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I Didn’t Care About Starving Kids in Africa

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It was Christmas morning. The whole family was together, even though most of the children were married and starting their own families. We were about to open presents.
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Why did God Create a World that He Knew was Going to Go Wrong eventually?

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When God created the heavens, the earth and everything else, it was all perfect. Why did He create a world that He knew would eventually go wrong?
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If We Knew The Plane Was Going Down

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I was on a plane a few months ago flying to see my sister in Florida, US. I was gazing out the window, probably fidgeting and daydreaming about snack food, when the flight attendant began her safety presentation.
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Africa: The Secret Behind Faith and Hope

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Whenever I visit other continents, a question I am often asked is, “What is the hidden secret behind faith and hope in Africa?” That’s when I share about the power of thanksgiving and prayer—the fuel that drives the church in Africa towards faith and hope.
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What If Your Neighbor is a Prostitute?

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A few scantily-dressed women flirt with passers-by in a dimly lit alley. Some of them strike up conversations and bargain with potential customers, while others wait around for customers to offer them a price.
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What Would Jesus Post?

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Most millennials (myself included) take immense pride in sharing their daily lives on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram to display or articulate who they are and what they stand for.
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Why Does God Allow Some to Suffer More Than Others?

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At a recent political conference, I had the opportunity to meet individuals from different countries, many of whom were currently living amid political uncertainty. Listening to the struggles they faced in their own countries, I was intrigued.
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“Me Before You”: Is Dying Ever Justified?

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Some time ago, one movie caught my attention. It was the romantic film, “Me Before You”. I first saw the trailer on Facebook, and was particularly intrigued by the scene where the male lead tells the female lead,
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The Day I Spent in Prison

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I braced myself for the encounter, wondering how I should talk and act around them. I was excited and nervous at the same time since I had never interacted with inmates before. And I was thoroughly surprised when I finally met them.