Dr. James Emery White

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  5 Facts to Deepen Your Appreciation of Veterans Day Veterans Day is often misunderstood, so here are some key insights drawn from the U.S. Department of Defense's "5 Facts to Know About Veterans Day." These points clarify why it’s different from Memorial Day,... Dr. James Emery White Nov 11, 2024
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  How Kmart’s Downfall Holds a Lesson for Modern Churches With the last Kmart in the continental U.S. closing, we’re saying goodbye to a once-iconic brand that introduced the world to discount shopping. So, what went wrong? Kmart fell victim to three big issues... Dr. James Emery White Nov 07, 2024
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  A Prayer for Our Future President With the upcoming election, many of us are preparing to welcome a new President, and whether or not they receive our vote, one thing is clear: they’ll need our prayers. This isn’t about politics or sides;... Dr. James Emery White Nov 04, 2024
• Can Halloween Still Be Celebrated by Families of Faith? Halloween has deep roots in Christian history, with All Hallows' Eve marking the night before All Saints’ Day—a celebration of saints, both known and unknown. October 31 is also remembered as Reformation... Dr. James Emery White Oct 31, 2024
• Why Broken Relationships with Fathers Often Lead to Rejecting God In Faith of the Fatherless, Paul Vitz argues that atheism isn’t about rational thinking but often stems from broken relationships with earthly fathers. His “defective father hypothesis” suggests that... Dr. James Emery White Oct 28, 2024
• What Churches Can Learn from the Buc-ee’s Phenomenon Churches have a lot to learn from Buc-ee’s, the gas station chain that’s won people over with unmatched convenience, cleanliness, and quality. With its well-placed locations, spotless restrooms, friendly... Dr. James Emery White Oct 24, 2024
• Why Christians Should Think Twice before Attending Diwali Celebrations Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is a deeply spiritual event that celebrates gods like Lakshmi and Ganesha. While it’s become common for Hindus to invite non-Hindu friends to join the festivities,... Dr. James Emery White Oct 21, 2024
• How Self-Diagnosing and Self-Identifying Can Do More Harm than Good Metamodernism has sparked a wave of people self-diagnosing and overanalyzing their identities, often leading to confusion and mental health struggles. From labeling yourself based on personality tests to... Dr. James Emery White Oct 17, 2024
• What Columbus Day Reveals about America’s Complicated Founding America’s founding is often seen through two competing narratives: one as a distinctly Christian nation and the other as a secular society built on Enlightenment ideals. But the reality is far more complex.... Dr. James Emery White Oct 14, 2024
• Has Disney World Lost its Magic? Longtime Disney fans have cherished the park's magic, not just for the rides or the immersive environment, but for the way guests were treated. But during a recent visit, it was clear something had changed.... Dr. James Emery White Oct 10, 2024
• The Truth about Baseball Legend Pete Rose and Protecting Your Legacy Pete Rose was a baseball legend with a list of records that still stand today. But his career ended in disgrace when he was banned for gambling on his own team, a decision that forever kept him out of the... Dr. James Emery White Oct 07, 2024
• Why Elevating Animal Rights Could Blur the Value of Human Life The push to grant legal personhood to animals, like chimpanzees, is sparking a major debate about what it means to be human. Dr. James Emery White unpacks why a Christian perspective sees this as missing the... James Emery White Oct 03, 2024