Many Christians see the 40 days of Lent as an excuse to go on a diet, stop cussing, lose a few pounds, and overall, become a better person by giving up a bad habit or dietary selection. Don’t get me wrong – dropping cigarettes, gossip columns, and/or fatty foods are healthy choices – but they’re… Continue reading Why I’m Not Giving Up Anything for Lent
Author: A Daily Miracle
Pepperdine Law Wins Environmental Moot Court Competition
“Mr. President, your excellencies, and may it please the court…” These words have echoed in my mind the past three days as I’ve processed the countless hours I spent in courtrooms this past weekend at the 2013 Stetson International Environmental Moot Court Competition‘s North American Regional at American University. I flew to Washington, D. C.… Continue reading Pepperdine Law Wins Environmental Moot Court Competition
Free Music Download from Grammy Nominated Artist Anita Wilson
I caught up with former South Side worship leader and choir director Anita Wilson after she returned from the 2013 Stellar Music Awards in Nashville and before she left for the 2013 Grammy awards yesterday. I found out a lot about gospel music, women in ministry, self-image and encouragement from the EMI gospel artist, and… Continue reading Free Music Download from Grammy Nominated Artist Anita Wilson
Evangelical Sex: Why True Love Waits
The truth is out: 44-80 percent of unmarried evangelicals ages 18-29 have had sex. A 2012 study conducted by the National Association of Evangelicals stated the numbers held at 44 percent, but a CNN Belief Blog post cited a 2009 National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy study that came up with 80 percent.… Continue reading Evangelical Sex: Why True Love Waits
“So God Made a Farmer:” Broadcasting Legend Paul Harvey Went to My Church in Chicago
by Eric Joseph Rubio, guest blogger And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker.” So God made a farmer. Where did you hear that recently? My guess is that many people, like me, heard it Sunday night during the second half of Super Bowl XLVII.… Continue reading “So God Made a Farmer:” Broadcasting Legend Paul Harvey Went to My Church in Chicago
Ray Lewis and Colin Kaepernick: Super Bowl XLVII’s Christian Role Models
Most Americans are aware Super Bowl XLVII is happening today. What they may not be aware of, however, is that two openly Christian men are leading the opposing teams: Ray Lewis, veteran linebacker for the Ravens, and Colin Kaepernick, heavily tattooed quarterback of the 49ers. 13-time-Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl XXXV MVP Ray Lewis has been… Continue reading Ray Lewis and Colin Kaepernick: Super Bowl XLVII’s Christian Role Models
Sex Trafficking at the Super Bowl
Thursday, 1/31/13 Eight men have already been arrested as part of a sex trafficking ring exposed today in New Orleans. This case supports advocacy agencies’ claims that the Super Bowl is the “single largest human trafficking incident in the United States.” When you combine beer, testosterone, and cold hard cash with hundreds of thousands of… Continue reading Sex Trafficking at the Super Bowl
Daredevil Nik Wallenda Proves Nothing is Impossible With God
“We fly high, no lie, you know this.” Sure, these may be lyrics from popular rapper Jim Jones, but these words also ring throughout the Bible. Jesus ascended into heaven on a cloud, was “exalted to the highest place,” and was transfigured on the top of a mountain. He also told his followers, and even… Continue reading Daredevil Nik Wallenda Proves Nothing is Impossible With God
Is There Hope for the Gay Undergrad?
Homosexuality might be the most controversial topic in the U. S. today. It becomes extra controversial when combined with the Christian faith, and I recently dove headfirst into the tension by writing a news story for Christianity Today called “Hope for the Gay Undergrad.” The article provides a glimpse into what’s currently being done to… Continue reading Is There Hope for the Gay Undergrad?
Remembering Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
Millions of people around the globe are remembering the legacy of the late Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., today. Referred to most often as a legendary civil rights activist, the Reverend was, at his core, a Baptist preacher. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School at the ripe young age of 15, he went… Continue reading Remembering Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.