Skater Trades Olympic Dreams for Christian Ministry

Skater Trades Olympic Dreams for Christian Ministry: "There are tens of thousands of little girl ice skaters who have dreams of competing in the Olympics.  Dreams of stardom and fame as a champion ice skater fill their night times and push their daytimes with hours of rigorous and grueling practice.  Thousands dream, but few ever make it to the top level"



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Words of Comfort: Einstein's example. — www.onthebox.us

Words of Comfort: Einstein's example. — www.onthebox.us: ""As a child I received instruction both in the Bible and in the Talmud. I am a Jew, but I am enthralled by the luminous figure of the Nazarene... No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus. His personality pulsates in every word. No myth is filled with such life." - Albert Einstein"



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Putin: Obama’s Anti-Christian Views are Ruining America | American Overlook

Putin: Obama’s Anti-Christian Views are Ruining America | American Overlook: "Maybe when the Russians say it, people will start to listen.
 
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims America is being ruined by under President Obama because he doesn’t support traditional Christian values.
 
During Putin’s State of the Nation speech last month he said, “Many Euro-Atlantic countries have moved away from their roots, including Christian values… Policies are being pursued that place on the same level a multi-child family and a same-sex partnership, a faith in God and a belief in Satan.”"



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Christian Singer Natalie Grant Responds to Hate Mail After Walking Out of Grammy's Because of Disturbing Performances — www.breakingchristiannews.com

Christian Singer Natalie Grant Responds to Hate Mail After Walking Out of Grammy's Because of Disturbing Performances — www.breakingchristiannews.com: "But wow, I have been reading about it, as, no doubt, many of you have.

We'll ignore the gay wedding stunts and the fact that Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z performed such a raunchy duet that a firestorm of protest has erupted from parents' groups around the country, and focus, for the moment, on Katy Perry."



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Anti-Christian Hollywood strips Christian film of Oscar nomination — visiontoamerica.com

Anti-Christian Hollywood strips Christian film of Oscar nomination — visiontoamerica.com: "This year’s most-obscure Oscar nominee is no more.

At a meeting this week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board of governors decided to strip the surprise nomination for Best Song from “Alone Yet Not Alone,” which appears in the independent Christian-produced film of the same name."



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Christian Issues | Issues affecting Christians

Christian Issues | Issues affecting Christians: "I read an article the other day that really worries me if it is true. The article was called “why young people aren’t going to church”  Here are the reasons that were quoted in the article."



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8 Yr Old Autistic Boy Not Allowed to Read Bible during Free Time at School

8 Yr Old Autistic Boy Not Allowed to Read Bible during Free Time at School: "You would think that educators are capable of learning on their own or even being able to be taught something, but evidently there are a lot of them out there that aren’t educatable."



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What should we learn from the life of Ezekiel?

What should we learn from the life of Ezekiel?: "Answer: For the first-time reader of the Bible, the book of Ezekiel is mostly a perplexing maze of incoherent visions, a kaleidoscope of whirling wheels (chapter 1) and dry bones (chapter 37) that defy interpretation. This impression often causes readers to shy away from studying the book and miss one of the great literary and spiritual portions of the Old Testament. The book is named after the author, Ezekiel, whose name means “strengthened by God.” As you read and study this amazing book, draw strength as Ezekiel did from the One who is Himself strength."



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Book of Ezekiel - Bible Survey

Book of Ezekiel - Bible Survey: "The Prophet Ezekiel is the author of the Book (Ezekiel 1:3). He was a contemporary of both Jeremiah and Daniel.

Date of Writing: The Book of Ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 B.C. during the Babylonian captivity of the Jews.

Purpose of Writing: Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. By means of his prophetic ministry he attempted to bring them to immediate repentance and to confidence in the distant future. He taught that: (1) God works through human messengers; (2) Even in defeat and despair God's people need to affirm God's sovereignty; (3) God's Word never fails; (4) God is present and can be worshiped anywhere; (5) People must obey God if they expect to receive blessings; and (6) God's Kingdom will come."



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Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?

Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?: "Answer: A careful examination of the Hebrew word for “day” and the context in which it appears in Genesis will lead to the conclusion that “day” means a literal, 24-hour period of time. The Hebrew word yom translated into the English “day” can mean more than one thing. It can refer to the 24-hour period of time that it takes for the earth to rotate on its axis (e.g., “there are 24 hours in a day”). It can refer to the period of daylight between dawn and dusk (e.g., “it gets pretty hot during the day but it cools down a bit at night”). And it can refer to an unspecified period of time (e.g., “back in my grandfather's day...”)."



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