Sunday, November 17, 2013

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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Saturday, November 16, 2013

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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Friday, November 15, 2013

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.


Military Veteran Put on Leave for Having ‘God Bless America’ in 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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