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2017-05-31T11:27:23-07:00

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What Does Spiritual Poverty Look Like When Filing for Bankruptcy Won’t Help You Unless You’re Donald Trump?

Last updated on: May 31, 2017 at 11:27 am By Paul Louis Metzger

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3; ESV). A Forbes 2011 article titled, “Fourth Time’s A Charm: How Donald Trump Made Bankruptcy Work For Him,” explains how Donald Trump was able to solve bankruptcy several times and still be a multi-billionaire. Two items the author notes are that Trump’s name brand helped him as well as that he insulated himself personally much of the time. Apart from his first experience with bankruptcy,... Read more

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2017-05-29T09:22:04-07:00

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On Memorial Days, Honor the War Dead, But Not Religious Propaganda

Last updated on: May 29, 2017 at 9:22 am By Paul Louis Metzger

Nations have liturgies, just like religions. National and religious liturgies often blend together, including during times of war and on their Memorial Days. Just think of Israel’s history. The people of Israel went out to battle in the name of God, proclaiming that God fought for them (Exodus 14:14; Deuteronomy 3:22). Joshua 10:12-14 reads, At that time Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord gave the Amorites over to the sons of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel,... Read more

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2017-06-02T09:46:53-07:00

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Prayer Does Not Inconvenience God. He Invites Us to Pray! Dare to Draw Near.

Last updated on: June 2, 2017 at 9:46 am By Paul Louis Metzger

We are not inconveniencing God when we pray as Jesus’ followers. God is not indifferent, but devoted. Read more

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2017-05-31T05:21:20-07:00

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How Inconvenient Is Your Prayer Life?

Last updated on: May 31, 2017 at 5:21 am By Paul Louis Metzger

Is there an express lane or cashier-free counter, or must I wait upon the Lord in prayer? Read more

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2017-05-22T16:51:04-07:00

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What Does Biblical Meekness Look Like in a Litigation-Loaded Culture?

Last updated on: May 22, 2017 at 4:51 pm By Paul Louis Metzger

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5; ESV) John practices law and is a practicing Christian. Some might wonder how “practices law” and “practicing Christian” can go together in the same sentence, but John’s story reveals that they can. John was involved in a mediation proceeding with a former client based on a conflict between his law firm and this former client that dated back several years. John and his team sat in one room, and the... Read more

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2017-05-17T14:00:57-07:00

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Lord, “Where There Is Injury,” Let Me Pardon—But Only After Pursuing Legal Action.

Last updated on: May 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm By Paul Louis Metzger

The prayer often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi referred to as the “Peace Prayer” includes the words, “Where there is injury, pardon.” Even though it is often claimed that St. Francis did not pen the prayer, it still resonates and penetrates our hearts as if he or someone like him did. What a contrast to the dominant way of thinking in our litigation age, in which we are bombarded by threats to sue on a recurring basis. The bombardment can... Read more

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2017-05-14T13:04:19-07:00

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Mother’s Day May Be Very Profitable, But You Cannot Buy a Priceless Mother’s Costly Love

Last updated on: May 14, 2017 at 1:04 pm By Paul Louis Metzger

Mother’s Day has become one of the most commercialized and lucrative holidays on record. According to a Washington Post article, the inventor of Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis, would be irate to know that “Mother’s Day has become one of the most profitable U.S. holidays, with annual spending steadily growing since 2006. This year, consumers are expected to spend a record high of $23.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.” If mothers were to reap the financial rewards for the holiday, perhaps... Read more

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2017-05-19T05:30:32-07:00

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“In Nothing We Trust”: How Do We Restore Confidence in America?

Last updated on: May 19, 2017 at 5:30 am By Paul Louis Metzger

Increasingly, we find a vote of no-confidence in various established institutions, as well as countless individuals in our society. How do we reestablish trust? Read more

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2017-05-15T06:03:26-07:00

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Immunity to Critique Leads to Political and Spiritual Abuse of Power

Last updated on: May 15, 2017 at 6:03 am By Paul Louis Metzger

No one is immune to critique. In fact, we all need it. Read more

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2017-05-10T05:28:49-07:00

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Cultural Fragmentation Often Trumps Science

Last updated on: May 10, 2017 at 5:28 am By Paul Louis Metzger

Political, racial and religious divisions often shape approaches to scientific matters in various ways. Read more

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