Brandon Showalter and Jeff Myers

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Nov 25, 2018
Who were the Gentiles in the Old Testament?
The story of the Jews throughout Hebrew Scripture is one where God sets them apart for His purposes — that they would be light to the nations, particularly those peoples known as "Gentiles."
Nov 24, 2018
People seeking exorcisms rising dramatically: report
Demand for exorcisms in the Catholic Church are on the rise amid a resurgence of interest in occult practice in the United States.
Nov 21, 2018
Rider U. rejects student survey asking for Chick-fil-A, says company's values 'haven't progressed'
A New Jersey college is refusing to bring Chick-fil-A on campus because its values "have not sufficiently progressed" despite it being the most preferred option among the students.
Nov 21, 2018
Trump taps pro-life neuroscientist for National Science Board post
President Trump has nominated a pro-life neurobiology professor who has spoken out in defense of the unborn to serve on the National Science Board.
Nov 20, 2018
Canadian hospital advertises euthanasia in hospital waiting room
Canada is increasingly more open about its embrace of euthanasia and assisted suicide, even advertising it in hospital waiting rooms.
Nov 19, 2018
A teen sex 'recession'? Blame porn, stagnating marriage rates, experts say
Americans are having less sex despite the hook-up culture and liberalized attitudes about its moral dimensions, a phenomenon some attribute to porn and others to falling marriage rates.
Nov 18, 2018
What was the capital of Israel in the Old Testament?
While Jerusalem is most often talked about as the eternal capital of Israel, a claim at the center of bitterly contested modern geopolitics, the history is much more complicated.
Nov 18, 2018
Down syndrome children apply to be on international 'endangered species' list
Individuals with Down syndrome are applying to be on the international endangered species list in light of their communities particular vulnerabilities and declining population.
Nov 15, 2018
Most pastors don't feel qualified to address touchy sexual issues, abuse in church: Survey
New research reveals that while pastors routinely face questions about sexuality issues, particularly areas of pain and brokenness, few feel qualified to speak to them.
Nov 14, 2018
Why pray for healing when miracles don't always happen?
The question about why some people are healed and others are not when people pray is one John Piper struggles with.