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1. Article · Aug 29, 2026 · By Phil Cook

   The Bible is clear about how to treat strangers (opens the original)

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   In the New Testament of the Bible, there are 59 statements, commands even, about how we should treat one another. These are often just called the "One Anothers." Notice that these cannot be accomplished without us being known, being in relationship, being present and committed to one another. In these contexts, I believe the speakers were referring to how members of their own tribe treat one another, specifically early Christians mostly. But the Bible is also clear that the same applies to how w

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2. Article · Jul 25, 2026 · By Phil Cook

   A joyful heart brings hope (opens the original)

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   Rates of anxiety have risen sharply around the world in recent decades. Nearly half of U.S. adults are reporting symptoms. Also, diagnosed anxiety among adolescents jumped 61% in the last ten years. My contention: To maintain a joyful heart in this broken world, we need a very important thing. Hope. I used to volunteer regularly for an organization down in Ypsilanti called Hope Clinic. It started as a free health clinic for needy individuals. Later we added free laundry facilities and a food ban

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