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What does the quote “a crown of beauty instead of ashes,” mean?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: A friend of mine gave me a book that has the poetry from the Bible. I love the phrase “a crown of beauty instead of ashes,” but I’m not sure what it means. As I watch what is going on in the Middle East and Israel, I pray that beauty will somehow come out of the ashes of destruction we see on ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Second Timothy that speaks of Paul's upcoming departure and his faithfulness in the ministry?
A) 2 Timothy 1:1-18
B) 2 Timothy 2:1-13
C) 2 Timothy 3:1-17
D) 2 Timothy 4:1-8
What is the famous story in Daniel that describes the fiery furnace?
A) Daniel 1:1-21
B) Daniel 2:1-23
C) Daniel 3:1-30
D) Daniel 5:1-31
COUNTERPOINT: Bible blasphemy or act of godliness?
Donald Trump was recently accused of “Bible blasphemy” for selling a version of the Bible, which prompted me to write this article on his motivations for such an act. Is this truly blasphemy? Or is it a way to encourage his followers to study the Holy Scriptures to “Make America Great and Godly Again”?
In a court of law, I believe this ...Read more
POINT: Perverting God's word for politics is a sin
In March, former President Donald Trump began hawking a “God Bless the USA” Bible online for $59.99, a King James Version that also includes the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Pledge of Allegiance.
“Let’s make America pray again,” he said. “We must defend God in the public square and not allow the media or the...Read more
The God Squad: What did Jesus mean in John 14:6?
Periodically when I refer to my favorite metaphor about interfaith harmony, which is the idea that there are many paths up the mountain to God, I receive comments like this one from R in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
I know you are familiar with the story. Jesus was addressing his disciples, and he said, “Let not your hearts be troubled, ...Read more
What does the Bible mean when it says that when we are weak, we are strong?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: What does the Bible mean when it says that when we are weak, we are strong? Seems contradictory to me. – W.S.
A: The Apostle Paul wrote, “When I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10, NKJV). How is it possible to be both?
Paul was stating a very important truth: When we attempt to ...Read more
What is the famous passage in First John that emphasizes the victory over the world through faith in Jesus Christ?
A) 1 John 2:1-17
B) 1 John 3:11-24
C) 1 John 4:1-21
D) 1 John 5:1-21
What was the name of the Persian king who allowed Nehemiah to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the city walls?
A) Cyrus
B) Darius
C) Artaxerxes
D) Xerxes
Archdiocese of Chicago sued over priest accused of sexually abusing altar boy at elementary school and parish on Lower West Side in '90s
CHICAGO — The Archdiocese of Chicago is facing a lawsuit in connection with a former priest accused of sexually abusing and exploiting an altar boy at a now-closed elementary school and parish on the city’s Lower West Side.
The lawsuit, filed earlier this month in Cook County Circuit Court, alleges that the Rev. John Keehan repeatedly ...Read more
Are we supposed to confess our sins continually?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m confused. I became a Christian and God forgave my sins and helped me start over again. My pastor keeps preaching that Christians must confess their sins and turn away from them so that we can be effective in our faith. I thought that’s what makes people become Christians — that their sins ...Read more
How long did the Israelites wander in the wilderness?
A) 40 days
B) 40 weeks
C) 40 months
D) 40 years
What was the name of the Israelite spy who brought back a good report of the Promised Land?
A) Joshua
B) Caleb
C) Aaron
D) Eleazar
'Self-annihilation?' LA rabbi wants to heal a 'world on fire'
LOS ANGELES — She was a clever girl, a daughter of retailers, who thought she had been born too late. The civil rights and anti-war movements of the 1960s inspired her. But Sharon Brous grew up in the age of Reagan, hedge funds and indifference. By the time she reached rabbinical school, Brous had many questions. All of them big and centering ...Read more
Is it really wrong as a Christian “not” to vote?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: While I know we should be responsible voters, living through another election year brings discouragement, especially when I look at the few people running that can be trusted to serve this country in a good way. I’m really struggling and have just about talked myself into not voting at all. But my...Read more
What is the famous passage in Obadiah that encourages people to seek the Lord?
A) Obadiah 1:1-9
B) Obadiah 1:10-14
C) Obadiah 1:15-21
D) Obadiah 2:1-9
What was the name of the priest who read the Law to the people after the completion of the city walls?
A) Ezra
B) Jeshua
C) Eliashib
D) Nehemiah
Pope Francis invites Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other Bay State leaders to speak at Vatican Climate Summit
BOSTON — According to scientists at the Vatican, “the Climate Crisis is upon us” and it will get worse before it gets better.
In light of that disconcerting finding and at the invitation of the Pope, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Bay State Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer, and UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo Suá...Read more
Suspected Rutgers University Islamic center vandal arrested
An arrest has been made nearly two weeks after an Islamic center at Rutgers University was broken into and vandalized.
Jacob Beacher, 24, of New Brunswick, N.J., has been arrested and charged with one count of damage to religious property and one count of making false statements to federal authorities, the Rutgers University Police Department ...Read more
Can I share my own experience of living the Christian life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I have an opportunity to become a life coach. When I see how easily influenced people are by the culture, I’m reluctant to tell others how to get through life in a wholesome way. Should I leave this to the experts or can I share my own experience of living the Christian life? – W.I.
A: ...Read more
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- COUNTERPOINT: Bible blasphemy or act of godliness?
- Archdiocese of Chicago sued over priest accused of sexually abusing altar boy at elementary school and parish on Lower West Side in '90s
- 'Self-annihilation?' LA rabbi wants to heal a 'world on fire'
- 'Soul murder': Clergy abuse survivors testify about torment during Baltimore archdiocese bankruptcy case