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2025-09-30T12:15:36-04:00

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Faith: The Power We Hold Within Us

Last updated on: September 30, 2025 at 12:15 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This Sunday, October 5, is the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary time. The theme for the readings is the power of faith. In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus uses a mustard seed to highlight the power of faith in this world. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text – Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” The Lord replied, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and... Read more

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2025-09-29T16:33:30-04:00

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Growth Without Grace Is Poverty of the Soul

Last updated on: September 29, 2025 at 4:33 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) announced the U.S. Q2 2025 GDP growth figure of 3.8% on September 26, 2025, as part of its third and final estimate for the quarter. The numbers exceeded the forecasted 3.0% growth in July of this year. Let’s take a look. Q2 2025 GDP Results The 3.8% GDP growth in the U.S. during Q2 2025 was driven by a few key factors, with consumer behavior and trade dynamics playing central roles. Here’s a breakdown of... Read more

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2025-09-26T10:35:08-04:00

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Hate Speech: The Debate Around Free Speech

Last updated on: September 26, 2025 at 10:35 am By Dennis McIntyre

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Last week, Attorney General Pam Bondi spoke about the difference between “free speech and hate speech.” The Constitution guarantees our right to free speech, but should lawmakers regulate “hate speech?” Let’s examine the issue. Bondi’s Comments on Hate Speech Bondi’s comments came as a guest on “The Katie Miller Podcast” last week: “There’s free speech and then there’s hate speech.” Bondi suggested that “there is no place” for hate speech in the U.S., especially now, especially after what happened to... Read more

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2025-09-25T12:00:23-04:00

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United Nations Under Fire from Trump’s Speech

Last updated on: September 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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President Trump spoke before the United Nations this week and gave direct feedback on the organization. He was critical of the organization’s failure to solve global conflicts and its lack of enforcement in international issues. Let’s take a look. Trump Criticizes the United Nations Donald Trump has consistently criticized the United Nations during his addresses to the General Assembly. His critiques reflect a broader skepticism of multilateral institutions and a belief that the UN has failed to live up to... Read more

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2025-09-23T21:05:43-04:00

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Treasures of Heaven: A Lesson from Lazarus

Last updated on: September 23, 2025 at 9:05 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This Sunday, September 28, is the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The theme of the readings is to “store your treasures in Heaven.” The parable of the rich man and Lazarus shows that God records and stores our earthly actions for judgment. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text Luke 16:19-31 Jesus said to the Pharisees: “There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a... Read more

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2025-09-22T11:18:21-04:00

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Christianity’s Role in American History Explained

Last updated on: September 22, 2025 at 11:18 am By Dennis McIntyre

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Is America a Christian nation, and if so, what exactly does that mean? This question is deeply polarizing and has grown increasingly contentious in light of the country’s widening cultural divide. The answer differs along political lines. Let’s take a look. Christian Influence on America The idea that America is a “Christian nation” is complex and depends on whether you’re asking about cultural influence, legal foundations, or spiritual identity. Undoubtedly, there was a Christian influence amongst the founders, although the... Read more

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2025-09-19T19:02:22-04:00

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Faith in Times of Media Bias and Crisis

Last updated on: September 19, 2025 at 7:02 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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It has been 9 days since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and there has been an incredible wave of faith running across the United States. The assassin silenced Kirk’s voice, but his message has resonated globally. Let’s take a look. Do Journalists and Mainstream Media Show Bias Against Faith? Essentially, yes, there is considerable bias amongst many “journalists” in the MSM, especially where there is overlap with conservative politics. Faith bias aligns primarily with the political persuasion of the network: Mainstream TV... Read more

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2025-09-18T23:31:50-04:00

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As World Tensions Grow, So Do Nuclear Stockpiles

Last updated on: September 18, 2025 at 11:31 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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The world is dangerous, and it gets scarier by the day. China, Russia, and the U.S. are increasing their nuclear stockpiles and enhancing delivery systems. The War in Ukraine and Gaza have divided the world, and Russia’s recent drone incursion into Poland, a NATO country, shows just how fragile world peace truly is. Let’s take a look. Are We In Another Nuclear Arms Race? While the total global inventory is slowly declining due to dismantlement, the number of warheads in... Read more

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2025-09-17T12:14:18-04:00

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Two Assassinations: One Disturbing Trend

Last updated on: September 17, 2025 at 12:14 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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There have been two high-profile assassinations over the past 10 months, highlighting a disturbing trend in the public reaction to these crimes. Large numbers of people publicly celebrated both deaths and glorified the murderers. Let’s take a look. The Assassination of Brian Thompson Brian Thompson was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of United Healthcare. An assailant shot and killed Thompson in New York City on December 4, 2024, as he left his hotel. Thompson was in New York City to... Read more

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2025-09-16T12:06:34-04:00

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Trust: A Fundamental Principle of Accountability

Last updated on: September 16, 2025 at 12:06 pm By Dennis McIntyre

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This Sunday, September 21, is the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This week’s readings focus on trust and accountability in small and large matters. Let’s look at them. Gospel Text – Luke 16:10-13 “Jesus said to his disciples: “The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones. If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth, who will... Read more

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