Category: Culture
A More Perfect Union
The esteemed late historian David McCullough had an insomnia problem. During his visit with his doctor, the physician asked what was keeping McCullough up at...
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Public Prayer Is Having a Moment in the NFL. Is That the Purpose Behind Damar Hamlin’s Sufferings?
What began as a spontaneous moment of faith has formed into a new habit of public prayer in the National Football League (NFL). As Damar...
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Jesus’ Story, The Biblical Calendar, and the Demonic Slaughter of the Innocents
Christians who follow the liturgical or biblical calendar know we celebrated Epiphany this past Sunday. That is when wise men from the East finally found...
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The Incredible Story of the North Korean Christian Who Defected to the United States in a Russian Fighter Jet
Over the years, America has welcomed dissidents from all over the world via all kinds of modes of transportation – by foot, boat, car, train...
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Court Finds Loudoun County Father Not Guilty After School Board Meeting Trespassing Arrest
Jon Tigges made headlines across the country when he was arrested and charged with trespassing after a boisterous Loudoun County School Board (LCSB) meeting, on...
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‘Great American Family’ Cable Channel Now ‘Fastest-Growing Network’ After Christmas Movie Season
The Great American Family (GAF) cable network has announced that it closed out the fourth quarter of 2022 as the fastest-growing network in all of...
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When [Political] Families and Organizations Disagree
As I write this, members of the House of Representatives are moving to a tenth ballot to elect their next speaker. “House Paralyzed as Speaker...
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Good Manners Never Go Out of Style
Hannah Strege, a.k.a. “Snowflake #1,” turned 24 this past New Year’s Eve. And by “snowflake,” I’m not using the term pejoratively to describe someone who...
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World Pauses to Pray for NFL Star Damar Hamlin
Millions of people watching the NFL Bills-Bengals game on Monday were left stunned and worried after watching a frightening incident involving Bills safety – No....
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Christians Can Redeem and Reclaim the Date of January 6th
For the last two years, no one date on the calendar has been mentioned in news reports more than “January 6th” – the day back...
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Why Mr. Rogers Was Better Than Barney, but He’d Be in Big Trouble Today
Not that long ago, culturally speaking, someone known throughout the world for being neighborly said some things that most likely would have gotten him fired...
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Tim Tebow Gives New Year’s Challenge to Christians: ‘Live With a Deeper Sense of Purpose’
Tim Tebow is issuing a New Year’s challenge to Christians for 2023. “My hope for you is that you begin to live your life with...
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Human Life, God, and Friendship With Jesus Christ
On Wednesday, concluding a regularly scheduled General Audience, Pope Francis asked for prayers for his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who is “very ill.” “Remember...
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Remembering Tom Minnery, a Brilliant and Kind Servant Leader
It will be the rare Daily Citizen reader who knows the complete history of this publication’s noble heritage. DC is the grandchild of Citizen magazine...
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The Webb Telescope Confirms the Marvelous Handiwork of God
Tuesday’s New York Times features remarkable and stunning new images taken from the James Webb Space Telescope, the ten-billion-dollar successor to the Hubble Telescope of...
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Yes, Christmas and Christianity Began in the Womb
As we prepare to celebrate the Lord’s birth with our family and friends, let us consider the question “Where did Christmas start?” Most would confidently...
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The Mysterious Staircase and the Carpenter Named Joseph
Legends can be both fascinating and fun, especially when they point to a greater truth – and even better when they take place at Christmas....
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Why Are Americans Not Having Babies? Surprisingly, Leading Scholars Cite Changing Values
Even as the world recently welcomed its 8 billionth newest citizen, fertility across the globe is plummeting. And dramatically so. Though many assume overpopulation is...
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Should You Go to Church on Christmas Day? We GET to Go to Church this Sunday!
By the rotation of the calendar, Christmas Day falls on Sunday this year – an occurrence that because of Leap Year, won’t happen again until...
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Pastor Repents of Arrogance Toward “Uneducated, Backwoods Fundies” – Like His Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
A Twitter thread from Cincinnati pastor Michael Clary is gaining attention, as he publicly repented of his condescending attitude toward “conservative, uneducated, backwoods fundies who...
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Federal Appeals Court Rejects Lawsuit by Four Female Athletes Defeated by Males Allowed to Compete in Girls Sports in Connecticut
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has thrown out a lawsuit from female athletes who were forced to compete against males “identifying” as females...
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The Mystery Behind This Year’s Christmas Postage Stamp
The United States Postal System has been issuing religiously themed Christmas stamps since 1965, so this year’s edition comes as neither a shock nor much...
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Family Policy Foundation Launches School Board Academy
Family Policy Foundation (FPF) announced the launch of the School Board Academy, “the first national training program for pro-family school board members that will be...
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Frank Shakespeare: Heritage’s Man Who Foresaw the Coming of a New and Freer Media
Last week’s obituary pages featured the passing of Frank Shakespeare. He died last Wednesday at the age of 97. “Frank Shakespeare, TV Executive Behind a...
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