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The Problem with Prayer
I told God today what he did wrong yesterday. You what? Yeah, sometimes I grade God. Sometimes I cuss, spit, rant and complain. You’re probably not saved! I always had my doubts. Actually, I am saved and that’s the reason I pray the way I do. I don’t wear masks. In fact, prayer is about the only place where I can be honest, say what I think, and know I won’t be kicked out. I don’t tell God I love him when I don’t nor do I use religious phrases that aren’t true.
Not Wrong, Just Different
I spent a good deal of time this morning answering a letter from a man who believes that pictures and statues of Christ are sinful and idolatrous. He was especially upset about pictures of Jesus in children’s books and Bibles. I started to respond in my normal, kind, and pastoral way with, “You’re a fruitcake, and your underwear is too tight.” Then I thought better of it and decided to take his concern seriously.
Is America a Christian Nation?
This July 4th is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. That’s incredibly important for Americans. It is a time to remember and to be thankful. On our weekly talk show, “Steve Brown Etc.,” we recently interviewed my friend Eric Metaxas about his new book, Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World.
A New Year and the Kingdom | Key Takeaways - Key Life
CHARACTER OF GOD GUILT & FORGIVENESS PRACTICAL THEOLOGY RADICAL GRACE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD SIN & SANCTIFICATION / Articles / A New Year and the Kingdom | Key Takeaways You made it through Christmas. Now what? SO what? The answer has something to do with the kingdom. Join Steve as he teaches from Romans 5, I Peter 2, and 2 Corinthians 5 in this powerful and encouraging short message given at Perimeter Church.
Not-so-traditional holiday concerts to check out in December
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Tampa Moving Company Reports Record Inbound Moves as Florida Remains Top Relocation State in 2025
Securing every item with precision and care. At Skyway Moving & Storage, we know how to pack your valuables the right way.
Gallery: Dundee hosts Scottish Album of the Year ceremony with KT Tunstall at Caird Hall
The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award ceremony took place at Caird Hall in Dundee on Thursday, 6 November. Hosted by broadcasters Vic Galloway and Nicola Meighan, the event celebrated the best in Scottish music and recognised the cultural impact of outstanding albums released over the past year. The evening featured live performances from KT Tunstall, who performed songs from her acclaimed debut Eye to the Telescope, recipient of this year’s Modern Scottish Classic Award.
Gallery: Falkland Palace Halloween Trail brings spooky family fun to Fife
The best Halloween costumes were donned at the Falkland Palace Halloween Trail this Saturday. It was an unforgettable day for youngsters and adults who enjoyed the exciting Halloween Trail through the grounds of the beautiful Falkland Palace Gardens.
Putin’s Scientist Pal Tells Educators West Planning to Kill Most of Mankind
The Fifth All-Russian Homeroom Teachers’ Forum opened in Moscow’s “Russia National Center” on Oct.1, focusing on the prestige of the teaching profession, the role of parents, advances in science, new approaches to career guidance, and the increasing need for value-based education among other subjects. A keynote speaker was Mikhail Kovalchuk, head of Russia’s Kurchatov nuclear research institute and a close friend of President Vladimir Putin.
I created my own AI medical team. It changed the way doctors treat my cancer.
You Really Need to See Epstein’s Birthday Book for Yourself This time, the conspiracy theorists were right. Looking back, I don’t know what exactly I was expecting when I opened “Request No. 1,” the PDF file containing the contents of Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th-birthday book. Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and co-conspirator, created the book in …
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A Boston tech company says its wristbands can estimate blood pressure. The FDA’s not so sure
A Boston tech company says its wristbands can estimate blood pressure. The FDA’s not so sure Boston tech company Whoop is in a fight with the Food and Drug Administration. Whoop makes wristbands that monitor all sorts of health indicators: like sleep, heart rate and stress levels. In July, the FDA sent the start-up a warning letter stating they did not approve of Whoop's latest features that estimates blood pressure.
How to navigate changes to student loans in 2025
How to navigate changes to student loans in 2025 Student loan interest payments kicked back in for millions of people last week. Meanwhile, a recent report from the U.S. Department of Education shows a lot of borrowers in Massachusetts are at high risk for default. Betsy Mayotte, president and founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to give advice on how to navigate student loans right now. This segment airs on August 5, 2025.
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Best pictures as The Human League headline Dundee's 80s calling
A packed line-up of 1980s-themed acts, including Human League, thrilled crowds at Dundee’s Discovery Festival. The 1980s chart-topping band headlined the 80s Calling! event. ABC and Big Country also took the stage by storm on Saturday to the delight of hundreds of spectators. In addition, crowds were thoroughly entertained by Altered Images, The Christians and T’Pau on the second day of the Discovery Festival.
Michael Dukakis reflects on the art of losing in new book
Michael Dukakis reflects on the art of losing in new book In a new book from writer Scott Kerman, former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis takes a bittersweet look back at the moments that shaped his career. Most piercingly, Dukakis reflects on the blunders that doomed his 1988 presidential campaign— some of which still haunt him. Kerman, author of "The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician," joins WBUR's Morning Edition. This segment aired on June 17, 2025.
World's largest biotech conference meets in Boston amid uncertainty
Home Local Coverage World's largest biotech conference meets in Boston amid uncertainty Boston is hosting the BIO International Convention this week. The event takes place as plunging valuations, layoffs, federal funding cuts and empty lab space shake up the industry. Scott Kirsner, a contributing columnist for WBUR's editorial partner MassLive, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to share his thoughts as the event begins. This segment airs on June 17, 2025. Audio will be available after the broadcast.
Unpacking the Red Sox's trade of star slugger Rafael Devers
Home Local Coverage Unpacking the Red Sox's trade of star slugger Rafael Devers The Red Sox are trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, ending a months-long standoff between the slugger and the Sox over Devers' defensive utilization. Sportswriter Khari Thompson joins WBUR's Morning Edition to break down the news. This segment aired on June 16, 2025. Audio will be available soon.
New book explores regular people who take on big causes to force change
New book explores regular people who take on big causes to force change Journalist Miranda Spivack writes about so-called "accidental activists" in her recently released book: "Backroom Deals in our Backyards: How Government Secrecy Harms our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back." These are people, Spivack says, who become consumed with fighting back to create meaningful change in their communities.
Reynolds teachers rally against cuts, urge Oregon to boost school funding
Teachers and staff in the Reynolds School District took to the streets Thursday afternoon to protest what they say is inadequate funding from Gov. Tina Kotek and state lawmakers for Oregon’s K-12 public schools.
Making the most of every opportunity
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Making the most of every opportunity
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Mystery object in Indiana sky concerns one resident. Here’s what it was
INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — Recently, what one resident in Marion County, Indiana, saw flying recently above his home and neighborhood concerned him. So he started filming it. “That is scary,” the man can be heard saying in a video he provided to FOX59/CBS4 in Indianapolis. It shows a lighted object hovering and sometimes moving slowly in the evening sky. “That’s exactly what they’ve been seeing on the East Coast,” the man could be heard saying in the video.
Mystery object in Indiana sky concerns one resident. Here’s what it was
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Chechens Conduct ‘Cleansing’ Operation After Oct. 24 Attack on Rosgvardia Truck
20 hours ago Donald Trump’s return to the White House is set to reshape US foreign policy, promising potentially radical shifts on multiple fronts as war and uncertainty grip parts of the world. During his campaign, Trump made broad policy pledges, often lacking specific details, based on principles of …
Estacada man dies in head-on crash on south Springwater Road south of Carver
An Estacada man died and a woman passenger received life-saving measures last week after a head-on collision on South Springwater Road in the Carver area. At about 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, Clackamas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the crash in unincorporated Clackamas County, south of Carver. kAm(96? 56AFE:6D 2CC:G65 E96J 7@F?5 2 a_`a s@586 #2> A:4<FA 2?5 2 a__c r9CJD=6C !% rCF:D6C[ 3@E9 H:E9 6IE6?D:G6 7C@?E\6?5 52>286]k^Am kAm%96 5C:G6C @7 E96 !% rCF:D6C[ #J2?
Estacada man dies in head-on crash on south Springwater Road south of Carver
An Estacada man died and a woman passenger received life-saving measures last week after a head-on collision on South Springwater Road in the Carver area. At about 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, Clackamas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the crash in unincorporated Clackamas County, south of Carver. kAm(96? 56AFE:6D 2CC:G65 E96J 7@F?5 2 a_`a s@586 #2> A:4<FA 2?5 2 a__c r9CJD=6C !% rCF:D6C[ 3@E9 H:E9 6IE6?D:G6 7C@?E\6?5 52>286]k^Am kAm%96 5C:G6C @7 E96 !% rCF:D6C[ #J2?
Poland Rebuffs Zelensky’s Request for South Korean Weapons
As part of Poland’s modernization of and increase to its armed forces it’s in the process of purchasing tanks, self-propelled howitzers, missile launchers and light attack aircraft from South Korea amid speculation that, as a work around to Seoul’s restriction on supplying weapons to a country at war, Warsaw could transfer some weapons it was buying to Ukraine on the understanding other allies would replace them.
Ukraine Receives Israeli Air Defense Early Warning System
The Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine, Michael Brodsky, told the Ukrainian Zerkalo Nedeli news site that after several months of discussion and preparation Ukraine has finally received the complete Tzeva Adom (Red Light) missile warning system. The ambassador pointed out that Israel had only committed to the provision of the system and that Ukraine was responsible for the implementation and integration of the equipment with Ukraine’s existing air defense organization.
Patriots kick off season, new era under coach Mayo on Sunday
Patriots kick off season, new era under coach Mayo on Sunday This weekend, the New England Patriots kick off a new season and a new era. They will open against the Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon with a new head coach, Jerod Mayo. ESPN's Patriots reporter Mike Reiss joined WBUR's Morning Edition to share his predictions for what's ahead. This segment airs on September 6, 2024. Audio will be available after the broadcast.
Indiana pickleball swindler: Pickleball Rocks forced to sell inventory
Tempe pickleball facility closing less than a year after opening Less than a year after opening in the Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe, a pickleball concept is closing its doors and the company will cease to …
Indiana wages lag behind national average
This is the latest installment of an investigative reporting project conducted by FOX59, CBS4, and State Affairs Indiana. This collaborative effort focuses on the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and deals it makes in the name of growing the state’s economy. The agency, led by Governor Eric Holcomb, who appoints all members of its ruling board of directors, has come under greater scrutiny since establishing the LEAP District project in Boone County. It’s not even close.
A Comprehensive Guide
Fruits are one of the most delightful and nutritious gifts of nature. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, they offer a myriad of health benefits that are crucial for maintaining a balanced diet and promoting overall well-being. This article explores the numerous advantages of incorporating fruits into your daily diet, backed by scientific research and expert opinions.
From the Executive Director
By Steve Brown IOPSA’s Executive Director, Steve Brown, weighs in on issues that affect the plumbing industry. How time flies! It feels like yesterday that I sat down to write my first “From the Executive Director” for Plumbing Africa.
From the Executive Director
By Steve Brown Compliance not only benefits your clients, it reinforces your integrity as a plumber. Non-compliance remains a major concern that we seem to deal with almost on a daily basis. This was highlighted when once again, illegal refurbished geysers were being sold on Facebook. This is a problem that we have highlighted with the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS).
Pickleball schemer says his debt is $47M+
Steve Brown — Chief Investigator April 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM·2 min read INDIANAPOLIS — Mired in bankruptcy proceedings, Rodney Grubbs was required to provide an accounting of all his debts. For years, Grubbs had convinced people around the country to invest in his businesses. There were a few real estate ventures, but primarily Grubbs sought investors for Pickleball Rocks, a pickleball apparel and equipment company. Grubbs was apparently a good salesman.
Completion of Pilot Farm-out
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Western Intelligence Fingerprints All Over Moscow Terror Attack
by Steve Brown, The Duran: That the Crocus terrorists did not separate and were captured in the same vehicle that they arrived in — and captured in the same place at the same time! — points to cut-outs who were “properly” led with regard to the attack (that is, from the west’s point of view) but not with regard to their escape.
Jumpstarting The Automotive Chiplet Ecosystem
The automotive industry stands on the cusp of a technological renaissance, ushering in an era where vehicles aren’t just tools of transportation, but interconnected nodes within a vast network of software-defined mobility. Central to this transformation is the concept of chiplets—miniaturized, modular components that can be mixed, matched, and scaled to create powerful, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).
Ukrainian Special Ops Sniper Downs Russian ZALA-type Drone
A sniper from the Ukrainian Special Operation Forces (SSO) successfully downed a Russian ZALA-type drone valued at 3 million rubles (approximately $33,000), according to an SSO report via Telegram. "On one of the operational fronts, SSO operators detected an enemy UAV conducting reconnaissance in the area," the message stated.
'Can't Sell': The Polish Blockade, Another Blow for Ukraine's Farmers
In a field in the Kyiv region, Lyudmyla Martyniuk was standing by silos filled with grain that should be heading for export, but for a blockade on the Polish border disturbing a market already impacted by Ukraine's war with Russia. "We cannot sell," said Martyniuk, head of the farming company Kivshovata Agro. Like other Ukrainian producers, Martyniuk was puzzled by the Polish blockade, which has lasted several weeks and received support from other farmers in the European Union.
Lithuania Closes Two More Border Crossings with Belarus
Lithuania on Friday closed two more border checkpoints with Belarus, a key ally of Russia, due to security concerns stemming from the war in Ukraine and activity by the Minsk government. The Baltic state, which shelters many Belarusian opposition activists and is a staunch Ukraine supporter, closed two crossings last year after erecting a barrier along the border.
Russian Admits Smuggling Military-Grade Electronics From US
A Russian man pleaded guilty on Thursday to illegally exporting electronics to Russia for possible military use, in violation of sanctions imposed after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the US Department of Justice said. Maxim Marchenko, who lived in Hong Kong, operated a network with two other unidentified Russians that fraudulently bought large quantities of military-grade microelectronics from American distributors on behalf of Russia-based end users, according to the DOJ.
US Says Putin Nuclear War Remarks 'Irresponsible'
The United States on Thursday denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin's warnings of a risk of nuclear war as "irresponsible," but said there was no sign of greater risk. "It is not the first time we have seen irresponsible rhetoric from Vladimir Putin. It is no way for the leader of a nuclear-armed state to speak," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters.
Sweden Cuts Support for Russian Church After Intelligence Warnings
A Swedish agency for grants for faith institutions said Thursday it was cutting support to the Russian Orthodox Church, after Sweden's intelligence service warned the church was used for intelligence activities.
Macron Says Ukraine Troop Deployment Comments Thought Through
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said that all his comments on the war between Ukraine and Russia were carefully thought out, after he sparked an uproar by not ruling out sending Western troops. Macron on Monday said that “everything that is necessary” must be done to ensure Russia's defeat after its invasion of Ukraine, alarming several European allies, including Germany.
Russia Sentences Ukrainian to 12 Years For Spying
A court in a Russian border region on Thursday sentenced a Ukrainian man to 12 years in prison on espionage charges for passing military information to Ukraine's secret services. Russia has arrested and imprisoned dozens of people for allegedly cooperating with Ukraine's army and intelligence agencies since it launched its full-scale military offensive in February 2022.
Ukraine Warns Against 'Destructive External Interference' in Transnistria
Ukraine's foreign ministry on Wednesday cautioned against any meddling from Russia in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria, whose separatist leaders earlier appealed to Russia for "protection". The move from Transnistrian separatists raised fears that the landlocked territory could become a new flashpoint in Moscow's conflict with neighbouring Ukraine. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine...
Brazil Urges 'New Globalization' at G20 Meet Overshadowed by Ukraine
Brazil called for a "new globalization" to address poverty and climate change as finance ministers from the world's top economies met Wednesday, but the Ukraine and Gaza wars risked overshadowing the plea. "It is time to redefine globalization," Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad told his counterparts from the Group of 20 leading economies, opening their first meeting of the year in Sao Paulo.
Poland Mulling ‘Temporary’ Border Closure with Ukraine for Goods
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday the government was mulling a "temporary" closure of the border with Ukraine for goods, amid tensions over low-priced Ukrainian grain. "We are talking with the Ukrainian side about a temporary closure of the border, the cessation in general of trade," Tusk told reporters. "I will also discuss this with Polish farmers tomorrow. This solution would only be temporary ... and mutually painful," he added.
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