Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables?

Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables? BY Chuck Tedrick for Core Christianity Suppose we were to conduct a person-on-the-street interview asking people why Jesus spoke in parables. They might respond by saying, “he was seeking to make things clear” or “he was folksy and relatable.” These responses are reasonable and expected, but Jesus answered this question in a way we may not expect. One of the keys to understanding Jesus’ answer and faithfully interpreting the parables is recognizing that they’re delivered by the king and are about his kingdom. Jesus isn’t merely…

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ARE PUTIN AND XI GRAY CHAMPIONS? Part 2

ARE PUTIN AND XI GRAY CHAMPIONS? Part 2 by Jim Quinn for The Burning Platform In Part 1 of this article I examined previous Fourth Turnings and the Gray Champions who won and lost, but made a difference in the course of history. Now I will try to peer through the fog of disinformation, lies, and false narratives to try and determine which Gray Champions will make a difference in this Fourth Turning. The U.S. and NATO are playing with fire by poking the bear. This is no longer a…

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Friends with health benefits: Laughing with friends helps reduce risk of disability among the elderly

Friends with health benefits: Laughing with friends helps reduce risk of disability among the elderly By Zoey Sky for Prevention Having a good laugh can help cheer you up when you’ve had a very stressful day. According to research published in the journal Preventive Medicine, laughing with your friends may also help improve your health. The study revealed that sharing a laugh with a friend reduces the risk of cognitive or physical disability by over 30 percent for those aged 65 and over. This was in comparison to people of the same age…

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How FAST should the newcomer be taken through the Twelve Steps?

How FAST should the newcomer be taken through the Twelve Steps? from Big Book Sponsorship One of the key concepts of A.A. in the 1940’s: Get the newcomer to Step Twelve as quickly as possible, so he or she can experience the life-changing spiritual awakening that occurs as the direct result of taking the Steps. Assure the newcomer that our program of recovery will relieve his or her alcoholism/addiction. Show the newcomer that the process is simple, straightforward and that it really works. Earl T. (pictured right), founder of A.A. in…

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