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Noah Webster was the patriot armed with a pen. He defined 12,000 new words in the wake of the American Revolution, using language to establish a new national identity.

Games Workshop and encyclopedia maker DK books sent us a copy of their 336-page Warhammer 40,000 Ultimate Guide, and it's an ...

Rita Dominic has sparked hilarious reactions after sharing how a woman can ask her husband for money in King James version's ...

We need to learn how to ask the right questions about our relationship with technology, examining it with clear eyes grounded ...

The researchers involved in the project say they believe the tree species, which is thought to be extinct today, could have been the source of a healing balm mentioned in the Bible and other ...

The Bible clearly teaches that abortion is wrong. This teaching comes across in many ways and for many reasons. Some people point out that the word "abortion" is not in the Bible, and that is true.

All charitable nonprofits, including churches, get the same basic benefits under federal tax law. This means they don’t have ...

What does it mean to sow seeds of faith in good soil? This week, we're taking a look at the parable of the sower.

Even though not explicitly referred to by name, the Bible does allude to it, especially in terms of purging fire. The word Purgatory is related to the verb - to purge - which means to cleanse or ...

Much of the new lingo is new to casual sports fans. We have assembled a handy glossary of the most common sports betting terms you’ll hear on TV or radio or read in print or online. Knowing the ...