What does the Bible say about optimism?

What does the Bible say about optimism?: "Answer: Optimism is “the tendency to expect the best possible outcome or to dwell on the most hopeful aspects of a situation.” Optimists usually feel that “good things” will happen in the future or that what they hope and dream for will happen. By nature, most people tend toward either optimism or pessimism, regardless of their relationship with God. Everyone’s glass is either “half full” or “half empty.” So, optimism is not necessarily the same as faith in God. It can be a natural personality trait that has nothing to do with faith."



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What is the GotQuestions.org review of the Noah movie?

What is the GotQuestions.org review of the Noah movie?: "In preparation for the deluge (pun intended) of questions we are sure to receive, several members of the GotQuestions.org staff went and saw the Noah movie on the day of its release. We had heard a lot of feedback, mostly negative, from Christian leaders who were able to see the movie a little early. The director's comment that it would be "the least biblical biblical movie ever made" also caught our attention."



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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: "Answer: It is entirely true that the one verse in the Bible that contains the exact phrase “faith alone” seems to argue against salvation by faith alone. James 2:24 reads, “You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone” (ESV). "



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Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich Resigns Amid Protests Over Prop 8 Donation

Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich Resigns Amid Protests Over Prop 8 Donation: "The chief executive of Mozilla resigned yesterday amid protests over his $1,000 donation in support of California’s Proposition 8, which defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman.

Brendan Eich’s 2008 donation was first revealed two years ago while he was serving in a senior role at Mozilla. But it was after his appointment as CEO last month that half of Mozilla’s board quit and company employees publicly voiced their disapproval. Others launched a public campaign seeking his ouster"



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Why the Gospel of Jesus Christ without the Resurrection Isn't Good News ? Whatever Happened to the Resurrection?’ - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

Why the Gospel of Jesus Christ without the Resurrection Isn't Good News ? Whatever Happened to the Resurrection?’ - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "Have you ever wondered how much thought is given to commemorating lent and remembering the death of Christ and how much we actually think about when Jesus rose from the dead and how crucial that momentous event is to the whole gospel story?

"Whatever Happened to the Resurrection?" by Dr. Robert R. Dawson, challenges us to consider the fact that as amazing as Christ's sacrifice on the cross is, without the resurrection, the gospel is not the Good News."



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Denison Forum: Why does God allow earthquakes?

Denison Forum: Why does God allow earthquakes?: "A magnitude-8.2 earthquake struck Chile Tuesday night, killing six people and forcing thousands to evacuate.  Seawater flooded city streets and washed away fishing boats.  Landslides blocked roads, knocked out power, damaged an airport and started fires."



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Bono: Who Is Jesus? - YouTube

Bono: Who Is Jesus? - YouTube: ""



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Police chief promoting Christianity | AL.com

Police chief promoting Christianity | AL.com: "I am puzzled to learn that any group would have the audacity to say that an African American man should not participate in prayer walks through the streets of Birmingham. "



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Why Is This Issue Different? – Kevin DeYoung

Why Is This Issue Different? – Kevin DeYoung: "I don’t relish writing about the same thing over and over (especially in light of World Vision’s stunning and humble reversal of their two day-old hiring policy). Believe me, if there were never the need to talk about homosexuality again, no one would cheer louder than me. But that’s not the world we live in. So here’s one more post."



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Florida Kindergartner Allegedly ‘Not Allowed to Pray’ Over Lunch - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries

Florida Kindergartner Allegedly ‘Not Allowed to Pray’ Over Lunch - Crossmap Christian News | Church & Ministries: "OVIEDO, Fla. - The parents of a kindergartner in Florida have pulled their child from public school after they state that their daughter told them that she was recently not allowed to pray over her lunch."



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