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“It is well that war is so terrible; otherwise we should grow too fond of it.”
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“Let’s Roll!”
You probably won’t recognize the name Todd Beamer even though you know just about every detail of his story. Beamer was born in Michigan, but somehow wound up becoming a …
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Beating the Divorce Deadline
In 2020, China passed a law requiring married couples to participate in a 30-day “cooling-off” period before being allowed to file for divorce. Just before the law came into effect …
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Napoleon on Jesus Christ
“Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I myself have founded great empires; but upon what did these creations of our genius depend? Upon force. Jesus alone founded His empire upon love, and …
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Should We Use (All) of God’s Word?
Christians, especially church leaders, often think that the best way to attract the unchurched or reconnect with the de-churched is to water down or whitewash our teaching. Nothing could be …
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“I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.”
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Tertullian’s Prayer
“We pray for all the emperors, that God may grant them long life, a secure government, a prosperous family, vigorous troops, a faithful senate, an obedient people; that the whole …
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Alexis de Tocqueville on Government
“Despotism may govern without faith, but liberty cannot.”
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Staring Down an Emperor
Once upon a time, a bishop got in the face of an emperor. One had immeasurable power behind him. The other had nothing but righteous indignation on his side. The …
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John Calvins Town
As Americans, we’re sometimes confused – or shocked – by laws from other countries. Foreign cultures may prohibit what clothes can be worn, who can vote, who can marry, and …
