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The 27th Amendment

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By Jacqueline Richey How did a nineteen-year-old defy his professor and the Supreme Court? He got the 27th Amendment ratified when no one thought it was possible. Gregory Watson, a sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin, had to write a paper for a government class. He researched amendments that Congress had approved with the necessary two-thirds majority in both chambers but which had not been ratified by enough state legislatures to become part of the U.S. Constitution. One, he told NPR, “just jumped right out at me.” It read, “No law varying the compensation for the ...

No matter your label, accept Jesus’ offer

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By Mark Wilmoth This story bothers some folks. First, there’s the problem of the text. Look up John 8:1-11 in your Bible and you’ll probably see a footnote that reads “The earliest manuscripts do not include John 7:53-8:11.” Why waste time studying a text that might not even belong in the Bible? Well, you should know that there are over 400 Greek manuscripts (The New Testament was originally written in the Greek language.) that include this text. Almost all Bible scholars accept this as a genuine story; the scholarly debate doesn’t concern its legitimacy or accuracy. The ...

Plan a Valentine’s Day proposal

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Valentine’s Day is often characterized as the most romantic day of the year. Steeped in tradition involving the exchange of tokens of affection like chocolates, roses and gifts, Valentine’s Day also is a popular day to propose marriage. It’s possible to separate popping the question ...

Questions to ask when vetting wedding officiants

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Many things come to mind when couples are planning their wedding. Brides-to-be may envision walking down an aisle decked with beautiful flowers in a space populated with their closest loved ones, while grooms may anticipate the moment they first see their beloved in a beautiful gown. One ...

Unique locations to tie the knot

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Couples must make a multitude of decisions when planning a wedding. One of the more significant decisions concerns where to tie the knot. The decision of where to get married was once a given. Indeed, the majority of weddings used to be held in houses of worship. A 2020 report in the ...

Why it pays to trust a pro with wedding photography

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User-friendly technology and greatly enhanced connectivity has changed the way people approach various tasks. The do-it-yourself home improvement trend is a testament to that shift, as homeowners now have access to professional grade tools and can easily take to social media for inspiration ...