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A Christian Perspective on the World Today

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Golden handcuffs and the new religion of work

An old Romanian proverb states that craft is like a golden bracelet. But the way we relate to this type of jewellery seems to suggest that these golden bracelets are more like some socially acceptable handcuffs, which we fooled ourselves into wearing with pride.
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Scars that heal

During war, Dave Roever suffered injuries that should have killed him. Here's how he not only survived... but learned to thrive.
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Identity Crisis: We are more than a slave to appearances

What is left of me after I shut down my computer, turn off my phone, or wipe away my makeup? What about after I quit my job, after I move, after I lose my health, after I get older? What if no one knew me—would I still be someone?
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Influencers: (Online) princes and (real-life) paupers

"Influencers pay double.": With one message an ice cream shop owner ignited a whole conversation about the role and utility of influencers in modern society
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Nutrition mistakes that kill 11 million people each year

The food we eat—or do not eat—daily kills 11 million of us prematurely every year. So then, what should we eat?
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What do we do with bad people?

When confronted with evil, it can be difficult to determine what to do. Is forgiveness really the best course of action?
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Time Robbers and masters of time

How did the phrase “time is money” come to steal the true meaning of time? Time is not money. It is life.
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The immortal Bible

The Bible is arguably the most widespread—and controversial—book of all time. But who wrote it, and what is it really about?
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My mechanisms of resilience

Sometimes it can be tough to handle all that life throws at you—Jurriën den Hollander shares his advice on how to stay resilient no matter what may come your way.
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Escaping from a radical family: Tara Westover’s story

For many, religious extremism brings to mind images of terrorism and violence in distant places—but for Tara Westover, the extremism was found far closer to home
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Does Revelation predict a New World Order?

Rumors abound that the world is soon to be ruled by a New World Order—but what does the Bible really have to say about the issue
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The most misunderstood of loves

The tension between a loving God and earthly pain is one that has confounded many—but there are a group of people who have dedicated themselves to providing answers and clearing up misconceptions.