Pocket : Does Where We Worship Matter?

Pocket : Does Where We Worship Matter?: "I was raised in a tiny country church on liturgy and hymns. White, steeple, pews, potluck dinners—my church had the stereotype covered. I loved it. Though I was excited to explore other churches when I went off to college in the city, I found myself in auditorium-style sanctuaries with rows of cushy seats and screens flashing lyrics over pictures of running creeks or ambiguous twisting rainbows. When we sang, the worship band brashly added choruses or enhanced the hymn-turned-pop hit with appropriately choreographed lighting. The windows were clear glass, not stained."

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Pocket : Words of Comfort: Tantrum.

Pocket : Words of Comfort: Tantrum.: "“VIEWER WARNING: This video may cause severe head pain, irritation, nightmares, brain damage, the need to drink in order to suppress hating people with a mustache, a weird violent reaction towards bananas, the weird need to start punching creationists in the face and burn them to the stake.”"

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Pocket : The Frightening—But Biblical—Moral Logic of 'Breaking Bad'

Pocket : The Frightening—But Biblical—Moral Logic of 'Breaking Bad': "You might not expect an Emmy-nominated tastemaker to tell The New York Times, "I want to believe there's a heaven. But I can't not believe there's a hell." Yet that's exactly how Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad, summed up his personal philosophy in 2011. The quote should not surprise anyone familiar with the show, which makes its final, infernal push Sunday night."

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What is the Lutheran Church, and what do Lutherans believe?

What is the Lutheran Church, and what do Lutherans believe?: "Answer: The Lutheran Church is actually many different bodies, all of which base their teachings and practice to some degree on the work of Martin Luther. There is such a wide variance in their particular beliefs that it would be difficult to address them all, but this article will attempt to outline those most commonly held."

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree?

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree?: "Answer: Jesus told the Parable of the Fig Tree—Luke 13:6-9—immediately after reminding His listeners of a tower over the pool of Siloam (John 9:7) which unexpectedly fell and killed eighteen people. The moral of that story is found in Luke 13:3: “Unless you repent, you will likewise perish.” To reiterate this moral, Jesus tells the story of the fig tree, the vineyard owner, and the gardener who took care of the vineyard."

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Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs?

Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs?: "Answer: The story of Jesus casting the legion of demons into a herd of pigs is found in Matthew 8:30-37; Mark 5:1-20; and Luke 8:27-38. Only Matthew mentions the more prominent of the two demoniacs involved. Demoniacs were persons whose minds came under the control of an evil spirit or spirits. That such phenomena were especially prominent during the days of Christ’s earthly ministry is consistent with Satan’s efforts to counteract God’s program. It also allows us to witness the spiritual warfare in which our Savior was constantly engaged. Demons knew exactly who Jesus was—"Son of God"—and were aware of their ultimate doom (Matthew 8:28-29). "

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Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?: "Answer: The question of whether there are more people in heaven or hell is answered by Jesus Himself in one succinct passage: “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:13-14)."

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Murder the Chaplain! Anti-Christian Hate Group Right Wing Watch Followers Issue Death Threats Against 'Dr. Chaps' Klingenschmitt - Crossmap Christian News | World

Murder the Chaplain! Anti-Christian Hate Group Right Wing Watch Followers Issue Death Threats Against 'Dr. Chaps' Klingenschmitt - Crossmap Christian News | World: "Six followers of the anti-Christian hate group Right Wing Watch (RWW) have published death threats against a former Navy Chaplain because he spoke out against abortion"

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Iowa Couple Threatened after Refusing Gay Nuptials - US - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com

Iowa Couple Threatened after Refusing Gay Nuptials - US - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com: "A Christian couple in Iowa has been receiving vicious threats for refusing to rent their business facility for a same-sex marriage. TheBlaze reports they're concerned their business could shut down."

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‘No Atheists in Foxholes’ Article Restored to Air Force Website Following Removal Over Complaint | Christian News Network

‘No Atheists in Foxholes’ Article Restored to Air Force Website Following Removal Over Complaint | Christian News Network: "ANCHORAGE – After being removed for a time from the base website due to a complaint, an article about the adage ‘There are no atheists in foxholes,’ written by an Air Force chaplain from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, has been restored."

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White House Responds to Petition for Asylum for Christian Homeschooling Family: No Comment | Christian News Network

White House Responds to Petition for Asylum for Christian Homeschooling Family: No Comment | Christian News Network: "WASHINGTON — The White House responded to a petition on Monday that called for the granting of asylum to a Christian family who fled their homeland of Germany to homeschool their children, choosing not to comment on the matter."

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California Considers Punishing Youth Groups Against Homosexuality as ‘Bathroom Bill’ Becomes Law | Christian News Network

California Considers Punishing Youth Groups Against Homosexuality as ‘Bathroom Bill’ Becomes Law | Christian News Network: "SACRAMENTO – On the same day that the governor of California signed a bill into law mandating that boys who identify as girls be allowed to use girls’ bathrooms and vice versa, a California committee approved legislation which would cause any non-profit organizations that do not embrace homosexuals to lose tax-exempt status."

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Biblical forgiveness, should we always forgive

Biblical forgiveness, should we always forgive: "One of the most important things you can do, as a Christian in your walk to follow Jesus Christ is to practice forgiveness for everyone who has harmed you. Forgiveness is not easy; it’s one of the most difficult things you must do because it’s against human nature."

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▶ Evolution Vs. God - YouTube

▶ Evolution Vs. God - YouTube: ""

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Deceitful Movie Reviewed

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Deceitful Movie Reviewed:

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Pocket : VIDEO: Move over golden calf, children have started praying to Obama

Pocket : VIDEO: Move over golden calf, children have started praying to Obama: "If you thought that Barack Obama was just a mortal man elected to a temporary position in office, you thought wrong. According to this video, he’s much, much, more than that. He is a divine instrument, replete with God-given “special powers.”"

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Pocket : American Atheists, Inc., Challenges Filmmaker to Release Unedited Interviews

Pocket : American Atheists, Inc., Challenges Filmmaker to Release Unedited Interviews: "American Atheists, Inc., today tweeted to its 31,000 followers for producer Ray Comfort to release unedited footage of interviews he conducted with four evolutionary scientists for his new film.
In the film, "Evolution vs. God," the scientists are unable to offer any observable scientific evidence for Darwinian evolution. The tweet said, "Ray, we challenge you to post the unedited interviews of the scientists -- We'll help promote them if you do." They're not the only ones who want to see the raw footage, according to the producer. These are just some of the many demands from atheists to see what didn't make it into the movie:"

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Pocket : Austin YMCA Kicks Christian Kids Out for Pro-Life Stance

Pocket : Austin YMCA Kicks Christian Kids Out for Pro-Life Stance: "Students for Life of America (SFLA) was left out in the cold after the local YMCA was bullied by pro-abortion activists to evict SFLA students from their facilities. SFLA had worked out an arrangement with the associate branch director of the Town Lake branch of the Austin YMCA to use their showers for the week of the ‘Students #Stand4Life Bus Tour."

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Pocket : Words of Comfort: Famous Story

Pocket : Words of Comfort: Famous Story: "And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’” And He said to him, “You have answered rightly; do this and you will live.” But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?"

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Pocket : Words of Comfort: Definition of Atheism

Pocket : Words of Comfort: Definition of Atheism: "Atheist Bridgette P. "Could you please define atheism for me? I mean, in your own words.""

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Pocket : Words of Comfort: Googling Comfort

Pocket : Words of Comfort: Googling Comfort: "Atheist, Gary Stanley Jr. had a bright idea. He used Google as a judge and jury of my character, and the speedy results were interesting. He said to use the search words "Ray Comfort Dishonest.""

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Pocket : Washington Post Writer Wrong about Religion, America, and the Constitution

Pocket : Washington Post Writer Wrong about Religion, America, and the Constitution: "Charles C. Hayne has written “Dispelling the myth of a ‘Christian nation’” for the Washington Post. The article begins:

“Culture warriors, pseudo historians and opportunistic politicians have spent the last several decades peddling the myth that America was founded as a ‘Christian nation.’

“The propaganda appears to be working."

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Pocket : Washington Post Writer Wrong about Religion, America, and the Constitution

Pocket : Washington Post Writer Wrong about Religion, America, and the Constitution: "Charles C. Hayne has written “Dispelling the myth of a ‘Christian nation’” for the Washington Post. The article begins:

“Culture warriors, pseudo historians and opportunistic politicians have spent the last several decades peddling the myth that America was founded as a ‘Christian nation.’

“The propaganda appears to be working."

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Pocket : ‘Faith-Based Hate’ Charge Has Become the New Racism

Pocket : ‘Faith-Based Hate’ Charge Has Become the New Racism: "Some atheists took offense recently to a military chaplain’s quoting of the old saying, popularized by Dwight Eisenhower, “In battle, they learned the great truth that there are no atheists in foxholes.”[1]"

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Pocket : Hundreds of Christian Girls Kidnapped and Forced to Convert to Islam and Marry Muslim Men

Pocket : Hundreds of Christian Girls Kidnapped and Forced to Convert to Islam and Marry Muslim Men: "Do you recall the 1995 movie Braveheart starring Mel Gibson?  There was a scene in the movie that reminds me of what is happening in Egypt to Christian teenaged girls.  In the movie, King Edward, also known as Longshanks, is speaking to one of his advisors about the Scots.  The dialog goes:"

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Forced Abortion at 7 Months - The Horror of China's One Child Policy Sparks Further Outrage

Forced Abortion at 7 Months - The Horror of China's One Child Policy Sparks Further Outrage: "A family is demanding compensation from the Chinese government, claiming their relative is suffering from a mental disorder caused by the forced abortion of her seven-month-old baby. "

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Why did Jesus have to die?

Why did Jesus have to die?: "Answer: When we ask a question such as this, we must be careful that we are not calling God into question. To wonder why God couldn’t find “another way” to do something is to imply that the way He has chosen is not the best course of action and that some other method would be better. Usually what we perceive as a “better” method is one that seems right to us."

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Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?: "Answer: This is perhaps the most important question in all of Christian theology. This question is the cause of the Reformation, the split between the Protestant churches and Catholic Church. This question is a key difference between biblical Christianity and most of the “Christian” cults. Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works? Am I saved just by believing in Jesus, or do I have to believe in Jesus and do certain things?"

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What are the steps to salvation?

What are the steps to salvation?: "Answer: Many people are looking for “steps to salvation.” People like the idea of an instruction manual with five steps that, if followed, will result in salvation. An example of this is Islam with its Five Pillars. According to Islam, if the Five Pillars are obeyed, salvation will be granted."

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What is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation?

What is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation?: "Salvation is deliverance from danger or suffering. To save is to deliver or protect. The word carries the idea of victory, health, or preservation. Sometimes, the Bible uses the words saved or salvation to refer to temporal, physical deliverance, such as Paul’s deliverance from prison (Philippians 1:19)."

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▶ You never let go - Matt Redman - YouTube

▶ You never let go - Matt Redman - YouTube: ""

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▶ Matt Redman- Holy - YouTube

▶ Matt Redman- Holy - YouTube: ""

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▶ 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) - Matt Redman (Best Worship Song Ever) (with Lyrics) - YouTube

▶ 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) - Matt Redman (Best Worship Song Ever) (with Lyrics) - YouTube: ""

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Evolution Vs. God - YouTube

Evolution Vs. God - YouTube: ""

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Trial Begins for Christians Arrested for Reading Bible Outside California DMV | Christian News Network

Trial Begins for Christians Arrested for Reading Bible Outside California DMV | Christian News Network: "MURRIETA, Calif. – The criminal trial for two men who were arrested for reading the Bible aloud outside of a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office began on Monday."

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Pocket : Billy Graham: America Needs Our Prayers More than Ever

Pocket : Billy Graham: America Needs Our Prayers More than Ever: "July 29, 2013 - In November, the month I turn 95, we will have a new My Hope America video/TV special available across the country—several wonderful, real-life stories of people whose lives were transformed by Jesus Christ interwoven with a message from my heart about the healing power of the Gospel. I’m already at work on this."

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Pocket : News Topics

Pocket : News Topics: "In anticipation of a nationwide evangelism event this November to coincide with his 95th birthday, renowned preacher Billy Graham released a letter through his association this week in which he says that America needs a spiritual awakening more than ever before."

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Pocket : Syria: Assyrian Christians Told 'If You Want to Come Back, Convert to Islam, or You Will Be Killed'

Pocket : Syria: Assyrian Christians Told 'If You Want to Come Back, Convert to Islam, or You Will Be Killed': "According to the Assyrian International News Agency, Assyrian Christians who have fled from an area of Syria called al-Thawrah (also known as al-Tabqah), have been told by rebels, "If you want to come back, convert to Islam, or you will be killed.""

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Pocket : Christian School Tries To Force Football Coach to Join Church and He Quits

Pocket : Christian School Tries To Force Football Coach to Join Church and He Quits: "The former high school coach for the football and basketball teams at East Memorial Christian Academy in Prattville, Alabama, has resigned from his new position as athletic director because the school tried to force him to become a member of their church."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Bogus

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Bogus: "Atheist, Mark Fleming said, "Science has saved millions of lives, and made your life better. Please remove yourself from society and go back to living in a cave.""

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How to share the gospel with others

How to share the gospel with others: "There are 2 main reasons why all Christians need to embrace evangelism. The first is Jesus told his disciples, which we all are if we are followers of Jesus, to go out and and make disciples of everyone else."

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Pocket : Words of Comfort: TWO Days to Go!!!

Pocket : Words of Comfort: TWO Days to Go!!!: "Ray Comfort does it again! With simplicity and keen insight on the streets, he pulls back the curtain of Evolution and reveals that the Great Wizard of Darwinism is just an insecure little man with a dream of becoming a god. I highly recommend this helpful, faith-building, and inspiring video for families, teachers, and pastors!” — Kirk Cameron"

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How do you get to heaven

How do you get to heaven: "This is the story of how I found God and what a difference he has made in my life. I am in most peoples minds that know me, just an average person, with an uneventful ordinary life. I thought I was a good person, because there seemed to be so many people that were worse than me. I thought I was a Christian because I believed in God and Jesus, but even the devil himself believes in God."

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BGEA: Billy Graham: America Needs Our Prayers More than Ever

BGEA: Billy Graham: America Needs Our Prayers More than Ever: "July 29, 2013 - In November, the month I turn 95, we will have a new My Hope America video/TV special available across the country—several wonderful, real-life stories of people whose lives were transformed by Jesus Christ interwoven with a message from my heart about the healing power of the Gospel. I’m already at work on this."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Futile

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Futile: "theist, Craig B. said, “Ray claims that life is futile without God. ‘Futile: Adjective Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.’ Meanwhile scientists, the vast majority of which are non-religious, keep cranking out inventions to better humanity, increasing our health, quality of life, and ease of living, among many other useful things. Why do you keep making claims which are demonstrably untrue?”"

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On The Box: Today’s Show Notes: Thursday, 30th May 2013.

On The Box: Today’s Show Notes: Thursday, 30th May 2013.: "You are really convinced that you've got all the answers.  You've really got yourself tricked into believing that you're 100% right. Well, let me tell you just one thing. Do you consider yourself to be compassionate of other humans? If you're right, as you say you are, and believe that, then how can you sleep at night? When you speak with me you are speaking with someone who you believe is walking directly into eternal damnation into an endless onslaught of horrendous pain which your 'loving' god created, yet you stand by and do nothing."

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Shrine honoring Bible hero bulldozed | Conservative ByteConservative Byte

Shrine honoring Bible hero bulldozed | Conservative ByteConservative Byte: "Guess they forgot to read their Quran where Abraham is the father of Ismail and a grandfather of Muhmmad. The Quran mentions Abraham as a model for mankind. This seems to show that these savages care nothing for their writings and only care about violence and killing.
Check it out:"

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Redefinition of marriage ignores our Christian heritage and principles - Telegraph

Redefinition of marriage ignores our Christian heritage and principles - Telegraph: "Bishop Holtam (report, May 30) appears to be quite ready to set aside what has been a fundamental bedrock for society and substitute instead his own “reasoned experience”."

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AFA spokesman: Boy Scout Decision Lets Satan in the Church

AFA spokesman: Boy Scout Decision Lets Satan in the Church: "The American Family Association is calling on parents and churches to pull out of the Boy Scouts of America and join alternative programs."

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On The Box: Words of Comfort: Goodbye

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Goodbye: "Deny the God-given light that He gave to you and say goodbye to God, you will also say goodbye to color, beauty, love and laughter. You will say goodbye to joy, good food, and thirst-quenching drink. You will say goodbye to fun, family, and friendship. But the tragic irony is that the word “goodbye” comes from the old English phrase “God be with ye.” You didn’t want God with you so you will spend eternity without Him, and every pleasure He made."

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