Is Evangelism Going Out of Style? - Barna Group

Is Evangelism Going Out of Style? - Barna Group: "Dec 18, 2013 - Gospel tracts, sidewalk evangelism, street preachers with bullhorns—all of these things seem like evangelistic efforts of yesteryear. But if this seems true, where does that leave the state of evangelism today? Is faith-sharing a fading practice, or does it simply look different today? In all their innovative efforts to engage culture, have Christians left this ancient practice so integral to their faith behind?"

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‘Duck Dynasty’ Star: Suspended Over Remarks About Gay People « CBS Houston

‘Duck Dynasty’ Star: Suspended Over Remarks About Gay People « CBS Houston: "WEST MONROE, La. (CBS Houston) —   “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has been suspended from filming the A&E reality series following his remarks about gay people where he called homosexuality illogical in a recent interview with GQ magazine."

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Duck Dynasty Star Says What Millions Think but Are Afraid to Say

Duck Dynasty Star Says What Millions Think but Are Afraid to Say: "Duck Commander Phil Robertson, one of the stars of the A&E reality show Duck Dynasty, let loose with a shot that’s going to be heard around the gay blogosphere. Or maybe not."

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Religion is utterly hopeless,

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Religion is utterly hopeless,: "“…every other religion gives its adherents hope; that's kind of the point of religion.” Frodo Underhill

Your statement shows that you neither know what Christianity delivers or what "religion" offers. "

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Yet Another Horrific Execution Occurs in Egypt at the Hands of the Muslim Brotherhood | TheBlaze.com

Yet Another Horrific Execution Occurs in Egypt at the Hands of the Muslim Brotherhood | TheBlaze.com: "News out of Egypt may be falling from the headlines after the coup that forced the ouster of former President Mohammed Morsi in July, but the country has far from stabilized.

On Monday, according to the state-run al-Ahram newspaper, Muslim Brotherhood supporters killed a taxi driver by slitting his throat before setting his car on fire."

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Congressman Louie Gohmert: ‘When a Nation’s Leaders Honor God, That Nation is Protected’ - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Congressman Louie Gohmert: ‘When a Nation’s Leaders Honor God, That Nation is Protected’ - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "In a recent speech on the House floor, Republican Representative Louie Gohmert of Texas explained that throughout the Bible, God protects nations that honor Him, but destroys nations that turn away from His rule.

Bible Bashing – How Not To Do Evangelism

Bible Bashing – How Not To Do Evangelism: "Perhaps Bible bashing is not the problem for the evangelical church today.  Maybe the challenge is Bible blushing, where believers shy away from asserting the truth of God’s Word.  Regardless, when we do speak it must be in humble reliance on the Holy Spirit, firmly gripping the hilt of His sword with patience, instruction, gentleness and respect."

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Scientific impossibility.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Scientific impossibility.: ""How would you like to be able to make an atheist [me] backslide -- in two minutes?  You got 2 minutes. No takers? Let’s see. I'll start asking then. First, disprove the theory and law of evolution. That may take a while. Second, prove the earth is only 6000 years old. Third, why are you wearing a mixed fabric shirt, yet hating on gay marriage?” Broc Page"

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Prayer & wars.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Prayer & wars.: ""How long a war is going to last is up to the humans in charge. It is up to their free will. It is not up to God. So why pray to God to end the war when it's outside of God's control? I don't understand it." Henrik Buus Jensen"

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James Leo Garrett, Jr.’s Evangelism for Discipleship – Walking Together Ministries

James Leo Garrett, Jr.’s Evangelism for Discipleship – Walking Together Ministries: "The best books are not always either currently on store shelves or even currently in print.  I was reminded of that fact today when I read James Leo Garrett, Jr.’s little book, Evangelism for Discipliship.  Published almost fifty years ago, the addresses that comprise this book were originally delivered to the Kentucky Baptist Evangelistic Conference meeting January 15-17, 1962, and published in 1964.  I found a copy through an online used book site.  I note that one more copy is available from www.abebooks.com."

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