Merry Christmas from In Love, Word and Deed

Merry Christmas from In Love, Word and Deed: "ILWD Upcoming Outings and what we do:"

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Should we give gifts at Christmas?

Should we give gifts at Christmas?: "Answer: Many people take the idea of gift giving at Christmas back to the scripture in Matthew 2:10-11 which talks about the Magi (wise men) giving gifts to Jesus at his home: "When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.""

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What should parents tell their children about Santa Claus?

What should parents tell their children about Santa Claus?: "Answer: Although Santa Claus is a mythical figure, his creation is based in part on a great Christian man named Saint Nicholas of Myra, who lived in the 4th century. Nicholas was born to Christian parents who left him an inheritance when they died, which he distributed to the poor. He became a priest at a young age and was well-known for his compassion and generosity. He had a reputation for giving gifts anonymously, and he would throw bags of money into people's homes (and sometimes down their chimneys) under the cover of night to avoid being spotted."

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How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?

How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?: "Answer: Many people perceive that there is a concerted effort to eliminate the word “Christmas” from public discourse—sort of a “war on Christmas.” The stories seem to be coming more frequently: a grade-school choir sings “We Wish You a Happy Holiday” instead of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” for their “Winter Concert"

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: The Redcoats (part 1)

On The Box: Words of Comfort: The Redcoats (part 1): "It’s strange that more people don’t ask themselves why Jews are hated. When I researched for my book, Hitler, God, and the Bible I wept my way through the Holocaust. I saw pictures that left me in horror at the cruelty of mankind…pictures so horrific in nature I don’t want to even describe them"

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How Much Do Americans Know About Christmas?

How Much Do Americans Know About Christmas?: "When I was kid a long, long, long time ago in a state far, far, far away, everyone knew that Christmas was the celebration of the birth of Jesus.  Yes, we had Santa and presents and a tree, but the main focus was still on Christ."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Dog's eye

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Dog's eye: "If you have a dog, look closely into his eyes, say a few words like “cat,” or “biscuit,” and watch him process the information."

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On The Box

On The Box: "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it...That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish" (Ephesians 5:25-27). I have been known to call out to my wife "

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: "Hey beautiful!"

On The Box: Words of Comfort: "Hey beautiful!": "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it...That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish""

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You Asked: Can I Pray to Jesus? – The Gospel Coalition Blog

You Asked: Can I Pray to Jesus? – The Gospel Coalition Blog: "Many Christians pray to Jesus. But are they right to do so? It's certainly a good question. I believe there are at least two sound reasons to pray to Jesus---one theological and one scriptural."

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Who Wrote Mark?

Who Wrote Mark?: "One of the things the atheists like to destroy is the New Testament. Without anything positive to offer themselves, they feel obliged to de-construct the authority of the New Testament if they can. A favorite way to do this is to try to show that the New Testament is a much edited, late cut and paste job by people unknown which has very little to do with the historical Jesus."

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TGC Mobile | Article | God Is Working Behind the Scenes in Greece

TGC Mobile | Article | God Is Working Behind the Scenes in Greece: "The dull whine of the motorbike's engine was the only sound that marred an otherwise pristine setting. Though off-season for the Greek island of Aegina, this October day offered everything the throngs of tourists sought on their holiday only a few months earlier. The sun sparkled off the clear water of the Aegean, the Mediterranean breeze was light and wispy, and the temperature was such that you never noticed it. My friend Jim and I had rented motorbikes from an Albanian man who offered the best price on the island, even if they did sputter a bit. We jumped on the island's main road that runs along the coast and took in the views. Eventually we began winding up one of the many mountains toward what is said to be the jewel in the crown of Aegina---the Temple of Aphaea. We rounded the final bend, parked the bikes, and climbed up the hill towards the temple."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: 2 New 'Genius' Trailers

On The Box: Words of Comfort: 2 New 'Genius' Trailers:

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What Just Happened…. | Letters To Exiles

What Just Happened…. | Letters To Exiles: "I will make no attempt to “make sense” of the horrific tragedy that devastated the community of Newtown, Connecticut, and has shaken our nation."

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Almost Every Young Person Believes Truth and Morality are Relative

Almost Every Young Person Believes Truth and Morality are Relative: "We live in a world of cause and effect. People act on what they believe. Some people are more consistent than others. While there is a call for banning guns, the ban we really need is on the teaching of moral relativism and promoting it in every medium known to man, especially in our nation’s schools."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Is God Just?

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Is God Just?:

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The People Who Missed Christmas: Religious Leaders

The People Who Missed Christmas: Religious Leaders: "Lots of people miss Christmas. They might observe the holiday by decorating their homes and exchanging gifts with family and friends, but they completely bypass the spiritual significance of Christ’s incarnation."

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Atheist Tuesday: HAPPY HOLIDAYS! « Stone the Preacher

Atheist Tuesday: HAPPY HOLIDAYS! « Stone the Preacher:

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Happy Holidays Gospel Tract! - YouTube

Happy Holidays Gospel Tract! - YouTube: ""

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On The Box: Today’s Show Notes: Friday, 14th December 2012.

On The Box: Today’s Show Notes: Friday, 14th December 2012.:

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Texas Curriculum Teaching Allah is God Almighty

Texas Curriculum Teaching Allah is God Almighty: "Several weeks ago I wrote about a new curriculum being used in Texas schools that defined the Boston Tea Party as a terrorist act and literally condemned the rebellious actions of the colonists.  The same curriculum goes even further to rewrite history and destroy America’s foundational Christian roots."

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‘Queen James Bible’: Now There’s a Gay-Friendly Version of Scripture | TheBlaze.com

‘Queen James Bible’: Now There’s a Gay-Friendly Version of Scripture | TheBlaze.com: "Despite the evolution of societal trends, homosexuality continues to be intensely-debated on moral, spiritual and theological grounds. With the Bible traditionally viewed as a document that condemns the actions associated with same-sex attraction, some anonymous editors have set out to reinterpret scriptures to create a new translation — “The Queen James Bible” — that is favorable to gays and lesbians."

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Kuwait Passes Law to Execute Those Who Slander Islam and the Prophet | TheBlaze.com

Kuwait Passes Law to Execute Those Who Slander Islam and the Prophet | TheBlaze.com: "On Thursday, TheBlaze brought you the story of Alber Saber, an Egyptian Christian sentenced to three years in prison for producing a video critical of organized religion. Since Hosni Mubarak’s ouster and with the rise of the hard-line Muslim Brotherhood regime, Egypt has steadily increased its crackdown on those who slander Islam."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Priestly Pedophilia and More

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Priestly Pedophilia and More: "As a Christian, I am continually trying to distance myself from religious hypocrisy, the televangelist’s greed, the priestly pedophilia, and the dead tradition of what is commonly called “religion.” Marx rightly called it the “opiate of the masses.”"

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Hell in the Old Testament | Ray Comfort's Daily Evidence

Hell in the Old Testament | Ray Comfort's Daily Evidence: "When witnessing to Jewish people, it is not uncommon for them to claim that the Scriptures (specifically the Old Testament) do not talk about hell. While we must remember that the Bible is a progressive revelation—that is, more and more details and information are revealed over time—the Old Testament makes it clear that hell exists."

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Teacher Faces Suspension for Sharing Bible Verse | FOX News & Commentary: Todd Starnes

Teacher Faces Suspension for Sharing Bible Verse | FOX News & Commentary: Todd Starnes: " A longtime substitute teacher in Phillipsburg, NJ, faces a 90-day suspension after he was accused of sharing a Bible verse with a student – and then giving the child a Bible."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: What Atheists Avoid, like the Plague

On The Box: Words of Comfort: What Atheists Avoid, like the Plague: "Atheists are afraid of the word “faith.” It cuts a little close to the “accountability” bone, so they avoid it like the plague. But every now and then, someone let’s it slip."

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Can We Talk? « Chris Courtney

Can We Talk? « Chris Courtney: "Nothing excites me like talking about Jesus.  I love to hear testimonies of how the Lord absolutely rocks lost souls and brings hope where only despair once thrived.  I love seeing how God fixes broken lives and causes His people to transcend circumstances to see the reality of Christ (not the skewed view we perceive with our eyes and minds, as through a glass darkly). "

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Genius Takes Off

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Genius Takes Off: "The new John Lennon movie, released to coincide with the 32nd anniversary of John Lennon's tragic December 8th death, has received more than 100,000 views in just four days. The movie's producer, Ray Comfort, said, "This is exceptional because this isn't a two-minute clip of grandma's hair catching on fire."

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Noah's Ark Replica Built by Man in Netherlands : People.com

Noah's Ark Replica Built by Man in Netherlands : People.com: "He may have trouble finding two animals of every kind, but Johan Huibers of the Netherlands isn't one to be dissuaded. "

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New Evidence Suggests Biblical Great Flood of Noah's Time Happened, Archaeologist Says - ABC News

New Evidence Suggests Biblical Great Flood of Noah's Time Happened, Archaeologist Says - ABC News: "The story of Noah's Ark and the Great Flood is one of the most famous from the Bible, and now an acclaimed underwater archaeologist thinks he has found proof that the biblical flood was actually based on real events."

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Nothing good | Ray Comfort's Daily Evidence

Nothing good | Ray Comfort's Daily Evidence: "Without grace all men are of this kind, but especially the self-righteous. Hence Scripture says and concludes: ’All men are liars’ (Ps 116:11); and again (Ps 39:5) ’Every man at his best state is altogether vanity’; and (Ps 14:3) ’There is none that does good, no, not one.’ But despair follows when a man becomes aware of the reason why he is keeping the Law and recognizes that to love God’s Law is impossible for him, since he finds nothing good in himself but only hatred of the good and lust for the bad."

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On The Box: Today’s Show Notes: Monday, 10th December 2012.

On The Box: Today’s Show Notes: Monday, 10th December 2012.: "In discussing the religious overtones of Star Wars, George Lucas explained, “I put the Force into the movie in order to try to awaken a certain kind of spirituality in young people—more a belief in God than a belief in any particular religious system. I wanted to make it so that young people would begin to ask questions about the mystery. Not having enough interest in the mysteries of life to ask the question"

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$770 Million from State Department for 'Mosque Makeovers' - YouTube

$770 Million from State Department for 'Mosque Makeovers' - YouTube: ""

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Obama Administration Investigating Sergeant Who Said the Bible Condemns Homosexuality | Conservative Byte

Obama Administration Investigating Sergeant Who Said the Bible Condemns Homosexuality | Conservative Byte: "The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has launched a federal investigation over a conversation between a Huntsville JROTC instructor and a lesbian student about the Bible and homosexuality."

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Genius is now LIVE | Ray Comfort's Daily Evidence

Genius is now LIVE | Ray Comfort's Daily Evidence: "You can help millions to come under the sound of the gospel.

Please watch it GeniusTheMovie.com and if you like it, “like” it, leave comments on YouTube, email the link, Facebook it, Tweet it and repost it (GeniusTheMovie.com/media_promote.php)"

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An Open Letter to Women Who Have Had an Abortion

An Open Letter to Women Who Have Had an Abortion: "I write these words chiefly to women and girls who have had an abortion. Still, it is my humble hope and honest prayer that anyone weighing this life-versus-death choice might also read them with an open mind and a hearing heart."

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Evangelist Uses Late Beatles Icon John ‘More Popular Than Jesus’ Lennon in New Gospel-Driven Movie | Christian News Network

Evangelist Uses Late Beatles Icon John ‘More Popular Than Jesus’ Lennon in New Gospel-Driven Movie | Christian News Network: "A well-known Christian evangelist has released a new documentary based on the life and death of Beatles icon John Lennon as a way to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ."

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SermonAudio.com - Mississippi May Become First Abortion-Free State as Hospitals Refuse Last Abortion Facility

SermonAudio.com - Mississippi May Become First Abortion-Free State as Hospitals Refuse Last Abortion Facility: "Mississippi is poised to become the first abortion-free state in the nation as the last remaining abortion facility within its borders reports that it is having difficulty complying with the law."

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Do Catholics Worship Mary? #488 - YouTube

Do Catholics Worship Mary? #488 - YouTube: ""

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The Slobbering Beast - YouTube

The Slobbering Beast - YouTube: ""

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FRANKLIN GRAHAM in SOUTH SUDAN: THOUSANDS HEAR GOSPEL MESSAGE – RELEVANT for US TODAY! | Virginia Right!

FRANKLIN GRAHAM in SOUTH SUDAN: THOUSANDS HEAR GOSPEL MESSAGE – RELEVANT for US TODAY! | Virginia Right!: "I (along with about 500 million others!) get the mail from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association with the latest news.  I admire Rev. Billy Graham and also his son, Franklin.  I have read and re-read Franklin Graham’s autobiography, Rebel With A Cause (Here it is if you want to order it!  I recommend it! and it has some wonderful stories about how Franklin came to the Lord and is fully dedicated.  He preaches and continues to run Samaritan’s Purse. I use the Billy Graham way for salvation so seekers can learn more about trust in Jesus and here it is!"

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Atheists Threaten New Congressmen-women About Joining Prayer Caucus

Atheists Threaten New Congressmen-women About Joining Prayer Caucus: "The Congressional Prayer Caucus was formed in 2005 by Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA).  Today, the caucus has over 100 bipartisan members and meets weekly in Room 217 in the US Capitol Building.  Currently Forbes and Mike McIntyre (D-NC) co-chair the caucus."

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Living Waters University, Jamie - YouTube

Living Waters University, Jamie - YouTube: ""

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Living Waters University, Nikki - YouTube

Living Waters University, Nikki - YouTube: ""

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Living Waters University, Alisa - YouTube

Living Waters University, Alisa - YouTube: ""

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Ray Comfort

Ray Comfort: "Many of us were disappointed recently because we had our hopes in a political solution to save America. But our problems are deeper than political. America needs a change of heart that only the gospel of Jesus Christ can bring about. Politics shakes the branches, but the gospel takes an axe to the root of the tree. In the past the message of everlasting life has been taken by missionaries into this world, often at great personal hardship (and even loss of life)."

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Fossils? Right. | Ray Comfort's Daily Evidence

Fossils? Right. | Ray Comfort's Daily Evidence: "There are no universally accepted fossil remains which demonstrate the evolution of man.” Nature, vol. 412, 2001, p. 131.

“Scientists concede that their most cherished theories are based on embarrassingly few fossil fragments and that huge gaps exist in the fossil record.” Time magazine, Nov. 7, 1977"

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Genius - The Movie - YouTube

Genius - The Movie - YouTube: ""

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On The Box: Today’s Show Notes: Tuesday, 4th December 2012.

On The Box: Today’s Show Notes: Tuesday, 4th December 2012.: "Episode description:  What country in Europe has over two million people, most of whom are agnostic or atheist, and yet has in the heart of its largest city a centuries-old clock commemorating the Twelve Apostles? The answer is Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic."

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