Jason Aldean’s “Controversial” Song

Some people are upset about country singer Jason Aldean’s new song “Try That in a Small Town” and believe that the song is promoting racism and violence. I saw a clip of Whoopi Goldberg from The View stating that just like people in a small town want to look out for their own families, these folks [Black Lives Matter protestors] were doing the same thing. Looting and destroying property does not equate to protecting other citizens or standing up against injustices in the world. America has become the country of “Do whatever the heck you want to do—with no consequences … Continue reading Jason Aldean’s “Controversial” Song

Finding Joy in the Midst of the Pandemic and Spiritual Warfare

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For the past couple of months, I would get stressed out when I listened to or watched constant news coverage about COVID-19, numbers of deaths and infected persons, business closures, job losses, possible food shortages, etc. Even now, I sometimes think, “Wow, I can’t believe we’re going through this” because I never imagined seeing anything like this occur in my lifetime.

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Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos

I’m sure you all have heard about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) which started in Wuhan, China, and has spread to various countries and nationwide in the United States. People have died from it, but others are recovering. Celebrities such as Tom Hanks and his wife, Idris Elba, and some NBA players have also contracted the disease. Store shelves are empty, schools and restaurants are closed, and most people are working from home while others have lost their jobs. Events have been canceled and even the NBA has canceled its games. The Center for Disease Control is recommending that we practice social distancing and stay at home.

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