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- Want to become a motivational super hero?What makes people do what they do? Why do some people succeed while others fail? The answer just might be motivation. We know that from an early age motivation prompts us to want to learn and exhibit different types of behavior and stimulates us...
- Barron's Books releasing new book about fairies in AprilBarron's Books is releasing a new book called, "Fairy World." Stella A. Caldwell is the author of the book and Ryan Foreshaw is the illustrator. The book is for ages 10 and up. It's a hardcover book that is around 80 pages and it...
- Dalai Lama points to failure in provision of healthcare services by TibetansHis Holiness the Dalai has expressed displeasure with the provision of healthcare to the Tibetan public by Tibetan healthcare services. Phayul.comreported on March 23, 2016, the Dalai Lama graced the Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute...
- Easter facts that are little knownEaster is based on three important claims of Christianity: the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Jesus. Deists, people who believe in God based on reason and Nature and who reject unreasonable claims, greatly value Easter. Deists see...
- Reacting to Mrs. Trump, Brussels, and Black Lives Matter. Scary things happeningLife has grown scarier since Marco Rubio suspended his campaign. Pundits are divided. Many feel that Donald Trump has all but sewn up the Republican nomination. Others argue that no one will have the needed votes and that an open convention is on...
- Donald Trump the HamanToday as you are munching on hamentashen and thinking of politics, Here are some new lyrics for an old song.Oh once there was a wicked wicked man,The Donald was his name, sir.They would have murdered all who ran,Tho they were not to blame, Sir...
- Seeing yourself as a work in progressToday’s bible study is from the Gospel ofJohn 13:1-7and31-35.Poor Peter, bless his heart! He had followed Jesus enthusiastically. This plain fisherman’s faith had grown and although in his humanity he may have stumbled, he set a...
- Two feasts: Purim and PassoverEvery story needs a villain, and on a rare concurrence of days, we can talk about two stories and two villians. For Maundy Thursday (the traditional time of Jesus’ Last Supper) and Purim both fall on the same day.The first villain of the day...
- See something - say something about Trump and CruzFollowing the bombings in Brussels, Belgium on March 22, 2016, there have been numerous comments by Donald Trump and Ted Cruz regarding their responses to terrorist acts and ISIS. The slogan “If you see something, say something™”...
- Man is not an animalAnimals are divided by groups. These groups are birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, just to name a few. But what group does man fit into. Even though man has characteristics of mammals, he is not related to any mammal in the animal kingdom....
- Covering Up Good FridayWhy are we covering up Good Friday?Many faithful Chicago area Catholics may wonder what the heck is with the concept of “hiding” sacred images during Holy Week. Towards the end of Lent, is common place to see many Catholic churches...
- The Level Above SuccessI heard a minister share about a man who had converted to Christianity from Islam. This cost the man his family and his friends. When asked what he said to the people who questioned his costly conversion he stated,“Well, its like this:...
- Rhamphorhynchus: Fiery flying serpentRhamphorhynchus was a long-tailed pterosaur of the so-called Jurassic Period (secular scientists believe this period of time is when Rhamphorhynchus lived). Rhamphorhynchus name means "beak jaw". It had a wingspan of 3 feet with a body...
- 'If I Run' begins another riveting Terri Blackstock suspense seriesTerri Blackstock's stellar reputation for writing award-winning, faith-based suspense continues with the release of If I Run that begins her new "If I Run" suspense series set in Shreveport, Louisiana and Shady Grove, Georgia. It'...
- Episcopal Bishops call for reconciliation during Holy WeekOn March 11 – 15, The Episcopal Church House of Bishops met in retreat at Camp Allen Conference Center in Navasota, TX. While there, their thoughts and prayers turned toward both Holy Week and toward the political and social climate of our...