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Donkeys and elephants can’t lead us to Heaven, but the Lamb can

By Mark Wilmoth The modern Democratic Party had its origin in 1828, rising from the remnants of the Democratic-Republican Party. Then Senator Martin Van Buren created a coalition of state organizations into the Democratic Party and helped get Andrew Jackson elected President that year. In the 1850s, the Republican Party emerged as the anti-slavery party, and the Republicans have been the Democrat’s main political rivals ever since. While the Democratic Party lays claim to being the oldest active political party, political rivalries have existed throughout history, often helping ...

God’s words unlock the treasures of eternity

You own nothing. You think you own the money in your bank account. After all, you’ve earned it. It puts food on your table and a roof over your head and clothes on your back. You’re using your money to make a better life for your family, right? But God replies, “You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today” (Deuteronomy 8:17-18, NIV). It’s not your ...

God’s words unlock the treasures of eternity

By Mark Wilmoth You own nothing. You think you own the money in your bank account. After all, you’ve earned it. It puts food on your table and a roof over your head and clothes on your back. You’re using your money to make a better life for your family, right? But God replies, “You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today” (Deuteronomy 8:17-18, ...

What to know about Holi, the Hindu festival of colors

(AP) — Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring with cultural and religious significance. Typically observed in March in India, Nepal, other South Asian countries and across the diaspora, the festival celebrates love and ...

Conservative Anglican leaders restructure organization in break from traditions

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Conservative Anglican leaders have restructured their organization, signaling a break from the traditions of the historic Anglican Communion as they seek to reorder the 400-year-old church group. The Global Anglican Future Conference, or Gafcon, dissolved its Gafcon Primates Council and replaced it with the Global Anglican Council. The new council will include primates, advisers and guarantors, made up of bishops, clergy and lay members, each with full voting privileges, Gafcon general secretary The Right Reverend Paul Donison said in a statement. The ...

Repetition is key with scripture

By Mark Wilmoth Educators call it “spaced repetition.” Educators have long recognized that repetition is key in mastering new material; few people have a memory that allows them to fully understand and effectively use new information after only one exposure. But research indicates that the timing of that repetition is significant to the learning experience. Rereading one’s notes a third or fourth time in the last minutes before a test doesn’t improve test scores. But reviewing the same material several times over several days leads to better test outcomes. Jesus knew ...