GrowTheHeckUp Christian Info-Edutainment

September, 2018

• 19 September

  CryptoConcurrency Startup Donates $29 Million to U.S. Public Schools

  

  Back in March, San Francisco based blockchain company, Ripple partnered with classroom crowdfunding charity Donorschoose.org, donating 29 million dollars and completely funding more than 35,000 teacher projects posted on the site, reaching more than 16,500 public schools nationwide. The donation is currently the largest single digital currency donation to any charity. A good bit of secrecy prior to …

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• 18 September

  Do Black Rappers Promote White Supremacy?

  

  In a recent Instagram repost, Eric Benet called out what he believes is the modern face of white supremacy—black rappers. The 41-year-old R&B singer posted a message calling out rap artists who rap about killing black people, degrading black women, abusing drugs, materialization; living a low life not as artists, …

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• 14 September

  Why Waiting on God Is Keeping You Single

  

  Listen sis, as a believer and follower of Christ, I will be the first to let you know that the world is full of confused, misguided and inconsistent church folk. They tell you to go after your passions, but tell you to “wait on God” to send your husband. They …

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• 13 September

  Hoes at the Slut Walk Inspired by Amber Rose

  

  What is a slut? slut noun derogatory a woman who has many casual sexual partners. Synonyms: promiscuous woman, prostitute, whore dated 2. A woman with low standards of cleanliness. Jesse Lee Peterson, who is an American conservative pundit, minister, author, and media personality, interviewed women at Amber Rose’s 2017 Slut …

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• 13 September

  Datin Addresses His Divorce in New Video, “Hell in the Hallway”

  

  Datin bares his heart in his new song, “Hell in the Hallway”, where he addresses his divorce and the struggles he has faced. But he also brings a message of strength and encouragement that can only be found through Christ. Check out Datin’s new video below.

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• 11 September

  Does God Love Us All Equally?

  

  There are a few verses in Scripture that have caused me to ponder and think over the years for different reasons depending on the verse, and there is one about the disciple John that really made me sit back and think. During Jesus’ last supper with His disciples, the Bible …

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• 10 September

  Should You Use Retirement Funds to Purchase a Home?

  

  A recent survey shows that some millennials are using their retirement funds to finance down payments on homes. Is this a bad idea? Millennials using retirement funds to finance the down payment for a home isn’t a bad idea, but it may not be the best idea for everyone in …

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• 7 September

  Pentagon Partners with Google for AI Powered Military Drone Program

  

  The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) and the push toward more autonomous uses of technology have already seen success in the commercial space. It’s no surprise then that military application of these technologies is a huge priority for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).  It has recently come to light that the DoD …

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August, 2018

• 21 August

  Should We Observe the Sabbath?

  

  There have been many arguments among believers as to whether we are to observe the commandments of the Old Testament including whether we should observe the weekly (and other) Sabbaths. Well, according to the scriptures we aren’t the only ones who have disputed these topics. The elders and apostles did …

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• 21 August

  How One Man’s Death Saved Many

  

  As I studied John 11, I was humbled by verses 49-50 where Caiaphas was prophesied and proclaimed to the people how it was better that Jesus die rather than everyone perish: “… Then one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, spoke up, “You know nothing at all! You do not realize …

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