Stan Lee: The Man Behind The Marvel-ous Superheroes

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There is something about superheroes that speaks to us, inspires us, and motivates us. Many of these superheroes whom we have come to love can be attributed to one man: Stan Lee.

Eugene Peterson: A Life Dedicated To Engaging With Scripture

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When I first read that Eugene Peterson had just days left to live, I had mixed emotions. I was happy for him that he would soon be in the presence of Jesus, and yet, I also felt sad, because we were about to lose a great champion of the faith.

BTS: Is True Love About Loving Yourself?

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“True love first begins with loving myself,” began BTS’ leader Kim Nam-jun, better known as RM, in his impassioned six-minute speech, which ended with resounding applause from the packed crowd at the launch of a UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) youth campaign yesterday (24 Sep).

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka: When Our Heroes Fail Us

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It was meant to be a historic match, but ended up being remembered for all the wrong reasons. 20-year-old Naomi Osaka was looking forward to a “tough, competitive match” when she walked into the women’s final of the US Open Tennis Championship on September 8.

John McCain: A Life That Reminds Us Why We Value Sacrifice

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Scrolling through Facebook over the past weekend, a post caught my eye. My friend had shared a video link to the speech American Senator John McCain gave when he received the Liberty Medal last year (the Liberty Medal recognizes leadership in the pursuit of freedom). His comment that went along with the video included the statement, “Thank you for your great service to our country”.

Why I Was Captivated by the Thai Cave Rescue

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Like many others all around the world, I cheered when I read the news yesterday evening that all 12 Thai boys and their 25-year-old assistant soccer coach had been safely rescued from a cave in Northern Thailand—after being trapped inside for two weeks. 

Trump-Kim Summit: Real Peace or Fake News?

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Today (June 12), the tiny island-state of Singapore hosted one of the most historic events of our generation—the summit between the president of the United States of America (US), Donald J Trump, and his counterpart from North Korea, Kim Jong Un.

The Royal Wedding: Meghan Markle’s Gain or Loss?

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In case you haven’t heard, there’s a big wedding on today in the United Kingdom. It’s an event that will see Prince Harry, the sixth in line to the British throne, wedded to Meghan Markle, an American actress best known for her seven-year stint portraying Rachel Zane on the legal drama Suits.

Should Israel Folau Have Said What He Said?

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Words can build up or destroy. For Australia rugby star Israel Folau, it was a lesson he had to learn the hard way after his response to a comment on his Instagram post went viral—and awry.