News and Views

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Religious The name Leo XIV was no accident. When the new Pope chose it, Vatican observers immediately recognized the signal. Leo XIII authored Rerum Novarum in 1891, the Catholic Church’s foundational response to industrial capitalism and the exploitation of workers. Ascension Press confirmed that the signing of “Magnifica Humanitas” was deliberately scheduled for the 135th anniversary of that document. The message was unmistakable: the Church sees artificial intelligence as this century’s industrial revolution and intends to respond with the same moral force. […]

Soft Words in a Harsh World

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Turning Away Wrath “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness” (Proverbs 15:1, 2). — Tom Ruggirello We often underestimate the power of words. They express feelings of love, hate, and a range of emotions in between. Words can start wars or encourage peace (James 3:5). Through them, we express our beliefs, desires, and intentions. “Death and life are in the power […]

The Wise Learn from the Wise

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Learning from Others “Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; but the companion of fools shall smart for it” (Proverbs 13:20, ASV, other texts from RVIC unless otherwise noted). — Jim Parkinson The theme text above reminds us that the people we choose to surround our-selves with play an important role in the growth of our character. From it, we learn that we may become wise by walking with the wise — listening to their counsel and learning from their […]

The Importance of Self-Control

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Slow to Anger “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” (Proverbs 16:32, KJV. Other citations are from the New American Standard Bible, unless otherwise noted.) — Ernie Kuenzli The theme text above highlights the importance of ruling our spirit. To do this, one must exercise self-control. Doing so is one way the Christian guards the heart because it ensures that the inner life is not ruled by […]

Letting God Direct Our Steps

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Advice from Proverbs “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps” (Proverbs 16:9). — John Bivol This issue concludes with the powerful thought that while we may plan our way, it is God who has the final say in our lives. Few scriptures so gently, and yet so firmly, capture the balance of the Christian life as Proverbs 16:9. In a single verse, Solomon brings together two realities that shape our Christian walk: hu-man agency and divine sovereignty. […]