The 5 Finger Prayer | Bible Study Planet

The 5 Finger Prayer | Bible Study Planet: "The “Five Finger Prayer” is a simple, yet effective, way to pray.

We were separated from God by sin (Romans 3:23). But because Jesus paid for our sin on the cross we now “have access by one Spirit to the Father,” (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:18). Those who receive Jesus as their Savior become “children of God” (John 1:12)."

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Offended American: Nativity Scenes Are Offensive

Offended American: Nativity Scenes Are Offensive: "n our glorious day and age, when you walk out of your front door and into society, it’s highly likely that someone will find you offensive. And it will probably happen before you sit down for lunch.
We, as a society, have somehow cultivated an intense proclivity for being offended; getting our panties in a wad is a routine event."

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Reason - Today's Christian Videos

Reason - Today's Christian Videos: "
Reason from benedictkjs on GodTube.
Reason from benedictkjs on GodTube.

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Made in His Image: Human Reproduction

Made in His Image: Human Reproduction: "new life is started the moment a human sperm cell unites with a human egg. Sounds simple, doesn't it? A person can decide for himself, but he will need to follow along very closely to catch all of the details and carefully piece them together, just as he would follow a skillful mystery."

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VIDEO: Duck Dynasty Star “We Were Ordered To Stop Praying To Avoid Offending Muslims” | American Overlook

VIDEO: Duck Dynasty Star “We Were Ordered To Stop Praying To Avoid Offending Muslims” | American Overlook: "A Duck Dynasty star recently had an interview where he unveiled some issues he had with editors of the show.

Phil Robertson is the man who started it all on the show and is the head of the family. On the show Phil likes to be himself which includes his strong faith in Christianity."

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The Dark Side Of 'Duck Dynasty' Doesn't End As You Expected | Conservative Post

The Dark Side Of 'Duck Dynasty' Doesn't End As You Expected | Conservative Post: "Duck Dynasty is one of the most watched shows in the history of television. It follows the Robertson family and their business, The Duck Commander.

What most people don’t know is the dark past that only their faith in God helped get them through. The Robertson family has battled drugs, alcoholism, and suicidal tendencies. Through all this pain great things have emerged."

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Humans do NOT come from Earth - and sunburn, bad backs and pain during labour prove it, expert claims | Mail Online

It is amazing what non believers in God will believe, just to convince themselves that there is no God.

Humans do NOT come from Earth - and sunburn, bad backs and pain during labour prove it, expert claims | Mail Online: "Humans do NOT come from Earth – and sunburn, bad backs and pain during labour prove it, expert claims"

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: "Yom"

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: "Yom": "Most theologians throughout church history agree that in using the phrase “the evening and the morning were the first day,” the Scriptures are speaking of a literal 24-hour day, rather than a period of years.

“To understand the meaning of ‘day’ in Genesis 1, we need to determine how the Hebrew
word for ‘day,’ yom, is used in the context of Scripture...A number, and the phrase ‘evening and
morning,’"

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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Hobby Lobby Contraceptive Case — www.christianitytoday.com — Readability

This could be the deciding case as to if we really have the freedom to follow our Christian beliefs in America or not.


Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Hobby Lobby Contraceptive Case — www.christianitytoday.com — Readability: "Update: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear appeals by Hobby Lobby, an evangelical-owned craft chain which won in the Tenth Circuit, and Conestoga Wood Specialties, a Mennonite-owned woodworking company which lost in the Third Circuit.

Hobby Lobby explained in a statement that its Green family owners "have no moral objection to providing 16 of the 20 FDA-approved contraceptives required under the HHS mandate and do so at no additional cost to employees under their self-insured health plan." "My family and I are encouraged that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide our case," said founder and CEO David Green."

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Another Day, Another Faux Christian Outrage: Costco's Fiction Bible — www.christianitytoday.com — Readability

Another Day, Another Faux Christian Outrage: Costco's Fiction Bible — www.christianitytoday.com — Readability: "My wife and I had attended our small group on Tuesday night of last week. We finished up a marriage series, and I learned that I wasn't communicating in her love language—most guys can relate! She snapped a photo of a jacket she liked at Costco, and so last Friday I went there looking for it. On my way out of the store, I was browsing through some of their books. I noticed the Bible was being sold and had a label on it that said "Fiction." As I checked, I noticed that all Bibles were labeled in that fashion. I went to find someone in the store and inquire as to why it was labeled fiction. Unfortunately, I couldn't."

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A sad thing

It's very sad that people will shoot each other, trample each other, and fight
Over material things, less than 24 hours after they celebrate being
Thankful to God for what they already have.

Is The Military Blacklisting Christians? - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

Is The Military Blacklisting Christians? - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "Christians are under assault. For all most Americans know, there is still freedom of religion, guaranteed by the First Amendment. This is a lie. For there is no longer freedom of religion, as the very ones put in position to protect liberty aim to take it away. Christians are the enemy, the blacklisted bigots."

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Thanksgiving: A True Conumdrum for Atheists - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

Thanksgiving: A True Conumdrum for Atheists - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "Thanksgiving, that quintessential American Holiday full of good cheer, good food, family and friends, arrives this Thursday.  Since 1621, Americans have gathered together in the fall to celebrate life and thank Almighty God for their blessings."

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Words of Comfort: John Wesley. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: John Wesley. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "“While [every true believer] cries out, ‘O what love have I unto thy Law! All the day long is my

study in it;’ he sees daily, in that divine mirror, more and more of his own sinfulness. He sees more and more clearly that he is fullness a sinner in all things—that neither his heart nor his ways are right before God, and that every moment sends him to Christ"

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A FIELD GUIDE TO EVANGELISM (5/10) — www.theolatte.com — Readability

A FIELD GUIDE TO EVANGELISM (5/10) — www.theolatte.com — Readability: "The human epic is stained by guilt, shame and regret. Even if some deny the reality of God, they cannot functionally deny the existence of guilt.

People can try to discard it as a social construct, or repress it through medication, but there is a proven track record that emancipation from guilt can’t be obtained through human efforts. When we share the gospel with skeptics, we speak to their innate knowledge of God and their deep understanding of their moral guilt. But we must remember that guilt is only a symptom. Sin and separation from God are the true problems. And grace is the only antidote."

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Top 7 Bible Verses on Thanksgiving - Crossmap Christian News | Living

Top 7 Bible Verses on Thanksgiving - Crossmap Christian News | Living: "Are you interested in knowing what Scripture has to say about giving thanks? If so, then take a look at the top seven Bible verses on Thanksgiving:"

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Top 5 Bible Verses on Forgetting the Past - Crossmap Christian News | Living

Top 5 Bible Verses on Forgetting the Past - Crossmap Christian News | Living: "Are you interested in knowing what Scripture has to say about letting go of the past and looking forward to a new life in Christ? If so, then take a look at the top five Bible verses about forgetting the past:"

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Terrorization of Egyptian Christians Intensify; Pray — www.breakingchristiannews.com — Readability

Terrorization of Egyptian Christians Intensify; Pray — www.breakingchristiannews.com — Readability: "According to the Middle East Correspondent of Morning Star News, Islamists in the towns are again charging Jizya, a Koranic fine on non-Muslims also known as the "submission" or "humiliation" tax, after a lull following the retaking of Delga on Sept. 16, said human rights activists within the country. In several towns across Egypt, Muslim extremists and criminals have set up a cottage industry persecuting Christians for profit, the activists said."

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12 Favorite New Christmas Worship Songs - Crossmap Christian News | Entertainment

12 Favorite New Christmas Worship Songs - Crossmap Christian News | Entertainment: "Christmas is just around the corner.  As we prepare for Christmas with lots of trips to the church and outreach events, the numerous hours to be spent standing by the stove, the long queues at Walmart and the countless hours stopping at the traffic lights, why not download some Christmas music as we wait?  Why not spend some time in worshipping Jesus and not allow the hustle of Christmas to overwhelm us?  Why don't we devote as much or even more time for Jesus as the time we spend on ourselves?  Sure, we have the old Christmas albums by Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, but what about newer Christmas worship songs?  Christmas songs that get us to the heart of the season."

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Top 5 Bible Verses on Harsh Words — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 5 Bible Verses on Harsh Words — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "If you would like to learn more about what the Bible says concerning our use of language, then take a look at the top five Bible verses on harsh words:"

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A Field Guide to Evangelism (5/10) – theolatte

A Field Guide to Evangelism (5/10) – theolatte: "The human epic is stained by guilt, shame and regret. Even if some deny the reality of God, they cannot functionally deny the existence of guilt.
People can try to discard it as a social construct, or repress it through medication, but there is a proven track record that emancipation from guilt can’t be obtained through human efforts. When we share the gospel with skeptics, we speak to their innate knowledge of God and their deep understanding of their moral guilt. But we must remember that guilt is only a symptom. Sin and separation from God are the true problems. And grace is the only antidote."

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A Field Guide to Evangelism (4/10) – theolatte

A Field Guide to Evangelism (4/10) – theolatte: "We are to present truth as knowable because of the triune God who is sovereign. If we water down our conception of God to make the gospel message more palatable we will find that, in the end, we are no longer doing true evangelism. We merely market a god of our own invention, attempting to woo people in with a hazy image of an impotent deity."

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A Field Guide to Evangelism (3/10) – theolatte

A Field Guide to Evangelism (3/10) – theolatte: "Christians can easily become intimidated when sharing the gospel with the “intelligentsia.” This should not be so. The believer need not assume a position of weakness when talking with skeptics. The Christian worldview offers much more than many people realize when it comes to describing reality. In fact, an atheistic worldview is actually forced to borrow certain assumptions that flow from a theistic outlook in order to formulate an argument against it."

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A Field Guide to Evangelism (2/10) – theolatte

A Field Guide to Evangelism (2/10) – theolatte: "Sharing the gospel with skeptics is not an endeavor to be taken lightly. It is a risky enterprise, and the greatest risks involve the apologist’s own soul. That’s why C.S. Lewis, in the midst of his WWII evangelistic endeavors, warned youth leaders of the need to walk circumspectly when operating on the front lines of apologetic activity: That is why we apologists take our lives in our hands and can be saved only by falling back continually from the web of our own arguments, as from our intellectual counters, into the Reality — from Christian apologetics into Christ Himself. That also is why we need one another’s continual help."

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A Field Guide to Evangelism (1/10) – theolatte

A Field Guide to Evangelism (1/10) – theolatte: "Many Christians, according to Russell D. Moore, think about evangelism like they think about flossing. They know they should do it more often – and they even feel guilty when they’re reminded of it – but they think of it as an optional discipline.
Such a laissez-faire approach to evangelism is certainly foreign to Scripture. Charles Haddon Spurgeon went so far as to say that this sort of attitude is antithetical to the gospel itself. “Have you no wish for others to be saved?” Spurgeon asked. “Then you’re not saved yourself, be sure of that!”"

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Top 3 Bible Verses on Offerings — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 3 Bible Verses on Offerings — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "If you would like to learn more about what the Bible says concerning tithes and offerings, then take a look at the top three Bible verses on financial offerings:"

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How to Motivate Yourself and Others in Evangelism — banneroftruth.org — Readability

How to Motivate Yourself and Others in Evangelism — banneroftruth.org — Readability: "Most of us, most of the time, have little or no zeal for intentional evangelistic outreach. We will talk about what is important to us. I live in Alabama and most of the people here have no trouble at all talking about their favourite football team. If you are around me for very long, I will tell you about my grandchildren or the Restoration Academy basketball team which my son Jeff coaches. So, why do we so seldom speak of Jesus to others? I realize you have a job to do, and your company has not hired you to evangelize the people in your office. I totally get that, and I also know we must be ‘wise as serpents and innocent as doves.’ There is a time and a place to bring up gospel issues, and work is probably not one of them. Having said that, however, surely you will agree with me that most in the American church are woefully negligent in publishing the glad tidings of great joy. Are we not largely guilty of the sin of omission in this regard?"

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Top 5 Bible Verses on Harsh Words — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 5 Bible Verses on Harsh Words — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "If you would like to learn more about what the Bible says concerning our use of language, then take a look at the top five Bible verses on harsh words:"

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Duck Dynasty Robertson's Continue Hammering the Message of Jesus Christ's Redemption — www.breakingchristiannews.com — Readability

Duck Dynasty Robertson's Continue Hammering the Message of Jesus Christ's Redemption — www.breakingchristiannews.com — Readability: ""We're just country folk from Louisiana," says Jep, echoing his parents' humble description of themselves.

Humble, but incredibly tenacious too. To the Robertson's, no topic is off-limits: marriage, divorce, chastity, rebellion, the value of life, alcoholism, drug use, poverty, pressures of fame, suicidal thoughts—you name it, they've either lived it or they're going to preach it to the camera as long as there are cameras rolling."

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Evangelism event draws 8,000 Louisiana teens to Alexandria | The Town Talk | thetowntalk.com

Evangelism event draws 8,000 Louisiana teens to Alexandria | The Town Talk | thetowntalk.com: "About 8,000 teens from across Louisiana spent Sunday and Monday at the annual Youth Evangelism Celebration at the Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria."

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Words of Comfort: You Shall Not Steal. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: You Shall Not Steal. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "If someone accuses you of trying to make him feel guilty by quoting the Ten Commandment, ask him which one makes him feel guilty, and say, “The Bible says, ‘You shall not steal.’ If you feel guilty when you hear that, why do you think that is? Could it be because you are guilty?” "

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Not Just Christmas: Liberals Plan to Ruin Your Thanksgiving Too! — patriotupdate.com — Readability

Not Just Christmas: Liberals Plan to Ruin Your Thanksgiving Too! — patriotupdate.com — Readability: "American tradition sets aside every fourth Thursday in November as a time for people to thank God for their blessings, eat too much, and toss the football around.

Liberals have started a new tradition in recent years that I don’t like nearly as much—pushing their political agenda at the dinner table. In days gone by, civility dictated that politics was not on the menu. But no longer! Liberals now consider Thanksgiving the perfect opportunity to get preachy with their loved ones."

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Obama "Pleas" For Return of Missing ex-FBI Agent Robert Levinson from Iran - No Mention Of Pastor Saeed Abedini — freedomoutpost.com — Readability

Obama "Pleas" For Return of Missing ex-FBI Agent Robert Levinson from Iran - No Mention Of Pastor Saeed Abedini — freedomoutpost.com — Readability: "Obama is a master of deceit. In an outrageous and reprehensible display, the White House issued a statement Tuesday regarding the whereabouts of ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson. Levinson "disappeared" in Iran on March 9, 2007 during a business trip to the Iranian island of Kish. There is no mention of Pastor Saeed Abedini, who will be a casualty of this Administration."

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Angola Bans Islam – Sets to destroy all Mosques : Freedom Outpost

Angola Bans Islam – Sets to destroy all Mosques : Freedom Outpost: "While some people do not understand what Islam is, some obviously do. Take for instance the African country of Angola. The authorities in Angola do not consider Islam a religion, but rather a cult (and I would add, a death cult)"

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FFRF halts Tenn. teacher bible distribution, proselytizing - Freedom From Religion Foundation

FFRF halts Tenn. teacher bible distribution, proselytizing - Freedom From Religion Foundation: "The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national state/church watchdog with nearly 300 Tennessee members, has recently ended several First Amendment violations in Franklin County schools, Franklin Tenn. Tonight, Oct. 14, the school board will vote on FFRF's remaining complaint over the practice of opening North Lake Elementary PTO meetings with prayer."

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Law Granting Pastors Tax-Free Housing Allowances | Christian News Network

Federal Judge Strikes Down Law Granting Pastors Tax-Free Housing Allowances | Christian News Network: "MADISON, Wisc. – A federal judge in Wisconsin has struck down a nearly 60-year-old law that allows pastors in the nation an exemption from paying taxes on their housing allowance"

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Supreme Court Orders Obama Admin to Respond to Christian Homeschooling Family’s Appeal | Christian News Network

Supreme Court Orders Obama Admin to Respond to Christian Homeschooling Family’s Appeal | Christian News Network: "WASHINGTON – The United States Supreme Court has ordered Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Justice to respond to a petition to appeal from a Christian homeschooling family that is fighting deportation to their homeland of Germany."

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Question of the Week — www.gotquestions.org — Readability

Question of the Week — www.gotquestions.org — Readability: "Why does God allow earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, tsunamis, typhoons, cyclones, mudslides, wildfires, and other natural disasters? Tragedies cause many people to question God’s goodness."

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Got Questions - Question of the Week

Got Questions - Question of the Week: "Question: "What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?""

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Words of Comfort: Spirit of the Law. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Spirit of the Law. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "What a fearful thing it will be when sinners face God’s Law. It cries out for justice; it has no mercy. It demands, “The soul that sins shall die!” But the Judge who rules can, at His own discretion, administer the spirit of the Law, and its spirit says that mercy rejoices over judgment—God is rich in mercy to all who call upon Him."

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C.S. Lewis's Pen Pal, Kathy Keller | Her.meneutics | Christianitytoday.com

C.S. Lewis's Pen Pal, Kathy Keller | Her.meneutics | Christianitytoday.com: "Many evangelicals will point to C.S. Lewis as formative in their Christian faith, but for Kathy Keller, the wife of prominent New York City pastor Tim Keller, it was pivotal."

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American Atheists Continue Efforts to Remove Ground Zero Cross - Christian Blog - Christian Blog

American Atheists Continue Efforts to Remove Ground Zero Cross - Christian Blog - Christian Blog: "By Nigel Boys — A lawsuit by the American Atheists to stop a 17 foot cross being put on display at the September 11 Memorial & Museum, New York City, which is due to be opened in 2014, has been thrown out by U.S. District Judge, Deborah Batts."

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Top 5 Bible Verses on Flattery - Crossmap Christian News | Living

Top 5 Bible Verses on Flattery - Crossmap Christian News | Living: "Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before me. For there is no truth in their mouth; their inmost self is destruction; their throat is an open grave; they flatter with their tongue."

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Bible scripture that prove the science of the Bible

Bible scripture that prove the science of the Bible: "One of the ways to prove that the Bible is true and is the word of God, is to look at all the science that was written about in the Bible thousands of years before man discovered or could even imagine that many of these scientific things were real. The men who wrote these things could not have known any of this without the words being from God. Many of these thing we take for granted now because we know that they are proven facts, and are so obvious to us now."

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Words of Comfort: The Devil. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: The Devil. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "The Bible calls the devil the god and prince of this world, and the ruler of darkness (2 Corinthians 4:4; John 12:31; Acts 26:18; Ephesians 6:12). He seeks to hinder the work of God and suppress God’s Word (Matthew 13:38, 39; 1 Thessalonians 2:18)."

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School Cancels Christmas Toy Drive After Humanists Threaten to Sue - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

School Cancels Christmas Toy Drive After Humanists Threaten to Sue - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "A South Carolina charter school has canceled its annual Christmas toy drive after a group of self-described humanists complained that the project violated the U.S. Constitution and accused them of bribing children to convert to Christianity."

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Words of Comfort: Sheep. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Sheep. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "True believers in the Scriptures are likened to sheep, which: know the voice of their shepherd; are easily led (they submit without resistance); flock together (in unity); need a shepherd (or they stray); were a type of Israel (Matthew 10:6); imitate one another; are productive (wool, leather, meat, and milk); were a sign of God’s blessing (see Deuteronomy 7:13); and will be divided from the “goats” at the Judgment. Today you are either a sheep or a goat. Which are you?
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Syrian Forces Targeting Christians to Drive Them Out of the Country

Syrian Forces Targeting Christians to Drive Them Out of the Country: "Patriarch Gregorios Laham III, Greek Melkite Catholic Patriarch of Antioch, All the East, Alexandria and Jerusalem has followed the events in Syria as they pertain to affected Christians. The patriarch has described that deadly shells have fallen on churches, patriarchates, dioceses, houses, property, charities on such a regular basis that they are now convinced that the war in Syria is targeting Christians to terrorize them and push them out of the country."

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Over 1 Million Christians Forced to Flee Iraq as Religious Leaders Say a Focus on Understanding Must be Established — global.christianpost.com — Readability

Over 1 Million Christians Forced to Flee Iraq as Religious Leaders Say a Focus on Understanding Must be Established — global.christianpost.com — Readability: "Workers clean up the site of a car bomb attack in Baghdad August 11, 2013. A series of car bombs in mainly Shi'ite areas of Baghdad killed 57 people and wounded more than 150 on Saturday, in what appeared to be coordinated attacks on people celebrating the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan."

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Top 4 Bible Verses on Envy — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 4 Bible Verses on Envy — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "Do you wish to learn more about what the Bible says concerning envy and jealousy? If so, then take a look at the top four Bible verses about envy:"

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Worthy Christian News » Mexican Mob attacks Christians, Church — www.worthynews.com — Readability

Worthy Christian News » Mexican Mob attacks Christians, Church — www.worthynews.com — Readability: "MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Worthy News)– Traditionalist Catholics assaulted a congregation of evangelical Christians with rods and stones in Oaxaca, Mexico last week, according to Morning Star News."

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Top 6 Bible Verses on Aggression — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 6 Bible Verses on Aggression — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "Do you wish to learn more about what the Bible says concerning aggression, anger, and rage? If so, then take a look at the top six Bible verses about aggression:"

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Words of Comfort: If we knew... — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: If we knew... — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "John Wesley (the famous preacher) was asked what he would do with his life if he knew that he would die at midnight the next day. His answer was something like this: “I would just carry on with what I am doing."

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72 Items ObamaCare Requires Your Health Insurance to Cover — freedomoutpost.com — Readability

72 Items ObamaCare Requires Your Health Insurance to Cover — freedomoutpost.com — Readability: "Below is a list of 72 items required by Obamacare. We are certain some people need some of these things.

My wife and I have reviewed the list and noted which ones we feel that we either do not need or want. A quick review of our analysis has confirmed that we neither need nor want ANY of the listed "benefits."

Last week my wife received her cancellation notice from her health insurance company. She has spent hours each day looking for something that we can afford to replace her medical coverage and thus far no luck."

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Question of the Week — www.gotquestions.org — Readability

Question of the Week — www.gotquestions.org — Readability: "Why does God allow earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, tsunamis, typhoons, cyclones, mudslides, wildfires, and other natural disasters? Tragedies cause many people to question God’s goodness. It is distressing that natural disasters are often termed “acts of God” while no “credit” is given to God for years, decades, or even centuries of peaceful weather. God created the whole universe and the laws of nature (Genesis 1:1). Most natural disasters are a result of these laws at work. Hurricanes, typhoons, and tornados are the results of divergent weather patterns colliding. Earthquakes are the result of the earth’s plate structure shifting. A tsunami is caused by an underwater earthquake."

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Pro-Choice Organization Compares Abortion to...Getting Your Tonsils Out — townhall.com — Readability

Pro-Choice Organization Compares Abortion to...Getting Your Tonsils Out — townhall.com — Readability: "The Irish Family Planning Association is Ireland's “leading sexual health charity” which “provides sexual health, family planning, pregnancy counselling and training services,” according to its website. More accurately, however, it is a pro-choice organization that likes to suggest having an abortion is no different than getting your tonsils removed."

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Words of Comfort: The Good Shepherd. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: The Good Shepherd. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "Jesus spoke of Himself as being “the Good Shepherd” (see John 10). Hundreds of years earlier, David had written that the Lord was his shepherd, and now that Shepherd had become flesh. Here is a continuance of the most famous of psalms, Psalm 23. This was the “Great Shepherd” Himself (Hebrews 13:20), the One who takes away the “want” of the covetous human heart."

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How Lewis Lit the Way to Better Apologetics: Why the path to reasonable faith begins with story and imagination. — www.christianitytoday.com — Readability

How Lewis Lit the Way to Better Apologetics: Why the path to reasonable faith begins with story and imagination. — www.christianitytoday.com — Readability: "In the south transept of London's Westminster Abbey—where for a thousand years the kings and queens of England have been enthroned—sits a crowded collection of statues, plaques, and engraved flagstones. Geoffrey Chaucer, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Charles Dickens are buried there; dozens more are commemorated there. On November 22, 2013, 50 years to the day after his death, C. S. Lewis will join them."

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United Methodist Church Bishops Call for Charges Against Bishop Talbert Who Conducted Same-Sex Marriage in Alabama — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

United Methodist Church Bishops Call for Charges Against Bishop Talbert Who Conducted Same-Sex Marriage in Alabama — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "Today, bishops of the United Methodist Church (UMC) publicly rebuked a retired colleague who recently conducted a same-sex marriage celebration in Alabama. The UMC Council of Bishops statement calls for charges to be filed against retired Bishop Mel Talbert for both "conducting a ceremony to celebrate the marriage of a same gender couple" and "undermining the ministry of a colleague." Conducting such ceremonies is expressly prohibited in the church's governing Book of Discipline, which all ordained UMC clergy have vowed to uphold."

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Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling for Release of American Pastor Imprisoned in Iran — christiannews.net — Readability

Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling for Release of American Pastor Imprisoned in Iran — christiannews.net — Readability: "WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution calling for the release of an American pastor that has been imprisoned in Iran, as well as all others “detained on account of their religious beliefs.”"

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Famed TV Host Gets Emotional While Revealing How She Found God – and How Billy Graham Transformed Her Life — www.theblaze.com — Readability

Famed TV Host Gets Emotional While Revealing How She Found God – and How Billy Graham Transformed Her Life — www.theblaze.com — Readability: "Veteran television host Kathie Lee Gifford was moved to tears on Wednesday while discussing how evangelist Billy Graham “changed [her] life forever” by helping lead her family to the Christian faith and by guiding her through personal struggles."

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Simple Christian Outreach Ideas - CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRY Tools, Programs & Ideas

Simple Christian Outreach Ideas - CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRY Tools, Programs & Ideas: "Whether you're planning an outreach activity or simply want to instill an outreach mindset, check out these free resources that have proven helpful."

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Top 7 Bible Verses on Old Age - Crossmap Christian News | Living

Top 7 Bible Verses on Old Age - Crossmap Christian News | Living: "Are you a Christian who is well advanced in years? If you would like to learn more about what Scripture has to say about growing older, then take a look at the top seven Bible verses concerning old age:"

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Top 6 Bible Verses for Young Christian Men - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

Top 6 Bible Verses for Young Christian Men - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "Are you a young adult looking to grow in your faith and spiritual maturity? If so, then take a look at the top six Bible verses for young Christian men:"

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Military Veteran Put on Leave for Having ‘God Bless America’ in Email Signature - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Military Veteran Put on Leave for Having ‘God Bless America’ in Email Signature - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "A retired military veteranwho now works at a hospital in California was recently put on leave after telling his employers that he wanted to speak with legal counsel about their request to remove 'God bless America' from his email signature.


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The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) reports that Boots Hawks was called into his supervisor's office at Dameron Hospital earlier this month and asked to remove the phrase from his email. While he complied with the directive, Hawks also told his supervisor that he wanted to consult with an attorney about his rights."

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Christianity Spreading at Remarkable Rate Among Middle, Upper Castes and Youth in Emerging 'New India' - Crossmap Christian News | World

Christianity Spreading at Remarkable Rate Among Middle, Upper Castes and Youth in Emerging 'New India' - Crossmap Christian News | World: "Christianity in India is growing at a rapid rate among middle and high caste Indians and young people, according to the latest issue of "Unfinished" magazine, which examines social, economic and cultural trends in the "new India.""

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Different Ways...

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Different Ways...: "God’s ways are distinctively and consistently different from ours. God did not rescue Daniel
out of the lion’s den as we would have. He didn’t turn off the fiery furnace into which Shadrach,
Meshach, and Abed-Nego were cast, as we would. He didn’t kill Pharaoh and save the Israelites
from the Red Sea; instead He worked His wondrous purposes in the lion’s den, in the furnace, and in the Red Sea. Lion’s teeth, fire, and water are no big deal to the God who created them."

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Patronizing Nonsense.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Patronizing Nonsense.: "“A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said wouldn’t be a great moral teacher. He’d either be a lunatic—on a level with the man who says he’s a poached egg—or else he’d be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse."

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Top 3 Bible Verses on Long-suffering - Crossmap Christian News | Living

Top 3 Bible Verses on Long-suffering - Crossmap Christian News | Living: "Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us."

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Words of Comfort: Tears. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Tears. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "Have you ever wondered why Jesus wept at Lazarus’ funeral (see John 11:35)? In one sense, this verse is a mystery because Jesus knew what He was about to do. He was about to give Mary and Martha the greatest gift, outside of salvation, that they could ever hope for. Yet, He wept."

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‘A Culture of Complete Anarchy’: Famed Pastor Issues Major Wake-Up Call for Christians About the Dire State of American Culture — www.theblaze.com — Readability

‘A Culture of Complete Anarchy’: Famed Pastor Issues Major Wake-Up Call for Christians About the Dire State of American Culture — www.theblaze.com — Readability: "TheBlaze’s Carly Hoilman contributed to this report.

Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Wa., is on a mission to wake Christians up from the illusion that faith is alive and well in America.

The centerpiece of Driscoll’s new book titled, ”A Call to Resurgence: Will Christianity Have a Funeral or a Future?,” is that we’re living in a “post-Christian culture — a culture fundamentally at odds with faith in Jesus.”"

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‘Gays’ Admit ENDA game: Outlaw Christian Morality — patriotupdate.com — Readability

‘Gays’ Admit ENDA game: Outlaw Christian Morality — patriotupdate.com — Readability: "One of the most dangerous and discriminatory pieces of legislation in modern times – the ironically tagged “Employment Non-Discrimination Act,” or ENDA – passed the U.S. Senate on Thursday by a vote of 64-32. Ten Republicans disgracefully joined liberal Democrats in this effort to ultimately outlaw the Judeo-Christian sexual ethic."

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Why Obamacare Will Motivate Millions of Americans To Make Less Money And Get Divorced : Freedom Outpost

Why Obamacare Will Motivate Millions of Americans To Make Less Money And Get Divorced : Freedom Outpost: "Did you know that Obamacare contains huge incentives that will actually motivate people to try to reduce their incomes?  It's true.  Under Obamacare, making less money can pay off big time.  As you will see below, reducing your income by just $1,000 could get you an Obamacare subsidy worth over $14,000. "

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▶ The Rich Man and Lazarus - John MacArthur - YouTube

▶ The Rich Man and Lazarus - John MacArthur - YouTube: ""

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Military Chaplains Sue After Being Ordered Not to Quote Bible, Pray in Jesus’ Name — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Military Chaplains Sue After Being Ordered Not to Quote Bible, Pray in Jesus’ Name — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "SAN DIEGO - Two California chaplains have filed suit against the secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), alleging that they had been forced out of a training and placement program because of their Christian faith."

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Obama Bans Contract Chaplains From Performing Services — politicaloutcast.com — Readability

Obama Bans Contract Chaplains From Performing Services — politicaloutcast.com — Readability: "Remember when one Park Service Employee stated that they received orders to make things as difficult for people as possible?  Now the Obama administration is using the government shutdown to deny our military service men and women their constitutional rights of freedom of religion."

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Words of Comfort: Lazarus Tomb. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Lazarus Tomb. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "When Jesus cried out “Lazarus come forth!” outside the grave of the four-days-dead Lazarus, His word cut through the icy grip of death like a white-hot blade through soft powdered snow. The same Word that brought life in the beginning breathed life into the decomposing corpse of Lazarus. Suddenly, from the blackened shadow of the tomb appeared a figure, wrapped in grave clothes. As he stood at the entrance of the tomb (for tombs didn’t need an exit until that day), his face and body were covered with grave clothes. God took him by the hand and led him to the light."

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Christian Apps Ministry Develops Powerful Scripture-based Marital Mobile Apps that Leverage Social Media to Edified Marriages for Working Brothers — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Christian Apps Ministry Develops Powerful Scripture-based Marital Mobile Apps that Leverage Social Media to Edified Marriages for Working Brothers — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "To help Christian organizations develop mobile apps, Christian Apps Ministry is pleased to announce the release of Honor Him and Loving Her apps that leverage social media to enhance marriages. These two apps are now available on Apple AppStore.

In collaboration with Working Brothers, these innovative apps will help Christians build a solid Biblical scripture-based marriage with Jesus Christ as the center of their married life"

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Watch Billy Graham’s ‘last call to this country’

Watch Billy Graham’s ‘last call to this country’: "On his 95th birthday, Thursday, the best-known Protestant evangelist of the 20th century is releasing what is being described as possibly his final message.



The 30-minute program called “The Cross” – which is available now for viewing online – will be shown on a number of different broadcast outlets over the next several days, including the Fox News Channel and BlazeTV."

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Christian Photographers Forced to Shoot Homosexual ‘Weddings’ Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court | Christian News Network

Christian Photographers Forced to Shoot Homosexual ‘Weddings’ Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court | Christian News Network: "ALBEQUERQUE – Attorneys for a Christian couple in New Mexico who were told by the courts that they may not refuse to shoot homosexual ‘weddings’ in the state have appeal"

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Top 7 Bible Verses on Listening to Others - Crossmap Christian News | Living

Top 7 Bible Verses on Listening to Others - Crossmap Christian News | Living: "Are you the type of person who loves to talk but doesn’t enjoy listening? Do you wish to learn more about what the Bible says concerning speaking and listening? If so, take a look at the top seven Bible verses about listening to others:"

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Supports Abortionists - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Supports Abortionists - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "According to LifeSite News, de Blasio, "has promised to partner with Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers to help them expand their business in the city. He says he plans to help abortionists find neighborhoods that lack convenient clinic access and provide them with 'city sponsored' space to set up shop." In conjunction with his commitment to increase the number of abortion facilities in New York, he proposes requiring doctors trained in city hospitals to train to perform abortion, all while closing the doors of PRCs."

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"So help me God" removed from the Air Force Oath — patriotupdate.com — Readability

"So help me God" removed from the Air Force Oath — patriotupdate.com — Readability: "When I enlisted in the Marine Corps back in the day, I swore that I would “Support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic.”  So did everyone else who enlisted with me.  The last four words of the oath we took were “so help me God.”"

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Christianity and the American Promise — patriotupdate.com — Readability

Christianity and the American Promise — patriotupdate.com — Readability: "American historian Charles Bancroft once said:

“America stands a model which other nations will carefully copy, in due time, as they can adapt themselves and change their institutions there may be no literal copy or close formal imitation; but there is little doubt that the spirit and true sense of our Declaration of Independence will finally mold the structure and control the workings of all governments."

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Black Christians Getting Buyer’s Remorse? — eaglerising.com — Readability

Black Christians Getting Buyer’s Remorse? — eaglerising.com — Readability: "It’s a continual topic of conversation among many politically active conservative Christians. Our African-American brothers and sisters cancelling out our votes with their own. Many of us social conservatives vote Republican because often times they most closely associate with our own personal views of morality and social justice. Our African-American brothers and sisters stand with us in the fight on abortion, and the battles against the forced acceptance of gay marriage as a legal and social norm. In fact, on many important key social issues we conservative Republicans agree with the majority of African-American voters… and yet we often cast conflicting ballots."

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Who are the 144,000?

Who are the 144,000?: "nswer: The book of Revelation has always presented the interpreter with challenges. The book is steeped in vivid imagery and symbolism which people have interpreted differently depending on their preconceptions of the book as a whole."

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Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice?

Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice?: "John chapter 2 records Jesus performing a miracle at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. At the wedding, the hosts ran out of wine. Jesus' mother, Mary, asks Jesus to intervene, and He does so, reluctantly. Jesus has the servants bring six jars filled with water and then instructs the servants to give it to the overseer of the celebration."

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Disc golf event at county park also a toy drive — www.charlotteobserver.com — Readability

Disc golf event at county park also a toy drive — www.charlotteobserver.com — Readability: "North Cabarrus Park on Orphanage Road will host its Disc-ember Disc Golf Tournament and toy drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7.

North Cabarrus is the only Cabarrus County-operated park with a disc golf course.“Disc golf is a lifetime sport played by all different types of people – and it costs less than $10 to get started,” said Cabarrus County senior park ranger Jonathan Poole."

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Words of Comfort: Lowly Beast. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Lowly Beast. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "Instead of riding triumphantly through the streets of Jerusalem on a kingly white stallion, Jesus chose to ride on a young donkey, a lowly beast of burden. Imagine how humbling it would be for the president of the United States to ride through New York on the back of a donkey."

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Minneapolis School Bus Driver Fired for Praying With Passengers - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Minneapolis School Bus Driver Fired for Praying With Passengers - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "George Nathaniel, 49, is the pastor of both the Elite Church of the First Born and Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis. He has worked for the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District for the past two years, and was hired by Durham School Services, which provides the drivers for the district."

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Words of Comfort: Nothing Happened... — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Nothing Happened... — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "“I made a commitment to Christ, but nothing happened.”

Some people don’t get past “square one” because they trust in their feelings rather than God. His promises are true, despite our feelings. If I make a promise to my wife, that promise is true whether she is feeling happy or sad. If she doubts my word, then she brings a slur to my integrity. "

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Beer is offered to entice people to come to church — www.examiner.com — Readability

This is not right.  Not the way to reach people who need Christ.

Beer is offered to entice people to come to church — www.examiner.com — Readability: "According to All Christian News on Nov. 5, a church is using beer to get people to attend church.

Pastor Philip Heinze has noticed a declining in church membership. Therefore, he says he is willing to use whatever method he can to bring people into the church. He explained that he is not seeking to make the church larger, but he has another reason for having beer at his church."

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Iranian Christian Mostafa Bordbar Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison Released After Court Overturns Sentence — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Iranian Christian Mostafa Bordbar Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison Released After Court Overturns Sentence — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "A young Iranian man, who was sentenced to ten years imprisonment after, having converted from Islam to Christianity, has been released.

The 27 year-old Mohammad-Hadi Bordbar, known as Mostafa, from Rasht was charged with membership of an "anti-security organization" and gathering with intent to commit crimes against Iranian national security; he was given five years' imprisonment for each offence."

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Missouri Legislators Override Christmas Veto — www.cbn.com — Readability

Missouri Legislators Override Christmas Veto — www.cbn.com — Readability: "The latest version of Adobe Flash Player is required to watch this video. Please click on the link below to download the latest version. Thanks!



Lawmakers in Missouri have voted to allow schools and other public buildings to observe Christmas without restriction."

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Millions of Professing Christians Need to Seek the True Salvation, Says Author Alfred Chong — christiannewsservice.com — Readability

Millions of Professing Christians Need to Seek the True Salvation, Says Author Alfred Chong — christiannewsservice.com — Readability: "SINGAPORE, Nov. 6 (Christian News Service) – A false convert will be utterly shocked and devastated when one ends up in Hades after one’s death. Such a tragedy can happen to a great many Christians."

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: One Way.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: One Way.: "Jesus is the One who said that He is the only way to the Father (see John 14:6). For Christians to say that there are other ways to find peace with God is to bear false testimony"

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a blessed time — jesusfreak72.blogspot.com — Readability

a blessed time — jesusfreak72.blogspot.com — Readability: "Brothers & Sisters, Take a second to think of how great our God is and how truly blessed we are to be found in Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. There is no greater joy that can be recognized in this or the next life, than knowing and accepting Jesus as one's Lord and Savior of sin, condemnation, and eternal suffering and damnation. Last Saturday, we welcomed a new brother, Stephen, to the family of Christ after recognizing the joy and grace he was missing out upon without the blood of Christ."

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Under God Under Attack Again — eaglerising.com — Readability

Under God Under Attack Again — eaglerising.com — Readability: "A few years ago I sat in slack-jawed disbelief when I heard the announcement that "under God" had been voted to be slashed from the Pledge of Allegiance by two federal appeals court judges in San Francisco. (Where else but San Francisco – where The Boy Scouts are all but outlawed, and "his" and "hers" school restrooms are being eliminated because they offend (or confuse) two percent of the school population.) Now, recently, in Massachusetts, a family has challenged the pledge of allegiance and are demanding the two words “under God” be removed, because they claim those two words “violate students’ rights."

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Words of Comfort: 100 Lashes! — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: 100 Lashes! — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "An African chief got wind of a mutiny being planned in his tribe. In an effort to quash the revolt, he called the tribe together and said that anyone caught in rebellion would be given one hundred lashes, without mercy."

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Top 3 Bible Verses on Doubt — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 3 Bible Verses on Doubt — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "Are you currently struggling with doubt when it comes to your Christian faith? If you would like to learn more about what the Bible says about doubt, then take a look at the top three Bible verses concerning doubt:"

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Words of Comfort: Gravity. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Gravity. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "Much damage has been done to the cause of the gospel by telling the world that they will go to Hell “because they don’t believe in Jesus.” This makes no sense to the ungodly. It seems unreasonable that God would eternally damn them for not believing something. "

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Catholic Business Owners Win Appeal Against Contraceptive Mandate — godfatherpolitics.com — Readability

Catholic Business Owners Win Appeal Against Contraceptive Mandate — godfatherpolitics.com — Readability: "The Obama administration cares nothing about the religious freedoms and rights of American citizens.  They believe the socialist policies of the administration trump all religious rights guaranteed by the US Constitution and Bill of Rights."

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Controversy Erupts After Dallas County Sheriff Allows Special Ramadan Meal for Muslim Inmates — christiannews.net — Readability

Controversy Erupts After Dallas County Sheriff Allows Special Ramadan Meal for Muslim Inmates — christiannews.net — Readability: "DALLAS – Some are expressing concern after reports surfaced outlining that the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department allowed Muslims to receive a special meal during the recent Ramadan season.

The news first broke via a Pakastani newspaper in an article entitled Halaal Food Being Provided to Muslim Inmates: Lupe Valdez."

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'I will never say never!': Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson says he would consider adopting again — www.dailymail.co.uk — Readability

'I will never say never!': Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson says he would consider adopting again — www.dailymail.co.uk — Readability: "He is the tough take no nonsense Duck Commander on his hit show, but at heart Willie Robertson is a big softy.

The Duck Dynasty star opened up about his pride at being able to promote adoption and about providing a loving home to his large family.

The 41-year-old and his wife Korie, 40, have five children running around their Lousina home."

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I ran into death — jesusfreak72.blogspot.com — Readability

I ran into death — jesusfreak72.blogspot.com — Readability: "It was the weekend before Halloween and it had been months since I had been out proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost. As I got out of my car I went to the edge of the ramp and looked down at the people and thought that I might be the only one out this night as I waited for those the Lord would have me witnessing with."

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Former House Majority Leader: God Has Called Me to Spark Spiritual, Constitutional Revival — christiannews.net — Readability

Former House Majority Leader: God Has Called Me to Spark Spiritual, Constitutional Revival — christiannews.net — Readability: "SAN ANTONIO – Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay announced this week that he believes that God has given him the mission to spark spiritual and constitutional revival in the United States of America."

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Giant Statue Of Jesus Rises Over Syria — beforeitsnews.com — Readability

Giant Statue Of Jesus Rises Over Syria — beforeitsnews.com — Readability: "BEIRUT –  In the midst of a conflict rife with sectarianism, a giant bronze statue of Jesus has gone up on a Syrian mountain, apparently under cover of a truce among three factions in the country’s civil war."

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Obamacare Fines Charitable Hospitals | American Overlook

Obamacare Fines Charitable Hospitals | American Overlook: "Charitable hospitals that treat uninsured children will now be fined and receive harsher scrutiny when applying for non-profit, tax-exempt status.

The Internal Revenue Service’s Section 501 goes into effect under Obamacare. The provision stipulates new financial penalties for charitable, tax-exempt hospitals that treat uninsured poor Americans. Currently, 60 percent of American hospitals fall under this category."

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Words of Comfort: The Druid Festival — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: The Druid Festival — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "The celebration can be traced back to the Druid festival of the dead. The Roman Pantheon, built by Emperor Hadrian in A.D. 100 as a temple to the goddess Cybele and other Roman gods, became the principle place of worship. In 609, Emperor Phocas seized Rome and gave the Pantheon to Pope Boniface IV."

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Top 5 Bible Verses on Pain — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 5 Bible Verses on Pain — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "What does the Bible say about the pain that we experience as humans? If you are currently struggling with deep pains and hurts, then take a look at the top five Bible verses that touch on the topic of pain:"

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Top 10 C.S. Lewis Quotes — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 10 C.S. Lewis Quotes — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "Here are the top ten quotes from esteemed Christian theologian C.S. Lewis:"

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Top 7 Bible Verses on Raising Children — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 7 Bible Verses on Raising Children — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "What does the Bible say about raising children? Are you currently raising kids or planning to have them in the near future? If so, here are the top seven Bible verses that touch on the topic of raising kids:"

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Top 6 Bible Verses on Discipline — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 6 Bible Verses on Discipline — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "Do you seek to become more disciplined in your walk with Christ? If so, here are the top six Bible verses about discipline:"

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Top 5 Bible Verses on Fear — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 5 Bible Verses on Fear — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "What does the Bible say about fear? Do you personally struggle with excess fear in your life? If so, take a look at the top five Bible verses on the topic of fear:"

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Give Up Guilt and Feel Better — allchristiannews.com — Readability

Give Up Guilt and Feel Better — allchristiannews.com — Readability: "According to the Charismatic Christian author and speaker, Joyce Meyer, God does not want you to hold onto your feelings of guilt about things that you have done in the past and He certainly doesn’t want you to carry around those feelings because it will stop your Christian growth."

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What is the significance of acacia wood in the Bible? — www.gotquestions.org — Readability

What is the significance of acacia wood in the Bible? — www.gotquestions.org — Readability: "Acacia wood is often mentioned in reference to objects used in the construction of the tabernacle in the book of Exodus. Of greatest importance is its use in the construction of the Ark of the Covenant. Why acacia wood? Does it have any special significance?"

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Who was Joseph of Arimathea? — www.gotquestions.org — Readability

Who was Joseph of Arimathea? — www.gotquestions.org — Readability: "Joseph of Arimathea was a biblical figure who played an important role in the burial of Jesus Christ. His account can be found in each of the four Gospels: Matthew 27:57–60; Mark 15:42–46; Luke 23:50–53; and John 19:38–42. He is called “Joseph of Arimathea” because “he came from the Judean town of Arimathea” (Luke 23:51) and to distinguish him from other Josephs in the Bible."

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What is the purpose of man, according to the Bible? — www.gotquestions.org — Readability

What is the purpose of man, according to the Bible? — www.gotquestions.org — Readability: "The Bible makes it abundantly clear that God created man and that He created him for His glory (see Isaiah 43:7). Therefore, the ultimate purpose of man, according to the Bible, is simply to glorify God."

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Words of Comfort: To Know. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: To Know. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "It’s an error to assume that because we believe or don’t believe something, it changes reality. Some may not believe in gravity, and they even may feel they have “evidence” to back up their belief. "

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