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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). As the new year begins, I’m all for optimism—and always have been. When Scott McKenzie recorded John Phillips’ (of the Mamas and the Papas) song about wearing flowers in your hair when going to San
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Various religious groups are known for certain features that seem to be prominent or noticeable. One, for example, is noted for its pomp, traditions, and rituals. Some are noted for going door to door or having a "new" covenant. Still others are marked by their enthusiasm or perhaps
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). What do Americans believe concerning the virgin birth of Jesus? The information presented in answer to this question came from the Pew Research Center and was featured on The O’Reilly Factor for the program that aired
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On page A3 of the November 12, 2014 Orlando Sentinel is a brief article which declares that the Mormon Church is now acknowledging that its founder, Joseph Smith, took as many as 40 wives. Several things are of interest in this news story: The first one is that Smith had
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You have no enemies, you say? Alas! my friend, the boast is poor— He who has mingled in the fray Of duty, that the brave endure, Must have made foes! If you have none, Small is the work that you have done; You’ve hit no traitor on the hip;
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Generally speaking, humor is intended to be funny, to produce laughter. Political humor is acceptable—so long as it is not one-sided or vicious. Both political and celebrity humor can sometimes be over the top and
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Malala Yousafzai, mentioned on page 3, boarded a school bus (in Pakistan) on October 9, 2012. Shortly thereafter, according to Wikipedia, a man with a colt 45 asked for her by name and shot at her three times, hitting her once. The bullet traveled through her forehead, lodging in her
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When Jesus uttered the above phrase, recorded in Matthew 16:23, it no doubt came as a shock to those who heard it. It yet comes as a shock to those who read it today; for He said it to Peter. Some deny that Jesus was speaking to Peter, claiming
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[Editor's Note: This year we have reprinted the 1984 article from that same year, as well as material about the Joplin Unity Summit. Before this year comes to a close, we would like to republish one more article from 1984—the December 16th one, which also first appeared
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“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Recently, the following inquiry was received: I have a friend who is interested in studying the Bible, but who had a particularly vivid near death experience when he was in an auto accident at age 16. As
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The Miami Church of Christ in North Miami continues to have 15-20 members on Sunday morning for worship and 10-15 on Wednesday evenings. For the past few years they have been paying rent to a landlord who would not safeguard the premises; the building was broken into, and
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However, this leaves little for all else that needs to be paid—utilities, maintenance, Bible and outreach materials. Brother Joseph supported himself until his job was eliminated a few years ago. The church is unable to pay him any compensation. His wife and daughter provide most of his support. They