School Cancels Christmas Toy Drive After Humanists Threaten to Sue - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

School Cancels Christmas Toy Drive After Humanists Threaten to Sue - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "A South Carolina charter school has canceled its annual Christmas toy drive after a group of self-described humanists complained that the project violated the U.S. Constitution and accused them of bribing children to convert to Christianity."

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

Words of Comfort: Sheep. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "True believers in the Scriptures are likened to sheep, which: know the voice of their shepherd; are easily led (they submit without resistance); flock together (in unity); need a shepherd (or they stray); were a type of Israel (Matthew 10:6); imitate one another; are productive (wool, leather, meat, and milk); were a sign of God’s blessing (see Deuteronomy 7:13); and will be divided from the “goats” at the Judgment. Today you are either a sheep or a goat. Which are you?
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Syrian Forces Targeting Christians to Drive Them Out of the Country

Syrian Forces Targeting Christians to Drive Them Out of the Country: "Patriarch Gregorios Laham III, Greek Melkite Catholic Patriarch of Antioch, All the East, Alexandria and Jerusalem has followed the events in Syria as they pertain to affected Christians. The patriarch has described that deadly shells have fallen on churches, patriarchates, dioceses, houses, property, charities on such a regular basis that they are now convinced that the war in Syria is targeting Christians to terrorize them and push them out of the country."

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Over 1 Million Christians Forced to Flee Iraq as Religious Leaders Say a Focus on Understanding Must be Established — global.christianpost.com — Readability

Over 1 Million Christians Forced to Flee Iraq as Religious Leaders Say a Focus on Understanding Must be Established — global.christianpost.com — Readability: "Workers clean up the site of a car bomb attack in Baghdad August 11, 2013. A series of car bombs in mainly Shi'ite areas of Baghdad killed 57 people and wounded more than 150 on Saturday, in what appeared to be coordinated attacks on people celebrating the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan."

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Top 4 Bible Verses on Envy — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

Top 4 Bible Verses on Envy — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "Do you wish to learn more about what the Bible says concerning envy and jealousy? If so, then take a look at the top four Bible verses about envy:"

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Worthy Christian News » Mexican Mob attacks Christians, Church — www.worthynews.com — Readability

Worthy Christian News » Mexican Mob attacks Christians, Church — www.worthynews.com — Readability: "MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Worthy News)– Traditionalist Catholics assaulted a congregation of evangelical Christians with rods and stones in Oaxaca, Mexico last week, according to Morning Star News."

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

Top 6 Bible Verses on Aggression — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "Do you wish to learn more about what the Bible says concerning aggression, anger, and rage? If so, then take a look at the top six Bible verses about aggression:"

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Words of Comfort: If we knew... — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: If we knew... — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "John Wesley (the famous preacher) was asked what he would do with his life if he knew that he would die at midnight the next day. His answer was something like this: “I would just carry on with what I am doing."

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72 Items ObamaCare Requires Your Health Insurance to Cover — freedomoutpost.com — Readability

72 Items ObamaCare Requires Your Health Insurance to Cover — freedomoutpost.com — Readability: "Below is a list of 72 items required by Obamacare. We are certain some people need some of these things.

My wife and I have reviewed the list and noted which ones we feel that we either do not need or want. A quick review of our analysis has confirmed that we neither need nor want ANY of the listed "benefits."

Last week my wife received her cancellation notice from her health insurance company. She has spent hours each day looking for something that we can afford to replace her medical coverage and thus far no luck."

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Question of the Week — www.gotquestions.org — Readability

Question of the Week — www.gotquestions.org — Readability: "Why does God allow earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, tsunamis, typhoons, cyclones, mudslides, wildfires, and other natural disasters? Tragedies cause many people to question God’s goodness. It is distressing that natural disasters are often termed “acts of God” while no “credit” is given to God for years, decades, or even centuries of peaceful weather. God created the whole universe and the laws of nature (Genesis 1:1). Most natural disasters are a result of these laws at work. Hurricanes, typhoons, and tornados are the results of divergent weather patterns colliding. Earthquakes are the result of the earth’s plate structure shifting. A tsunami is caused by an underwater earthquake."

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Pro-Choice Organization Compares Abortion to...Getting Your Tonsils Out — townhall.com — Readability

Pro-Choice Organization Compares Abortion to...Getting Your Tonsils Out — townhall.com — Readability: "The Irish Family Planning Association is Ireland's “leading sexual health charity” which “provides sexual health, family planning, pregnancy counselling and training services,” according to its website. More accurately, however, it is a pro-choice organization that likes to suggest having an abortion is no different than getting your tonsils removed."

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Words of Comfort: The Good Shepherd. — www.onthebox.us — Readability

Words of Comfort: The Good Shepherd. — www.onthebox.us — Readability: "Jesus spoke of Himself as being “the Good Shepherd” (see John 10). Hundreds of years earlier, David had written that the Lord was his shepherd, and now that Shepherd had become flesh. Here is a continuance of the most famous of psalms, Psalm 23. This was the “Great Shepherd” Himself (Hebrews 13:20), the One who takes away the “want” of the covetous human heart."

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How Lewis Lit the Way to Better Apologetics: Why the path to reasonable faith begins with story and imagination. — www.christianitytoday.com — Readability

How Lewis Lit the Way to Better Apologetics: Why the path to reasonable faith begins with story and imagination. — www.christianitytoday.com — Readability: "In the south transept of London's Westminster Abbey—where for a thousand years the kings and queens of England have been enthroned—sits a crowded collection of statues, plaques, and engraved flagstones. Geoffrey Chaucer, Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Charles Dickens are buried there; dozens more are commemorated there. On November 22, 2013, 50 years to the day after his death, C. S. Lewis will join them."

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United Methodist Church Bishops Call for Charges Against Bishop Talbert Who Conducted Same-Sex Marriage in Alabama — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability

United Methodist Church Bishops Call for Charges Against Bishop Talbert Who Conducted Same-Sex Marriage in Alabama — crossmap.christianpost.com — Readability: "Today, bishops of the United Methodist Church (UMC) publicly rebuked a retired colleague who recently conducted a same-sex marriage celebration in Alabama. The UMC Council of Bishops statement calls for charges to be filed against retired Bishop Mel Talbert for both "conducting a ceremony to celebrate the marriage of a same gender couple" and "undermining the ministry of a colleague." Conducting such ceremonies is expressly prohibited in the church's governing Book of Discipline, which all ordained UMC clergy have vowed to uphold."

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Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling for Release of American Pastor Imprisoned in Iran — christiannews.net — Readability

Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling for Release of American Pastor Imprisoned in Iran — christiannews.net — Readability: "WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution calling for the release of an American pastor that has been imprisoned in Iran, as well as all others “detained on account of their religious beliefs.”"

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Famed TV Host Gets Emotional While Revealing How She Found God – and How Billy Graham Transformed Her Life — www.theblaze.com — Readability

Famed TV Host Gets Emotional While Revealing How She Found God – and How Billy Graham Transformed Her Life — www.theblaze.com — Readability: "Veteran television host Kathie Lee Gifford was moved to tears on Wednesday while discussing how evangelist Billy Graham “changed [her] life forever” by helping lead her family to the Christian faith and by guiding her through personal struggles."

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Simple Christian Outreach Ideas - CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRY Tools, Programs & Ideas

Simple Christian Outreach Ideas - CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRY Tools, Programs & Ideas: "Whether you're planning an outreach activity or simply want to instill an outreach mindset, check out these free resources that have proven helpful."

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Top 7 Bible Verses on Old Age - Crossmap Christian News | Living

Top 7 Bible Verses on Old Age - Crossmap Christian News | Living: "Are you a Christian who is well advanced in years? If you would like to learn more about what Scripture has to say about growing older, then take a look at the top seven Bible verses concerning old age:"

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Top 6 Bible Verses for Young Christian Men - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

Top 6 Bible Verses for Young Christian Men - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "Are you a young adult looking to grow in your faith and spiritual maturity? If so, then take a look at the top six Bible verses for young Christian men:"

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Military Veteran Put on Leave for Having ‘God Bless America’ in Email Signature - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Military Veteran Put on Leave for Having ‘God Bless America’ in Email Signature - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "A retired military veteranwho now works at a hospital in California was recently put on leave after telling his employers that he wanted to speak with legal counsel about their request to remove 'God bless America' from his email signature.


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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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