Giving at Christmans

This Week on TV: "In this message, Dr. Stanley reminds us that everything surrounding the birth of Christ involved givers: The angel, the inn keeper, shepherds, wise men, and God Himself. Later, Christ gave everything He could: teaching, training, time to study, healing, and ultimately Himself."

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Got Questions - Question of the Week

Got Questions - Question of the Week: "nswer: There are literally hundreds of promises in the Bible. How can we know which promises apply to us, which promises we can claim? To frame this question another way, how can one tell the difference between general promises and specific promises? A general promise is one that is given by the Holy Spirit to every believer in every age. When the author penned the promise, he set no limitations on time period or recipient."

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Why should I believe in God?

Why should I believe in God?: "Answer: Belief in God is the most basic of all human considerations. Acknowledgement of one’s Creator is foundational to learning any more about Him. Without believing in God, it is impossible to please Him or even come to Him (Hebrews 11:6). People are surrounded with proof of God’s existence, and it is only through the hardening of sin that men reject that proof (Romans 1:18–23). It is foolish to disbelieve in God (Psalm 14:1)."

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What is the significance of the lampstand in the Bible?

What is the significance of the lampstand in the Bible?: "nswer: The first time we see the word lampstand in the Bible is in Exodus 25:31, as God gives detailed instructions about the golden lampstand to be placed in the tabernacle the Israelites were building. It’s interesting to note just how precise God is in explaining how He wanted the lampstand to look. Since we can be assured there are no “wasted words” in the Bible, we know each detail and specification are important for some reason."

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Witnessing to Catholics—what is the key?

Witnessing to Catholics—what is the key?: "Catholics are indoctrinated from an early age, and a barrier to biblical truth is carefully erected in their minds. Catholics are taught that everything that comes from Rome takes precedence over the Bible. “If the Pope says it, it must be true” is a cultivated mindset. Unfortunately, Catholics are not taught to think for themselves, and many do not know why they believe what they do. Many Catholics have no concept of what is written in the Bible, other than the two or three passages that are read during Mass."

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Words of Comfort: Relevant today. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Relevant today. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: ""Since you change your mind about whether the Ten Commandments apply to you on a weekly basis, does that mean your god changes his mind too, or do you just make this twaddle up as you go along?" Nick Lyon "

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How Evangelism is Like Falling Off a Cliff | InterVarsity - Evangelism

How Evangelism is Like Falling Off a Cliff | InterVarsity - Evangelism: "I was dropping to earth at an uncomfortable rate.

I had fallen off the cliff and would hit the ground at any moment.

Just time for a quick final prayer, and it was time to say goodbye to this world.

Only...I didn't plummet to my death. A rope was attached to my waist, strung through a rivet on the rock face, and held tightly by my friend below."

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Court Orders Removal of Veterans Memorial Cross — godfatherpolitics.com — Readability

Court Orders Removal of Veterans Memorial Cross — godfatherpolitics.com — Readability: "A Southern California District Court has ruled that a cross at the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego is a government endorsement of a specific religion and must be removed within 90 days.

The judge in the case, Larry Alan Burns, appeared to be choked up as he read his decision, saying that precedent from the wildly liberal Ninth Circuit Court left him no options. Burns immediately issued a stay of his order to allow lawyers for the defense to appeal."

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Exclusive: ESPN Reverses Course, Will Air Ad Containing Words 'God,' 'Jesus'

Exclusive: ESPN Reverses Course, Will Air Ad Containing Words 'God,' 'Jesus': "UPDATE**  Breitbart News exclusively learned on Thursday afternoon that ESPN will air the original ad on Saturday from Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center with the words "Jesus" and "God."
ESPN issued this statement to Breitbart News on Thursday:
“We have again reviewed the ads submitted for the SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and have concluded that we will accept the original requested commercial.  It will run in Saturday’s VCU at Northern Iowa basketball game on ESPNU.  This decision is consistent with our practice of individual review of all ads under our commercial advocacy standards.”"

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Mount Soledad Cross Will Be Purged From Veterans Memorial — patriotupdate.com — Readability

Mount Soledad Cross Will Be Purged From Veterans Memorial — patriotupdate.com — Readability: "Judge Larry Alan Burns read the order from the bench in court and appeared to choke up as he ordered the memorial’s destruction.
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After 24 years of litigation, a federal court revealed in an emotional hearing that it has ordered the famous Mount Soledad Cross removed from a veterans memorial, holding it is a violation of the U.S. Constitution."

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