Verses fom the Acts of the Apostles, the fifth book of the New Testament, are particularly noteworthy today. “While Peter was still speaking these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the word. The circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit should have been poured out on the …
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The King James Bible, the most famous version of the world’s most influential book, was published on this day in history, May 2, 1611. “The King James, or Authorized, Version of the Bible remains the most widely published text in the English language,” claims the British Library. Commissioned by King James I of England in 1604, it is famed for …
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Thursday, May 2, 2024, is the National Day of Prayer — an occasion observed typically on the first Thursday in May in the U.S. This year is the 73rd such day of prayer. This year’s theme is “Lift up the Word, Light up the World.” At a time of strife and stress, many believe there is a very strong need …
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The new book “Light For Today: 365 Daily Devotions from the Lighthouse” was a labor of love — to see God in the everyday challenges of life and to reconcile the inner pains and normal stresses with the God who said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” It was a natural postlude to my first book, “Lighthouse Faith: …
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In a world of chaos and uncertainty, books can serve as beacons of hope — offering solace, inspiration and the promise of brighter days ahead. Certain accounts can help us turn the page during life’s twists and turns by uplifting our spirits, renewing our sense of purpose and reminding us of the inherent goodness within humanity. Whether it’s about family …
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Muhammad Ali, the reigning world heavyweight boxing champion, entered the combative ring of politics and culture by refusing to serve in the United States military at the height of the Vietnam War on this day in history, April 28, 1967. “I ain’t got no quarrel with those Vietcong,” Ali famously said the year before, the exact quote the source of …
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A faith-focused “life center” that assists women who are experiencing crisis pregnancies recently opened a new, expanded facility in Austin, Texas, to better meet the increasing demands for its services. The John Paul II Life Center was established in 2010 by two married couples, Tim and Pat Von Dohlen and Chris and Sheri Danze. They were seeking “to take the …
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“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). This verse comes from the Gospel of John, one of the four gospel narratives in the New Testament. While the exact authorship of this gospel is unknown, it is most commonly …
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Amber Smith is partnering with the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), a California-based nonprofit organization, ahead of the summer months to drive conversation and awareness around water safety and drowning prevention. On June 4, 2019, Amber Smith and her husband, country music singer Granger Smith, experienced a parent’s worst nightmare. That’s when their 3-year-old son, River, squeezed through the fence …
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