Christianity Spreading at Remarkable Rate Among Middle, Upper Castes and Youth in Emerging 'New India' - Crossmap Christian News | World

Christianity Spreading at Remarkable Rate Among Middle, Upper Castes and Youth in Emerging 'New India' - Crossmap Christian News | World: "Christianity in India is growing at a rapid rate among middle and high caste Indians and young people, according to the latest issue of "Unfinished" magazine, which examines social, economic and cultural trends in the "new India.""

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Different Ways...

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Different Ways...: "God’s ways are distinctively and consistently different from ours. God did not rescue Daniel
out of the lion’s den as we would have. He didn’t turn off the fiery furnace into which Shadrach,
Meshach, and Abed-Nego were cast, as we would. He didn’t kill Pharaoh and save the Israelites
from the Red Sea; instead He worked His wondrous purposes in the lion’s den, in the furnace, and in the Red Sea. Lion’s teeth, fire, and water are no big deal to the God who created them."

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Patronizing Nonsense.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Patronizing Nonsense.: "“A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said wouldn’t be a great moral teacher. He’d either be a lunatic—on a level with the man who says he’s a poached egg—or else he’d be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse."

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Top 3 Bible Verses on Long-suffering - Crossmap Christian News | Living

Top 3 Bible Verses on Long-suffering - Crossmap Christian News | Living: "Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us."

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Words of Comfort: Tears. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Tears. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "Have you ever wondered why Jesus wept at Lazarus’ funeral (see John 11:35)? In one sense, this verse is a mystery because Jesus knew what He was about to do. He was about to give Mary and Martha the greatest gift, outside of salvation, that they could ever hope for. Yet, He wept."

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‘A Culture of Complete Anarchy’: Famed Pastor Issues Major Wake-Up Call for Christians About the Dire State of American Culture — www.theblaze.com — Readability

‘A Culture of Complete Anarchy’: Famed Pastor Issues Major Wake-Up Call for Christians About the Dire State of American Culture — www.theblaze.com — Readability: "TheBlaze’s Carly Hoilman contributed to this report.

Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Wa., is on a mission to wake Christians up from the illusion that faith is alive and well in America.

The centerpiece of Driscoll’s new book titled, ”A Call to Resurgence: Will Christianity Have a Funeral or a Future?,” is that we’re living in a “post-Christian culture — a culture fundamentally at odds with faith in Jesus.”"

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‘Gays’ Admit ENDA game: Outlaw Christian Morality — patriotupdate.com — Readability

‘Gays’ Admit ENDA game: Outlaw Christian Morality — patriotupdate.com — Readability: "One of the most dangerous and discriminatory pieces of legislation in modern times – the ironically tagged “Employment Non-Discrimination Act,” or ENDA – passed the U.S. Senate on Thursday by a vote of 64-32. Ten Republicans disgracefully joined liberal Democrats in this effort to ultimately outlaw the Judeo-Christian sexual ethic."

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Why Obamacare Will Motivate Millions of Americans To Make Less Money And Get Divorced : Freedom Outpost

Why Obamacare Will Motivate Millions of Americans To Make Less Money And Get Divorced : Freedom Outpost: "Did you know that Obamacare contains huge incentives that will actually motivate people to try to reduce their incomes?  It's true.  Under Obamacare, making less money can pay off big time.  As you will see below, reducing your income by just $1,000 could get you an Obamacare subsidy worth over $14,000. "

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▶ The Rich Man and Lazarus - John MacArthur - YouTube

▶ The Rich Man and Lazarus - John MacArthur - YouTube: ""

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Military Chaplains Sue After Being Ordered Not to Quote Bible, Pray in Jesus’ Name — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Military Chaplains Sue After Being Ordered Not to Quote Bible, Pray in Jesus’ Name — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "SAN DIEGO - Two California chaplains have filed suit against the secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), alleging that they had been forced out of a training and placement program because of their Christian faith."

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Obama Bans Contract Chaplains From Performing Services — politicaloutcast.com — Readability

Obama Bans Contract Chaplains From Performing Services — politicaloutcast.com — Readability: "Remember when one Park Service Employee stated that they received orders to make things as difficult for people as possible?  Now the Obama administration is using the government shutdown to deny our military service men and women their constitutional rights of freedom of religion."

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Words of Comfort: Lazarus Tomb. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Lazarus Tomb. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "When Jesus cried out “Lazarus come forth!” outside the grave of the four-days-dead Lazarus, His word cut through the icy grip of death like a white-hot blade through soft powdered snow. The same Word that brought life in the beginning breathed life into the decomposing corpse of Lazarus. Suddenly, from the blackened shadow of the tomb appeared a figure, wrapped in grave clothes. As he stood at the entrance of the tomb (for tombs didn’t need an exit until that day), his face and body were covered with grave clothes. God took him by the hand and led him to the light."

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Christian Apps Ministry Develops Powerful Scripture-based Marital Mobile Apps that Leverage Social Media to Edified Marriages for Working Brothers — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Christian Apps Ministry Develops Powerful Scripture-based Marital Mobile Apps that Leverage Social Media to Edified Marriages for Working Brothers — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "To help Christian organizations develop mobile apps, Christian Apps Ministry is pleased to announce the release of Honor Him and Loving Her apps that leverage social media to enhance marriages. These two apps are now available on Apple AppStore.

In collaboration with Working Brothers, these innovative apps will help Christians build a solid Biblical scripture-based marriage with Jesus Christ as the center of their married life"

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Watch Billy Graham’s ‘last call to this country’

Watch Billy Graham’s ‘last call to this country’: "On his 95th birthday, Thursday, the best-known Protestant evangelist of the 20th century is releasing what is being described as possibly his final message.



The 30-minute program called “The Cross” – which is available now for viewing online – will be shown on a number of different broadcast outlets over the next several days, including the Fox News Channel and BlazeTV."

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Christian Photographers Forced to Shoot Homosexual ‘Weddings’ Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court | Christian News Network

Christian Photographers Forced to Shoot Homosexual ‘Weddings’ Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court | Christian News Network: "ALBEQUERQUE – Attorneys for a Christian couple in New Mexico who were told by the courts that they may not refuse to shoot homosexual ‘weddings’ in the state have appeal"

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Top 7 Bible Verses on Listening to Others - Crossmap Christian News | Living

Top 7 Bible Verses on Listening to Others - Crossmap Christian News | Living: "Are you the type of person who loves to talk but doesn’t enjoy listening? Do you wish to learn more about what the Bible says concerning speaking and listening? If so, take a look at the top seven Bible verses about listening to others:"

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Supports Abortionists - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Supports Abortionists - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "According to LifeSite News, de Blasio, "has promised to partner with Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers to help them expand their business in the city. He says he plans to help abortionists find neighborhoods that lack convenient clinic access and provide them with 'city sponsored' space to set up shop." In conjunction with his commitment to increase the number of abortion facilities in New York, he proposes requiring doctors trained in city hospitals to train to perform abortion, all while closing the doors of PRCs."

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"So help me God" removed from the Air Force Oath — patriotupdate.com — Readability

"So help me God" removed from the Air Force Oath — patriotupdate.com — Readability: "When I enlisted in the Marine Corps back in the day, I swore that I would “Support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic.”  So did everyone else who enlisted with me.  The last four words of the oath we took were “so help me God.”"

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Christianity and the American Promise — patriotupdate.com — Readability

Christianity and the American Promise — patriotupdate.com — Readability: "American historian Charles Bancroft once said:

“America stands a model which other nations will carefully copy, in due time, as they can adapt themselves and change their institutions there may be no literal copy or close formal imitation; but there is little doubt that the spirit and true sense of our Declaration of Independence will finally mold the structure and control the workings of all governments."

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Black Christians Getting Buyer’s Remorse? — eaglerising.com — Readability

Black Christians Getting Buyer’s Remorse? — eaglerising.com — Readability: "It’s a continual topic of conversation among many politically active conservative Christians. Our African-American brothers and sisters cancelling out our votes with their own. Many of us social conservatives vote Republican because often times they most closely associate with our own personal views of morality and social justice. Our African-American brothers and sisters stand with us in the fight on abortion, and the battles against the forced acceptance of gay marriage as a legal and social norm. In fact, on many important key social issues we conservative Republicans agree with the majority of African-American voters… and yet we often cast conflicting ballots."

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Who are the 144,000?

Who are the 144,000?: "nswer: The book of Revelation has always presented the interpreter with challenges. The book is steeped in vivid imagery and symbolism which people have interpreted differently depending on their preconceptions of the book as a whole."

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Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice?

Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice?: "John chapter 2 records Jesus performing a miracle at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. At the wedding, the hosts ran out of wine. Jesus' mother, Mary, asks Jesus to intervene, and He does so, reluctantly. Jesus has the servants bring six jars filled with water and then instructs the servants to give it to the overseer of the celebration."

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Disc golf event at county park also a toy drive — www.charlotteobserver.com — Readability

Disc golf event at county park also a toy drive — www.charlotteobserver.com — Readability: "North Cabarrus Park on Orphanage Road will host its Disc-ember Disc Golf Tournament and toy drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7.

North Cabarrus is the only Cabarrus County-operated park with a disc golf course.“Disc golf is a lifetime sport played by all different types of people – and it costs less than $10 to get started,” said Cabarrus County senior park ranger Jonathan Poole."

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Words of Comfort: Lowly Beast. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Lowly Beast. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "Instead of riding triumphantly through the streets of Jerusalem on a kingly white stallion, Jesus chose to ride on a young donkey, a lowly beast of burden. Imagine how humbling it would be for the president of the United States to ride through New York on the back of a donkey."

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Minneapolis School Bus Driver Fired for Praying With Passengers - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Minneapolis School Bus Driver Fired for Praying With Passengers - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "George Nathaniel, 49, is the pastor of both the Elite Church of the First Born and Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis. He has worked for the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District for the past two years, and was hired by Durham School Services, which provides the drivers for the district."

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Words of Comfort: Nothing Happened... — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Nothing Happened... — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "“I made a commitment to Christ, but nothing happened.”

Some people don’t get past “square one” because they trust in their feelings rather than God. His promises are true, despite our feelings. If I make a promise to my wife, that promise is true whether she is feeling happy or sad. If she doubts my word, then she brings a slur to my integrity. "

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Beer is offered to entice people to come to church — www.examiner.com — Readability

This is not right.  Not the way to reach people who need Christ.

Beer is offered to entice people to come to church — www.examiner.com — Readability: "According to All Christian News on Nov. 5, a church is using beer to get people to attend church.

Pastor Philip Heinze has noticed a declining in church membership. Therefore, he says he is willing to use whatever method he can to bring people into the church. He explained that he is not seeking to make the church larger, but he has another reason for having beer at his church."

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Iranian Christian Mostafa Bordbar Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison Released After Court Overturns Sentence — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Iranian Christian Mostafa Bordbar Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison Released After Court Overturns Sentence — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "A young Iranian man, who was sentenced to ten years imprisonment after, having converted from Islam to Christianity, has been released.

The 27 year-old Mohammad-Hadi Bordbar, known as Mostafa, from Rasht was charged with membership of an "anti-security organization" and gathering with intent to commit crimes against Iranian national security; he was given five years' imprisonment for each offence."

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Missouri Legislators Override Christmas Veto — www.cbn.com — Readability

Missouri Legislators Override Christmas Veto — www.cbn.com — Readability: "The latest version of Adobe Flash Player is required to watch this video. Please click on the link below to download the latest version. Thanks!



Lawmakers in Missouri have voted to allow schools and other public buildings to observe Christmas without restriction."

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Millions of Professing Christians Need to Seek the True Salvation, Says Author Alfred Chong — christiannewsservice.com — Readability

Millions of Professing Christians Need to Seek the True Salvation, Says Author Alfred Chong — christiannewsservice.com — Readability: "SINGAPORE, Nov. 6 (Christian News Service) – A false convert will be utterly shocked and devastated when one ends up in Hades after one’s death. Such a tragedy can happen to a great many Christians."

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: One Way.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: One Way.: "Jesus is the One who said that He is the only way to the Father (see John 14:6). For Christians to say that there are other ways to find peace with God is to bear false testimony"

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a blessed time — jesusfreak72.blogspot.com — Readability

a blessed time — jesusfreak72.blogspot.com — Readability: "Brothers & Sisters, Take a second to think of how great our God is and how truly blessed we are to be found in Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. There is no greater joy that can be recognized in this or the next life, than knowing and accepting Jesus as one's Lord and Savior of sin, condemnation, and eternal suffering and damnation. Last Saturday, we welcomed a new brother, Stephen, to the family of Christ after recognizing the joy and grace he was missing out upon without the blood of Christ."

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Under God Under Attack Again — eaglerising.com — Readability

Under God Under Attack Again — eaglerising.com — Readability: "A few years ago I sat in slack-jawed disbelief when I heard the announcement that "under God" had been voted to be slashed from the Pledge of Allegiance by two federal appeals court judges in San Francisco. (Where else but San Francisco – where The Boy Scouts are all but outlawed, and "his" and "hers" school restrooms are being eliminated because they offend (or confuse) two percent of the school population.) Now, recently, in Massachusetts, a family has challenged the pledge of allegiance and are demanding the two words “under God” be removed, because they claim those two words “violate students’ rights."

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Words of Comfort: 100 Lashes! — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: 100 Lashes! — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "An African chief got wind of a mutiny being planned in his tribe. In an effort to quash the revolt, he called the tribe together and said that anyone caught in rebellion would be given one hundred lashes, without mercy."

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Top 3 Bible Verses on Doubt — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 3 Bible Verses on Doubt — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "Are you currently struggling with doubt when it comes to your Christian faith? If you would like to learn more about what the Bible says about doubt, then take a look at the top three Bible verses concerning doubt:"

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Words of Comfort: Gravity. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: Gravity. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "Much damage has been done to the cause of the gospel by telling the world that they will go to Hell “because they don’t believe in Jesus.” This makes no sense to the ungodly. It seems unreasonable that God would eternally damn them for not believing something. "

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Catholic Business Owners Win Appeal Against Contraceptive Mandate — godfatherpolitics.com — Readability

Catholic Business Owners Win Appeal Against Contraceptive Mandate — godfatherpolitics.com — Readability: "The Obama administration cares nothing about the religious freedoms and rights of American citizens.  They believe the socialist policies of the administration trump all religious rights guaranteed by the US Constitution and Bill of Rights."

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Controversy Erupts After Dallas County Sheriff Allows Special Ramadan Meal for Muslim Inmates — christiannews.net — Readability

Controversy Erupts After Dallas County Sheriff Allows Special Ramadan Meal for Muslim Inmates — christiannews.net — Readability: "DALLAS – Some are expressing concern after reports surfaced outlining that the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department allowed Muslims to receive a special meal during the recent Ramadan season.

The news first broke via a Pakastani newspaper in an article entitled Halaal Food Being Provided to Muslim Inmates: Lupe Valdez."

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'I will never say never!': Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson says he would consider adopting again — www.dailymail.co.uk — Readability

'I will never say never!': Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson says he would consider adopting again — www.dailymail.co.uk — Readability: "He is the tough take no nonsense Duck Commander on his hit show, but at heart Willie Robertson is a big softy.

The Duck Dynasty star opened up about his pride at being able to promote adoption and about providing a loving home to his large family.

The 41-year-old and his wife Korie, 40, have five children running around their Lousina home."

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I ran into death — jesusfreak72.blogspot.com — Readability

I ran into death — jesusfreak72.blogspot.com — Readability: "It was the weekend before Halloween and it had been months since I had been out proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost. As I got out of my car I went to the edge of the ramp and looked down at the people and thought that I might be the only one out this night as I waited for those the Lord would have me witnessing with."

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Former House Majority Leader: God Has Called Me to Spark Spiritual, Constitutional Revival — christiannews.net — Readability

Former House Majority Leader: God Has Called Me to Spark Spiritual, Constitutional Revival — christiannews.net — Readability: "SAN ANTONIO – Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay announced this week that he believes that God has given him the mission to spark spiritual and constitutional revival in the United States of America."

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Giant Statue Of Jesus Rises Over Syria — beforeitsnews.com — Readability

Giant Statue Of Jesus Rises Over Syria — beforeitsnews.com — Readability: "BEIRUT –  In the midst of a conflict rife with sectarianism, a giant bronze statue of Jesus has gone up on a Syrian mountain, apparently under cover of a truce among three factions in the country’s civil war."

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Obamacare Fines Charitable Hospitals | American Overlook

Obamacare Fines Charitable Hospitals | American Overlook: "Charitable hospitals that treat uninsured children will now be fined and receive harsher scrutiny when applying for non-profit, tax-exempt status.

The Internal Revenue Service’s Section 501 goes into effect under Obamacare. The provision stipulates new financial penalties for charitable, tax-exempt hospitals that treat uninsured poor Americans. Currently, 60 percent of American hospitals fall under this category."

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Words of Comfort: The Druid Festival — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: The Druid Festival — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "The celebration can be traced back to the Druid festival of the dead. The Roman Pantheon, built by Emperor Hadrian in A.D. 100 as a temple to the goddess Cybele and other Roman gods, became the principle place of worship. In 609, Emperor Phocas seized Rome and gave the Pantheon to Pope Boniface IV."

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Top 5 Bible Verses on Pain — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 5 Bible Verses on Pain — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "What does the Bible say about the pain that we experience as humans? If you are currently struggling with deep pains and hurts, then take a look at the top five Bible verses that touch on the topic of pain:"

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Top 10 C.S. Lewis Quotes — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 10 C.S. Lewis Quotes — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "Here are the top ten quotes from esteemed Christian theologian C.S. Lewis:"

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Top 7 Bible Verses on Raising Children — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 7 Bible Verses on Raising Children — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "What does the Bible say about raising children? Are you currently raising kids or planning to have them in the near future? If so, here are the top seven Bible verses that touch on the topic of raising kids:"

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Top 6 Bible Verses on Discipline — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 6 Bible Verses on Discipline — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "Do you seek to become more disciplined in your walk with Christ? If so, here are the top six Bible verses about discipline:"

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Top 5 Bible Verses on Fear — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 5 Bible Verses on Fear — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "What does the Bible say about fear? Do you personally struggle with excess fear in your life? If so, take a look at the top five Bible verses on the topic of fear:"

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Give Up Guilt and Feel Better — allchristiannews.com — Readability

Give Up Guilt and Feel Better — allchristiannews.com — Readability: "According to the Charismatic Christian author and speaker, Joyce Meyer, God does not want you to hold onto your feelings of guilt about things that you have done in the past and He certainly doesn’t want you to carry around those feelings because it will stop your Christian growth."

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