Pastor's Corner: The Power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Pastor's Corner: The Power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ: "Every year we take a day to remember and celebrate as a church the impact of the Resurrection. Yet, the Christian experiences the resurrection every day. Each day we celebrate the risen Lord, who sits on His throne after accomplishing salvation for mankind. The whole of Christianity hinges on the fact that Jesus Christ was resurrected on the third day."



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3 Bible Verses That Every Husband Should Read - Christian Blog - Christian Blog

3 Bible Verses That Every Husband Should Read - Christian Blog - Christian Blog: "Being a Christian husband comes with a lot of high expectations. This is because the society has put some standards that a typical Christian husband should live up to. More importantly, he should be a person of noble character who walks in the precepts of Jesus Christ. The scripture clearly stipulates a model of a good husband through various teachings. He should be a leader and not a dictator; he should be the head of his family as Christ is the head of the church. Here are 3 bible verses that every husband should read:"



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3 Bible Verses Every Father Should Read - Christian Blog - Christian Blog

3 Bible Verses Every Father Should Read - Christian Blog - Christian Blog: "Being a father puts a man in a position of greatly influencing the destiny of a child. A good father will make a great difference in the life of his son or daughter. No matter how old a child is, the father is still in a position to influence him or her through words and action. He should recognize all the needs of the child and attend to them appropriately. He should also be in a position to offer sound advice and counsel to the child. Here are three bible verses a father should read:"



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The Glory of Christ's Resurrection - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

The Glory of Christ's Resurrection - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "The world is once again recognizing that the advance of years -
such as “2014,” is based on the life of Jesus Christ. 2014 years
since His approximate birth. But this is not just an observation
of His birth, but more important, the birth of the Son of God;
the Christ; the Savior of mankind. "



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What does the Bible say about being self-centered?

What does the Bible say about being self-centered?: ": Self-centeredness is defined as “immoderate concern with one’s own interests and well-being; self-love or egotism.” The Bible tells us “people who are self-centered aren’t able to please God” (Romans 8:8, CEB). Self-centeredness is a sin because it leads to being devoted to self-gratification and overlooking other people’s needs (Romans 2:8; James 3:16). Self-centeredness and self-love are totally antithetical to the teachings of Scripture (1 Corinthians 13:4–7)."



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What does the Bible say about ego?

What does the Bible say about ego?: " While the word ego does not appear in the Bible, concepts and principles regarding the ego certainly do. The word ego generally refers to an exaggerated sense of self-importance, which usually results is an excessive preoccupation with “self.” But dying to self, the polar opposite of ego, is the biblical model for Christians. The Bible is filled with admonitions against the self because of man’s inherent desire to be worshiped. In fact, all the various forms of modern idolatry have self at their very core. The dark forces of this age have convinced many that contentment is achieved only by satisfying the urges of the self. And we can trace this all the way back to the Garden of Eden where Eve became stirred by Satan’s lie that she could “be like God” (Genesis 3:5)."



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What does the Bible say about self-pity?

What does the Bible say about self-pity?: "Answer: Every human being is prone to self-pity. We are born self-centered, with a powerful drive to protect our egos and our “rights.” When we decide that life has not treated us as we have the right to be treated, self-pity is the result. Self-pity causes us to sulk and obsess over our hurts, real or perceived. At the heart of self-pity is a disagreement with God over how life—and He—has treated us."



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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: " The resurrection of Jesus is important for several reasons. First, it witnesses to the immense power of God Himself. To believe in the resurrection is to believe in God. If God exists, and if He created the universe and has power over it, He has power to raise the dead. If He does not have such power, He is not a God worthy of our faith and worship. "



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The US Today Looks an Awful lot Like Ancient Rome - Press Release - Digital Journal

The US Today Looks an Awful lot Like Ancient Rome - Press Release - Digital Journal: "People bought and sold senate seats. They craved publicity, fame, and celebrity. The masses celebrated sports and wealth. While these attributes typify the people of ancient Rome, they also directly apply to Americans today."



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Failing the Smell Test: Evangelical Christian Publisher Endorsing Gay Christianity? | ccithink

Failing the Smell Test: Evangelical Christian Publisher Endorsing Gay Christianity? | ccithink: "Here comes more of what we are going to see a whole lot of: Christian ministries, organizations, publishers, and business leaders trying to thread the needle of compartmentalization between what they say they believe and what they are actually practicing or willing to endorse. In the last three weeks, there have been three notable instances demonstrating the struggle that is coming and which, in fact, is already here."



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Global Attacks On Christians On The Rise | Conservative Byte

Global Attacks On Christians On The Rise | Conservative Byte:



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Arts - Tufts Daily - Tufts University

Arts - Tufts Daily - Tufts University: "It started with a bestselling book: "Heaven Is for Real" (2010), the account of Colton Burpo's near-death experience, during which the four-year-old allegedly briefly visited heaven before being wrenched back to life through the miracle of modern medical science."



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Blog: In his own words: Barack Obama on Christianity and Islam

Blog: In his own words: Barack Obama on Christianity and Islam: "A website called Now The End Begins has compiled 40 comments by Barack Obama on Christianity and Islam. Collectively, they create quite an interesting picture. "



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Barack Obama, in his own words, on Islam and Christianity

Barack Obama, in his own words, on Islam and Christianity: "Barack Obama self-identifies as a Christian.  He seems, though, to find Christianity troubling.  Meanwhile, although he denies being a Muslim, he obviously finds it an emotionally and aesthetically attractive belief system.  Why do I say this?  Because someone was good enough to assemble a list of his statements about both religions, and to put them side-by-side:"



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Obama’s War on Christianity

Obama’s War on Christianity: "The vast ignorance of American history by far too many Americans is perhaps demonstrated in the failure to understand that it was the free practice of their interpretation of Christianity by the pilgrims that led to the creation of America. Plymouth colony, established in 1620, put the Atlantic Ocean between them and hostilities they had encountered in England."



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How Do I Talk with Someone Whose Worldview Opposes My Own? | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer

How Do I Talk with Someone Whose Worldview Opposes My Own? | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer: "Everyone has a worldview with either more or less ingrained foundational principles. Twentieth century theologian Carl F. H. Henry asserted that "Divine revelation [is] the basic epistemological axiom." That is, if God does not provide knowledge (and even the mind and ability to assimilate that knowledge), we can have no certainty about anything. Humanity's Creator has spoken to it what is good and right; sinners simply suppress that truth (Rom 1.18-32)"



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Cannot prove Hell exists.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Cannot prove Hell exists.: "The existence of Hell can be proven to any “reasonable” person. However, an atheist doesn’t quality because he isn’t reasonable, logical, or sensible. He thinks that nothing made everything--which is scientifically ludicrous. Or he tries to justify such stupidity by redefining “nothing” as something, which borders on crazy-talk."



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Why should abortion not be legal

Why should abortion not be legal: "Ray Comfort and his team at Living Water Ministry have put together a powerful and moving documentary film, that draws a correlation between two topics that have been in the news almost continuously for decades."



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Christianity 'interwoven' into Clemson's football program, religion watchdog claims | Fox News

Christianity 'interwoven' into Clemson's football program, religion watchdog claims | Fox News: "Christianity is “interwoven” into Clemson University’s football program, according to a national organization that monitors separation between church and state.

The public university in Clemson, S.C., received a letter of complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation on April 10, urging school officials to stop the “commingling of religion and athletics” at the 21,000-student institution"



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How God Became Jesus—and How I Came to Faith in Him | Christianity Today

How God Became Jesus—and How I Came to Faith in Him | Christianity Today: "art Ehrman, a professor of religion at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is something of a celebrity skeptic. He's written a number of bestsellers exposing the alleged errors in traditional accounts of early Christianity. His book Misquoting Jesus (2007) asserts that the manuscripts used to compile the New Testament are corrupted and unreliable, deviant from original autographs. His book Forged (2011) claims that many of the New Testament writings were counterfeits written pseudonymously under the names of the apostles."



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Saved from Hate: An Interview with Mark Phelps, Son of Westboro Founder Fred Phelps Sr. | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer

Saved from Hate: An Interview with Mark Phelps, Son of Westboro Founder Fred Phelps Sr. | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer: "A few weeks ago, Mark Phelps, son of deceased Westboro leader Fred Phelps Sr., emailed me in response to a blog post on the death of his father. He thanked me for my words, and I was grateful for the opportunity to email with him.
I asked if I could ask him some questions and he obliged. Here is the result of our interview. It is altogether fascinating and heartbreaking.
Mark is a part of Calvary Chapel North Phoenix and his story is a remarkable look at God's redeeming power even in the midst of tragic circumstances."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Existence of Heaven.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Existence of Heaven.: "
"You don't know that heaven exists; per Scripture, you can't know that. You have been told that heaven exists and you believe that you have not been lied to. That is clearly your choice to believe that way, but you can't rationally expect everyone else to believe without evidence. Threatening a non-believer with hell is the equivalent of threatening any rational adult with the boogey-man." Michael Lamb"



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News :: Mark Cahill Ministries

News :: Mark Cahill Ministries: "Driving up to speak at a family camp recently, I was in the car with the man who ran the camp. We were talking about many of the topics that are currently affecting the church. Since he is a pastor, he is well aware of the issues that are affecting our congregations today. "



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Christians Arrested on Canadian Campus for Distributing Literature Against Homosexual Behavior - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

Christians Arrested on Canadian Campus for Distributing Literature Against Homosexual Behavior - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "REGINA, Saskatchewan - Two Christians who focus their ministry efforts on the defense of the biblical family were arrested on a Canadian university campus on Monday after officials asked them to leave when they disagreed with the content of the literature that they sought to distribute."



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‘Science Does Not Disprove God’: Renowned Mathematician Dr. Amir Aczel Declares That God Exists - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

‘Science Does Not Disprove God’: Renowned Mathematician Dr. Amir Aczel Declares That God Exists - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "Dr. Amir Aczel is a well-known mathematician with a Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Oregon. From 2005 to 2007, Aczel was a visiting scholar at Harvard University, and he is now a research fellow at Boston University."



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Christianity vs. Humanism

Christianity vs. Humanism: "Easter brings Christianity, the heartbeat of American liberty, to center stage. Our Founders were almost unanimous in their Christian beliefs. America's Constitution is centered on the civil laws -- the statutes -- of ancient Israel's Law of Moses, found in the Old Testament. Common principles flow through ancient Israel and America: the right to own private property, the private duty of individuals to help the poor, wise judges, laws to protect the people, fair economic principles that avoid debt, and more."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Wonderfully true!

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Wonderfully true!: "Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit."



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ON CHRISTIANITY | NWAonline

ON CHRISTIANITY | NWAonline: "DEAR REV. GRAHAM: Why didn’t Jesus take advantage of His popularity and allow the people to proclaim Him their king? With such strong support He could’ve done a lot of good, it seems to me. - K.B.C.

DEAR K.B.C.: Yesterday, millions of Christians across the world celebrated what we call “Palm Sunday” - the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and was enthusiastically greeted by large crowds waving palm branches and other greenery. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” they declared (Mark 11:9)."



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Christian Pro-Golfer Scores Second Masters Win - US - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com

Christian Pro-Golfer Scores Second Masters Win - US - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com: "Pro-golfer Bubba Watson took home his second Masters title in three years on Sunday after taking a three-stroke lead by the 17th hole.

The 33-year-old is an outspoken Christian that even uses his Twitter account to share about his faith in Jesus Christ.

Watson told the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association that people always ask what makes him different."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Sabbath-keepers.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Sabbath-keepers.: "Jenny Bostwick Hill said, “I would like to know your view on the Sabbath. Did the Catholic church change the calendar and Saturday should be the Sabbath instead of Sunday? Also, should we be keeping the Sabbath? Thanks Ray! God bless!”"



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Dave Daubenmire -- What Has Your Faith Cost You?

Dave Daubenmire -- What Has Your Faith Cost You?: "Everybody wants to follow Jesus until they find out where He is going.

He is going to a cross. And He asks you to pick up yours and follow him. Daily. Luke 9:23-26

What has your faith cost you?

Christianity American Style com"



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Report: Jesus More Popular on China's Twitter Than Chairman Mao

Report: Jesus More Popular on China's Twitter Than Chairman Mao: "Jesus Christ is more popular on Weibo, the Chinese version of Twitter, than Chairman Mao.

The Chinese Communist Party is notorious for its censorship of any potential religious influence, including mentions of such faiths as Islam, Tibetan Buddhism and Christianity.
But a survey of the Asian country’s social media platform by Tea Leaf Nation has found that Chinese censors are allowing more Christian terminology to be talked about on Weibo’s equivalent of tweets."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Loophole.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Loophole.: "A now banned atheist said, “A religion that believes a bronze age deity became his own son to have himself tortured and killed to create a loophole in rules he created because a woman ate a piece of fruit…how could anyone scoff at that?”"



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Bill would name the Bible as Louisiana state book - SFGate

Bill would name the Bible as Louisiana state book - SFGate: "BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers are moving ahead with a proposal to name the Bible as Louisiana's official state book, despite concerns the bill would land the Legislature in court."



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'Gay mafia' attacks Focus on the Family movie | Conservative Byte

'Gay mafia' attacks Focus on the Family movie | Conservative Byte: "The Christian organization Focus on the Family is releasing a movie in theaters May 6 called “Irreplaceable” about the value of traditional families, the importance of fathers being engaged in their children’s lives and the healing power of forgiveness."



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Christian Professor Wins Court Case against University Discrimination

Christian Professor Wins Court Case against University Discrimination: "When Mike Adams was hired as an assistant professor in 1993 at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, he was an ardent and outspoken atheist.  The university had no problem with his atheism and even promoted him to associate professor in 1998."



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School District Finds Teachers Violated Students’ Rights by Banning Distribution of Bible Coins - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

School District Finds Teachers Violated Students’ Rights by Banning Distribution of Bible Coins - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "e're going to make sure that students are protected," Apple Valley School District Superintendent Thomas Hoegerman told the San Bernardino Sun this week. "There was no malicious intent, but we clearly had folks who didn't fully understand the implications.""



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Christian Chief of Police Under Attack For Supporting Religious Effort to Curb Crime - Christian Blog - Christian Blog

Christian Chief of Police Under Attack For Supporting Religious Effort to Curb Crime - Christian Blog - Christian Blog: "lthough A.C. Roper, an ordained minister and chief of Police in Birmingham, AL, has come under attack for his participation in a recent effort by churches and local residents to bring Christianity to the streets of the city, he also has plenty of support. One of his supporters Kayla Moore, wife of the “Ten Commandments” Chief Justice Roy Moore."



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Is There an End of the World Scenario? | Christian News

Is There an End of the World Scenario? | Christian News: "Does the account of Noah from the Old Testament promise us that God won’t destroy this world again?  Many seem to think so and that the rainbow is God’s promise to us that He won’t do that again"



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James MacDonald > Getting stuff done | Christian News

James MacDonald > Getting stuff done | Christian News: "James MacDonald, host of Walk in the Word, talks about how to get more done and reinvent yourself as your organization grows.
View on YouTube
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About James MacDonald"



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What should a Christian do when convictions violate a tolerant society?

What should a Christian do when convictions violate a tolerant society?: "nswer: There is much controversy in our culture today surrounding Christian businesses being forced to photograph gay engagements, bake cakes or provide flowers for gay weddings, or rent rooms to gay couples. Some bakers have refused to provide service for homosexual weddings, incurring lawsuits, media invective, and the world’s ire. Other Christians see no problem with providing service to gay weddings. There’s no way to make a blanket statement on this issue that would apply to all believers in all situations."



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Good News! Chinese Government Thinks Christianity Is Growing Too Fast

Good News! Chinese Government Thinks Christianity Is Growing Too Fast: "The Chinese government is officially denying that they were ever trying to demolish a large church building. However, in the process of denying they would ever do such an evil deed, people in government made some interesting comments about church growth."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Snakes don't talk.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Snakes don't talk.: "Do animals have a language? Do they communicate (talk) to each other? My dog shows me that he understands English when he obeys me, when I speak English. He also tells me (in his own language) when he wants something to eat or drink.  Every night, at around 6:00 PM, he goes into the back yard and speaks with another dog  a couple of doors down (in the language of dogese).  The dog he speaks to him always answers.  Do elephants or dolphins have a language in which they speak to each other? How about whales? Of course they do.  Parrots manage to talk without vocal cords."



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Craig James, sports analyst fired for opposing gay marriage, hired by conservative Christian group | Christian News on Christian Today

Craig James, sports analyst fired for opposing gay marriage, hired by conservative Christian group | Christian News on Christian Today: "Craig James went head to head with Fox Sports in February 2014 when he claimed the network fired him for his opposition to gay marriage. The former broadcaster is again in the news, this time for being hired by conservative Christian lobbying group Family Research Council (FRC)."



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Babies Born Alive During Abortions More Common Than You Think | Conservative Byte

Babies Born Alive During Abortions More Common Than You Think | Conservative Byte: "On March 29, Live Action covered the debate in the Florida legislature on a bill that would require doctors to give medical care, including transport to a hospital, to babies who are born alive during abortion procedures. A Planned Parenthood representative attempted to answer questions on why Planned Parenthood opposed this legislation. In a shocking video, she said that the decision about what to do with a living, breathing, born infant should be up to the doctor and the woman having the abortion. In other words, it should be permissible to kill that baby"



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Noah and Prophecy.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Noah and Prophecy.: "“Noah” is the first movie we have done about prophecy. The reason we produced it is because the future is coming for all of us, and that’s frightening if you are unsaved. So we have pulled together what is called mainline prophecies of the Bible."



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School of Biblical Evangelism

School of Biblical Evangelism: "In this 768-page comprehensive study course, you will learn how to share your faith simply, effectively, and biblically . . . the way Jesus did. Discover the God-given evangelistic tools that will enable you to confidently talk about the Savior.

With 101 lessons on subjects ranging from basic Christian doctrines to knowing our enemy, from false conversions to proving the deity of Jesus, you will be well-equipped to answer questions as you witness to anyone. This study course will help you to prove the authenticity of the Bible, provide ample evidence for creation, refute the claims of evolution, understand the beliefs of those in cults and other religions, and know how to reach both friends and strangers with the gospel. "



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Obama ‘Religious Freedom’ Appointee: Shariah Law is Superior to American Law | Vision to America

Obama ‘Religious Freedom’ Appointee: Shariah Law is Superior to American Law | Vision to America: "This is sure to re-open the debate over whether or not Barack Obama is a Muslim. The facts are, he was raised as one the first 11 years of his life, and his mom allegedly converted him to some variation of Christianity when they moved back to the United States. In that infamous interview with Charles Gibson of ABC News, Obama referred to his “Muslim Faith, I mean Christian Faith” when asked about it, and otherwise claims to be a Christian."



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'Duck Dynasty's Alan Robertson Believes Show's Success Is Part of God's Plan | Gospelherald.com

'Duck Dynasty's Alan Robertson Believes Show's Success Is Part of God's Plan | Gospelherald.com: "The Robertson family of the hit TV show "Duck Dynasty" are known for their passion for spreading the gospel both on and off air. Yesterday, Alan Robertson, the "beardless brother" of the crew, gave a speech that once again declared his family's deep faith in God."



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Is God Real? God is the Best Explanation for Objective Moral Laws | Cold Case Christianity

Is God Real? God is the Best Explanation for Objective Moral Laws | Cold Case Christianity: "We live in a world populated with self-evident, objective, transcendent moral laws. “It’s never OK to torture babies for fun” or (my new favorite from a blog reader) “It’s never OK to torture non-believers just because you don’t like them?”"



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