Symphony in the Park Friday, July 25, 2025 7:30pm - 9:30pm Marquette Park Experience the thrilling Symphony in the Park, an exhilarating open-air concert filled with breathtaking music and live performances! Gary, IN – Mayor Eddie Melton and the City of Gary are excited to announce the 2300 Jackson Street Block Party, a two-day event celebrating the birthday of Michael Jackson and honoring the legacy of the Jackson family. This celebration will take place on the campus of the historic Roosevelt High School, at 730 W. 25th Avenue, on August 29th and 30th, 2025. The gathering will offer residents and visitors a weekend filled with entertainment, culture, and community pride. “As Mayor of Gary, I’m proud to celebrate the enduring legacy of Michael Jackson and the entire Jackson family with this incredible homecoming event,” said Mayor Eddie Melton , “The 2300 Jackson Street Block Party is more than a celebration—it’s a tribute to the roots of greatness that st...
Link to 📻 podcast Recommended Action: 🙏If you feel spiritually dry, take time to pray, confess, and seek God’s Word. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you afresh. Holy Spirit The Bible does not explicitly state that the Holy Spirit leaves believers in the New Testament era, as the Holy Spirit is described as a permanent indwelling presence for those who are saved (John 14:16-17, Ephesians 1:13-14). However, certain conditions or actions can grieve or quench the Spirit’s influence, limiting His active work in a believer’s life. Here are key points based on Scripture: Sin and Disobedience : Ephesians 4:30 warns, “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” Persistent sin, such as bitterness, anger, or unforgiveness (Ephesians 4:31), can hinder the Spirit’s work, though it does not cause Him to depart. Quenching the Spirit : 1 Thessalonians 5:19 says, “Do not quench the Spirit.” This implies suppressing or resisting the Spirit’s guidance, of...
The claim is mostly true, but with important caveats: ✅ What’s accurate: A Chinese research team at Shanghai’s Changzheng Hospital has reported a first-in-human stem-cell therapy that regenerated insulin-producing islet (β‑) cells in a patient with long-standing Type 2 diabetes (T2D) . The procedure used the patient’s own blood-derived stem cells, converted into functional β‑cell–containing islets, and transplanted in July 2021 . Within 11 weeks, the patient became insulin‑independent, and roughly a year later had also stopped all oral diabetes medications . Follow‑up data up to 33 months post-transplant showed sustained restored pancreatic function . ⚠️ What’s still uncertain: This breakthrough has been reported in only one person so far —far too early to call it a cure applicable to the broader diabetic population. It’s published in the scientific journal Cell Discovery, a well-regarded peer-reviewed platform . These are early-stage r...