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How emboldened Georgia Republicans revived 'religious liberty' debate
ATLANTA — For much of the last decade, the “religious liberty” debate was one of the most polarizing political fights in Georgia.
Companies threatened boycotts. Protesters flooded the Capitol. Lawmakers risked their careers by taking dramatic stands.
Now, the once-explosive feud has been eclipsed by new culture wars fights over ...Read more

How much can we learn from a child's compassionate heart?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Measures are being put in place to give aid to caregivers – encouraging employers to stand beside those who feel the weight of caring for loved ones while trying to stay employed. I recently buried my parents and had it not been for the loving acceptance of my young children in bringing them joy ...Read more
What is the main theme of the Book of Matthew?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
What is the famous passage in Amos that describes the destruction of Israel?
A) Amos 2:1-16
B) Amos 3:1-15
C) Amos 7:1-17
D) Amos 9:1-15

Is there hope for people who don't believe the devil is real?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: It’s astounding how many people today think the devil is a figment of imagination. Can there be hope for these people? Can they come to salvation if they do not believe Satan, while not as powerful as God, is still a terrible force to be reckoned with? – S.D.
A: Satan is a mighty prince with ...Read more
What is the main theme of the Second Thessalonians?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The second coming of Christ and perseverance in the face of persecution
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Book of Luke?
A) Luke
B) Matthew
C) Mark
D) John
What is the famous passage in Galatians that describes the fruit of the Spirit?
A) Galatians 1:1-10
B) Galatians 2:11-21
C) Galatians 3:1-14
D) Galatians 5:16-26
What is the famous passage in Hosea that describes the punishment of Israel?
A) Hosea 1:1-11
B) Hosea 4:1-19
C) Hosea 7:1-16
D) Hosea 9:1-17

Are we defining science differently these days, or is science just man’s guess?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Believing in science has proved in many ways futile. I’ve seen throughout my lifetime science proven wrong. Are we defining it differently these days, or is science just man’s guess? – S.A.
A: Society puts a great deal of hope in technological progress, and science is learning to control just...Read more
What is the main theme of the Book of John?
A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The divinity of Jesus and the gift of eternal life
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God
What is the famous event in Jonah that involves a big fish?
A) Jonah running away from God
B) Jonah preaching to the Ninevites
C) Jonah building a boat
D) Jonah's death and resurrection

What can people do to live in peace with all men?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: It is frustrating to watch our government leaders argue and pick at each other in the name of the law. While it is true that America has the greatest form of government on Earth, it is still greatly lacking. What can people do to live in peace with all men? – P.M.
A: No form of government has ...Read more
What is the famous passage in James that instructs believers to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry?
A) James 1:19-27
B) James 2:1-13
C) James 3:1-12
D) James 4:1-12
What is the famous passage in Isaiah that describes the peaceable kingdom?
A) Isaiah 9:6-7
B) Isaiah 11:1-10
C) Isaiah 40:1-5
D) Isaiah 55:6-9

The God Squad: Healing from grief
I recently was humbled and honored to speak to a group of parents who have experienced the death of a child. I shall try to address some of their questions in the weeks ahead but nothing I can write will adequately convey the deep and hard-earned wisdom they shared with me.
Q: “I am so angry at the death of my son I don’t ever want to let ...Read more

What is the secret to overcoming this horrible cloud that hovers over me?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I have trouble in the area of submission. I was a wayward kid and no matter how good my parents were to me, I disappointed them. I find in my Christian life I disappoint God and myself. What is the secret to overcoming this horrible cloud that hovers over me? – W.K.
A: The story is told of a ...Read more
What is the famous vision in Daniel that describes the ram and the goat?
A) Daniel 2:31-45
B) Daniel 7:1-14
C) Daniel 8:1-14
D) Daniel 10:1-14
What was the name of the city that David conquered and made his capital?
A) Bethlehem
B) Jericho
C) Hebron
D) Jerusalem

Kansas City-area police, fire dismiss chaplains with ties to International House of Prayer in fallout from sex abuse report
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — All Grandview police and fire chaplains associated with the International House of Prayer-Kansas City have been dismissed in the fallout from a third-party investigation into a sex abuse scandal involving the 24/7 global ministry, according to local officials.
“I can confirm we severed ties with several of our public ...Read more
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