Egypt's Christians try to stem Islamists in vote | oregonlive.com

Egypt's Christians try to stem Islamists in vote | oregonlive.com: "ASSIUT, Egypt (AP) — Ahead of elections, Egypt's Coptic Church discreetly told followers to vote for an alliance of leftist and liberal parties sponsored by a Christian tycoon. The move by a Church normally wary of inserting itself into politics showed how deeply Egyptian Christians fear that Islamists will come to power."

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Prime Lenses: Pros and Cons – PictureCorrect

Prime Lenses: Pros and Cons – PictureCorrect: "Standard Zoom: These are the most common type of lenses and practically all the kit lenses bundled with cameras fall in this category. The most popular being 18mm-55mm lens, which is good for general purpose photography and is commonly used by amateurs and first time photographers. A few years ago, the quality of these lenses was not good enough and earned a bad name for their manufacturers, realizing this the camera makers started bundling much better versions that gave very decent results."

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Harvest Daily Devotional from Greg Laurie, Christian Bible Devotions

Harvest Daily Devotional from Greg Laurie, Christian Bible Devotions: "The prayer that prevails is the prayer that is prayed with intensity—the prayer that is offered continually and passionately."

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Calming the Storm

Calming the Storm: "Open your Bible, if you will, to the fourth chapter of the gospel of Mark and we come to the final paragraph in this fourth chapter, verses 35 through 41...verses 35 through 41. Now remember that Mark's purpose in writing the gospel is stated in chapter 1 verse 1, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.""

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Built to the Master's Plan

Built to the Master's Plan: "In many respects, the contemporary church in America looks more like a large corporation than like anything described in the New Testament. Even church leaders sometimes bear a closer resemblance to CEOs and corporate executives than to humble, tender shepherds."

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Mary: Believing the Impossible - sermon by Dr. Ray Pritchard - December 1990

Mary: Believing the Impossible - sermon by Dr. Ray Pritchard - December 1990: " Let’s talk about Madonna. It seems like everywhere you go these days you see her face and hear people singing her praises. She’s certainly a hot topic."

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This Week on TV

This Week on TV: "God is the Source of every blessing: But when we treasure His gifts more than our relationships with Him, He sometimes has to strip away some of those benefits. As Life Principle #19 says, anything you hold too tightly, you will lose."

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180 Movie is a Tsunami Headed for Abortion-ville – Preparing The Way

180 Movie is a Tsunami Headed for Abortion-ville – Preparing The Way: "Opening Thoughts: Shane here from the social media team at Living Waters:-) This will be a very short blog post my friends. The abortion documentary 180 Movie is gaining amazing momentum. It’s been both horribly criticized and ecstatically praised."

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Billboard Companies Refuse to Advertise '180' - Christian Newswire

Billboard Companies Refuse to Advertise '180' - Christian Newswire: "LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Three of the largest billboard companies in Southern California have declined to promote the pro-life movie "180." Other companies that were approached haven't returned calls."

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I thank God Romans 1: 18-21

I thank God Romans 1: 18-21: Ed Spencer was a hero of one of the worst shipwrecks ever on Lake Michigan.

Obama's God-less Thanksgiving Speech Draws Ire, Christian News

Obama's God-less Thanksgiving Speech Draws Ire, Christian News: "Angry reactions are pouring in from across America and beyond after President Barack Obama chose not to thank God but referred to “luck” during his Thanksgiving address in defiance of the holiday tradition’s purpose as established by President George Washington in 1789."

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Christian movie studio finding hits with book tie-ins to films - Toledo Blade

Christian movie studio finding hits with book tie-ins to films - Toledo Blade: "The independent Georgia film company led by pastors and brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick has given Hollywood a run for its megabucks with a string of relatively low-budget Christian movies that have been successful at the box office, including Facing the Giants, Fireproof, and their latest, Courageous, which explores the biblical and social responsibilities of fatherhood."

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There Is Always A Price To Pay

There Is Always A Price To Pay: "No matter what we do in life someone has to pay for it. Yes, even our free school system is not free. Our taxes pay for schools and public services. Our income is taxed to pay for the federal government."

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Christianity in Afghanistan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Christianity in Afghanistan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan does not recognize any Afghan citizens as being Christians. Nor are Afghan citizens legally permitted to convert to Christianity. Although there are no explicit laws that forbid proselytizing, many authorities and most of society view the practice as contrary to the beliefs of Islam.[1] There is only one legally recognized church in Afghanistan and it is located within the diplomatic enclave, and not open to local nationals.[1]"

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The Number One Religion in the U.S. May Be Egonovism, Not Christianity

The Number One Religion in the U.S. May Be Egonovism, Not Christianity: "Christianity is commonly held to be the predominate religion in the United States. According to the Association of Religious Data Archives (ARDA), 82.3 percent of Americans identify themselves as being Christian. The next largest group is Agnostics and Atheists at 11.6 percent."

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A Paper Illustration • EffectiveEvangelism.com at ChristianAnswers.Net

A Paper Illustration • EffectiveEvangelism.com at ChristianAnswers.Net:

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Bible reading plan

Bible reading plan: "One of the most important thing for a Christian to do is to read the Bible daily. Daily Bible reading is important so you continue to learn and grow in your walk to be more Christ like."

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God helps us handle what we are given | Shooting the Breeze

God helps us handle what we are given | Shooting the Breeze:

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Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: Happy Thanksgiving

Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: Happy Thanksgiving: "It’s Thanksgiving again. Of course, every day is Thanksgiving for the Christian. I spoke to an atheist on Saturday who said that he wasn’t thankful for anything. Not for loved ones, food, his eyesight or even his life."

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Tim Tebow responds to Jake Plummer's comments on his faith

Tim Tebow responds to Jake Plummer's comments on his faith: ""If you're married, and you have a wife, and you really love your wife, is it good enough to only say to your wife 'I love her' the day you get married? Or should you tell her every single day when you wake up and every opportunity?"

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Favorite Videos

If you like good Christian music, check out another blog that I have that is all videos of good contemporary Christian music.

Favorite Videos:

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Being Thankful People

Being Thankful People:

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What Forgiveness Is and Isn’t, Christian News

What Forgiveness Is and Isn’t, Christian News: "The most difficult math problem in the universe, it turns out, is 70 x 7. Perhaps the hardest thing to do in the Christian life is to forgive someone who has hurt you, often badly. But Jesus says the alternative to forgiving one’s enemies is hell."

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On The Box Episode #220 - YouTube

On The Box Episode #220 - YouTube: ""

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Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?

Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?: "Compared to His earlier teaching during the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus's turn to parables might seem odd. He'd used clear instruction to teach His followers how to live and about the Kingdom of God, and He'd exhibited the Kingdom in a tangible way through His miracles"

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Our Unmet Needs

Our Unmet Needs: "Are there circumstances you’ve been praying about for years? Have you repeatedly placed certain situations before the Father but still feel as if He will never intervene? Perhaps it is a long, drawn-out illness, lingering unemployment, or a relationship that hasn’t turned out as you hoped it would. When promising opportunities arise but then fail to be the answer you longed for, the immense disappointment can lead to doubting God will provide at all."

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I am not a sinner|Are you saying you are perfect? | Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry

I am not a sinner|Are you saying you are perfect? | Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry: "Are you saying you are perfect? If you are, then you're the best person on the planet. To not be a sinner means you've never broken any Law of God?"

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Living Waters University: "Carly" Chaplin - YouTube

Living Waters University: "Carly" Chaplin - YouTube: ""

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On The Box: 9th Grader Uses '180' in Speech Class to Sway Fellow Students to be Pro-Life

On The Box: 9th Grader Uses '180' in Speech Class to Sway Fellow Students to be Pro-Life: "More reports are coming to Living Waters from high school students who are using "180" to make a pro-life stand for the unborn, in their schools. This just in from a young lady who is taking a speech and debate class."

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On The Box: Model Uses '180' to Bring the Truth about Abortion to TV Show Producer

On The Box: Model Uses '180' to Bring the Truth about Abortion to TV Show Producer: "Yesterday, we received the following email from a young women who works as a model. Read, now, how she used "180" to bring the truth about abortion to a TV show producer."

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On The Box: '180' Saves Unborn Baby's Life as Mother and Father Change from Pro-Choice to Pro-Life After Watching

On The Box: '180' Saves Unborn Baby's Life as Mother and Father Change from Pro-Choice to Pro-Life After Watching: "This just in! We've received word that another unborn baby has been saved as a result of an expectant mother and her boyfriend watching "180." The couple is no longer pro-choice because of the compelling arguments made in "180." And once again, the Lord has used Alicia, who is interviewed in "180," to help change people's hearts.
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Conversation with a Catholic Girl - YouTube

Conversation with a Catholic Girl - YouTube: ""

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Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog

Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "Late in October of 2011, over 180,000 copies “180” in a DVD format were passed out in one day to 100 top universities in the United States. Here are a few, of the many emails we have received:"

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Crystal Cathedral to be sold to Catholic diocese - Boston.com

Crystal Cathedral to be sold to Catholic diocese - Boston.com: "The move was approved Thursday by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Robert N. Kwan after a bidding war between the diocese and Orange County's Chapman University for the sprawling 40-acre property -- and was opposed by many Crystal Cathedral congregants who fear it will be the end of their church"

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Baptist Press - Leading company pulls out of embryonic stem cell research - News with a Christian Perspective

Baptist Press - Leading company pulls out of embryonic stem cell research - News with a Christian Perspective: "LOS ANGELES (BP) -- In a surprising move, the company that launched the nation's first government-approved embryonic stem cell trial is halting further research due to funding -- a shift that pro-life leaders say confirms long-held doubts about the value of embryonic stem cells. "

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Bound4LIFE - Abortion History

Bound4LIFE - Abortion History: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness (The Declaration of Independence). These words, written over two hundred years ago, became the very foundation of what the United States of America stands for. Yet in the past hundred years, millions of American citizens have been denied the rights and truths encompassed in this statement."

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What happened after Jesus died? - Resources - Eternal Perspective Ministries

What happened after Jesus died? - Resources - Eternal Perspective Ministries: "We know from Jesus’ statement to the thief that when one dies they enter the presence of God immediately. Luke 23:42 states, “Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise.” This statement also tells us that Jesus went to His Father upon death"

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C. S. Lewis Blog: Running Down Heaven and Hell

C. S. Lewis Blog: Running Down Heaven and Hell: "C.S. Lewis by profession was an Oxford don for 30 years and then another six at Cambridge. He was born in Ireland and from those boarding school days until the end of his life he lived in England. He is a man who is sometimes accused of having led a sheltered life, but he is a man who knew pain. Given his Ulster upbringing he knew what dissension and war were like."

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Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog

Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "“Platelets” play an important role in preventing the loss of blood by beginning a chain reaction that results in blood clotting. As blood begins to flow from a cut or scratch, platelets respond to help the blood clot and to stop the bleeding after a short time."

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Iranian Pastor Faces Death Penalty for Converting

Iranian Pastor Faces Death Penalty for Converting: "Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani faces death in Iran for refusing to recant his Christian beliefs and return to Islam."

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The Winnable War - A New Beginning with Greg Laurie

The Winnable War - A New Beginning with Greg Laurie: "The day you make a commitment to Jesus Christ, a very real spiritual war begins in your life. Conversion makes our hearts a battlefield.
The Bible often uses the picture of military battle, fighting, and warfare to describe the Christian life. Paul exhorted Timothy, “Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 2:3 nkjv). He also wrote that he had “fought the good fight” (2 Timothy 4:7 nkjv)."

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Movie review "180"

Movie review "180": "Ray Comfort and his team at Living Water Ministry have put together a powerful and moving documentary film, that draws a correlation between two topics that have been in the news almost continuously for decades. "

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John MacArthur - Ready to Discriminate - YouTube

John MacArthur - Ready to Discriminate - YouTube: ""

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Embracing and Shunning

Embracing and Shunning: "Executing faithful church ministry boils down to just a few essentials—a high view of God, the absolute authority of Scripture, sound doctrine, personal holiness, and a biblical view of spiritual authority. Those are essentials to any biblical philosophy of ministry."

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Open Air Preaching • EffectiveEvangelism.com at ChristianAnswers.Net

Open Air Preaching • EffectiveEvangelism.com at ChristianAnswers.Net: "Perhaps the topic of open air preaching seems irrelevant to you. You could never see yourself standing up among strangers and preaching the gospel to them. Perhaps you lack the courage to do such a thing. Congratulations; you have just qualified yourself for the job."

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Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog

Atheist Central -- Ray Comfort's Blog: "“Platelets” play an important role in preventing the loss of blood by beginning a chain reaction that results in blood clotting. As blood begins to flow from a cut or scratch, platelets respond to help the blood clot and to stop the bleeding after a short time."

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“Any Christian Who Couldn’t Recite Islamic Creed Was Shot”

“Any Christian Who Couldn’t Recite Islamic Creed Was Shot”: "Report: Nigerian Jihadist Group Boko Haram Killed 130 Christians During Raid On Town, “Any Christian Who Couldn’t Recite Islamic Creed Was Shot”…"

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Jewish Advocacy Group Slams Anti-Abortion Film for Holocaust Reference, Christian News

Jewish Advocacy Group Slams Anti-Abortion Film for Holocaust Reference, Christian News: "A Jewish advocacy group has denounced the pro-life film “180,” which juxtaposes the murders that took place during the Nazi-led Holocaust with abortions performed in the United States, as an outrageous abuse of the memory of the tragedy that occurred during World War II."

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No 'Glee' About Virginity | CNSnews.com

No 'Glee' About Virginity | CNSnews.com: "In Hollywood, the only truly serious sexual disease is virginity. It's a dire and embarrassing condition, desperately in need of elimination. Teenagers that still have "it" are woefully immature. They might as well consider themselves to be walking the school hallways in diapers."

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ADL is Wrong -- Abortion and WWII Holocaust Have Much in Common - Christian Newswire

ADL is Wrong -- Abortion and WWII Holocaust Have Much in Common - Christian Newswire: "OPINION, Nov. 11, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- This week the Anti-Defamation League issued a press release in which they condemned the film "180" for comparing abortion to the Holocaust, calling the movie "cynical and perverse.""

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