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Jewish holiday Hanukkah symbols – menorah, doughnuts, chocolate coins and wooden dreidels. Dreamstime/TCA

The God Squad: Why Hanukkah should matter to Christians

Religion / God Squad /

Father Tom Hartman and I created an annual winter custom that sharpened our interfaith instincts. Tommy wrote the Hanukkah column, and I wrote the Christmas column. Since his passing in 2016 I have tried in my way to preserve the essential interfaith impulse that created the God Squad by looking inward at our own holiday ...Read more

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Are there guidelines that would help me deal with this better?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m living in a new city, with a new job and new neighbors. When people invite me to their church, I ask them what they believe. When I visit the church, I learn that I’ve been duped, because it’s more of a cult than a church, but the window dressing they presented made me feel good about ...Read more

Who are the two lovers in the Song of Solomon?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) David and Bathsheba
B) Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
C) Ruth and Boaz
D) None of the above

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Where does a person begin reading the Bible?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Where does a person begin reading the Bible? It is such a huge book and covers so much history and biographical material, but most of all, I’ve heard many people say that it contains the secrets for living an abundant life. As a new Christian, where do I begin? – N.R.

A: For the Christian, ...Read more

What is the title of Psalm 51?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) The Lord is My Shepherd
B) The Lord Will Provide
C) Create in Me a Clean Heart
D) My Soul Thirsts for You

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How can I justify bringing children into the world in its present state?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve been reading a lot about Charlie Kirk encouraging marriage and starting families. Elon Musk challenges Americans to have more children because our population is declining. This will sound terrible, but I can’t justify bringing children into the world in the present state it is in – evil ...Read more

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Norfolk mosque vandalized with black crosses painted on building

Religion / Religious News /

NORFOLK, Va. — The Masjid Ash-Shura mosque on Colley Avenue in Norfolk was vandalized between Sunday night and Monday morning with a series of black crosses spray-painted along the side of the building, but a group of volunteers quickly came together to help clean it off.

Police are in possession of a video that shows one man, at some point ...Read more

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Is it possible to receive God’s forgiveness after we die?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it possible to receive God’s forgiveness after we die? So many people say that prayer over a dead person to get them into Heaven doesn’t work. Is this true? – A.D.

A: There is life after death, and every individual must make the decision to repent of sin and receive Jesus Christ as Lord ...Read more

What was the name of the judge who killed 600 Philistines with an oxgoad?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Shamgar
B) Abimelech
C) Ehud
D) Samson

What is the famous passage in Jonah that describes God's compassion for all people?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Jonah 1:1-17
B) Jonah 2:1-10
C) Jonah 3:1-10
D) Jonah 4:1-11

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What will be the response of Hollywood elites when they see Jesus face to face?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve always been a big fan of Hollywood movies. The sheer talent of star power, drawing millions of viewers into their fantasy world, is inspiring. But I’m done with their deception after watching the Golden Globes, when scoffing at God was applauded. What will be their response when they see ...Read more

What is the famous passage in First Timothy that gives qualifications for overseers and deacons in the church?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) 1 Timothy 1:1-11
B) 1 Timothy 2:1-15
C) 1 Timothy 3:1-13
D) 1 Timothy 4:1-16

What was the name of Naomi's husband?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Elimelech
B) Boaz
C) Obed
D) Mahlon

What if question - stack of color sticky notes. Dreamstime/TCA

Is there a secret to overcoming a preoccupation that is ruining life?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it say about me that I am a believer in Jesus, but I live in fear of everything: losing my job, developing cancer, suffering rejection from my spouse. None of these things has happened, and there’s no indication that they will, yet I am overcome with the “what if?” Is there a secret ...Read more

 

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