Can We Really be Optimistic This Year? A New Year’s Message

Can We Really be Optimistic This Year? A New Year’s Message: "With all that has happened and all that is happening, and not happening, can we really live a life of optimism?

Hear the Word of God:

“I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel…”"

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Armed and Right-e-ous | Reflections in The WORD

Armed and Right-e-ous | Reflections in The WORD: "Every true child of God soon learns that the Christian life is warfare, not against each other, but against the devil and his schemes! The Apostle Paul is warns us to be prepared in advance for the onslaught of satan’s attacks. The first preparatory command is to be strengthened in the Lord and the boundless resources of His might. By reading God’s Word and applying it to our everyday lives, we will know how to react when the devil attacks us. The enemy knows our weaknesses, and we need to be aware of them as well, because that is exactly where he will strike time after time!"

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Questions You Have About Evangelism — Follow and Fish

Questions You Have About Evangelism — Follow and Fish: "Evangelism is sharing the Gospel with those who have never heard it before. “Witnessing” and “sharing your faith” refer to evangelizing. When someone evangelizes, he or she shares the good news of the Gospel message with someone who has not heard or understood it before. Also, if the person being witnessed to is a Christian, the person evangelizing can aim to encourage the Christian in his or her faith."

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PETS ARE FOREVER

PETS ARE FOREVER: "Ralph Helfer is one of those famous people very few know about. He is wellknown to those who use his services, but they are so specialized that most of usnever become aware of his uniqueness. He has entertained all of us even though wehave not likely ever seen him. Ralph has supplied animal performers for over 5,000movies and TV programs. He has won 18 Patsy Awards for the best animalperformer on the screen. He owned and operated the world's largest wild animalrental company, and is the founder of Marineworld/Africa USA."

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: By Matthew Henry

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: By Matthew Henry: "“As that which is straight discovers that which is crooked, so there is no way of coming to that knowledge of sin which is necessary to repentance, but by comparing our hearts and lives with the Law."

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First-grader told to stop talking about Bible | Fox News

First-grader told to stop talking about Bible | Fox News: "The parents of a 6-year-old girl said their daughter was humiliated when a teacher interrupted the child’s one-minute speech and told her to sit down because she’s “not allowed to talk about the Bible in school,” attorneys for the California family allege.

The incident occurred Dec. 19 inside a first grade classroom at Helen Hunt-Jackson Elementary School in Temecula, Calif. The previous day the teacher instructed boys and girls to find something at home that represented a family Christmas tradition. They were supposed to bring the item to school and share the item in a classroom presentation"

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Should Christians Smoke Pot Or Not? Church Leaders Divided

Should Christians Smoke Pot Or Not? Church Leaders Divided: "With the state of Colorado seeing unbelievable success in the sale of recreational marijuana, many Christians are asking the question, “should Christians smoke pot?” Joining Washington, Colorado became the second state to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana, and other states may soon follow."

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7 Essentials of the Lord's Prayer | The Resurgence

7 Essentials of the Lord's Prayer | The Resurgence: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13) There are several important things to look at when examining The Lord's Prayer and applying it to our own prayer lives."

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Kirk Cameron Talks with Gang Members

Kirk Cameron Talks with Gang Members:

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Questions For Atheists

Questions For Atheists: "When it comes to religious discussions, have you noticed that it is the atheists who are usually asking the questions? Most often Christians are on the defensive and don't even think to ask hard, piercing questions that would challenge the very basis of what an atheist believes."

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