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Why Swearing Is Everywhere — and What It Says About Us

Swearing is everywhere — in public spaces, media, and everyday conversation. What does our language reveal about our hearts and our faith? This post explores how the rise of vulgar speech reflects deeper spiritual realities, challenges assumptions about righteousness, and points us toward genuine transformation through Jesus Christ.

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(Part 1) Religion in the south: An interview for Blue Mountain Review

There is a moment in the evening just before dark when everything changes. It can catch you off guard if you are not careful. I am thinking of the moment when dusk turns to night. Walking through the woods in the afternoon sun is a beautiful experience. And, even after the sun sets over the horizon, there are those last rays of the sun that paint the air with beautiful tones. If you walk deep in the woods, enjoying the last moments of the day, you will find (before you are aware) something happens to change everything.

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