Casting the Devil Out of the Jesus Story | Christianity Today

Casting the Devil Out of the Jesus Story | Christianity Today: "The Bible TV miniseries, created and produced by husband and wife duo Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, was a 2013 sensation, raking in more than 100 million views. It was nominated for three Emmy awards, and a sequel title, A.D.: Beyond the Bible, has been planned for NBC."



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Would Jesus Bake a Cake for a Gay Wedding in Arizona? | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com

Would Jesus Bake a Cake for a Gay Wedding in Arizona? | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com: "As Arizona's controversial SB 1062 lands on the desk of Republican Gov. Jan Brewer, the exclamation mark this outgoing politician will leave with her pen underscores whether she believes the bill is a distraction from core issues or a necessary step to protect religious freedom."



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Muslim Nation Bans Christians from Using 19 Religious Words | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com

Muslim Nation Bans Christians from Using 19 Religious Words | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com: "Following a decision to implement Shari'ah law in the country, the Brunei government has banned 19 Islamic words from use by non-Muslims.
The words, which include Allah—long used by regional Christians to refer to God—and other words with religious associations, can no longer be used in reference to other religions after the new penal code takes effect in April, according to the Brunei Times."



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Ninth Circus Court Orders Google to Remove Anti-Muslim Movie from YouTube - The Rush Limbaugh Show

Ninth Circus Court Orders Google to Remove Anti-Muslim Movie from YouTube - The Rush Limbaugh Show: "I'm gonna tell you something gonna be interesting to watch out there, folks.  I have this story right here in my formerly nicotine-stained fingers.  It is from the Associated Press.  "A US appeals court..." That would be the US Ninth Circus Court of Appeals. "A US appeals court ordered YouTube," owned by Google, loved by the Regime. Google and Regime are inseparable, except -- except -- the Ninth Circus has ordered Google, through its YouTube subsidiary, "to take down an anti-Muslim film that sparked violence in many parts of the Middle East and death threats to the actors." "



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‘Noah’ Movie’s Bible Controversy Leads Paramount to Embrace ‘Explanatory Message’ | TheBlaze.com

‘Noah’ Movie’s Bible Controversy Leads Paramount to Embrace ‘Explanatory Message’ | TheBlaze.com: "Amid ongoing controversy over the theological themes depicted in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming film “Noah,” Paramount Pictures has decided to add an “explanatory message” to future marketing materials letting prospective viewers know that “artistic license has been taken.”

An upcoming online trailer, the movie’s official website and all print and radio spots, among other advertisements, will contain the following caveat:"



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Ninth Circus Court Orders Google to Remove Anti-Muslim Movie from YouTube - The Rush Limbaugh Show

Ninth Circus Court Orders Google to Remove Anti-Muslim Movie from YouTube - The Rush Limbaugh Show: " I'm gonna tell you something gonna be interesting to watch out there, folks.  I have this story right here in my formerly nicotine-stained fingers.  It is from the Associated Press.  "A US appeals court..." That would be the US Ninth Circus Court of Appeals. "A US appeals court ordered YouTube," owned by Google, loved by the Regime. Google and Regime are inseparable, except -- except -- the Ninth Circus has ordered Google, through its YouTube subsidiary, "to take down an anti-Muslim film that sparked violence in many parts of the Middle East and death threats to the actors." "



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Grass into Milk.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Grass into Milk.: "Did you hear that scientists have created a machine that can turn grass cuttings into milk? The green grass goes through a four part process and overnight becomes white full cream milk, and that good-for-you drink can easily be turned into cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. The machine can be dismantled at any time and eaten, and its outer cover used for lifetime-lasting and comfortable clothing."



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VIDEO: As Billy Graham Grows More Ill, His Family Asks For Your Prayers | American Overlook

VIDEO: As Billy Graham Grows More Ill, His Family Asks For Your Prayers | American Overlook: "The son of Reverend Billy Graham is asking for America to pray for his 95-year-old ailing father.
 
The famous clergyman’s son, Rev. Franklin Graham, posted a letter in which he asked Christians to pray for his father."



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Brother of Famed Atheist Gives Life to Christ

Brother of Famed Atheist Gives Life to Christ: "How does an atheist whose brother is the face of New Atheism find God? Watch this report on the remarkable testimony of how Peter Hitchens, brother of the late New Atheism leader Christopher Hitchens, became a Christian. "



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One God or three God's

One God or three God's: "There is But One God” declared Irenaeus of Lyons. Part of the Islamic confession of faith states that; “there is no God but Allah”.

Growing up and living in an Islamic country, I was taught that there is only one God. He is the only God of this universe. I was taught that Christianity is a religion that worships idols and that they worship three gods. They do not believe in one God. "



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Atheist Activist Group Demands Michigan City to Cease Prayer at Council Meetings | Christian News Network

Atheist Activist Group Demands Michigan City to Cease Prayer at Council Meetings | Christian News Network: "SAGINAW, Mich. – An atheist activist group is demanding that officials in a Michigan city cease prayer during their council meetings out of its assertion that the practice is unconstitutional and alienates Godless residents."



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Seven Egyptian Christians Executed on Benghazi Beach | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com

Seven Egyptian Christians Executed on Benghazi Beach | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com: "In the latest sign of Coptic Christians' troubles spreading beyond Egypt, seven Christian men have been shot execution-style on a beach outside Benghazi, security officials in Libya announced Monday."



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Founder of World's Largest Megachurch Convicted of Embezzling $12 Million | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com

Founder of World's Largest Megachurch Convicted of Embezzling $12 Million | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com: "Update (Feb. 25): On Sunday, David Yonggi Cho told his Yoido congregation that his conviction was the hardest day of his 50 years of ministry, and said, "God forbid, if God calls me back today, I will still be able to go to the Kingdom of God," reports The Gospel Herald.
The outlet, which describes itself as "the world's largest pan-denominational Chinese Christian news provider," notes other details of the 78-year-old's Sunday sermon."



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Fox News' Kirsten Powers Doesn't Understand Sin and Conscience » Eagle Rising

Fox News' Kirsten Powers Doesn't Understand Sin and Conscience » Eagle Rising: "In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul devotes ample space to the discussion of whether Christians should partake in ceremonies they believe to be sinful. His verdict? They shouldn’t. Unfortunately for Kirsten Powers and Jonathan Merritt, that passage appears to be missing from their Bibles."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: The Ark.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: The Ark.: "We know the Ark must have been at least 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high. Using a longer cubit, it would have been over 500 feet in length. In the Western world, wooden sailing ships never got much longer than about 330 feet, yet much earlier the ancient Greeks were building vessels at least this size. China built huge wooden ships in the 1400s that may have been as large as the Ark. The biblical Ark is one of the largest wooden ships of all time, a mid-sized cargo ship even by today’s standards."



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Police: Ohio driver's bible booklet stops bullet

Police: Ohio driver's bible booklet stops bullet: "The driver for the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority told Dayton police he was standing outside the bus early Monday morning when the men shot at him three times, with one bullet hitting his leg. He also was stabbed in the arm."



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Arizona Lawmakers Pass Bill Protecting Religious Rights of Business Owners - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Arizona Lawmakers Pass Bill Protecting Religious Rights of Business Owners - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "HB 2153 cleared the Arizona House of Representatives on Thursday 33-27, amending sections 41‑1493 and 41‑1493.01 of the state code pertaining to the free exercise of religion. The bill broadens the definition of a religious entity to include businesses and associations, and prohibits state officials from burdening the entity's free exercise of religion without the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling government interest."



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Mainstream Media No Longer Interested In Monogamy - Christian Blog - Christian Blog

Mainstream Media No Longer Interested In Monogamy - Christian Blog - Christian Blog: "According to Diana Adams, a self confessed bisεxual and lawyer fighting for the rights of polyamorists, those who believe in having an intimate relationship with more than one partner, polyamoric couples are similar to gays, because they are just another different sεxual orientation from the normal."



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Are You Ready For Some Duck Commander Football? | TheBlaze.com

Are You Ready For Some Duck Commander Football? | TheBlaze.com: "You have heard of the Sugar Bowl. You’ve heard of the Rose Bowl. You’ve even heard of the Orange Bowl.

Now get ready for the Duck Commander Independence Bowl.

The family-owned business at the heart of the hit television show “Duck Dynasty” has reportedly made an offer to purchase the rights to the Independence Bowl, more commonly known as the AdvoCare V100 Bowl, according to Bleacher Report."



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Will ‘Noah’ Film Radically Depart From the Biblical Story? Christian Group Pens Open Letter to Hollywood Amid Big Debate | TheBlaze.com

Will ‘Noah’ Film Radically Depart From the Biblical Story? Christian Group Pens Open Letter to Hollywood Amid Big Debate | TheBlaze.com: "There has been no shortage of controversy surrounding director Darren Aronofsky’s new film “Noah,” with some critics claiming that the movie might not stay true to the Biblical story. Expressing concern over the film’s contents, a Christian group has written an open letter to Hollywood addressing the debate and calling on Tinseltown to better court people of faith."



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How To Deal With Anger... God's Way - Christian Blog - Christian Blog

How To Deal With Anger... God's Way - Christian Blog - Christian Blog: "According to freelance writer for Focus on the Family, Ed Chinn, although Adam and Eve were made in God’s perfect image, the reason they became less than perfect and passed on that imperfection to us was not because God had made a mistake in their design."



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healing - Why do some people get healed, and others don't? - Christianity Stack Exchange

healing - Why do some people get healed, and others don't? - Christianity Stack Exchange: "Most of the Christian friends I have had (and family) have all believed in healing. Especially my grandmother, before she passed away. Why is it that (if it does work that way) God sometimes heals certain people, but not others. I have talked to certain pastors that believe in it thoroughly. They say that they have had MANY situations where they have seen healing, or prayed for healing and have had it happen in front of them."



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More Than 100 Pastors Urge Support for Michigan Marriage Amendment

More Than 100 Pastors Urge Support for Michigan Marriage Amendment: "At a news conference in Detroit on Monday, more than 100 pastors and Christian leaders from the city of Detroit and throughout the state of Michigan will join together at First Baptist World Changers Church in Detroit at 10:30 a.m., in support of the Michigan Marriage Amendment that was passed by voters in 2004."



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Why is America is Going Godless?

Why is America is Going Godless?: "Peter  Foster is the American editor of London’s Daily Telegraph. He reports here on the rising tide of secularism in America.
The decline of mainstream Protestantism in America over recent decades has been well documented, but for much of that period Evangelical Christianity appeared to be immune to that wider trend, as mega-churches continued to grow and George W Bush took the White House."



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What is the story of Joshua and Caleb in the Bible?

What is the story of Joshua and Caleb in the Bible?: " Joshua and Caleb are two Israelite men whose stories offer an example of faithful commitment to the Lord. Both men came out of Egypt with the Israelites through the Red Sea and into the wilderness. Joshua and Caleb were selected along with ten other men to explore the Promised Land and give a report to Moses and the people."



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What does it mean that the Jews are God’s chosen people?

What does it mean that the Jews are God’s chosen people?: "God’s Word affirms that the Jews are God’s chosen people: “You are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession” (Deuteronomy 7:6). From eternity past God knew that He would need to be born into the human race in order to save us from the spiritually dead condition that we were in (Ephesians 1—2; Genesis 3). God had planned from the beginning to be born into a very small nation or race of people called the Jews. The Old Testament tells the story of how God set about creating, distinguishing, and preserving that race."



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Why was David so loyal to Saul after everything Saul had done to him?

Why was David so loyal to Saul after everything Saul had done to him?: "The primary reason David was loyal to Saul was the anointing King Saul had received from the Lord. In other words, the Lord was the One who chose Saul to be king, and David refused to go against God’s will. On one occasion when David had the opportunity to kill Saul, he refrained, saying, “As surely as the Lord lives . . . the Lord himself will strike him, or his time will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. But the Lord forbid that I should lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed” (1 Samuel 26:10–11). David believed Saul was in God’s hands and that he was forbidden to put Saul to death himself."



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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: "Scripture says there is “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5). This passage emphasizes the unity that should exist in the body of Christ as we are indwelt by “one Spirit” (verse 4). In verse 3, Paul makes an appeal to humility, meekness, patience, and love—all of which are necessary to preserve unity. According to 1 Corinthians 2:10-13, the Holy Spirit knows the mind of God (verse 11), which He reveals (verse 10) and teaches (verse 13) to those whom He indwells. This activity of the Holy Spirit is called illumination.
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The Real Reason Why Obama Won't Help Romeike Homeschool Family

The Real Reason Why Obama Won't Help Romeike Homeschool Family: "Why are the Democrats and President Obama pushing so hard to legalize tens of millions of illegal aliens and at the same time want to send back the German homeschool family back to Germany to face possible imprisonment and the loss of their children?"



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Cain and Abel.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Cain and Abel.: "Adam and Eve’s first sons, Cain and Abel, made a sacrifice to God. Cain, the farmer, made a grain offering and Abel, the rancher, made a lamb sacrifice. Cain’s offering was not acceptable to God and Abel’s was. Why?"



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Students Fight Back after University of Alabama Crushes Free Speech of Pro-Lifers - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Students Fight Back after University of Alabama Crushes Free Speech of Pro-Lifers - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Feb.17, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today,Students for Life of America is calling for the University of Alabama to reverse their decision to tear down a pro-life bulletin board and issue an apology to Bama Students for Life."



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Burma (Myanmar): Continued Ethnic Cleansing of Christian Kachin Minority - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

Burma (Myanmar): Continued Ethnic Cleansing of Christian Kachin Minority - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "The Burmese Army (the Tatmadaw) is continuing its campaign of ethnic cleansing in resource-rich Kachin State. The Christian Kachin have long resisted the Burman Buddhist regime's brutal dictatorship. While the Kachin want autonomy so they can freely maintain their culture, the Burman Buddhist elite and military want complete control of Kachin land so they can exploit its resources. The situation in Burma is reminiscent of that in Sudan, where the Islamist-Arab regime in Khartoum is doing the same in the resource-rich mostly Christian, African south. Similar situations exist in Papua, Indonesia and in Vietnam's Central Highlands. In each case, the resistance of the predominantly Christian ethnic peoples is met with extreme military violence and ethnic cleansing motivated by greed and fuelled by state-sanctioned racial and religious hatred."



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Christian Solidarity Worldwide: At least 200 Killed in a Week of Terrorist Violence in Nigeria - Crossmap Christian News | World

Christian Solidarity Worldwide: At least 200 Killed in a Week of Terrorist Violence in Nigeria - Crossmap Christian News | World: "According to a news release from human rights group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), at least 121 people are now known to have died and several others were injured when Boko Haram gunmen attacked Izghe Village in the Gwoza Local government Area (LGA) of Borno State on Feb. 15."



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LifeWay Customers Donate 200,000 Hindi Bibles - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

LifeWay Customers Donate 200,000 Hindi Bibles - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: ""LifeWay has proven once again it is an organization with a heart for the world," said Tom Elliff, president of the International Mission Board (IMB), speaking in a news release."



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New study: Family-friendly, faith-based and patriotic films are dominating the box office | Fox News

New study: Family-friendly, faith-based and patriotic films are dominating the box office | Fox News: "According to the newly released 2014 Annual Movieguide Report to the Entertainment Industry, family-friendly, patriotic and religious films are earning more money at the American box office each year."



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Hobby Lobby May Close All 500+ Stores in 41 States |

Hobby Lobby May Close All 500+ Stores in 41 States |: "When my family and I started our company 40 years ago, we were working out of a garage on a $600 bank loan, assembling miniature picture frames. Our first retail store wasn’t much bigger than most people’s living rooms, but we had faith that we would succeed if we lived and worked according to God’s word."



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Tough Times Ahead For U.S. Christians

Tough Times Ahead For U.S. Christians: "Being Christian in America increasingly means something very different from what it has meant previously in our nation’s history.

As the culture and its values change, so too does the position once held by the teachings of traditional, Bible-based Christianity.

Simply put, the Christian values once applauded by this society are increasingly being attacked by this society, and that growing antagonism extends not just to the values, but to the people who ascribe to them."



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Iowa State removing Bibles from hotel guest rooms

Iowa State removing Bibles from hotel guest rooms: "Iowa State University is removing Bibles from a campus hotel's guest rooms, after a watchdog group argued that it was an illegal endorsement of Christianity by the state-run institution.

Freedom From Religion Foundation asked management at Hotel Memorial Union in a Jan. 29 letter to remove the Gideon Bibles, The Des Moines Register reported ( http://dmreg.co/1eHLTTJ)."



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China: Christianity’s sleeping giant

China: Christianity’s sleeping giant: "It was my last Sunday morning in China, my last chance to experience church in a Communist country where, as far as I could tell, Christianity was basically forbidden. It was 2011, and I had been in Beijing for five weeks to study Mandarin. In that time, I hadn’t seen a single cross, church or Bible. In fact, I read at customs that you couldn’t bring in more than four Bibles from abroad. I had no idea that I was in the third-largest Christian country in the world."



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Modern Evangelism: Mistake #9

Modern Evangelism: Mistake #9: "Just because a modern day movement occurred in our lifetime whereby a major seminary omitted the necessity of repentance and salvation and preached an “Only Believe Gospel” of heresy, we have swallowed it hook, line and sinker and we’re sunk."



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Modern Evangelism: Mistake #8 - GospelFuel.com

Modern Evangelism: Mistake #8 - GospelFuel.com: "How many sermons on hell have you heard this year? How many sermons on hell did you preach this year? God used men like Jonathan Edwards and Asahel Nettleton because they preached on the doctrine of hell and warned sinners not to go there."



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Modern Evangelism: Mistake #7

Modern Evangelism: Mistake #7: "Modern evangelism makes false converts by mistaking a physical act like walking an aisle and repeating a prayer as true conversion."



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Modern Evangelism: Mistake #6

Modern Evangelism: Mistake #6: "Modern evangelism has failed to proclaim that man first has to be lost before he can be saved. A man needs to be awakened to see his need of Christ before the remedy can be applied."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Before Sin.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Before Sin.: "Before Adam and Eve sinned, they were two happy, naked vegetarians. Immediately after eating the fruit God commanded them not to eat, they were naked and ashamed. In an effort to cover their shame, they sewed fig leaves together. When God found them in the garden, He slaughtered the first animal in history to make skins to cover Adam and Eve."



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Obama Calls Homosexuality One of Our 'Fundamental Freedoms' - Minutemen News

Obama Calls Homosexuality One of Our 'Fundamental Freedoms' - Minutemen News: "President Barack Obama has elevated the right to have sex with a member of the same sex to the level of universal “fundamental freedoms” in a new presidential statement criticizing Uganda. But critics say his promotion of homosexuality in a continent that overwhelmingly opposes that behavior amounts to a form of liberal “cultural imperialism.”"



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: The 10 Signs!

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: The 10 Signs!:



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Duck Dynasty Family Grants Make-A-Wish for Girl with Rare Disease, ’I'm Not Afraid To Die…Because I Know I’m Going To Heaven' (VIDEO) : TV : breathecast

Duck Dynasty Family Grants Make-A-Wish for Girl with Rare Disease, ’I'm Not Afraid To Die…Because I Know I’m Going To Heaven' (VIDEO) : TV : breathecast: "Zoe Kerly is among one of every 10 million children who suffer from a rare disease called pulmonary hypertension and now she is getting help from Duck Dynasty.
"Some days you can look at her and it's just impossible to believe that she's sick," said her mother Star Kerly to KAIT-TV. "It takes your breath away in more ways than one, this disease does. It's evil.""



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How Jesus changed my life

How Jesus changed my life: "This is the story of how I found God and what a difference he has made in my life. I am in most peoples minds that know me, just an average person, with an uneventful ordinary life. I thought I was a good person, because there seemed to be so many people that were worse than me."



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Words of Comfort: Knowledge! — www.onthebox.us

Words of Comfort: Knowledge! — www.onthebox.us: "Some skeptics see the word “knowledge” in Gen. 3:5 (in ref. to the T=tree of the knowledge of good and evil) and conclude that God wants to prohibit man from having knowledge. They claim God likes people to be ignorant and unthinking, but they fail to consider what it is a knowledge of. But their sin brought evil into the world, and once mankind knew both good and evil, he had to choose between the two."



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Are The Gospels Written By Eyewitnesses? | Cold Case Christianity

Are The Gospels Written By Eyewitnesses? | Cold Case Christianity: "J. Warner Wallace, author of Cold-Case Christianity, was interviewed by Bobby Conway (The One Minute Apologist) and discussed the status of the gospel authors. Are there any good reasons to believe these authors were truly eyewitnesses? (For more information related to Bobby’s great ministry, visit: http://oneminuteapologist.com/)"



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Share the Gospel

Share the Gospel: "God has laid these verses on my heart as His cry to a dark and dying world. This world is in desperate need of a Savior. I can envision Jesus crying out for people to turn to him. Come to me! I will give you rest! My burden is easy! He pleads with unbelievers to come to him. He offers to remove their burdens of sin, guilt, shame, pain, and offers rest in return"



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Principles for Personal Evangelism | the6c

Principles for Personal Evangelism | the6c: "Below is an ever-growing list of practical suggestions, tips, and easy habit changers that help develop in us an evangelistic lifestyle. These entries do not replace our responsibility to verbally communicate the gospel, but they encourage opportunities for witness. The list will continue to expand weekly with ideas, so check back often for inspiration in your evangelistic efforts"



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Is hell real? by spease

Is hell real? by spease: "There has been a lot of talk lately about the existence of hell and if it is really forever.  In a  recently written book by Michigan mega church pastor Rob Bell, Bell states that if hell exists, it can't be for eternity."



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Spreading the Gospel of Jesus

Spreading the Gospel of Jesus: "Matthew 28:19 says 9 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,"



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5 Lessons Christians Can Learn From the Lives of Ruth and Billy Graham

5 Lessons Christians Can Learn From the Lives of Ruth and Billy Graham: "A new book on Ruth and Billy Graham contains many lessons today's Christians can learn from the couple.

"There were so many books – several hundred – on the ministry and life of Billy Graham, but a real biography of the couple I could not find," Hanspeter Nuesch, 30-year director of Campus Crusade for Christ in Switzerland, told The Christian Post in an interview on Thursday. Nuesch explained that "Ruth played an important role in his ministry – she was his life partner in everything." His new book, Ruth and Bill Graham: The Legacy of a Couple, was released last month."



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evangelism | Devotions For Disciples

evangelism | Devotions For Disciples: "If laying down your life meant that you could see people come to Christ, would you do it? And if so, would you be overjoyed to do so? When I read this scripture I think to myself, “I wish I could be as dedicated to the gospel as Paul was.” The truth is, as we walk with Jesus, He will transform us in the same way as Paul. The more we say yes to Jesus, the less we will care for the things of this world and the more we will treasure what is eternal. Even to the point of losing our lives."



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Laurie Roth - Christlam: Merging Christianity with Islam

Laurie Roth - Christlam: Merging Christianity with Islam: "Rarely do people these days speak spiritual or political truth, especially if they perceive they might be rejected, attacked or lose power. Instead, we see Christian and political posers who have the cookie cutter look of Christianity and conservatism. Let’s see…’Show real faith and imagine yourself in that Jaguar’ ‘social gospel’ ‘self esteem’ gospel ‘many ways to God gospel.’ "



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Jesus Bigger than Olympic Bronze or Gold for Kelly Clark, US Snowboarder

Jesus Bigger than Olympic Bronze or Gold for Kelly Clark, US Snowboarder: ""It's very easy in the world of competitive sports to be defined by what you do. I found that God's really into what's in your heart. He just wants your heart. It's been a great privilege to pursue my dreams and pursue God at the same time." –Kelly Clark"



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Christian group says they can’t take sides against sin | Christian Issues

Christian group says they can’t take sides against sin | Christian Issues: "Here is the title of the article “ Thrivent Declares It Won’t Take Sides on Abortion, Gays, or Guns”.  The guns they can be neutral on if they want, it is not a sin to own a gun.  The problem with the not taking sides on Abortion and Gays is that these things are sins. "



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Suicide Bomber Instructor Accidently Blows Up Entire Class in Iraq | Christian News Network

Suicide Bomber Instructor Accidently Blows Up Entire Class in Iraq | Christian News Network: "BAGHDAD – A suicide bomber instructor in Iraq accidently set off his own explosives during a training on Monday, killing himself and his entire class of would-be terrorists."



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The Mystery of His Love | Daily Devotion | BGEA

The Mystery of His Love | Daily Devotion | BGEA: "No human experience can fully illustrate the imputed righteousness of God, as conceived by His infinite love. It is a mystery-incomprehensible and inexplicable. Like the mystery of the sun’s heat and light, we cannot measure it or explain it, and yet we could not live without it. Writing of the mystery of completed righteousness, Paul said, “We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory. ."



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What is a Christian?

What is a Christian?: "Answer: A dictionary definition of a Christian would be something similar to “a person professing belief in Jesus as the Christ or in the religion based on the teachings of Jesus.” While this is a good starting point, like many dictionary definitions, it falls somewhat short of really communicating the biblical truth of what it means to be a Christian. The word “Christian” is used three times in the New Testament (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). Followers of Jesus Christ were first called “Christians” in Antioch (Acts 11:26) because their behavior, activity, and speech were like Christ. The word “Christian” literally means, “belonging to the party of Christ” or a “follower of Christ.”"



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I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?

I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?: "Answer: First, please understand that we intend no offense in the wording of this question. We genuinely receive questions, from Catholics, along the lines of “What is the difference between Catholics and Christians?” In face-to-face conversations with Catholics, we have literally heard, “I am not a Christian, I am Catholic.” To many Catholics, the terms “Christian” and “Protestant” are synonymous. With all that said, the intent of this article is that Catholics would study what the Bible says about being a Christian and would perhaps consider that the Catholic faith is not the best representation of what the Bible describes. As a background, please read our article on “What is a Christian?”"



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Are baptism and communion means of grace?

Are baptism and communion means of grace?: "Answer: Quite simply, baptism and communion are separate from grace and are not a means to it. It would be more proper to say the ordinances of the church are the signs of grace, not the means of grace.

Baptism is the outward expression of an inner change. It is an act of obedience after salvation has occurred. The examples of baptism in Scripture all show that baptism happened after the person was born again (e.g., Acts 8:26–39). Being immersed in water (or being sprinkled with water) cannot change a person’s heart; that is the Spirit’s work. “The Spirit gives life” (2 Corinthians 3:6)."



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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: " The Olympics represent the pinnacle of athleticism, training, and competitiveness, going all the way back to ancient times. The apostle Paul used illustrations from the world of athletics in several of his letters. In three Epistles, he used the image of all-out racing to urge vigorous and lawful pursuit of spiritual growth and service. Four times Paul spoke of his own growth and service in terms of his own such race."



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Thrivent Declares It Won't Take Sides on Abortion, Gays, or Guns | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com

If you can't take sides against sin, what is the point of being a Christian group?



Thrivent Declares It Won't Take Sides on Abortion, Gays, or Guns | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com: "Nearly two months after attempting to calm a controversy by suspending funds to both pro-life and pro-choice groups, a major Christian financial services organization has declared a neutral stance on social matters that "have the potential to distract" from its focus on Christian stewardship and generosity.
The first three? Abortion. Sexual orientation. Guns."



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Bible "Mistakes" & "Errors" - YouTube

Bible "Mistakes" & "Errors" - YouTube: ""



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Different Accounts?

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Different Accounts?: "Some skeptics claim that chapters 1 and 2 are contradictory. However, a close reading shows there is no contradiction. Genesis 1 gives the day-by-day account of the entire creation week, whereas Gen. 2 gives the details of man’s creation on the sixth day. "



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US Olympian slams ‘ridiculous’ gay luge ad - Crossmap Christian News | World

US Olympian slams ‘ridiculous’ gay luge ad - Crossmap Christian News | World: "SOCHI, February 11, 2014 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A member of the American luge team in Sochi is furious over an ad produced by a Canadian homosexual advocacy group, saying the attempt to portray doubles luging as sexually suggestive in order to promote "gay rights" is "ridiculous" and "sad.""



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John L. Allen, Jr., author of "The Global War on Christians,": Anti-Christian Violence Detailed in Hearing Calling for Filling of Religious Freedom Post - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

John L. Allen, Jr., author of "The Global War on Christians,": Anti-Christian Violence Detailed in Hearing Calling for Filling of Religious Freedom Post - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "The worst anti-Christian pogrom of the 21st century has come not from Islamic extremists but from Hindu nationalists in India, an expert told a hearing in which U.S. President Barack Obama was challenged to quickly fill a key religious freedom post."



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Study; Christians are the world's most persecuted religious group - Living Faith - Home & Family - Catholic Online

Study; Christians are the world's most persecuted religious group - Living Faith - Home & Family - Catholic Online: "religious group
By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
2/10/2014
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
Persecution against Christians reported in 110 countries


A new study by the Pew Research Center found that restrictions, harassment and intimidation towards people of faith increased in every major region of the world in 2012 with the exception of the Americas. Interestingly, the study found that Christians are more likely to be persecuted worldwide than any other religious group."



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Christianity in England is becoming an anachronism. Nearly half of Britons have no idea where to find story of Creation or Jesus! - International - Catholic Online

Christianity in England is becoming an anachronism. Nearly half of Britons have no idea where to find story of Creation or Jesus! - International - Catholic Online: "Goodbye Christianity, it was nice having you around, but it looks like the atheists have won. According to a report in the Daily Mail, a dwindling fraction of British children have any specific knowledge of the Bible and the Archbishop of Canterbury warns that the Church of England is now just a generation away from extinction."



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'LiveStrong' Christianity

'LiveStrong' Christianity: "A couple months back I wrote about Reader's Digest Christianity, and how it reduced the Christian faith to pithy, easily-achievable goals that ensure our personal improvement. Here, I have a different (though depressingly similar) target: "LiveStrong" Christianity. LiveStrong bracelets are today even more popular than the infamous WWJD bracelets were 10 years ago, despite the public fall from grace of their namesake, Lance Armstrong."



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ON CHRISTIANITY | NWAonline

ON CHRISTIANITY | NWAonline: "DEAR REV. GRAHAM: Did God put something inside us that’s supposed to tell us what’s right and what’s wrong? If He did, then why do some people not even seem to have a conscience? They go out and do terrible things without even thinking.

A.M. DEAR A.M.: Yes, God did put within each of us a sense of right and wrong - what we usually call our conscience. In fact, one reason we feel guilty when we do wrong is because our conscience is speaking to us. The Bible urges us to pursue things that come “from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith” (1 Timothy 1:5)."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: The Titanic

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: The Titanic: "The story of the Titanic has incredibly close parallels to the biblical plan of salvation. Just as the great pleasure ship struck an iceberg and sank, this great world— with all its inhabitants—is slowly sinking into the cold grip of death. As with the Titanic, where only those passengers who believed that they were in impending danger looked to the lifeboats, so only those who
believe that they are in mortal danger will look to the Lifeboat of the Savior, Jesus Christ. The
great “iceberg” that will take the world to an icy grave is the Moral Law—the Ten Commandments."



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Why Doesn't God Answer All My Prayers? | Cold Case Christianity

Why Doesn't God Answer All My Prayers? | Cold Case Christianity: "If the Christian God exists, why doesn’t he consistently answer the prayers of his followers? The prayers of devout, deserving Christians go unanswered every day. Are these unanswered prayers evidence that the Christian God simply does not exist? What does the Bible teach about the nature of prayer? Are there some prayers that God simply will not answer?"



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The Comfort Zone: Word of Comfort: Mistakes and the Bible.

The Comfort Zone: Word of Comfort: Mistakes and the Bible.: "It has seeming mistakes, which, when investigated with a humble heart, prove to be our mistakes, not God’s. The death of Judas, the day Adam died, the “two” creations, the last words of Jesus, etc., all have simple explanations for those who are seeking truth. However, the majority of those who ask these questions are not seeking answers"



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Husband of Pregnant Canadian Brain Dead Woman to Keep Wife on Life Support Until Baby Born | Christian News Network

Husband of Pregnant Canadian Brain Dead Woman to Keep Wife on Life Support Until Baby Born | Christian News Network: "VICTORIA, Canada – A Canadian man whose pregnant wife has been declared brain dead has raised over $140,000 in his desire to keep his wife on life support until their baby is able to be delivered."



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Obama: Religious Freedom ‘Key Objective’ for Foreign Policy, National Security

Obama: Religious Freedom ‘Key Objective’ for Foreign Policy, National Security: "President Obama pledged to continue promoting freedom of religion worldwide and called for the release of prisoners of conscience at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday.
“History shows that nations that uphold the rights of their people, including the freedom of religion, are ultimately more just and more peaceful, and more successful,” Obama said. “Nations that do not uphold these rights sow the bitter seeds of instability and violence and extremism, so freedom of religion matters to our national security.”"



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Albert Pujols - I am Second

Albert Pujols - I am Second: "Albert Pujols grew up watching his father play softball in the Dominican Republic. He would sit next to him on the team bus travelling from town to town pitching for the local team. But never did Albert dream that, one day, he would find himself rising to become one of Major League Baseball’s greatest players. "



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Josh Turner - I am Second

Josh Turner - I am Second: "Performing at the Grand Ole Opry. Country Music Award nominations. Touring across the country. For Josh Turner these are the culminations of dreams planted in him long ago."



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In Touch Ministries > Broadcast > Today on Radio

In Touch Ministries > Broadcast > Today on Radio: "If we want God to do great things in and through our lives, why do we see so little real change? Dr. Stanley says your faith will be strengthened when you believe God is who He says He is and will do what He promises to do. But a number of factors may cause our faith to falter. This teaching will show you the causes and consequences of wavering faith, and will provide you with disciplines to help you stand firm when your faith is tested"



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Biblical forgiveness, should we always forgive

Biblical forgiveness, should we always forgive: "One of the most important things you can do, as a Christian in your walk to follow Jesus Christ is to practice forgiveness for everyone who has harmed you. Forgiveness is not easy; it’s one of the most difficult things you must do because it’s against human nature."



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Evangelism, how to do it

Evangelism, how to do it: "There are 2 main reasons why all Christians need to embrace evangelism. The first is Jesus told his disciples, which we all are if we are followers of Jesus, to go out and and make disciples of everyone else. The second reason is we don't want anyone to spend eternity in hell because they didn't understand why they need Jesus, and what they need to do to avoid going to hell."



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Why Young People Aren't Reading the Bible...and How to Change That - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

Why Young People Aren't Reading the Bible...and How to Change That - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "A new book explores the reasons why most young people never read the Bible and looks at some techniques used by highly successful youth ministries.

70% of young people never read the Bible. This is one of the findings of a major piece of research commissioned by Bible Society Australia and presented in a new book called, 'The Bible According to Gen Z.' Conducted in Australia but relevant globally, the research focuses on 'Generation Z' - young people born between 1995 and 2009. "



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Christian Residents Cheer as Thousands of Muslims Flee Capital of Central African Republic | BCNN1 – Black Christian News Network

Christian Residents Cheer as Thousands of Muslims Flee Capital of Central African Republic | BCNN1 – Black Christian News Network: "Thousands of Muslims fled for their lives from the capital of Central African Republic on Friday, climbing aboard trucks guarded by heavily armed Chadian forces. One man who fell off a truck was subsequently killed and his body mutilated, highlighting the savagery faced by those Muslims who stayed behind."



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Christian News Headlines

Christian News Headlines: "No one enjoys being criticized. It’s a bruise to our egos and frustrating when our best efforts are being slammed. But not all criticism is bad. In fact, the Bible tells us, “wounds from a friend can be trusted” (Prov. 27:6). If you’re a leader—whether it be in a business, church, community, or anywhere else—you have the responsibility to talk to your critics and respond thoughtfully to their complaints and concerns."



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Baby Saved From Late-Term Abortion When Car Dies on the Way to the Clinic | LifeNews.com

Baby Saved From Late-Term Abortion When Car Dies on the Way to the Clinic | LifeNews.com: "Anyone involved in the pro-life movement has seen a myriad of reasons why women change their mind about having an abortion. But this may be the first time a couple considering an abortion have changed their mind because their car died.

Baby Roman was 18 weeks along when his parents went to Planned Parenthood last July for an abortion. They were told Roman was too late in pregnancy to be legally killed in an abortion and were directed to an abortion clinic in New Jersey that does late-term abortions."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Evolution is a fact.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Evolution is a fact.: "“Evolution is a proven fact.”

The burden of proof lies with the believer in evolution, but there is no proof because nothing can be observed. How can that which supposedly happened millions of years ago be observed?  It is all founded on faith in men’s ideas, old bones, and in fallible dating methods. If you don’t believe that, seewww.evolutionVsGod.com and let evolutionary experts tell you."



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For God and Country: Christian Athletes to Watch in Sochi | Christianity Today

For God and Country: Christian Athletes to Watch in Sochi | Christianity Today: "t's as dependable as the Olympic Flame. Every two years the world's best athletes convene in a single city to compete for the honor of their countries, their families, and, for some, their God."



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Media Ignores Chick-fil-A's Christian Charity in Ice Storm

Media Ignores Chick-fil-A's Christian Charity in Ice Storm: "Two years ago Chick-fil-A made national headlines when company president Dan Cathy spoke out in support of traditional marriage.  Liberals and gays came unglued and launched massive protests against the restaurant chain.  Several mayors spoke out saying they would not allow any more Chick-fil-As to be built in their cities.  They tried boycotting the Christian owned company, but that backfired.  Instead, Chick-fil-A had a world record day with many locations selling out of food to the hundreds of thousands of supporters."



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How should a Christian respond to all the negativity out there?

How should a Christian respond to all the negativity out there?: " Negativity is nothing new. Since Adam and Eve were first banished from the garden, life has been hard and we have been complaining about it (Genesis 3:23). It is the nature of sinful humans to live for ourselves and to complain when our desires are not being met (Galatians 5:19–20). We tend to argue for our “rights,” demand our way, and oppose anyone who disagrees with us. That combination results in a general spirit of negativity toward the world and life in general. It is understandable if those who do not know Christ are negative. They have no hope of anything beyond this world and its confusion. But negativity in a Christian’s attitude means he is refusing to see life from God’s perspective. When we join in with hostility, pride, and complaining, we are reacting the same way unbelievers do."



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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: "Answer: Science is defined as "the observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena." Science is a method that mankind can use to gain a greater understanding of the natural universe. It is a search for knowledge through observation. Advances in science demonstrate the reach of human logic and imagination. However, a Christian's belief in science should never be like our belief in God. A Christian can have faith in God and respect for science, as long as we remember which is perfect and which is not."



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Christian Issues | Issues affecting Christians

Christian Issues | Issues affecting Christians: "There are many things that happen daily that show the world is moving away from God and turning into a world full of sin and Godlessness, and it’s sometimes hard to think that we have much of a future on this earth.  We as Christians have to stay positive and need to look for the good things that happen to stay positive so we can fight against the bad and sinful ways our world is changing."



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Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Religious Liberty on Same-Sex Attraction | Conservative Byte

Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Religious Liberty on Same-Sex Attraction | Conservative Byte: "So how does the government know what is being told during a private counseling session? And how is it any of their business what a church councils? Maybe they should look at stopping the local Mosque from counseling on Jihad.
Check it out:"



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10 Common Topics of Church Member Arguments

10 Common Topics of Church Member Arguments: "For many years I served as a consultant to churches and denominations, a role I relinquished when I became president of LifeWay over eight years ago. Part of our consultative process was interviewing church members. Inevitably I would hear issues of concern and issues among church members over which arguments took place."



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'Duck Dynasty's' Phil Robertson on Cover of Billy Graham's 'Decision' Magazine

'Duck Dynasty's' Phil Robertson on Cover of Billy Graham's 'Decision' Magazine: "Phil Robertson, star of the hit A&E reality show "Duck Dynasty," is gracing the cover of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's latest "Decision" magazine.

The February 2014 issue of "Decision" shows a photo of Robertson in his natural element, wearing camouflage gear and equipped with a shotgun and duck call, presumably standing in the swamps that line his expansive West Monroe, La., property."



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SHOCK: Facebook Read Daily More Than Bible | Vision to America

SHOCK: Facebook Read Daily More Than Bible | Vision to America: "Facebook’s numbers are epic. More Americans check Facebook daily than read the Bible and it has more monthly users worldwide than most continents have people."



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More Than 110,000 Have Made Commitments to Christ through Billy Graham's "My Hope America" - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

More Than 110,000 Have Made Commitments to Christ through Billy Graham's "My Hope America" - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "To-date, more than 110,000 people have indicated making a commitment to Jesus Christ during the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's My Hope America campaign in 2013. As a result, plans are underway to continue My Hope in 2014."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Islam.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Islam.: ""Are you scared to publicly say that Islam is of Satan, Muhammad is a false prophet, and Allah is not God--Islam is a false religion and it is your personal aim to wipe out Islam.""



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Mississippi Senate Unanimously Passes Religious Freedom Restoration Act - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

Mississippi Senate Unanimously Passes Religious Freedom Restoration Act - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "The Mississippi Senate voted unanimously on Friday in favor of SB 2681, also known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, sending the bill to the House for consideration.


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Like legislation introduced in other states, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act prohibits the government from burdening the free exercise of religion without a compelling interest furthered by the least restrictive means."



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North Carolina Football Coach Ordered to Cease Leading Team Prayers Following Atheist Complaint - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

North Carolina Football Coach Ordered to Cease Leading Team Prayers Following Atheist Complaint - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "Officials with the Mooresville Graded School District recently told Mooresville High School football coach Hal Capps to stop leading the Blue Devils in prayer, and Capps has agreed to discontinue to the practice."



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Catholic Group Calls for Boycott of Girl Scout Cookies over Their Pro-Abortion Teachings — godfatherpolitics.com

Catholic Group Calls for Boycott of Girl Scout Cookies over Their Pro-Abortion Teachings — godfatherpolitics.com: "For the past few years concerned women have been sharing evidence that the Girl Scouts USA has been in partnership with Planned Parenthood.  Since their association began, millions of young girls are being educated in the liberal ways of Planned Parenthood which includes not only being pro-abortion but that it’s okay to be sexually promiscuous."



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Now Kirk Cameron Under Fire for Grammy Comments

Now Kirk Cameron Under Fire for Grammy Comments: "Last night [at the Grammys], the lines were drawn thick and dark. Now more than ever, we must work together to create the world we want for our children." -Kirk Cameron

(Los Angeles, CA)—First haters targeted Christian singer Natalie Grant after posting that she left the Grammy Awards because of events she found disturbing. Now, Christian actor Kirk Cameron is under fire for comments he made pertaining to gay marriages that took place during the awards ceremony. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/via Christianity Today)"



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Words of Comfort: How did Judas die? — www.onthebox.us

Words of Comfort: How did Judas die? — www.onthebox.us: "“How did Judas die--did he hang himself, or did he fall headlong and his bowels gushed out?”
He hung himself, and not surprisingly his still-hanging decomposed body in time fell to the earth, and split open. There is no contradiction."



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Pastor Mark Driscoll Interviews the Seattle Seahawks - "Jesus is better than the Super Bowl" - YouTube

Pastor Mark Driscoll Interviews the Seattle Seahawks - "Jesus is better than the Super Bowl" - YouTube: ""



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Christian Issues | Issues affecting Christians

Christian Issues | Issues affecting Christians: "One of the best examples in the Bible that shows that Gods people can have doubts about if he is with them and if God is doing what he says and taking care of his people, is a story that probably most people don’t even really know about.  The story of Gideon defeating the Midianites."



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Schools of Evangelism Online: ‘Like Sitting at the Feet of Billy Graham’ - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

Schools of Evangelism Online: ‘Like Sitting at the Feet of Billy Graham’ - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "Sure, it's been three decades, but he's pretty sure he didn't sleep through class.

"We really didn't cover some of these things," Rogers said, "like how to prepare an evangelistic message or how do you follow up with a new believer who has given their life to Christ."

Rogers is the Assistant Dean for the Billy Graham Schools of Evangelism program, which offers time-tested and refined strategies from more than 60 years of evangelism proclamation."



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10 Mistakes in Modern Evangelism (Intro) — www.gospelfuel.com

10 Mistakes in Modern Evangelism (Intro) — www.gospelfuel.com: "When I was conducting my research on the Great and second Great Awakenings, I was shocked by the vast dissimilarity of the preaching in those days compared with the preaching of our day."



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Guess What Chick-Fil-A is Forcing on People Now! — universalfreepress.com

Guess What Chick-Fil-A is Forcing on People Now! — universalfreepress.com: "As we can all recall, Chick-Fil-A was the center of controversy as they were accused of “forcing their religious views” on others when president Dan Cathy made his political leanings known regarding gay marriage.  You’ll never guess what the once demonized business is now forcing on others now – FOOD.  Yep, that’s right, food."



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4 Lessons for Evangelism Across Economic Boundaries — thegospelcoalition.org

4 Lessons for Evangelism Across Economic Boundaries — thegospelcoalition.org: "Let's be honest. When churches talk about "reaching out across socioeconomic boundaries," they are talking about middle class (and wealthier) people reaching out to poorer folks. You don't see many rundown churches in economically depressed areas starting outreach programs for Volvo-driving soccer moms who live in housing developments with names like "The Pines at Oakbrooke Gables." I don't know, maybe they should."



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Personal Evangelism: How to share a much clearer message — walterbright.org

Personal Evangelism: How to share a much clearer message — walterbright.org: "I sat down for a cup of coffee at my favorite neighborhood Starbucks a few days ago and just as I did, a couple came in and sat just next to me. I promise, I wasn’t trying to listen to their conversation, but sitting that close to them, I could hear everything."



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Simple Evangelism in the Church — thegospelcoalition.org

Simple Evangelism in the Church — thegospelcoalition.org: "Jesus said, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Loving one another in the body of Christ has many benefits. Two that regularly come to mind are the glory it gives to God and the way it affects the church. However, one of the primary benefits of loving one another is what it declares before a watching world. One of our most potent instruments we have for effective evangelism is Christians loving each other well.  I am “living” proof."



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Review: 'The Question That Never Goes Away' - a look at suffering by Philip Yancey — www.christiantoday.com

Review: 'The Question That Never Goes Away' - a look at suffering by Philip Yancey — www.christiantoday.com: "Philip Yancey deserves a medal for consistently tackling the one issue that is perhaps the hardest to deal with in all of Christian thinking, and to keep dealing with it, again and again and again.

He does so always with the same sense of integrity and Biblical zeal that he's used to tackle issues of prayer and grace in much of his other writing."



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Is Christianity being hijacked by progressives? — conservativebyte.com

Is Christianity being hijacked by progressives? — conservativebyte.com: "I would suggest reading the bible for yourself and not depending on others to tell you what it says.
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An effort is underway, and has been for some time, to persuade Christian Americans on various policy issues, including same-sex marriage, extending unemployment benefits, and anti-Israel initiatives, by using an oftentimes cherry-picked and/or unusual interpretation of biblical teachings."



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