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What would it be like to be the last Christian missionary?

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Recently, I was the first speaker for a student missions conference. In my introduction, I talked about why I started a mission organization in 1993. I had a big dream back then, and I have that same dream today: I want to bring Jesus back. I read in Matthew 24:14, “And this gospel of the…

The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a C.O.L.D. winter

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Early November certainly was rough on people across eastern North America. The Washington Post  reported on Nov. 13 that “The most severe early November cold snap in more than a century has plowed over the East Coast, where record low temperatures were set in the majority of population centers Wednesday morning.” Weather.com reported that over 400…

Divestment won't fight climate change

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Roughly 40,000 environmental activists recently descended on Lower Manhattan for a global climate strike. Many of the protesters marched with a specific goal in mind — convince Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to purge $13 billion in fossil fuel investments from New York State’s $210 billion pension fund. All across the country, environmentalists are urging public pension…

Is America on a Slippery Slope to Becoming a Banana Republic?

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Who would have ever thought the United States could lose its way and find itself on a slippery slope to becoming a banana republic in which political power is typically determined by coups rather than elections?  But it appears that many in the Democratic Party are willing to go down this road and risk the…

If you want great pheasant hunting, head to South Dakota

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MITCHELL, South Dakota – South Dakota is the best state in the union to hunt pheasants. I did not know that until I visited here during pheasant season. I am not a pheasant hunter but you can’t escape the enthusiasm for this sport when you come to South Dakota in the fall. In fact, the…

Here is how modern parents should pray for their kids

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As parents we pray diligently for our children, at least until they’re born. We then spend the rest of the time praying for ourselves, “Lord, deliver us from this evil.” I think the prayers of today’s parents may go something like this: Dear Lord,  I pray that you keep my child away from all evil,…

There’s no better place than the great state of Oklahoma

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I was born in Tulsa on November 16, 1953 – exactly 46 years after Oklahoma became a state on November 16, 1907. I tell people I was born on statehood day but I am quick to point out that I was born on the anniversary of statehood, not in 1907. I love this state. I…

Cohen the Goodhearted continues to live up to his name

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I have been trying to think of what to write this week. When you have produced a weekly article for over 21 years, sometimes you sit staring at a blank screen, and nothing comes to your mind. But two Facebook posts about my grandson, 3 1/2-year-old Cohen the Goodhearted, changed that in an instant. The…

Democrats’ flawed impeachment process

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The last several weeks have been eventful in terms of one particular topic, and that is House Democrats and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s unprecedented pursuit of impeachment. Especially on something as consequential as impeaching the President of the United States, it is a disservice to the American people for one political party to dictate the terms…

America owes a great debt to our military servicemen

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November 11 is Veterans Day, an important day to remember for all Americans. Memorial Day is another public holiday that celebrates military service. Memorial Day is to remember those brave Americans who died in military service. Veterans Day is for all of those who served. Armed Forces Day in May honors those who currently serve….