Author: Heather Gifford
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Moving Forward Together: Why Voting Can Be About Policies, Not Personalities
Hey there, Today, I want to talk about something I think a lot of us are feeling after this election. Regardless of how we voted, there’s a common thread we’re all holding onto hope for a united, peaceful country. Whether you were excited or hesitant about who you voted for, it’s okay to acknowledge the…
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The Right to Vote: A History of Progress, Secrecy, and Faith
Hey there! Election Day is finally here! If you’re planning to vote today, take a moment to remember how this right came to be. It’s a right we often take for granted, but the journey to secure it for all citizens has been anything but easy. Voting hasn’t always been a right for everyone, and…
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How a Trump Presidency Could Look in a World War III Scenario: Balancing “America First” and Global Realities
As Election Day approaches, voters must consider their choice between two leaders, each with their own style and vision. If Donald Trump were to return to the presidency amid a full-scale World War III, his unique approach to domestic and foreign policy would likely shape a very distinct response to global conflict. Trump’s “America First”…
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A World on the Brink: How a Kamala Harris Presidency Could Navigate a Global Conflict and Domestic Challenges
As Election Day approaches, it’s an opportunity to think about the future of U.S. leadership amid a complex, divided world. Imagine a scenario where Kamala Harris assumes the presidency and faces an escalating World War III. What would her leadership look like in a time when both the world and America are grappling with intense…
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Gluttony vs. Self-Control: Finding Lasting Satisfaction by Renewing Our Minds
In a world where indulgence is only a click, bite, or scroll away, overindulgence—whether with food, media, or even certain thought patterns—can feel almost impossible to resist. Personally, I know this all too well as I have struggled for decades with disordered eating habits and feel like a failure more often than not. But gluttony…
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A Season for Gratitude and Peace
Welcome back, November. It’s a blessing to see you once again. You’re a month of transition, ushering in changes in time, weather, and even the mood around us. You remind us of the words in Ecclesiastes, “To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” November is that precious time,…
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Wrath vs. Peace and Patience: Navigating Election Season with a Calm Heart
Election season—it’s a time that often brings out strong opinions, big emotions, and sometimes, if we’re honest, a little bit of anger. This season has a unique way of stirring up wrath in people. We feel passionately about what we believe is right, we’re bombarded by messages about who’s wrong, and it’s easy to get…
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Why Can a President Win Without the Popular Vote? Understanding the Electoral College
We’ve all heard it before: a candidate wins the presidency, but didn’t get the most votes. It leaves a lot of people feeling like, “Wait, did my vote even matter?” This happens because of something called the Electoral College—a system that’s been around since the country’s founding and continues to shape how we elect our…
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Be the Change: Vote Locally
Dear Friend, With Election Day just around the corner, it’s easy to feel swept up by the intensity surrounding the presidential race. The media often amps up the pressure, telling us to “vote like your life depends on it” and framing the candidates—Donald Trump and Kamala Harris—as figures of fear or salvation. But remember, the…
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How Satan Uses Sexual Exploitation and Objectification to Undermine God’s Design
We live in a world where the value of human beings is often reduced to their physical appearance or how they can be used for others’ pleasure. Satan, as the ultimate deceiver, knows that breaking down the sanctity of sex and relationships strikes directly at the heart of God’s design for love, commitment, and self-respect.…
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How Satan Would Use Fear and Chaos to Divide and Destroy the World
If there’s one thing we know about Satan’s tactics, it’s that they are subtle and play on our deepest fears and insecurities. And what better way to spread chaos than by using the very events that already shake our world: pandemics, wars, and natural disasters? By feeding off the fear these events cause and manipulating…
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The War on God’s Design: How Society is Undermining Our True Identity
In today’s culture, we are constantly encouraged to “be our most authentic selves.” On the surface, this sounds empowering. Who wouldn’t want to live life true to who they are? However, the issue arises when being your “authentic self” becomes an excuse to reject God’s design and nature. We see it happening all around us:…
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