Phil Robertson said one sentence that brilliantly describes what we need to do in the November elections | Young Conservatives

Phil Robertson said one sentence that brilliantly describes what we need to do in the November elections | Young Conservatives: "Phil Robertson was giving a speech on Saturday at the Rock the South Festival in Alabama.  He touched on a number of different topics, but the money line has to come from when he was talking about the importance of voting this November."



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Chinese Gov't Continues Anti-Christian Campaign

Chinese Gov't Continues Anti-Christian Campaign: "BEIJING, CHINA (Worthy News)– Only one week after Chinese Christians in Wenzhou City fought back against Communist attempts to remove the cross from the roof of their church, government authorities returned and destroyed the cross, according to International Christian Concern."



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-Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Votes to Allow Same-Sex Marriage | Christian News

-Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Votes to Allow Same-Sex Marriage | Christian News: "The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted on Thursday to redefine the denominational understanding of marriage and allow its clergy to perform same-sex marriages. Here is the story from the Christian Post:
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s highest governing body voted Thursday to allow ministers to perform same-sex marriages."



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The Top Three Turn-Off’s of Christianity | The Confident Christian

The Top Three Turn-Off’s of Christianity | The Confident Christian: "In the near countless debates and conversations I’ve had with both unbelievers and believers alike about Christianity, there are without a doubt three top stumbling blocks or “turn-off’s” that have surfaced in most conversations that are either one of the reasons non-Christians say they won’t consider Christ or that have caused Christians to struggle in their faith. Although there are certainly plenty of other items that unbelievers cite as to why they won’t embrace Christianity or that believers mention that they find difficult, here are the top three obstacles that I’ve seen come up most times."



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Atheist Group Says Ground Zero Cross Offensive: Federal Court Asks, Why?

Atheist Group Says Ground Zero Cross Offensive: Federal Court Asks, Why?: "American Atheists Group (AAG) is claiming, again, that the 9/11 Ground Zero Cross is offensive and this week a federal appeals court wants to know specifically why the group thinks so. Previously, in 2011, the AAG filed a lawsuit to keep the cross from being displayed claiming the 9/11 artifact violates the constitutional rights of atheists and was causing people to suffer from anxiety, depression, “mental pain and anguish” and indigestion"



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: 40% of the Commandments

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: 40% of the Commandments: "An atheist asked, “Can you tell me why blasphemy is a sin? Can you tell me how it's actually hurting anyone? Can you tell me why graven images are a sin? Can you tell me how they're actually hurting anyone? That’s 40% of the commandments, and you can’t even adequately justify them.”"



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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: "Before this question is answered, the term “Christian” must be defined. A “Christian” is not a person who has said a prayer, or walked down an aisle, or been raised in a Christian family. While each of these things can be a part of the Christian experience, they are not what “makes” a Christian. A Christian is a person who has, by faith, received and fully trusted in Jesus Christ as the only Savior (John 3:16; Acts 16:31; Ephesians 2:8-9)."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Seeming Contradictions

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Seeming Contradictions: "The Bible has many seeming contradictions within its pages. For example, the four Gospels give four differing accounts as to what was written on the sign that hung on the cross."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: If God knows everything...

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: If God knows everything...: "“If God knows everything, why didn't he prevent the attacks of 9/11? Or the Holocaust? Or slavery?” Cosmo Vern

So you think God should step in and stop murderers? If you answer “Yes,” we will need to figure out what you think He should do. Perhaps you believe He should have killed Hitler, and taken out the 18 terrorists before they committed their murders. But if He did do that, you and your kind would whine about God killing 18 innocent Muslims who were flying peacefully on a plane, and that He killed an innocent little Austrian painter who loved Charles Darwin."



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Campus Crackdown: Restricting Religious Freedom

Campus Crackdown: Restricting Religious Freedom: "Welcoming different viewpoints and beliefs is said to be one of the crowning glories of the modern university. Unless of course, your viewpoints and beliefs happen to be Christian."



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China’s Not So Secret War on Religion | The Diplomat

China’s Not So Secret War on Religion | The Diplomat: "The week starting May 18 marked a new low for religious groups in China. That Sunday, authorities quietly removed or destroyed crosses at 50 churches in Zhejiang in what appeared to be a widening campaign against Christianity in this prosperous eastern province. No mention of the campaign appeared in Chinese media."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Logic, reason & atheism.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Logic, reason & atheism.: "“Actually Ray, atheism is the default position one acquires through logic and reason. There is however a strong argument that belief systems of theists in the supernatural are insane, and frankly quite stupid. You may want to pray a little harder for that "wisdom" you were speaking about.” Meagain Nudderacont"



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Phil Robertson's Nephew is Running for Congress to Stop Obama

Phil Robertson's Nephew is Running for Congress to Stop Obama: "Since the A&E show “Duck Dynasty” became popular in 2012, the stars of the show have been besieged by liberals who have attacked them for both their religious beliefs and their conservative principles."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Henry Ford.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Henry Ford.: ""I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about." Henry Ford "



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The Myth of Moderate Muslims » Eagle Rising

The Myth of Moderate Muslims » Eagle Rising: "The Bible says that a tree is known by its fruit:

“Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. So then, you will know them by their fruits” (Matt. 7:15-20)."



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Christian Group Loses Recognition at College for Requiring Leaders to be Christian - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Christian Group Loses Recognition at College for Requiring Leaders to be Christian - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "Bowdoin Christian Fellowship has been recognized on the campus of Bowdoin College for the past forty years. But after this summer, it will be losing its privileges at the school simply because the groups wants its leaders to be Christian."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Fairytales.

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Fairytales.: ""It's not about Ray. It's about the fairytales Christians and other religion followers believe in and the seeds they try to plant among the gullible."  Estelle Bjoring"



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Youth pastor charged with murder says he had to defend himself and his family - Christian Blog - Christian Blog

Youth pastor charged with murder says he had to defend himself and his family - Christian Blog - Christian Blog: "A youth pastor has been charged with murder in Las Vegas, but says that he only acted in self-defense.   Robert Cox spoke with news10.net from the San Joaquin County Jail in California, which is where he has been since Tuesday.  The pastor says that he was “blindsided and totally shocked” by what happened to him."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Creation leading to Evolution?

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Creation leading to Evolution?: "“Ray, may I ask a serious question. I'm an atheist who believes whole-heartedly that evolution is occurring all around us... But, is it possible that creationism lead to evolution-ism?” Matt Miller"



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What to do When Forced to Perform ‘Gay Weddings’ - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

What to do When Forced to Perform ‘Gay Weddings’ - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "Churches in Denmark are now compelled, by law, to host same-sex “weddings.”

America is next.

Tyranny’s appetite is insatiable. The secular-left’s hunger for power and control over its detractors can never be satisfied. To outwardly succumb and affirmatively capitulate to their pagan demands will never be enough."



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Newsletter | Mark Cahill Ministries

Newsletter | Mark Cahill Ministries: "Is your fun going to be ruined if you have to endure tribulation because of the Word of God? How will that impact you?

So when we were handing out tracts outside the Lady Gaga concert, and the crowd became very vile and crude, should we have just walked away and called it a nig10ht? No. It just made me ponder how people could hate Jesus so much. It encouraged me to press on."



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Christian Groups Clash with Secular Colleges; Campuses Don’t Want Christian Students to Study the Bible, Pray, Worship, Choose Their Own Leaders, or Prevent Homosexuals from Joining | BCNN1 – Black Christian News Network

Christian Groups Clash with Secular Colleges; Campuses Don’t Want Christian Students to Study the Bible, Pray, Worship, Choose Their Own Leaders, or Prevent Homosexuals from Joining | BCNN1 – Black Christian News Network: "Christian Groups Clash with Secular Colleges; Campuses Don’t Want Christian Students to Study the Bible, Pray, Worship, Choose Their Own Leaders, or Prevent Homosexuals from Joining"



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Doubt & Discipline: How to Keep Faith in College - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

Doubt & Discipline: How to Keep Faith in College - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "College students tend to question their faith. According to Stephanie P. Kennedy, co-founder of www.mycollegeplanningteam.com, that's because students tend to experiment with the routines of discipline they practiced at home. Most professionals who study young adult development recognize that experimenting is normal behavior. But college student development specialists -- the "non-academic" staff who work with college students -- tend not to talk about faith development in students."



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Homosexuals Force Christian Pastors To Perform Homosexual ‘Weddings’ In Their Churches | Vision to America

Homosexuals Force Christian Pastors To Perform Homosexual ‘Weddings’ In Their Churches | Vision to America: "n Denmark, 85 of the 111 members of the country’s parliament have agreed, and have thus made it into law, to make it mandatory that all churches conduct homosexual weddings."



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Zambian government: Decriminalising homosexuality would be an affront to Christianity · PinkNews.co.uk

Zambian government: Decriminalising homosexuality would be an affront to Christianity · PinkNews.co.uk: "The Zambian government has reaffirmed its opposition to homosexuality, labelling gay rights an ‘affront’ to Christianity and the Constitution."



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Christian Moviegoers Have Favorable Impression of Hollywood, Study Finds (EXCLUSIVE) | Variety

Christian Moviegoers Have Favorable Impression of Hollywood, Study Finds (EXCLUSIVE) | Variety: "From “Noah” to “God’s Not Dead,” movie studios are embracing biblical stories with greater fervor of late.

The revival of religious films demonstrates that there’s a sizable Christian community of moviegoers willing and ready to mobilize for the right picture. Though their box office heft has been in evidence this spring, understanding what kinds of entertainment appeals to faith-based consumers remains a tricky proposition."



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Air Force Employees Under Fire for Duck Dynasty Bumper Sticker? | Christian News

Air Force Employees Under Fire for Duck Dynasty Bumper Sticker? | Christian News: "A union representing federal employees at Eglin Air Force base in Florida is demanding two senior civilian management officials be fired because of, “I support Phil,” decals on their personal trucks supporting Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson."



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Christian Filmmakers Develop DVD Series to Help Fight “Shocking” Porn Epidemic | Urban Christian News

Christian Filmmakers Develop DVD Series to Help Fight “Shocking” Porn Epidemic | Urban Christian News: "Every second over $3,000 is spent on it. Every second over 25,000 Internet users are viewing it. Forty million men regularly visit websites for it. Ten percent of men admit they suffer from an online addiction to it. According to a recent survey of church leaders, 50 percent of pastors and 68 percent of Christian men confessed they visit it online weekly."



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Charges Against Evangelist Arrested for Alleged ‘Homophobic’ Comments Dropped | Christian News Network

Charges Against Evangelist Arrested for Alleged ‘Homophobic’ Comments Dropped | Christian News Network: "DUNDEE, Scotland – Police in Scotland have dropped all charges against an American evangelist who was arrested earlier this week for offending a single bystander by allegedly making ‘homophobic comments.’"



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Faith-Based Films Earn Spot at Hollywood Table,Such as "Fireproof," "Courageous" and "Heaven Is For Real" - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.

Faith-Based Films Earn Spot at Hollywood Table,Such as "Fireproof," "Courageous" and "Heaven Is For Real" - Crossmap Christian News | U.S.: "Those days finally have arrived, and the films are anything but cartoonish. 

With movies such as "Fireproof," "Courageous" and "Heaven Is For Real" drawing Christians and non-Christians to theaters in droves, faith-based filmmaking has entered an historic moment that should not be overlooked. "



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If You’re a Fan of ‘Duck Dynasty’ and the Bible, You’ll Absolutely Love This | TheBlaze.com

If You’re a Fan of ‘Duck Dynasty’ and the Bible, You’ll Absolutely Love This | TheBlaze.com: "“Duck Dynasty” fans who share the Robertson family’s love for the Bible will be in for a treat this October when Thomas Nelson publishers releases, “The Duck Commander Faith and Family Bible,” which will feature a mixture of faith testimonies, stories and Bible reading plans."



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North Korea Sentences Baptist Missionary from South Korea to Hard Labor for Life - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

North Korea Sentences Baptist Missionary from South Korea to Hard Labor for Life - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "Pastor Kim had been involved with ministry among North Korean refugees. Publicly he tried to persuade many North Koreans to establish underground churches with the purpose of overthrowing the North Korean government. He was enticed into coming to North Korea by a North Korean secret agent in order to discover the fate of some people who had disappeared in North Korea. Pastor Kim was immediately arrested upon entering the country."



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Islamists torch Christian-owned shops in southern Egypt

Islamists torch Christian-owned shops in southern Egypt: "The arson happened just hours ahead of the trial of Kyrolous Shawky, a Christian in southern Egypt who has been charged with blasphemy and contempt of Islam for simply liking a Facebook page.

Despite the overthrow of Mohammad Morsi, Egyptian Christians are still being disproportionately targeted by blasphemy complaints from Muslims; nearly 40 percent of the defendants in blasphemy cases are Christians despite that they only constitute about 10 percent of Egypt's population."



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Government Forcing Churches to Perform Gay Weddings - The Last Resistance | The Last Resistance

Government Forcing Churches to Perform Gay Weddings - The Last Resistance | The Last Resistance: "And so it begins. Denmark has become the first (but likely not the last) western nation to force churches to participate in gay weddings. This should come as no surprise, as the socialist nations of the West have been moving in this direction for years — and yes, I’m talking about America too."



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MissionTrends: 4 Trends for Churches to Consider | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer

MissionTrends: 4 Trends for Churches to Consider | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer: "Despite what many think, the church in America is not dying (and no serious researcher thinks that). However, there are some challenges and changes to be considered.
When we consider missiology, part of the discipline includes considering how churches relate to their culture. Since we live in changing times, it's worth thinking through what current cultural changes mean for future church engagement of that culture."



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Opposing Homosexuality is Not Bigotry

Opposing Homosexuality is Not Bigotry: "The homosexual, transgender, bi-sexual, and whatever-sexual movement works overtime to hitch its cart to the civil rights horse. . . . Sexual behavior cannot be compared to the struggle of blacks to secure full civil rights. . . . Being black is not a behavior trait. Homosexuality is. Homosexuality is what a person does.”"



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Atheist Complaint Makes Christian-Themed Park In Iowa Turn Down $140,000 State Grant | Urban Christian News

Atheist Complaint Makes Christian-Themed Park In Iowa Turn Down $140,000 State Grant | Urban Christian News: "Organizers of a planned Christian-themed park in Sioux City have declined a $140,000 state grant to avoid a controversy that arose after the grant was announced last month.


The Freedom From Religion Foundation of Madison, Wis., complained last month about funding the Christian-themed park, called the Shepherd’s Garden, with public money from Vision Iowa, a state economic development group. The Wisconsin group said the grant to the Shepherd’s Garden violated the U.S. and Iowa constitutions."



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Christianity Crackdown Spreads on Kim Order- Daily NK

Christianity Crackdown Spreads on Kim Order- Daily NK: "North Korea continues to mobilize resources to deal with its citizens coming into contact with Christianity in China. On the 8th, sources conveyed to Daily NK that personnel from a number of state organs, including the State Security Department, General Reconnaissance Bureau and diplomatic corps, have received additional orders on the matter."



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Why 'God and the Gay Christian' Is Wrong About the Bible and Same-Sex Relationships | Christianity Today

Why 'God and the Gay Christian' Is Wrong About the Bible and Same-Sex Relationships | Christianity Today: "n March 2012, Matthew Vines posted a video on YouTube suggesting that "being gay is not a sin," and that the Bible "does not condemn, loving, committed same-sex relationships." He spoke eloquently from the heart with poise, conviction and vulnerability. The video quickly went viral."



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Should We Try to Make Christianity Popular? | The Wardrobe DoorThe Wardrobe Door

Should We Try to Make Christianity Popular? | The Wardrobe DoorThe Wardrobe Door: "A significant number of people outside of the faith (and some inside of it) have huge misconceptions about Christians and Christianity. While we should work to clear up those, that does not mean our job is to make Christianity popular."



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Plants of the Bible - ODU Plant Site

Plants of the Bible - ODU Plant Site: "A Bible expositor is usually not a trained botanist, nor is the average botanist trained in Bible exposition. Botanical expertise is usually not a problem in Bible exposition except when it comes to explaining Bible portions in which plants play a prominent part, e.g. in some of the parables told by our Lord. The largely agrarian audience addressed by Jesus can be assumed to have enough knowledge of plants to understand the substance and nuances of his teachings involving plants. Most modern Bible readers, on the other hand, may miss or misinterpret some of these teachings through a lack of acquaintance with nature in the Holy Land. "



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Franklin Graham: Praying for the Nations | Story | BGEA

Franklin Graham: Praying for the Nations | Story | BGEA: "ust a couple of weeks ago I was in Japan holding a Crusade in the city of Sapporo. After preaching the Gospel the first night, I began to give an invitation for individuals to respond to Jesus Christ. I said, “If you’re not sure your soul is secure in the hands of almighty God, you can be sure right now,” and then I paused for the interpreter to repeat the words in Japanese."



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Panel Looks at Christianity's Rapid Growth in China Despite Persecution

Panel Looks at Christianity's Rapid Growth in China Despite Persecution: "A panel of experts on Christianity in China at a Brookings Institution event titled "Christianity in China: A Force for Change?" on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in Washington, DC. From left to right: Rev. Zhang Boli, head pastor of Washington Harvest Chinese Christian Church; Richard Bush, director of Brookings' Center for East Asia Policy Studies; Liu Peng, professor at the Institute of American Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Science; and Carsten Vala, assistant professor at the Department of Political Science at Loyola University Maryland"



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Why Christianity Went Bust in Britain « Biola Magazine

Why Christianity Went Bust in Britain « Biola Magazine: "The Death of Christian Britain” is a rather provocative book title. Did Christianity really die in Britain? I read this academic monograph by Callum G. Brown, a professor of social and cultural history at the University of Glasgow, when it first came out in 2001. It was a fascinating and sobering study that painted a rather desperate picture of Christianity’s current state and future in that country."



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Why Christianity Went Bust in Britain « Biola Magazine

Why Christianity Went Bust in Britain « Biola Magazine: "The Death of Christian Britain” is a rather provocative book title. Did Christianity really die in Britain? I read this academic monograph by Callum G. Brown, a professor of social and cultural history at the University of Glasgow, when it first came out in 2001. It was a fascinating and sobering study that painted a rather desperate picture of Christianity’s current state and future in that country."



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What is the biblical significance of the number seven/7?

What is the biblical significance of the number seven/7?: " Throughout the Bible, God often gives symbolic significance to mundane items or concepts. For example, in Genesis 9:12–16, God makes the rainbow the sign of His promise to Noah (and, by extension, to all mankind) that He will not flood the whole earth again. God uses bread as a representation of His presence with His people (Numbers 4:7); of the gift of eternal life (John 6:35); and of the broken body of Christ, sacrificed for our sins (Matthew 26:26). The rainbow and the bread are obvious symbols in Scripture. Less obvious meanings seem to be attached to some numbers in the Bible, especially the number 7, which at times provides a special emphasis in the text."



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How did the apostle Paul die?

How did the apostle Paul die?: "The Bible does not say how the apostle Paul died. Writing in 2 Timothy 4:6–8, Paul seems to be anticipating his soon demise: “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.”"



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How old was Mary when Jesus was born?

How old was Mary when Jesus was born?: " While the Bible does not specifically state how old Mary was when Jesus was born, most Christian historians speculate that she was around 15—16 years of age at the time of Jesus’ birth. According to Jewish customs at the time, a young woman might become betrothed to a young man as early as 12 years of age, though the consummation of their marriage through ceremony and physical intimacy would not happen until they were legally married, many months or even years later."



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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: " It goes without saying that the only things of eternal value in this world are those that are eternal. Life in this world is temporal, not eternal, and therefore, the only part of life that has eternal value is that which lasts through eternity. Clearly, the most important thing in this world that has true eternal value is having a relationship with Jesus Christ, as the free gift of eternal life comes only through Him to all those who believe (John 3:16). As Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Everyone is going to live somewhere for all of eternity, Christians and non-Christians alike. And the only eternal destiny other than the one in heaven with Christ is one that provides everlasting punishment for those who reject Him (Matthew 25:46)."



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The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Plug it in!

The Comfort Zone: Words of Comfort: Plug it in!: "My friend Todd Friel lived in Minnesota for many years. Living there during the winter means cold weather and dry skin, so his new bride recommended that they purchase a water softener for their whole house. Water softeners were expensive and they spent hundreds of dollars to have it professionally installed, but immediately noticed how amazingly soft their clothes were. They also noticed that they needed far less lotion. It was wonderful."



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