Jim Denison

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  May 20, 2018

  Hero Thwarts School Shooting; 4 Commitments to Be a True Hero

  Mark Dallas is truly a hero. However, real heroes don't generally see themselves that way. They say they were just doing their job or doing what anyone would do. The fact that they believe they're not heroes is one of the reasons they are.

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  May 19, 2018

  Why Gambling Is So Popular

  This week, the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that prohibits sports gambling. The landmark decision gives states the right to legalize betting on sports.

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  May 16, 2018

  Explaining the Gaza Conflict as Death Toll Rises

  History was made Monday when Israel observed its seventieth anniversary as a nation and the United States officially moved its embassy to Jerusalem. However, the day was historic from a very different perspective as well.

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  May 14, 2018

  One Man's Shocking Experience Inside North Korea

  For sixteen years, North Korea has been ranked the "most oppressive place in the world for Christians." And yet, an estimated 36 percent of the population–around nine million people–are believers.

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  May 13, 2018

  Boy Scouts Abandon What Made Them Unique, Vibrant

  I remember fondly my years with the Boy Scouts. Overnight campouts with my father. Lessons in outdoor survival and the care of nature. Building camaraderie in an environment uniquely suited to develop boys into men.

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  May 12, 2018

  Advice From a Man Without Arms

  This headline caught my eye: "I was born with no arms and thought I was a hopeless mistake–and then this happened . . ."

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  May 8, 2018

  What Hawaii Volcano Survivors Can Teach the World

  Most of us cannot imagine choosing to live near the world's most active volcano. We can shake our heads at the foolishness of such people. Or we can learn an important lesson from their intrepid courage.

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  May 5, 2018

  Sutherland Springs Pastor Led National Day of Prayer Service

  Frank and Sherri Pomeroy helped lead yesterday's National Day of Prayer service in Washington, DC. The service came just two days before the six-month anniversary of the shooting that took the lives of twenty-six members of Pastor Pomeroy's church, the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas.

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  May 3, 2018

  Deadly Caterpillars Have Invaded London

  London is a world-class city. Its history and pageantry are combined with its status as a global financial center. It's not surprising that more than forty-two million tourists are expected to visit the city this year. But if you're planning a visit this summer, avoid the caterpillars.

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  May 2, 2018

  Alfie Evans and the Royal Baby: Which Life Is More Sacred?

  "My gladiator laid down his shield and gained his wings at 2:30." This is how Alfie Evans's father described the death of his twenty-three-month-old son early Saturday morning.