Monday, December 26, 2011

Pray On!

Pray On!: "God always has a purpose for being silent. I learned this lesson back in college.

One day during my senior year, I prepared to pray over a situation that would impact my future. But as I got on my knees, I felt as if God was suddenly gone. For three days and nights, His presence seemed miles away."

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In Touch Ministries > Resources > 30 Life Principles

In Touch Ministries > Resources > 30 Life Principles: "When Dr. Stanley was a young man, one week spent with his grandfather charted the course for more than 50 years of preaching God's Word. During those few days, he learned the first of 30 foundational truths that guide his life and ministry to this day."

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Sunday, December 25, 2011

The Occurrence of the Virgin Birth

The Occurrence of the Virgin Birth: "Matthew’s explanation of the significance of the virgin birth came within the revelatory dream God gave to Joseph. Such extraordinary, direct communication evidently occurred while Joseph slept. Matthew does not record any detail of Joseph’s immediate reaction, except to say that he woke up and obeyed the angel’s instructions:"

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

The Virgin Birth and Prophecy

The Virgin Birth and Prophecy: "At the time of Mary’s pregnancy, the idea of a virgin birth was not completely foreign to the Jews’ understanding of their Scripture. Although they misinterpreted it, many of the rabbis exegeted Jeremiah 31:22 (“a woman shall encompass a man”) in a way that suggested the Messiah would have an unusual birth."

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Pakistani Christians Face Alienation, Discrimination This Christmas | Fox News

Pakistani Christians Face Alienation, Discrimination This Christmas | Fox News: "ISLAMABAD- In one of Pakistan’s poorest neighborhoods Christmas lights are going up while artists paint holiday scenes on concrete walls. The decorations do little to mask the trash and sewage that litter the ground."

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Many Republicans believe Mormonism is a non-Christian faith | HeraldNet.com - Nation/World

Many Republicans believe Mormonism is a non-Christian faith | HeraldNet.com - Nation/World: "WASHINGTON — A new poll suggests that Mitt Romney's faith could play a role in the 2012 Republican nominating race, with a sizable part of respondents saying they believe that Mormonism is a non-Christian faith."

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Friday, December 23, 2011

Year in Review 2011 from a Christian's Viewpoint - Bangor Christianity | Examiner.com

Year in Review 2011 from a Christian's Viewpoint - Bangor Christianity | Examiner.com: "The year of 2011 is coming to a close. The church corporate is in a deep slumber that has lasted some 50 years. A revival is needed for this country to survive without God's wrath sweeping the land. Here are the views of Christians as the year of 2011 comes to a close. Tell me from these views how the church is being taught the straight and inerrant Word of God:"

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Christian college sues over abortion pill mandate - Washington Times

Christian college sues over abortion pill mandate - Washington Times: "A Christian college is suing the Obama administration over requiring businesses to pay for insurance plans that cover Plan B and ella — two types of birth-control pills the college and other prolife advocates view as abortifacient."

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When God Became a Man - A New Beginning with Greg Laurie

When God Became a Man - A New Beginning with Greg Laurie: "It has been rightly said that the history of the world hinges on a stable door in Bethlehem. The birth of Jesus in a little stable in Bethlehem forever changed the history of the world. Jesus was God with skin on, walking among us and showing us what God is like. He was not a man who became God, which is impossible, but God who became a man."

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Ex-Prisoner of North Korea Speaks Out Against Christian Genocide, Christian News

Ex-Prisoner of North Korea Speaks Out Against Christian Genocide, Christian News: "Some think the death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il has opened a window of opportunity for the international community to take a stand against the atrocities committed against the North Korean people, and well-known activist Robert Park is one of them."

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