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[W3Schools]( OCTOBER 24, 2017 [RELEVANT THIS WEEK]( THE BEST OF RELEVANTMAGAZINE.COM STORY OF THE WEEK [The Biblical Metaphors That Drive 'The Walking Dead']( The series is still concerned with big questions. The Walking Dead returned this weekend, and with it, a show filled with biblical metaphors and allusions. This week, we talk with Danielle Strickland, author of The Zombie Gospel, about the ways that The Walking Dead is a parable for so many of our current issues, including our rampant—and often negative—consumerism. Strickland's most poignant point talks about Shane, one of the original characters, and what his story should represent to us, both as viewers and as Christians. [READ NOW]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW [• Do I Have to Agree With My Pastors?]( Attending church can often present a problem: not knowing what to do when you come to a crossroads where you don't agree with your pastor on specific issues. It's something the Bible may not necessarily address. Is it wrong to disagree with someone who is preaching and interpreting the Word of God? There are benefits to disagreeing on certain issues, and they may actually drive you closer to God and deeper into the Bible. [Here's how.]( [• New Research Says Your Dog Might Actually Be Trying to Communicate With Facial Expressions]( Man's—and woman's—best friend may be [more expressive]( than you thought. Research is now saying that your dog could be trying to send you specific messages with its facial features. "What’s more, widening their eyes to give you those big puppy dog eyes is their most common expression, meaning dogs might even know that’s the key to your heart." But it may still be too soon to tell if your dog can interpret your expressions. [• The FBI Rescued 84 Children Across America in a Massive Sex-Trafficking Crackdown]( In a victorious, sweeping sex-trafficking crackdown, the FBI was able to recover 84 children and arrest 120 human traffickers last week. The operation was part of the Innocence Lost National Initiative, a program that began in 2003 and has rescued 6,500 children since then. FBI Director Christopher Wray [explained how]( there's still work to be done to rescue more children. [• The Life-Changing Connection Between Stewardship and Self-Care]( We hear the word "stewardship" and we immediately think of how we are using our money to care for the people around us. But what if that definition of the word is too narrow? This week, [we look at how]( stewardship can actually be a commitment to self-care or to parenting well or maintaining your relationships with those around you. Self-care is not cliche or just a buzzword; it's something we have to put energy into. [• Steph Curry Spotted Comforting a Boy Who Recently Lost His Father]( Dallas Mavericks basketball player Devin Harris is grieving the death of his brother caused by a fatal car accident. Last night, before the Mavericks played against the Golden State Warriors, star player Steph Curry was seen near the tunnels comforting—possibly praying with—Harris' nephew, who had just lost his father. A fan [took a video]( of it as it was happening. [• Tim Tebow Is One of the Celebrity Guests on the Final Season of 'Fixer Upper']( The final season of Fixer Upper promises to be a good one. Especially since some of the celebrity guests have been revealed, including Tim Tebow and former first lady Laura Bush. The Gaineses have [spoken at length]( about how this season will feature some of their favorite renovations and how they "laid it all on the field and didn’t hold anything back.” [• CIA Retires a Dog Because She's Understandably More Interested In Playtime Than Finding Bombs]( The CIA is only for the focused and the tough-minded. [Which is why]( they let Lulu, an adorable black lab puppy, go last week. The CIA explained on Twitter that some dogs manage to make it through testing, but the handlers eventually find out that finding bombs isn't exactly for them. Lulu ended up liking playtime way more than she did work, and got adopted by her handler, where the playtime will be unlimited. MOST SHARED LIFE [Why Aren't Christian Singles Dating?]( GOD [Is It Ever OK to Be Angry at God?]( CULTURE [Harvey Weinstein Is a Symptom of a Massive Problem]( © 2017 RELEVANT Media Group. All Rights Reserved [SUBSCRIBE]( If you wish to unsubscribe from our newsletter, click [here](