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As the season for fireworks approached in 2015, the state of Ohio eliminated part of law that made many residents lie. The state’s governor signed a provision that eliminated a requirement that required anyone who purchased fireworks to sign a form promising to take the fireworks out of the state within…

In Argentina, a court has described a 29-year-old Sumatran orangutan as a ‘Non-human person’ with rights of liberty. The court said the Buenos Aires Zoo was ‘depriving the ape of its liberty.’ A lawyer speaking after the decision said the ruling sets a precedent ‘for other sentient beings which are unfairly…

In a new book about John Dickinson we discover some new truths about this leader in the American Revolution. Dickinson was there in the beginning of our country but he disagreed with the Declaration of Independence. He believed that Americans should give the English time to come to understand their colony…

Eric Talmadge is a veteran journalist working for the Associated Press’s Pyongyang bureau in North Korea. Since 2013 he has spent about ten days a month inside the country, always accompanied by an agent of the state. “I just assume that everything I say, to anyone, is on the record,” says Talmadge.…

In his book, We Are All Weird, Seth Godin writes, “RICH is my word for someone who can afford to make choices, who has enough resources to do more than merely survive. You don’t need a private plane to be rich, but you do need enough time and food and health and access to be able to interact with the…

Technology has its good and bad sides. Technology has placed pornography at the fingertips of the young and old alike. On the other hand, some people are making good use of modern technology for spreading the Word of God and some humanitarian purposes. How it is used, is a matter of choice. --http://blog.lib.umn.edu/wardx278/1301_03/2008/09/technology_good_or_bad_by_nick.html…

New information from a Gallup survey conducted in 114 countries agrees. When asked how important religion is in their daily lives, 84 percent of adults worldwide say it is important. The richer a country is, the less important religion is. The one exception to that finding is the United States where…

In the book Faith Set Free, Pray for Yourself with Reckless Abandon, Pastor Will Davis Jr. encourages believers to rise above mundane experience and find the abundant life Jesus makes available. According to Davis, one of the important areas is giving. He says generous giving is a reminder that our soul…

Seemingly insignificant decisions may have huge consequences in life. The investigation into the recent midair collision over the Hudson in New York City has revealed several possible contributing factors. One of the most surprising facts that emerged indicated that the collision that killed nine people…

FREEDOM During a recent speech to the National Religious Broadcasters, Attorney General John Ashcroft called on Americans to look to their faith when questioning whether the Justice Department is acting appropriately. He said the United States is called to defend freedom, which is not granted by government,…

Sarah In 1999, I met Sarah while preaching a revival in the church her father pastors. I enjoyed my time with the entire family. I count her father as a close friend in the ministry and learned to love the whole family while I visited. Sarah is in that wonderful age between childhood and the terrifying…

Patriotism My mom made Susan a beautiful vest that displays several patriotic symbols. Susan asked me "do you think I can wear this anytime, or only in July." I told her she should be proud to display patriotic symbols anytime. She wore it this morning as she left for work. What if Patriotism were limited…

CONFORMITY Decades of psychological research have revealed that people tend to go along with the majority view, even if that view is objectively incorrect. A new study published in the journal, Neuron, uses brain imaging to support those beliefs. The new research involving 222 participants found that…

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons…

Nebuchadnezzar was the mighty king of the Babylonian Empire between 604 and 562 BC. Numerous cuneiform tablets and ancient texts speak of his wondrous achievements and prideful character. “Look at this, Babylon the great! And I built it all by myself, a royal palace adequate to display my honor and glory.”…

\\ Their Sacrifice, Our Freedom Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Their conviction resulted in untold sufferings for themselves and their families. Of the 56 men, five were captured by the British and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost…