Beyond the Bling: Diamond Rings and Their Gorgeous Alternatives

Diamond rings are the traditional choice for a wedding ring- But millennials are rejecting diamonds for a number of reasons and looking for alternatives. Why are diamonds the standard, and what other options are there?

Category: Wedding Materials

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Grooms: Achieve Wedding-Day Readiness With Makeup Services

Makeup isn't just for ladies anymore! More and more grooms are looking their glowing best by utilizing wedding day makeup. If you're a groom-to-be who wants to be radiant on your wedding day, check out these tips.

Category: Wedding Planning

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Dealing With Parents Isn’t Always Black and White

When it comes to parents, things can get complicated. Are children, even adult children, always required to respect their parents' wishes? What are you supposed to do when you and your folks don't see eye-to-eye?

Category: Society

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Should Pastors Have Luxury Items?

Mega Church pastors often come under fire for their high salaries, extravagant purchases, and use of private jets. Does their excessive wealth come with God's blessing or should church leaders face closer scrutiny?

Category: Society Church

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Getting Engaged in the Modern Era

With all of the pomp and circumstance that comes with modern engagements, you can bet that getting engaged nowadays is a bit different than you grandparents' engagement. Engagements in the 21st century are a big deal.

Category: Get Ordained Wedding Planning

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Should Christians Ignore the Commandments in the Old Testament?

Some are arguing that the Old Testament is outdated and that the 10 Commandments have little relevance to a modern day Christian's life. Are the lessons present in The Sermon on the Mount a good replacement?

Category: Society Church

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David and Goliath in Pop Culture

Nearly everyone is at least passingly familiar with the biblical tale of David versus Goliath. But did you know the 'David versus Goliath' trope is often used in your favorite films and television series? 

Category: Society

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Talking About Tithing From the Pulpit

Pastor Dave Ramsey has recently suggested that church leaders refrain from asking their less financially stable congregants to tithe. What is the biblical origin of tithing, and is it still applicable in the modern era? 

Category: Church

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Compassion and Empathy in Healthcare

Healthcare is a profoundly complicated issue. The field combines the scientific and analytical with the emotional: compassion and empathy. But what role exactly do these emotional elements play in good healthcare?

Category: Society

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Is It Time to Pull the Catholic Church's Tax Exempt Status?

Churches receive tax-exempt status so they can serve their community with fewer financial restrictions. But with recent reports of rampant abuse in the Catholic Church, is it time to pull their tax-exempt status?

Category: Society Church

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