Switchfoot’s New Album Debuts Atop ‘Billboard’ Chart

Switchfoot’s New Album Debuts Atop ‘Billboard’ Chart: "Switchfoot’s Fading West debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian/gospel chart, as well as hitting No. 2 on the overall rock album chart and No. 6 in the Top 200. The new album, which hit stores Jan. 14, has already passed the high mark set by the band’s 2011 album, Vice Verses, which peaked at No. 8 on the Top 200 chart."



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Homosexuals Sue to Overturn Florida’s Constitutional Amendment Protecting Marriage - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Homosexuals Sue to Overturn Florida’s Constitutional Amendment Protecting Marriage - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "Six homosexuals and their partners have filed a lawsuit in Florida in an effort to overturn the state's constitutional amendment enshrining marriage as being between a man and a woman."



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Answers: Struggling with Patience? | Story | BGEA

Answers: Struggling with Patience? | Story | BGEA: " If I had to make a list of my faults, the first thing on the list would have to be “impatience.” I wish I was a more patient person, but I’m afraid it just isn’t in me to be that way. Does the Bible say anything about this?"



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Christian Issues | Issues affecting Christians

Christian Issues | Issues affecting Christians: "The law in Oregon says about religious freedom, “ “Freedom of religious opinion. No law shall in any case whatever control the free exercise, and enjoyment of religious opinions, or interfere with the rights of conscience.”  This seems to be pretty clear that you can’t force anyone to do something if if interferes with the religious beliefs."



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Left Uses Cussing 'Jesus' to Push Abortion Agenda

Left Uses Cussing 'Jesus' to Push Abortion Agenda: "As pro-life marchers bore icy weather in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the 40 years since the Supreme Court made its landmark Roe v. Wade decision, the Left was churning out new pro-abortion propaganda, even invoking Jesus to support their cause."



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What Does Evangelism Look Like, Anyway? — draughtingtheology.wordpress.com

What Does Evangelism Look Like, Anyway? — draughtingtheology.wordpress.com: "I’m always grateful when someone feels compelled to share a blog post.  I’d say it is humbling to know that my thoughts are influencing preachers and lay people alike, but anyone who knows me, knows that humility isn’t something I’m very good at.  I do consider it a blessing to be invited into the lives of people I don’t even know, which is, apart from my own spiritual need to do this, the main reason I keep blogging even on busy and stress filled days. "



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How To Help Your Teen Get Closer To God — allchristiannews.com

How To Help Your Teen Get Closer To God — allchristiannews.com: "Keeping a teenager focused on God is important as they begin to experience proms, dating, college and a host of other changes that occur in their life. According to Gina McClain, children change as they become teenagers, and the beliefs they held onto as children begin to change.  No longer will they depend on their parent’s ideals and beliefs – they begin to seek truth on their own terms.  This is quite normal and part of the growing process, says Gina."



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Words of Comfort: Planet Earth. — www.onthebox.us

Words of Comfort: Planet Earth. — www.onthebox.us: "“Hate to break it to you but you live on planet Earth. Planet Earth is your home.” Mark Howard

It’s not common knowledge that this planet is our home. We are going to inherit this earth. Jesus said, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." "



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What Do You Do If Your Church Hurts You? — allchristiannews.com

What Do You Do If Your Church Hurts You? — allchristiannews.com: "No one expects to be mistreated by their pastor, the First Lady or even one of the deacons.  So, how do you handle being hurt by someone at the church?  Do you leave?  Do you confront the individual?  Or do you just turn the ‘other cheek’?   In a short article written by Jennifer Claire, ‘Overcoming Hurt Feelings, God’s Way,’ she explains the steps to take in such a situation.  She discussed the issue while appearing as a guest on the Love and Life Radio show with Coach Steph.  What would Jesus do?"



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Words of Comfort: New Zealand Police. — www.onthebox.us

Words of Comfort: New Zealand Police. — www.onthebox.us: "Leonie Trent is a regular atheist who quoted me when I said, “Years ago, I told 100 kids to line up for candy. As I looked at the line I noticed that it was a line of greed. The greedy brats were at the front, and the quiet sickly and humble kids had been pushed to the back. So I took great delight in turning the line around 180 degrees and going to the quiet sickly kids first, much to the disgust of the greedy brats at the back.” Then she asked, “Did anyone call the police and did you tell the parents this?"



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Words of Comfort: Eternity. — www.onthebox.us

Words of Comfort: Eternity. — www.onthebox.us: "“How long is eternity? Someday you theists will look back on your words and feel embarrassed.” Richard Notizia
Embarrassed? Never. The Bible says, “Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall not be ashamed.” This short life is filled with pain, futility, aging, and then the surety of death—and with this life there is a little joy here and there. In reality, each of us isn’t searching for happiness; rather, we are fighting off unhappiness. We are constantly barraged with problems, sickness and pain. Dentists, doctors, lawyers, and undertaker’s have secure jobs in this life.  "



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Minding The Truth | Peyton Manning’s Christian Faith

Minding The Truth | Peyton Manning’s Christian Faith: "Yesterday Peyton Manning, the quarterback of the playoff-bound Denver Broncos, completed the greatest statistical regular season at the quarterback position in the 94-year history of the National Football League (NFL). This regular season saw Manning set records in yards passed in a season (5,477) and touchdowns thrown in a season (55), and he led his team to accumulate more points (606) in a regular season than had ever been done before. Manning also tied the record for touchdowns thrown in a game (7) in the Broncos Week 1 win over the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Baltimore Ravens."



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▶ Pastor Mark Driscoll Interviews the Seattle Seahawks - Russell Wilson - YouTube

▶ Pastor Mark Driscoll Interviews the Seattle Seahawks - Russell Wilson - YouTube: ""



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▶ Pastor Mark Driscoll Interviews the Seattle Seahawks - "Jesus is better than the Super Bowl" - YouTube

▶ Pastor Mark Driscoll Interviews the Seattle Seahawks - "Jesus is better than the Super Bowl" - YouTube: ""



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Girl Scouts Name Wendy Davis as 'Incredible' Woman, Show Ties to Abortion Industry

Girl Scouts Name Wendy Davis as 'Incredible' Woman, Show Ties to Abortion Industry: "As Tony Lee of Breitbart News reported Saturday, the Girl Scouts recently promoted late-term abortion advocate and Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis as one of their “incredible women of the year.”
According to the report, the official Girl Scouts Twitter account referred to Davis, who filibustered a bill that banned abortions past 20 weeks of pregnancy, as “incredible,” and linked to a Huffington Post list containing the names of Gloria Steinem and Davis."



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GODLINESS Based on II Peter 1:6 by Glenn Pease

GODLINESS Based on II Peter 1:6 by Glenn Pease: "Feodore Dostoevski in The Brothers Karamazov brings Christ back to earth inimagination to a 16th century setting in Spain. It was during the terrible Inquisitionwhen so-called heretics were being burned at the stake in great number. Jesus beganat once to heal the sick, make the blind to see, the lame to walk, and the dead to rise.When the Cardinal of Seville, the Grand Inquisitor, entered the square in front of the Cathedral he observed what Jesus was doing, and ordered Him arrested"



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A TIME TO STOP PRAYING By Glenn Pease

A TIME TO STOP PRAYING By Glenn Pease: "The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostageagain. They are filled with fear and trembling, and what more appropriate time could their be tocry out to God for his power to rescue them? evertheless, God does not want them to be cryingto him. He tells Moses to knock it off, and to tell the people to move on. This is no time for prayerGod is saying. This is a time to stop praying and move. "



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Colorado Representative Introduces Bill to Make Abortion a Felony in the State | Christian News Network

Colorado Representative Introduces Bill to Make Abortion a Felony in the State | Christian News Network: " A Republican representative in Colorado has introduced a bill that would make abortion a class 3 felony in the state.

Rep. Steve Humphrey introduced House Bill 1133 on Thursday, a proposal similar to a measure he penned last year. The bill defines life as beginning at conception, and thus bars abortion for any reason, including in cases of rape and incest."



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Florida Public School Bible Distribution Moves Forward Despite Atheist Lawsuit | Christian News Network

Florida Public School Bible Distribution Moves Forward Despite Atheist Lawsuit | Christian News Network: "ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A public school Bible distribution went forward in Florida on Thursday despite a lawsuit against the district for prohibiting the distribution of certain atheist publications last year, while allowing religious materials to go uncensored."



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'Duck Dynasty' Retains Advertisers Despite Phil Robertson's Views on Homosexuality

'Duck Dynasty' Retains Advertisers Despite Phil Robertson's Views on Homosexuality: "Duck Dynasty" Season 5 premiere ratings may not have matched its massive record-setting Season 4 premiere, but the show has retained all its major advertisers despite the patriarch Phil Robertson's remarks on homosexuality in the current issue of GQ magazine."



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Arizona School Board Unanimously Votes to Bring Prayer Back to Public Meetings - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Arizona School Board Unanimously Votes to Bring Prayer Back to Public Meetings - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: " A school board in Arizona has voted unanimously to reinstate prayers at public meetings after voting just two months ago to replace the invocations with a moment of silence.


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The five-member Mesa school board agreed without dissent to invite clergy from all religions to participate in a new pre-meeting program, according to The Republic."



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How MLK's Faith Influenced His Public Life — blog.heritage.org

How MLK's Faith Influenced His Public Life — blog.heritage.org: "Across the country today, speakers will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. They will likely quote the resounding “I Have a Dream” speech and the stirring “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”

But what made it possible for King to accomplish so much? Let’s go deeper into the origins of his belief that men and women of all races are born to the same rights and freedoms."



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The U.S. & Christian Persecution -Obama Does Nothing to Protect Christians & Other Minorities in the Muslim World. | Christian News

The U.S. & Christian Persecution -Obama Does Nothing to Protect Christians & Other Minorities in the Muslim World. | Christian News: "Prominent indicators confirm that the U.S. is the chief facilitator of the persecution of Christians around the world today.

According to the recently released 2014 World Watch List, which ranks the 50 nations where Christians are most persecuted, Syria is the third worst nation in the world in which to be Christian, Iraq is fourth, Afghanistan fifth, and Libya 13th. All four countries receive the strongest designation, “extreme persecution” (other designations are “severe,” “moderate,” and “sparse” persecution)."



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Man Who Plotted to Bomb Dozens of Oklahoma Churches Found Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity | Christian News Network

Man Who Plotted to Bomb Dozens of Oklahoma Churches Found Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity | Christian News Network: "TULSA – An Illinois man who plotted to bomb dozens of churches in Oklahoma two years ago has been found not guilty in federal court by reason of insanity."



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Christian Movie 'Alone Yet Not Alone' Receives Surprising Oscar Nomination

Christian Movie 'Alone Yet Not Alone' Receives Surprising Oscar Nomination: "A Christian movie, which only screened in nine cities in 2013, has picked up an Academy Award nomination for "Best Original Song" this week and has surprised both critics and the song's composer and singer alike.

Joni Erickson Tada, the vocalist for the song, as well as an author, painter and quadriplegic who runs her own organization Joni and Friends, said that the Oscar nomination came as a complete surprise to her."



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Rio's famous Christ the Redeemer statue keeps losing its fingers — news.msn.com

Rio's famous Christ the Redeemer statue keeps losing its fingers — news.msn.com: "Lightning does strike twice when it comes to Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. The landmark lost another finger last week.

The only problem with being a 100-foot-tall statue on a mountaintop is the lightning. The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, which overlooks Rio de Janeiro, has suffered two fingers chipped over the past few weeks after being struck by lightning."

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Jesus Plus Nothing! Christ centered Bible study

Jesus Plus Nothing! Christ centered Bible study:

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New School Prayer

New School Prayer: "Since the Pledge of Allegiance

and

The Lord's Prayer

are not allowed in most
public schools anymore

because the word
"God" is mentioned

a kid in Arizona wrote
a new school prayer:"

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▶ "Government Violates Homeschoolers' Human Rights!" - YouTube

▶ "Government Violates Homeschoolers' Human Rights!" - YouTube: ""

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Evolution vs creationism by spease

Evolution vs creationism by spease: "There are really only 2 ways to believe about how the Earth and the Universe were created. There is creation by a supernatural being, God, or the big bang and the theory of evolution. For the most part, we all believe in one way or the other.

If we take a look at both sides, and what we know about each, we should be able to come to a reasonable conclusion of which way is more likely to have happened. "

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Should Christians read the Bible daily? | Christian Issues

Should Christians read the Bible daily? | Christian Issues: "Reading the Bible is something I feel Christians should do every day.  I feel it is important for a couple of reasons.  First of all, you need to keep Jesus number one in your life, to do that it takes a commitment from all of us.  It’s not easy to do because we are all so busy every day."

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Why ‘witnessing tools’ never work and why the acting is always bad in evangelism-training videos

Why ‘witnessing tools’ never work and why the acting is always bad in evangelism-training videos: "This purports to be an evangelism-training video urging Christians to “witness” at their Jewish friends. Or, rather, urging them to go out and make “friends” with some Jewish people, but just so that they can then witness at them."

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: By Ronald Reagan

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: By Ronald Reagan: "Without God there is no virtue because there is no prompting of the conscience...without God there is a coarsening of the society; without God democracy will not and cannot long endure . . . If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under.” Ronald Reagan"

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Are Christians Misusing and Misinterpreting This Wildly Popular Bible Verse? | TheBlaze.com

Are Christians Misusing and Misinterpreting This Wildly Popular Bible Verse? | TheBlaze.com: "These words come from Philippians 4:13, a wildly popular Bible verse  — one that is often cited and used to inspire Christians to reach their goals and to press on when the going gets tough. But is it being “misunderstood, misused, and misinterpreted” as Religion News Service columnist Jonathan Merritt recently charged?"

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Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven?

Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven?: "Answer: Many people say that the first thing they want to do when they arrive in heaven is see all their friends and loved ones who have passed on before them. In eternity, there will be plenty of time to see, know, and spend time with our friends and family members"

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Will there be such a thing as gender in Heaven?

Will there be such a thing as gender in Heaven?: "Answer: Matthew 22:30 speaks of people after the resurrection not participating in marriage—they become "like the angels." However, this does not mean people are genderless. The masculine, not neuter, pronoun is used many times to describe angels (and HE was like...HIS appearance was like, etc.). So there is no real indication that the angels are genderless beings."

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How will our resurrection body be different from our current body?

How will our resurrection body be different from our current body?: "
Answer: In his first letter to the church in Corinth, Paul discusses the great differences between our earthly bodies and our resurrected bodies (see 1 Corinthians 15:35-54). Contrasting our earthly bodies with the splendor of our heavenly (resurrected) bodies, Paul says, “The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body” (vv. 42-44, emphasis added). In short, our resurrected bodies are spiritual, imperishable, and raised in glory and power."

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Life In 6 Words - The GOSPEL (Propaganda) [Dare 2 Share] - Weapons of Hope

Life In 6 Words - The GOSPEL (Propaganda) [Dare 2 Share] - Weapons of Hope:

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-California: Christians Arrested for Reading the Bible in Public | ANSWERS For The Faith

-California: Christians Arrested for Reading the Bible in Public | ANSWERS For The Faith: "Three Christians were recently arrested for reading the Bible out loud on public property in front of a California DMV office while waiting for it to open.
Mark Mackey, an assistant pastor along with two leaders from Calvary Chapel of Hemet were in front of a California DMV office and began to read from the Bible aloud. They were approached by a security guard who demanded that they stop"

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Bible Verses About Strength- 25 Encouraging Scripture Quotes « Charging LIFE

Bible Verses About Strength- 25 Encouraging Scripture Quotes « Charging LIFE: "Isaiah 40:28-31 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary,and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."

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Can We Really be Optimistic This Year? A New Year’s Message

Can We Really be Optimistic This Year? A New Year’s Message: "With all that has happened and all that is happening, and not happening, can we really live a life of optimism?

Hear the Word of God:

“I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel…”"

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Armed and Right-e-ous | Reflections in The WORD

Armed and Right-e-ous | Reflections in The WORD: "Every true child of God soon learns that the Christian life is warfare, not against each other, but against the devil and his schemes! The Apostle Paul is warns us to be prepared in advance for the onslaught of satan’s attacks. The first preparatory command is to be strengthened in the Lord and the boundless resources of His might. By reading God’s Word and applying it to our everyday lives, we will know how to react when the devil attacks us. The enemy knows our weaknesses, and we need to be aware of them as well, because that is exactly where he will strike time after time!"

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Questions You Have About Evangelism — Follow and Fish

Questions You Have About Evangelism — Follow and Fish: "Evangelism is sharing the Gospel with those who have never heard it before. “Witnessing” and “sharing your faith” refer to evangelizing. When someone evangelizes, he or she shares the good news of the Gospel message with someone who has not heard or understood it before. Also, if the person being witnessed to is a Christian, the person evangelizing can aim to encourage the Christian in his or her faith."

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PETS ARE FOREVER

PETS ARE FOREVER: "Ralph Helfer is one of those famous people very few know about. He is wellknown to those who use his services, but they are so specialized that most of usnever become aware of his uniqueness. He has entertained all of us even though wehave not likely ever seen him. Ralph has supplied animal performers for over 5,000movies and TV programs. He has won 18 Patsy Awards for the best animalperformer on the screen. He owned and operated the world's largest wild animalrental company, and is the founder of Marineworld/Africa USA."

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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: By Matthew Henry

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: By Matthew Henry: "“As that which is straight discovers that which is crooked, so there is no way of coming to that knowledge of sin which is necessary to repentance, but by comparing our hearts and lives with the Law."

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First-grader told to stop talking about Bible | Fox News

First-grader told to stop talking about Bible | Fox News: "The parents of a 6-year-old girl said their daughter was humiliated when a teacher interrupted the child’s one-minute speech and told her to sit down because she’s “not allowed to talk about the Bible in school,” attorneys for the California family allege.

The incident occurred Dec. 19 inside a first grade classroom at Helen Hunt-Jackson Elementary School in Temecula, Calif. The previous day the teacher instructed boys and girls to find something at home that represented a family Christmas tradition. They were supposed to bring the item to school and share the item in a classroom presentation"

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Should Christians Smoke Pot Or Not? Church Leaders Divided

Should Christians Smoke Pot Or Not? Church Leaders Divided: "With the state of Colorado seeing unbelievable success in the sale of recreational marijuana, many Christians are asking the question, “should Christians smoke pot?” Joining Washington, Colorado became the second state to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana, and other states may soon follow."

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7 Essentials of the Lord's Prayer | The Resurgence

7 Essentials of the Lord's Prayer | The Resurgence: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13) There are several important things to look at when examining The Lord's Prayer and applying it to our own prayer lives."

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Kirk Cameron Talks with Gang Members

Kirk Cameron Talks with Gang Members:

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Questions For Atheists

Questions For Atheists: "When it comes to religious discussions, have you noticed that it is the atheists who are usually asking the questions? Most often Christians are on the defensive and don't even think to ask hard, piercing questions that would challenge the very basis of what an atheist believes."

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