Hobby Lobby being prevented free exercise of religion - Elgin Courier News

Hobby Lobby being prevented free exercise of religion - Elgin Courier News: "One example is the case of Hobby Lobby. Hobby Lobby is a Christian-run company and follows Christian principles. Obamacare forces companies to provide contraceptives and abortion-inducing drugs, specifically the morning-after pill in their health insurance policies."

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World's Finest Car? - YouTube

World's Finest Car? - YouTube: ""

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Why Do 80% of Youth Leave Church After High School?

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Why Do 80% of Youth Leave Church After High School?: "There is a well-known statistic that tells us that 80% of youth stop attending church after they graduate high school. As a parent, that’s the most horrifying statistic in the world to me! Let me bring that closer to home, that means, in a church youth group with 20 kids, over 15 will no longer go to church after they graduate. In a home, 3 out of 4 of our kids statistically will forsake fellowship by the time they’re 18. The cry of all of our hearts should be “why”?!"

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On The Box: Today’s Show Notes: Tuesday, 8th January 2013.

On The Box: Today’s Show Notes: Tuesday, 8th January 2013.: " On the Box, the Way of the Master, 180, Genius & everything your ministry does . . . impacted my life, my husband’s life, our friends lives (their children's lives), and unsaved people’s lives so greatly . . . Thank you so much for all you produce! My girl friends & I all look up to Ray like a dad & teacher (I'm sure our husbands feel the same!). E.Z., Mark, Scotty & Team, THANK YOU for your teaching & wonderful example! On the Box is my favorite TV show! We appreciate this ministry so much and love & support your partnering ministries, churches, pastors & friends . . . We're so happy to have friends like you who encourage us, teach us, dig into deep issues and are real! My gratitude cannot be expressed. Thank you."

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Nearly one half of Planned Parenthood income is from tax dollars - National evangelical | Examiner.com

Nearly one half of Planned Parenthood income is from tax dollars - National evangelical | Examiner.com: "Planned Parenthood shows in its latest annual report for fiscal year 2011 to 2012, making it the largest murder-for-hire company in the world. During that time period, it committed 333, 964 abortions, which is a record. In many cases, your tax dollars help to pay for these hideous abortions. Read on."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Stoned!

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Stoned!: "During a recent radio interview, I wanted to let listeners know that we can still share our faith without the fear of persecution"

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John Piper: The Prosperity Gospel is Idolatry | Best Videos

John Piper: The Prosperity Gospel is Idolatry | Best Videos: "I cannot ever remember hearing a prosperity preacher quote the Bible verse 1 Timothy 6:10 (ESV) which says, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.""

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On The Box: Books Giveaway!

On The Box: Books Giveaway!: "One on my favorite publishers, Master Books is giving away a few free copies of my books today. You have the chance to win a copy, Made in Heaven: Man’s Indiscriminate Stealing of God’s Amazing Design and copies of,The Defender’s Guide for Life’s Toughest Questions."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: The Texas Cop and the $100 bill

On The Box: Words of Comfort: The Texas Cop and the $100 bill: "The Texas police officer who gave a motorist a $100 bill after giving him a citation for an expired registration, certainly expressed the spirit of the season. It’s a time of giving. But that's not the message of Christmas. The true (and often forgotten) meaning is expressed in the famous Christmas Carol, in four simple words:"

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Sky-diving

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Sky-diving:

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The Everyday Club 2013 « Stone the Preacher

The Everyday Club 2013 « Stone the Preacher: "On January 1, 2004, I made a commitment to share my faith every day. (Read about that here.) Making this commitment has taught me to be a more gracious Christian in the face of opposition, a more faithful evangelist in the presence of the unsaved, and a more thankful disciple of Christ. Thankful because I once was lost but now am found."

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What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?

What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?: "Answer: Matthew 24:5-8 gives us some important clues so we can discern the approach of the end times, “For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.” An increase in false messiahs, an increase in warfare, and increases in famines, plagues, and natural disasters—these are signs of the end times. In this passage, though, we are given a warning: we are not to be deceived, because these events are only the beginning of birth pains; the end is still to come."

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How can I understand the Book of Revelation?

How can I understand the Book of Revelation?: "The key to Bible interpretation, especially for the book of Revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. In other words, it is the way you interpret Scripture."

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Who Are the 24 Elders of Revelation? | Bible Prophecy Blog

Who Are the 24 Elders of Revelation? | Bible Prophecy Blog: "An important interpretative issue in the Book of Revelation revolves around the identity of the 24 elders. Who the 24 elders represent can be very important in regards to the pre-trib rapture. The 24 elders are mentioned five times in the Book of Revelation as follows: 4:4, 10; 5:8; 11:16; and 19:4"

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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. There are many Bible reading programs that people use, all of which are good if they get you reading Gods word every day."

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D. A. Carson on 5 Ways to Prepare Kids for Attacks on Their Faith – Justin Taylor

D. A. Carson on 5 Ways to Prepare Kids for Attacks on Their Faith – Justin Taylor: "There is no formulaic answer and no guarantee. For a start, our children themselves are extraordinarily diverse. Many will be tempted by postmodern assumptions. Others will feel far greater threats from biologists, cosmologists, or psychologists who operate under the assumptions of raw atheism or, worse, functional atheism. All I can do is enumerate some values and practices in the home that seem to me to be wise, biblically faithful, and useful in mitigating the dangers. These are exemplary, not exhaustive."

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Free Downloads on christianaudio - Your One-Stop for Christian Audio!

Free Downloads on christianaudio - Your One-Stop for Christian Audio!: "Each month christianaudio gives away one premium audiobook download for FREE. How does it work? Well, we give away one audiobook download (that we have published or that a partner has allowed us to give away) absolutely free; available only during that month and only once, ever."

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A Politically Incorrect Guide to ‘Sexual Orientation’

A Politically Incorrect Guide to ‘Sexual Orientation’: "Through the secular-“progressive” looking-glass, the term “sexual orientation” has, in a few short years, evolved to accommodate an ever-expanding fruit basket of carnal appetites."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Reading the Bible Through a Year

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Reading the Bible Through a Year: "I guess my Bible reveals that I believe in regularly opening its pages. I have been a Christian for more than 40 years and never once have I gone a day without reading the Scriptures. As a new Christian I thought that was normal for every believer. I was wrong. So for many years I have encouraged Christians to say, "No Bible, no breakfast; no read, no feed," so that they can stand on the wonderful promises of Psalm One. It is with this thought in mind that I would like you to join me in reading the Bible through in a year."

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Piers Morgan: “Bible Flawed, Needs to be Revised”

Piers Morgan: “Bible Flawed, Needs to be Revised”: "Piers Morgan is quickly rising to be the poster boy for progressive liberalism.  First he comes out against gun ownership and now he is attacking the Bible."

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What Hobby Lobby Should Do When Fined $1.3 Million Per Day

What Hobby Lobby Should Do When Fined $1.3 Million Per Day: "Hobby Lobby is standing up to the Federal Government. It’s refusing to pay for contraceptives that are abortifacients. An abortifacient is a substance that induces an abortion. It’s a post-conception drug, therefore, it does not come under the definition of a contra (against) conception"

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'House of Horrors' Abortion Clinic in Michigan Boarded Up

'House of Horrors' Abortion Clinic in Michigan Boarded Up: "A major abortion clinic described as a "house of horrors" in Muskegon, Mich., has been closed down after a pro-life group helped investigators look into alleged illegal practices at the facility."

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Egyptian Christians Face the Future Under New Isl... | Christianity Today

Egyptian Christians Face the Future Under New Isl... | Christianity Today: "gyptian Christians spent this year's Advent season awaiting more than the celebration of Jesus' birth. Christmas Day dawned with Copts still processing the rushed passage of a new Islamist-backed constitution and its implications."

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Christian Business Owner Shuts Down Service to Accommodate “Gay Marriage” Law

Christian Business Owner Shuts Down Service to Accommodate “Gay Marriage” Law: "here’s a trolley business based out of Annapolis, Maryland called Discover Annapolis Tours. The business used to accommodate newly weds as part of their service until recently when it became clear that if a business turned down a same-sex couple, that business could be sued and would lose based on discrimination charges."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Copyright ©

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Copyright ©: "I have often wondered about copyrights on car designs, and who it is that decides whether or not a new model looks like an existing make. Surely there are regulations that would stop a car maker from copying the shape of a Lamborghini or a Volkswagen Beetle. Speaking of copyright. Have you ever noticed how billions of people have different faces, and yet all God has to work with is a nose, a mouth, and a couple of eyes. And some people ask why we worship Him."

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Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?

Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?: "Answer: The Bible does not specifically condemn gambling, betting, or the lottery. The Bible does warn us, however, to stay away from the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5). Scripture also encourages us to stay away from attempts to “get rich quick” (Proverbs 13:11; 23:5; Ecclesiastes 5:10). Gambling most definitely is focused on the love of money and undeniably tempts people with the promise of quick and easy riches."

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What does the Bible say about gay marriage / same sex marriage?

What does the Bible say about gay marriage / same sex marriage?: "Answer: While the Bible does address homosexuality, it does not explicitly mention gay marriage/same-sex marriage. It is clear, however, that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin. Leviticus 18:22 identifies homosexual sex as an abomination, a detestable sin."

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BGEA: Fiscal Cliff? What About Our Spiritual Cliff?

BGEA: Fiscal Cliff? What About Our Spiritual Cliff?: " My hope and prayer is that the Lord will once again move in our land. It can happen, and we are trusting that a fire of revival will ignite as tens of thousands of homes are opened up this year to share the Gospel through My Hope with Billy Graham."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Psalm 40

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Psalm 40: ""I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God"

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Psalm 34

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Psalm 34: "Psalm 34 begins with “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth."

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How to Win the Public on Homosexuality – The Gospel Coalition Blog

How to Win the Public on Homosexuality – The Gospel Coalition Blog: "President Obama's support for same-sex marriage is making headlines but not news. That's probably because he was in favor of same-sex marriage before he was against it and now in favor of it again. Campaigning in 1996 for state senate in Illinois, Obama said in a typed statement, "I favor legalizing same-sex marriages, and would fight efforts to prohibit such marriages." Running for statewide and then national office apparently changed his perspective, at least temporarily."

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Texas Atheist ‘Flabbergasted’ by Outpouring of Christian Charity – The Gospel Coalition Blog

Texas Atheist ‘Flabbergasted’ by Outpouring of Christian Charity – The Gospel Coalition Blog: "The Story: According to the Athens Review, an atheist who had threatened to sue a Texas county over the display of a nativity scene says he is "completely flabbergasted" that Christians from that same county provided him financial assistance for a medical problem."

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Gay Is Not the New Black – The Gospel Coalition Blog

Gay Is Not the New Black – The Gospel Coalition Blog: "It's hard to deny that homosexual marriage appears to be a foregone conclusion in America. This is a frightening prospect not only for those of us who understand marriage to be a testimony of the relationship between Christ and his bride, the church, but also for all who value the family and its contribution to the well-being of society and human thriving. And while it's difficult to watch a coordinated, well-funded, well-connected propaganda strategy undermine thousands of years of human history, it's especially disconcerting to witness the use of the civil rights struggle as the vehicle for the strategy."

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“How should I witness to my coworkers?” | Ray Comfort's Daily Evidence

“How should I witness to my coworkers?” | Ray Comfort's Daily Evidence: "When we interact with people on a daily basis, we have many opportunities for sharing our faith. First, be sure you are respectful to your employer and set a good example in your work ethic by working “as to the Lord” (Col. 3:23). When others around you grumble and complain, if you have a calm, forgiving, steadfast spirit, it will make an impression. As you respond in a Christlike way to angry coworkers and stressful circumstances, people will see a difference in your life."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: The Redcoats (part 2)

On The Box: Words of Comfort: The Redcoats (part 2): "The Internet has given instant access to the darkest of sins. Hard core pornography is seconds away from the eyes of any youth who can type in the word “sex.” He can have instant delirious sinful pleasures at the click of a button. But it comes at a price. Those who give themselves to darkness will automatically cower away from and hate the light, and when any human being hardens his God-given conscience, he will find that he can also hate without any sense of guilt"

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Harvest Bible Chapel - Minneapolis - It's A Very Shalom Christmas

Harvest Bible Chapel - Minneapolis - It's A Very Shalom Christmas:

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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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