Monday, January 20, 2014

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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