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When pastors are faced with conducting a funeral service for a person who has committed suicide, they may struggle with appropriate Bible passages. Here are a few suggestions.
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When seen from the perspective of the Christian faith, the Chronicles of Narnia, both the books and the movies, have some clear Christian themes. Knowing them will help you appreciate the books and m...
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The Pentateuch (the first five books of the Old Testament) forms the foundation for the rest of the Bible. This article gives a brief summary of this important section of the Holy Bible.
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The book of Revelation in the New Testament is a difficult book for many people. Here are some simple ideas to help you better to understand it.
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Each of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) in the New Testament presents Jesus in a different way. For the writer of the Gospel according to John, Jesus is presented as the Son of God.
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The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) in the New Testament have different ways of presenting Jesus Christ. In the Gospel according to Luke, Jesus is presented as the perfect, compassionate...
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Tradition says that Jesus was crucified on a Friday, but there are problems with that day. There is a way to answer the question in a spiritually satisfying way.
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Each of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) in the New Testament presents Jesus Christ in a special way. For the Gospel according to Mark, Jesus is a servant.
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Talkeetna, Alaska, may help you find (or reclaim) a small town, friendly feeling.
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Christian students of the Holy Bible believe that many of the persons, events, and institutions of the Old Testament point to or foreshadow persons, events, and institutions in the New Testament and, ...
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The Chena Indian Village near Fairbanks, Alaska recreates the culture of the Athabascans, one of the five major Native Alaskan tribes that formed the foundation of the early Alaskan population.
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When many people think of Alaska, they think of the stunning scenery, but there is more to the state than scenery. There is a rich heritage from the past, a heritage that is at the heart of the Alask...
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During their journey of exploration, the Lewis and Clark Expedition made a stop in the area near the present-day Knife River Indian Villages Historic Site. It was an important stop for the future suc...
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For people who want to understand and explore the journey the Lewis and Clark Expedition took, the North Dakota Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center near Washburn is a good place to start.
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Many people think of North Dakota in terms of its cold winters. The state, however, has a rich heritage. The North Dakota Heritage Center will introduce you to it.
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The dala horse has become the unofficial symbol of Sweden and a popular collectible item for many people. This article gives information on the origin of the dala horse.
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The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis has become world famous not only for its own collection, but also for the exhibitions it has organized and sent to other museums and for the exhibitions that it ha...
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Iowa Falls, Iowa, population 5200, has many historical, recreational, and cultural activities to justify a day or two of your time.
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The Effigy Mounds National Monument near Harper's Ferry, IA preserves the remnants of a mound-building culture that left its mark on the American landscape. Meant to honor the dead, the mounds remind...
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Como Park and Lake Como in St. Paul, MN are great places to take the family for a variety of experiences and activities.
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There are certain requirements for a town to be designated as an official "Booktown." In 1994, Stillwater, MN, met those requirements and was officially declared North America's first "Booktown."
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Devils Tower in Wyoming has become a place of controversy in which the National Park Service is attempting the balance the religious rights of American Indians and the recreational rights and desires ...
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The annual Laura Ingalls Wilder pageant in Walnut Grove, MN, brings to life the three years that Laura and her family spent in the town.
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Interstate State Park, located near Taylors Falls, MN, contains a number of geologic potholes, circular depressions apparently formed by glacial runoff. The park also offers other activities to attra...
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The Veterans Memorial Museum is a reminder of what Americans owe to the military personnel of the 20th century.
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In 1959, an earthquake hit the southwest region of Montana. A landslide caused by the earthquake created a new lake, now known as Quake Lake (or Earthquake Lake). The area still bears many reminders...
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In 1896, gold was discovered on a tributary of the Klondike River in Canada. The word got out in 1897 and the rush was on. The Chilkoot Trait was a major route from Alaska to the Klondike.
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One of the attractions of Vancouver, Canada, is Stanley Park. It is impressive and comprehensive in terms of things to do and see.
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While the Butchart Gardens in Victoria, Canada, are considered to be the premier gardens by many visitors, the Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver, Canada, compares very favorably.
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During the time between the last book of the Old Testament and the first book of the New Testament, great changes were taking place in the life of the nation of Israel. These changes--political and r...
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The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers the visitor over 1000 acres of flowers, gardens, special exhibits, and a variety of classes.
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Samuel Butcher, the creator of the famous Precious Moments figurines, built a chapel and filled it with murals after the fashion of the well-known Sistine Chapel in Rome. The Precious Moments Chapel ...
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There is a large gap between the end of the Old Testament writings and the beginning of the New Testament writings. This article explores some of the political changes that affected Judaism and Chris...
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For several decades, interest in the art of totem poles declined. That trend has reversed and interest in and creation of totem poles in on the increase. Saxman Village is one proof of that new inte...
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The Minnesota History Center is a museum that chronicles and celebrates the achievements of people in Minnesota since its territorial days, through statehood, and up to our own day. All was not good ...
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As winter approaches, you may want to set aside some books to fill those days when cold and snow keeps you in the house. Here are some suggestions.
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The Gospel according to Matthew holds a unique place in the Holy Bible, tying together the Old and New Testaments, and appealing to the Jews to understand the role of Jesus with respect to the Jewish ...
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One by-product of the Swedish immigration to the Twin Cities was the creation of "Swede Hollow," a place where many of the immigrants lived while they bettered their situations.
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Minnesota was the end of the journey for thousands of immigrants from Sweden in the 1800s. The American Swedish Institute exists to perpetuate the history of those immigrants.
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Given the normal pattern of life, most of us will experience what it means to be orphans as our parents die. What can we learn from that experience? How can we deal with it?
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The Old Testament book of I Samuel records a major transition in the life of the nation of Israel: from being ruled by God through individuals to being ruled by kings.
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One of the painful situations faced by people who believe in God is the death of loved ones, particularly when those people die at a young age or in painful ways. How do we deal with such situations?
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Pietism, a faith approach that has had its share of criticism, may be the approach needed in today's world where absolutes are no longer given the same respect they had in the past.
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Christian believers have widely differing opinions on the extent of God's involvement in and control of their lives. I find comfort in believing that God is involved in some way.
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I have been a pastor for many years and have conducted many funerals, but it is a different experience to be in the congregation while someone else leads the service for my mother. What I learned may...
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Many people who put on the WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?) bracelet find it difficult to follow through and actually do what Jesus would do. The problem is an internal one dealing with a person's spiritu...
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It is no secret that in many congregations, there are complaints by older worshipers over the contemporary choruses and songs used widely in today's church. There are a couple of reasons for this dis...
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As I reread the Harry Potter books and read the Lord of the Rings books, I came across some interesting items: some within the Harry Potter books, and a couple of coincidences between the two sets of...
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The New Testament contains 27 books arranged in four categories. Knowing what those categories are and what they contain will be helpful as a person reads and studies the New Testament.
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The book of Joshua begins the category of Old Testament books called the "History Books." In the book, the Jewish nation enters and conquers the Promised Land.
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While the Old Testament book of Ruth is often seen as little more than a love story between a man and a woman, there are some important lessons embedded in the book, especially in our modern age of pr...
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The book of Judges describes the period in the Old Testament history of Israel when God raised up people called Judges to deal with the consequences of Israel's turning away from God and turning towar...
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The Old Testament consists of 39 books arranged in four groups according to the type of material covered in each group. In this article, the four categories are described.
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I write as someone who believes in the existence of a God who created the world and is involved in the life of the world. An atheist does not believe in God. I have some questions for atheists to co...
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The book of Deuteronomy completes what is called the Torah, the title applied to the first five books of the Old Testament. Deuteronomy is essentially a preparation of the new generation of Israelite...
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In the Old Testament books of Exodus and Leviticus, the people of Israel received commandments and regulations from God. In the book of Numbers, we see some of the ways the Israelites respond to what...
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The Old Testament book of Leviticus can be a difficult and seemingly irrelevant book to read. We may find it more enjoyable and relevant if we look at some of its deeper lessons and meanings.
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Genesis has been seen either as a book of mere stories or as the factual history of the beginning of everything. However you understand it, Genesis is critical for understanding the rest of the Bible...
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During the course of my ministry in a Christian church, I officiated at over 200 funerals. I have learned how many funeral sermons go wrong.
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During my years in the ministry, I officiated at three funerals for people who had committed suicide. I have gained some insight into subjects that should be part of a funeral sermon at such a time.
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In helping my Sunday School class with an overview of the book of Exodus, I thought of some words that began with the letter "P." Soon we were all thinking of words that began with that letter.
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About 45 years ago, I felt a call to be a minister. Was it real? I can only look back on what has happened in order to answer that question.
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The Mill City Museum in Minneapolis bills itself as "The Most Explosive Museum in the World" as it points to an explosive period in the flour industry.
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A government report and an Iowa State University Study reveal that the biodiesel industry, which depends on the cheap availability of soybean oil, may be in trouble as farmers reduce soybean acreage a...
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The Fiscal 2007 National Resources Conservation Service (a division of the United States Department of Agriculture) grants include several projects to reduce pollution and to encourage the use of rene...
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As I look ahead to my 50th high school class reunion, I am tempted to compare my experience in high school with what I seem to see in the High School Musical movies. Was my experience really that dif...
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In the ongoing creation/evolution debate, there is a helpful question to get people thinking about what they really believe: "Why is there Something rather than Nothing?"
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In the face of a growing and devastating world HIV/AIDS epidemic, New Mission Systems International, a Christian mission group, is working to change behavior and lives.
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This article tells of my experiences and problems in treating my sleep apnea.
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After my wife and I viewed the "Day in Pompeii" exhibit, we were left with some questions about the fate of the world if the volcanoes that are active today ever erupt.
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We all have different ways of seeing the world and its operation. Those ways of seeing are called worldviews and they make an important difference in our thinking and acting.
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The publishing of the Harry Potter books received mixed reactions from the public. Research shows that Grimm's Fairy Tales also received a mixed response when it was published.
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When Barry Bonds hit his record breaking home run and the Minneapolis bridge collapsed, was anyone really responsible for either event?
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In response to a question from my daughter, I thought about Hermione Granger and why she ended up in Gryffindor House instead of in Ravenclaw where she seemed to belong.
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In the light of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis, what are we to think about God's activity at such times?
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As a conservative Christian, I had some serious misgivings about the Harry Potter books...until I read them and discovered some important and helpful themes.
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Among the beautiful sights at Yellowstone National Park is the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. In itself, it is almost worth the trip to Yellowstone Park.
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A convenient and comfortable way to explore Yellowstone National Park is to stay in lodges and cabins located inside the Park.
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When our daughter got engaged, one of our first needs was to find an appropriate site to hold the wedding reception. We found it in the International Market Square in Minneapolis.
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The use of GPS, auto-pilot systems, and yield monitors are transforming traditional agriculture into something that fits the modern technological age.
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In a world often characterized by meaninglessness, mystery stories can give a satisfying structure and a hopeful closure to their readers.
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In Iowa Falls, Iowa, celebrating the 4th of July takes more than a day. The celebration, called Riverbend Rally, is spread over several days.
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A federal judge, examining voting abuses in a Mississippi county, has ruled that white voters were discriminated against by a black political leader.
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Michael Chertoff, the Homeland Security Secretary, criticized Congress's failure to pass an immigration bill, saying that it will be difficult to enforce current laws without the tools the bill would ...
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Democrats controlling the United States Senate seem to be in no hurry to confirm the nominations that President George W. Bush has sent to them, resulting in a confirmation rate of 29% for the first s...
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With the Democrats in control of both houses of the New Hampshire Legislature, new laws seem to reflect a liberal movement in a state formerly known as a haven of conservatism.
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This summer, for the 15th consecutive year, a quilting business near Bozeman, Montana, will sponsor an outdoor quilt show.
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Illegal dumps on the Torres Martinez Indian Reservation in California are polluting the land and atmosphere, and may be causing health problems.
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Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, speaking to a group of his fundraisers, used the occasion to indirectly criticize the direction President George W. Bush has taken the nation.
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Due to a political climate marked by an unpopular war and President, Democrats are making inroads on the business support that has traditionally gone to GOP candidates.
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A Swedish scientist has accused scientists working for the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change of falsifying data and destroying evidence in order to support global warming claim...
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A St. Paul, MN, restaurant has been ordered by the director of the St. Paul Human Rights Department to remove the name of a sandwich, "hot dago" from its menu because it is offensive to people of Ital...
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The rising cost of corn, the raw material in ethanol, is creating profit problems for the industry, especially at a time when ethanol companies are planning to expand production facilities.
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In an effort to revive the immigration bill that was pulled from Senate consideration last week, President George Bush is pushing for accelerated funding for border security.
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Wal-Mart, the world's largest retail chain, reports an increase in theft losses due primarily to thefts by employees and shoplifters.
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The annual report of Planned Parenthood for 2005-06 shows that overall it was a good year for the abortion provider, but there are some troubling signs for the organization.
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The Philadelphia City Council, after being criticized for a proclamation that declared the city to be "Pro-Choice," voted to repeal the proclamation.
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The results of a massive study of the human genome are forcing scientists to rethink the basic concepts of genetics.
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The Bush White House is blasting a proposed congressional bill that would protect a wide variety of people--including some bloggers--from having to reveal their sources.
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A new invention, a sensor that can tell when a plant needs water and order it to be delivered, has the potential of saving farmers a lot of money.
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The United States Senate is divided over a Democratic proposal to require utilities to use renewable sources to produce at least 15% of their electricity.
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In a stunning victory for gay marriage advocates, the Massachusetts Legislature voted to block the citizens of Massachusetts from having a vote on a proposed amendment to the state constitution that w...
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Conservative Republicans and activists are urging President Bush to use his veto power to curb overspending by the Democratically controlled Congress.
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The Catholic Archbishop of Portland, Oregon, and the city's mayor were both angered by a raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents that rounded up dozens of illegal immigrants.
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A recent poll conducted by the Los Angeles Times and Bloomberg News shows former Senator Fred Thompson gaining on the leading candidates for the Republican Presidential nomination.
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The enthanol industry, touted as the "cornerstone of America's energy policy," is coming under fire for being a major polluter of the environment.
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New Haven, Connecticut, city leaders have asked Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to suspend raids for illegal immigrants, claiming that laws were violated during a raid in New Haven.
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