Sometimes reading the Bible raises questions. For instance, we are warned in Scripture to avoid jealousy and envy—it is “rottenness to the bones” (Proverbs 14:30)—and yet one of God’s names in the Old Testament is “Jealous”—for He is “a jealous God” (Exodus 34:14).
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The Frenchman Jules Verne wrote the novel in 1873, and two movie adaptations have been made (1956, 2004). In fact, the 1956 film won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The story? Around the World in 80 Days, of course! It’s the story of Phileas Fogg of London and his valet who accept a £20,000 wager—a challenge to travel around the world in 80 days.
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Have you ever found the idea of studying the book of Revelation quite daunting? Have you ever thought, “Why should I study prophecy?” Because of its complexity, oftentimes people avoid examining it—with the assumption it was written only for Bible scholars and theologians—which leads for many to be uninformed, unbelieving, and uninterested in it.
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Christmas presents the best opportunity for a glorious season to be interrupted by a travel nightmare. But our Christmas travel challenges are nothing compared to those faced by a young couple in Galilee more than two thousand years ago
Read MoreMedical technology is amazing, isn’t it? For instance, motorized exoskeletons are helping paralyzed people walk. And special glasses are helping color-blind people see the colors of our beautiful world. Imagine going from paralysis to walking; from seeing grays to seeing a rainbow!
Read MoreA century ago, rural America shopped at crossroads grocery stores or small-town general stores. The shelves of those stores were not always full; you couldn’t depend on what you needed being in stock. Inventory was managed with paper and pencil. Orders to suppliers might be called in by telephone or given in person to a traveling sales representative who stopped by periodically.
Read MoreThe state of Florida battles sinkholes like the plagues of Egypt. As acidic groundwater dissolves underground rock formations, the surface of the earth caves in.
Read MoreSome pretty “unique” people have set out to do some pretty unusual things without stopping. In this article we are looking at three things every Christian should do without stopping:
Read MorePrior to 2016, if you were a native of Cleveland, Ohio, involved in a discussion of sports with a group of new friends, you received sympathy. The city is home to three professional sports franchises—basketball, baseball, and football. Through 2015, those teams had gone 147 combined seasons without a national championship. Clevelanders self-identified as losers when it came to professional sports.
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