week, we will give some consideration to what is typically referred to as the Parable of the Wedding Feast.  Jesus liked to teach using parables. In verse 2 of our text, Jesus says, “The kingdom … Continue reading →

When his mother was imprisoned and forced to abdicate the throne, James VI became king of Scotland in 1567 at one year of age. When Queen Elizabeth I of England died childless, a search was made for the next in … Continue reading →

When I was in the fifth grade, I was spanked by one or other parent three times in the same day. I don’t recall experiencing that distinction before or after that specific day. It was a Saturday and the day … Continue reading →

In my childhood I was introduced to Mr. Potato Head.  Introduced in 1952, the toy was originally designed to use an actual potato.  It was the first toy to be advertised on television, I learned from a Wikipedia article.  After … Continue reading →

Paul, as he made his way back to Jerusalem, stopped at the port of Miletus to meet with the elders from Ephesus. In that meeting, he warned them of trials that would present themselves to the church from within and … Continue reading →