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Associated Press
26-05-2025
- General
- Associated Press
God in the Bible & Going Beyond the Tribal Deities Idea: New Betty Johansen Blog
Betty Johansen's new blog article explores how Christians can separate their understanding of the God of the Bible from the notion of tribal deities, offering insights into biblical study. Big Spring, United States, May 25, 2025 -- Wordsmith World is excited to announce the release of a new blog article by Christian author Betty Johansen. In this article, Johansen delves into how Christians can differentiate their understanding of the God of the Bible from the concept of tribal deities, a challenge often posed by skeptics. The article is titled 'Is the God of the Bible Just Another Tribal Deity?' and is the first in a two-part series focused on understanding the true nature of God. Further details can be found at As with Betty Johansen's other articles, this first part of the blog - which is aimed at adult readers - emphasizes the importance of careful, thoughtful Bible study for Christians who want to grow deeper in their faith and avoid misconceptions about God's nature. According to a 2019 survey by the Barna Group, 63% of Christians expressed a desire for more in-depth knowledge of the Bible, with many indicating that Bible study was key to improving their understanding of God's character. This aligns with Johansen's message that a careful study of Scripture can shed light on God's divine purposes and protect believers from misinterpretations. As skeptics often argue, the God of the Bible seems similar to other deities worshiped by ancient nations. They claim that Yahweh is just another 'tribal god,' engaged in petty battles for power and resources. Johansen's article presents a compelling argument against this perspective, showing that Yahweh is not like the other gods of the world's ancient civilizations. Instead, Yahweh is the Creator of all, whose actions throughout the Old Testament serve as both a protective measure for His people and a warning for future generations. She explains, 'The God of the Bible is not some tribal deity. He is the Creator of all spiritual beings, and His plan goes far beyond the narrow scope of territorial conflicts. His actions, though difficult to understand at times, are always for the protection of His people and the promotion of goodness.' The article also draws a parallel between the Old Testament command to Joshua to 'clear out' the Promised Land and the necessity for modern believers to clear out spiritual darkness from their own lives. This idea, Johansen suggests, is a crucial part of understanding God's love and justice. 'Is the God of the Bible Just Another Tribal Deity?' is part one of a two-part series. The second article, 'God's Big Battle Plan: Understanding How Our God Protects Us,' has been written for children and further explores the biblical narrative of good versus evil, emphasizing God's role in protecting His people from the forces of darkness. The second article can be found here: For more information or to read Betty Johansen's latest work, visit Contact Info: Name: Betty Johansen Email: Send Email Organization: Wordsmith World Address: Texas, Big Spring, Texas 79720, United States Website: Release ID: 89160894 If you encounter any issues, discrepancies, or concerns regarding the content provided in this press release, or if there is a need for a press release takedown, we urge you to notify us without delay at [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our expert team will be available to promptly respond within 8 hours – ensuring swift resolution of identified issues or offering guidance on removal procedures. Delivering accurate and reliable information is fundamental to our mission.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
West Texas VA hosts resource fair & VA2K
BIG COUNTRY, Texas () — The West Texas VA Health Care System will host an event to support homeless Veterans in the Big Country and beyond, raising awareness of available resources. The George H. O'Brien, Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host the 2025 VA2K event in Big Spring, Texas, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on May 21. This event aims to enhance community awareness about resources available to veterans and to support those experiencing homelessness. West Texas VA breaks ground on new outpatient clinic in Abilene In conjunction with the VA2K, a Veterans Health Resource Fair will be held, featuring information on Women Veteran programs, assistance with enrollment and eligibility, social work services, initiatives from the Healthy Living Team, Whole Health programs, MyHealthyVet resources, and more. 'This event provides an excellent opportunity for Veterans, their families, and community members to connect with healthcare and support services designed to improve well-being and promote independence,' the West Texas VA shared. 'We also invite the community to contribute donations to support homeless Veterans. Your generosity can make a real difference in their lives.' Visit the for more details and donation options. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Second school votes to leave Mid-Penn Conference for York-Adams league
The York-Adams athletic league could grow within the next week. Big Spring's school board voted unanimously on May 5 to leave the Mid-Penn Conference to play in the YAIAA. Now it's up to the league's athletic directors and principals to determine if the league will grow to 25. Advertisement League president Brian Ellis, principal at York Suburban High School, said in an email that there is a four-step process to joining the league. Because Big Spring put the presentation and vote on their school board agenda, the executive committee was able to proactively approve the request to apply and notify member schools of the vote. The remaining two steps, discussion and vote, will take place in the coming days in virtual meetings. 'We do not have any scheduled league meetings until the middle of June,' Ellis said, 'and it is in both Big Spring's interest and our league interest to make a determination well before that so that everyone can engage in planning for the next scheduling cycle.' The plan is to have the discussion meeting on May 8 and take the vote on May 12. Advertisement If Big Spring's request goes through, the Bulldogs will join James Buchanan and Shalom Christian as new league members in the 2026-27 school year. YAIAA high school spring scoreboard: Scores, schedules for May 5-10 Eastern York defeated Big Spring in 2024 to win their first District 3 boys basketball title. Who are the Big Spring Bulldogs? Nestled in rural Cumberland County midway between Carlisle and Shippensburg, Big Spring High School sits just outside the town of Newville. The Bulldogs have 19 high school teams, including unified bocce. With a total enrollment of 551 (256 female and 295 male) in the 2024-25 classification season, they participate in Class 4A in sports divided into six classes and 2A or 3A in the rest, except for field hockey, which is Class A. Advertisement Their enrollment would put the Bulldogs in the middle third of the league. The Bulldogs should be familiar to boys basketball fans, especially followers of Eastern York. The Golden Knights defeated Big Spring in the 2024 District 3 final and again in the 2025 semifinals. Big Spring teams have made district tournament appearances in eight sports, not including sports that offer individual competition. Cross country runners and swimmers and divers should be well acquainted with the Bulldogs. The district cross country meet is held at the school, and district diving has been held at their natatorium. Big Spring offers one of the most challenging high school cross country courses in central Pa. Mid-Penn Conference to YAIAA: Why make the move? In a presentation to the school board, Big Spring athletic director Scott Penner said the idea of changing leagues did not come lightly. It was brought up in 2016 when the Bulldogs contemplated joining the Tri-Valley League. Advertisement That idea fell through because of increased travel time, lack of support for sports not supported by that league and a more difficult route to District 3 tournaments because of playing much smaller schools. Travel time was also factored in with this move. Penner provided a detailed spreadsheet that broke down this year's travel times with times to potential YAIAA opponents, and in many instances, the new times were shorter. Trips to Susquehannock and Kennard-Dale would be the longest at around 80 minutes. Games at many Adams County locations would average about an hour roundtrip. But the decision really came down to alignment. Advertisement Active participants in the decision-making process, from student-athletes to parents to administrators and coaches, feel Big Spring is better aligned with the YAIAA than the Mid-Penn. They like the league's emphasis on academics, character and sportsmanship. 'We already play many YAIAA schools in our nonconference games and generally speaking, those contests have demonstrated YAIAA and Big Spring's philosophies,' the presentation said. They specifically pointed out the league championships held in every sport except football, recognition of academic all-stars and a newly approved realignment process that will take into consideration geography, competitiveness of programs and enrollment size. Advertisement 'This would allow struggling programs to rebuild, and those highly competitive programs the ability to compete at higher levels,' the presentation said. Shelly Stallsmith covers York-Adams high school sports for GameTimePA and the USAToday Network. Connect with her by email mstallsmith@ or on X, formerly Twitter, @ShelStallsmith. This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: YAIAA: Cumberland County school Big Spring votes to join league
USA Today
31-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Hot summer deals are ending soon! Save up to 50% on fire pits, lounge chairs and more
Hot summer deals are ending soon! Save up to 50% on fire pits, lounge chairs and more Patio prep and lawn maintenance just got easier and more affordable with these last-chance Amazon Big Spring Sale discounts. We've got a few more hours of Amazon's Big Spring Sale and there are deals to be had! Ahead of summer 2025, you can save on some of the best deals for patio prep, lawn maintenance and more outdoor essentials. From zero gravity recliners and outdoor fire pits for the ultimate warm weather vibes to must-have power tools for landscaping like a mini chainsaw, we've rounded up the top last-chance Amazon deals you'll want for the new season. 🔥 Don't wait! Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends tonight, March 31! Shop last-chance Amazon deals on outdoor essentials, patio must-haves, lawn equipment Tiki Store 25-Inch Smokeless Patio Fire Pit Best Choice Products Set of 2 Adjustable Steel Mesh Zero Gravity Lounge Chair Amazon Basics 46,000 BTU Outdoor Propane Patio Heater with Wheels Greenworks 40V Cordless Lawn Mower More: Backyard warriors love these Amazon deals on lawn mowers, leaf blowers Keter City 30 Gallon Resin Outdoor Storage Box Gootop Bug Zapper, Outdoor Electric Mosquito Zapper More: Amazon zapped 51% off a bug zapper with 14,000 five-star reviews Flexzilla Garden Hose 5/8-Inch x 100-Foot More: Get 38% off the Flexzilla hose with 67,000 five-star Amazon reviews More: This mini chainsaw is less than $50 and everyone loves it Electric Weed Wacker More: 16 last-chance Amazon Big Spring deals you'll want to add to your cart Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Cleaner More: Shop 8 pool vacuums on sale at Amazon's Big Spring Sale today 19-in-1 Emergency Survival Gear and Equipment More: Shop Amazon Big Spring deals with up to 47% off outdoor adventure gear How long is the Amazon spring sale? Amazon's Big Spring Sale is live from Tuesday, March 25 through Monday, March 31. USA TODAY Shopping will be covering all the most popular deals throughout the sale, so be sure to stick around for all the must-shop finds! Do I need to be an Amazon Prime member to shop the Big Spring Sale? The Big Spring Sale is not totally exclusive to Prime members. Anyone can take advantage of the Amazon deals but we suggest signing up for an Amazon Prime membership to help guarantee you get the best deals with fast shipping. 🛍️ USA TODAY Shopping: Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get the best shopping delivered to your inbox
USA Today
31-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
16 last-chance Amazon Big Spring deals you'll want to add to your cart
16 last-chance Amazon Big Spring deals you'll want to add to your cart Check out the top-selling deals on brands like Tory Burch, Ohenjoy, MirrorZone and more. The USA TODAY Shopping team has been tracking all the best Amazon Big Spring deals over the last week and before the sale ends on Monday, March 31, we've got you covered with the top last-chance discounts. From viral skincare products and popular Apple AirPods Pro 2 for the lowest price we've seen in months to the cutest electric paint gun that is on my wishlist, there are Amazon Big Spring deals across all categories. We're in the home stretch of the Big Spring Sale and, I've highlighted the top 15 customer-favorite Amazon deals that you're going to want to add to your cart below. Amazon's 2025 Big Spring Sale ends on Monday, March 31. We'll continue tracking all the must-shop deals for our readers throughout the weekend to help you save the most on cool stuff. 📲 More: Follow USA TODAY Shopping on Instagram for deals, trends and more More: This mini chainsaw is less than $50 and everyone loves it 2. TruSkin Vitamin C Facial Serum More: 5 beauty deals the USA TODAY Shopping team recommends More: Deal spotlight: Save on designer sunglasses from Ray-Ban, Tory Burch at Amazon 4. Bebird Earsight Plus Ear Wax Removal Tool More: 40 Amazon Big Spring deals our readers are buying like crazy 5. Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C Charging More: This is your last chance to get the lowest prices on Apple AirPods Pro, Apple AirTags, more 6. Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro More: I cook with this Our Place pan every night—get it for its lowest price ever at Amazon 7. Trtl Travel and Airplane Pillow More: I'm a frequent flyer. Here are 11 travel essentials I'd buy at Amazon's Big Spring Sale More: I'm covering Amazon's spring sale and now I want this $40 electric paint gun 9. Flexzilla Garden Hose 5/8-Inch x 100-Foot More: Get 38% off the Flexzilla hose with 67,000 five-star Amazon reviews 10. Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects More: Crest Whitestrips are under $30 at Amazon's Big Spring Sale this weekend More: Pet owners love these Amazon deals: Save up to 50% on beds, hair removers, flea treatments More: Skip the buyer's remorse—these Amazon deals are at the lowest prices of the year 13. Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp, LED Corner Lamp Works with Alexa More: My favorite Govee floor lamp is 40% off at Amazon right now 14. Aquasonic Black Series Ultra Whitening Toothbrush 🛍️ USA TODAY Shopping: Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get the best shopping delivered to your inbox 15. Alpha Grillers Digital Meat Thermometer More: Grab these grill tools for under $20 at Amazon's Big Spring Sale 16. Gootop Bug Zapper, Outdoor Electric Mosquito Zapper More: 10 Amazon Big Spring deals that make me want to go camping right now How long is the Amazon spring sale? Amazon's Big Spring Sale started on Tuesday, March 25 and will end on Monday, March 31. USA TODAY Shopping is covering all the best deals throughout the sale, so be sure to stick around for all the last-chance finds! Do I need to be an Amazon Prime member to shop the Big Spring Sale? The Big Spring Sale is not totally exclusive to Prime members. Anyone can take advantage of the Amazon deals but we suggest signing up for an Amazon Prime membership to help guarantee you get the best deals with fast shipping. There are select deals that are Prime-exclusive, so you will benefit from having access to those special discounts. How much does an Amazon Prime membership cost? New members can try one week of Amazon Prime benefits for just $1.99. After that, Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. The annual plan will save you about $40 total compared to paying monthly. → More: Is an Amazon Prime membership worth it? Here's what you need to know
