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Explore the Bible: July 24

July 20, 2022

God Heals • 2 Kings 5:1-14 Emily Beth Crews In 2008, I was in an accident at home that resulted in 10% of my body…

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Tracing the rainbow through the rain

MAGNOLIA MINDS: Tracing the rainbow through the rain

July 19, 2022

Mississippi abortion clinic closed for good

GOING AWAY – A moving truck was spotted recently in front of Jackson Women’s Health Organization on North State Street in Jackson, after the clinic was forced to cease performing abortions in Mississippi. The owner of the clinic told Associated Press that the building has been sold and the clinic will reopen in abortion-friendly New Mexico.

Mississippi abortion clinic closed for good

July 19, 2022

U.S. House of Representatives moves to codify abortion

SWORN IN – Members of the 117th session of the U.S. House of Representatives stand for the oath of office on January 3, 2021. The House voted July 15 to pass two bills designed to protect abortion. (Photo credit: house.gov)

U.S. House of Representatives moves to codify abortion

July 18, 2022

First Webb telescope pictures producing ‘complete awe’

MILLION MILES AWAY – The James Webb Space Telescope has taken up its position one million miles from Earth and begun transmitting the farthest and clearest-ever images of the universe utilizing precision positioning, gold-coated mirrors, and multiple forms of advanced infrared technology. (Photo credit: nasa.gov)

First Webb telescope pictures producing ‘complete awe’

July 15, 2022

GuideStone, ERLC applaud
House passage of Clergy Act
DALLAS (GuideStone) — GuideStone Financial Resources and the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Monday (April 27) welcomed passage of the Clergy Act by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Clergy Act is a bipartisan measure that would provide a temporary, voluntary opportunity for ministers who previously opted out of Social Security to opt back in. The House passed the Clergy Act 350-5. The legislation now moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration. The Clergy Act would create a two-year window beginning in 2029 that would allow eligible ministers who have opted out of Social Security to revoke their exemption and begin contributing. Ministers must still meet the standard 10-year contribution requirement to earn full retired-worker benefits, receiving benefits proportional to their contributions. The bill would require both the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration to submit a plan to Congress outlining their strategy to inform ministers of their eligibility to re-enroll.