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By offering cheer amidst COVID-19, SGN reminds us that darkness has always been met by Christian hope. Go to the article

Wycliffe Global Alliance (WGA) is promoting an article on World Reformed Fellowship (WRF) website as if it is a WRF’s position on Wycliffe’s translation controversy. It claims, “Steve Taylor of the World Reformed Fellowship (WRF) has expounded thoughtfully on the allegation that, somehow, Wycliffe and SIL have compromised the truth of the Gospel through their […] Go to the article

PROGRAM SEGMENTS:Todd Bentley Postmortem Part 3 - The False Religion That Made Him and Sustained HimEmail your questions or comments to: talkback@fightingforthefaith.comJoin Our Crew Fighting for the Faith is Listener-Supported Become A Patron Donate Please partner with us by clicking one of our friendly yellow buttons. You can join our crew or make a one-time gift. We depend upon your generosity to help bring Fighting for the Faith to you and the world.Fighting for the Faith RSS Subs Go to the article

by Thomas BrooksIn times of great trouble and trials, in times of great afflictions and persecutions, private prayer is the Christian’s food and drink. It is their chief city of refuge or shelter and hiding place in a stormy day. When the saints have been driven by violent persecutions into holes and caves, dens, deserts and howling wildernesses, private prayer has been their food and drink. Under Christ it has been their only refuge.When Esau came forth with hostile intentions against Jacob, Go to the article

Ravi Zacharias passed on into glory on May 19, 2020. To honor his legacy, Faithwords has put on sale the books they’ve published by him. If you’re looking for more, we posted another sale of his earlier this month which you can view here. $2.99 $2.99 $2.99 Click the following post title to view these deals with the purchase links: Ravi Zacharias (1946-2020) E-Book Sale [Faithwords] Go to the article

http://www.start.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Bad_Reasons_Why_You_Are_Not_A_Calvinist_3.mp3(18:49) If you were wondering how an educated Arminian would read Romans chapter nine in a way contrary to how we have, here’s your answer (at least the first part of it). The authors make spotty references to this or that phrase in this or that verse and essentially ignore the immediate context of Paul’s argument. Go to the article

Hear all about God's "Swag-O-Meter"...check out this weekend's message!   Go to the article

An academic has been branded “irresponsible” for suggesting that teenagers should be taught how to take Class A drugs ‘safely’. Valerie Curran, Professor of Psychopharmacology at University College London, said young people should be told to split ecstasy tablets into quarters before consuming them. Prominent anti-drugs campaigner Mary Brett said her advice amounts to “condoning [...] Go to the article

History is a complex subject and often not for the faint of heart.With that in mind, allow me to ask a history question to evangelicals who want to know more about their own past. I would also like to ask this question to religion-beat professionals under the age of 60, or thereabouts.In 1971, a major American religious group passed a resolution on a topic that was becoming more controversial — abortion. Of course, the Roe v. Wade decision issued on January 22 in 1973 would create a political, Go to the article

Challenging the “corrosive” influence of pornography in adult society will help children fight back against sexting, a sociology professor has said. Frank Furedi, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Kent, made the comments in a letter to The Times. He wrote the letter in response to an investigation by the newspaper into the [...] Go to the article

Indonesia (MNN) -- Jakarta already faced crisis earlier this year when flooding ravaged the region. Although a majority of the flooding has subsided, rainfall continues to threaten Indonesia’s already-sinking capital. And as if the weather hadn’t already taken its toll on Jakarta, the city is now “the epicenter of the COVID-19 epidemic in Indonesia,” according to Juserdi Purba of Asian Access. As of Friday, Indonesia had more than 10,000 cases and 800 deaths. For now, many of those ca Go to the article

In a recent film, a self-proclaimed “genius” rants to the camera about the world’s “horror, corruption, ignorance, and poverty,” declaring life to be godless and absurd. While such thinking isn’t unusual in many modern film scripts, what’s interesting is where it leads. In the end, the lead character turns to the audience and implores us to do whatever it takes to find a little happiness. For him, this includes leaving traditional morality behind. But will “do whatever” work? Go to the article

Apologies to those who tried to access the site overnight. We did some server upgrades and had a few hiccups (which may continue today). Today’s Kindle deals include some excellent picks for both newer and older titles. (Yesterday on the blog: Really Bad Reviews of Really Good Books) It Only Takes A Moment It only takes a moment for a building to come down; it only takes a moment for a ministry and reputation to be destroyed. Have Pentecostals Outgrown Their Name? Christianity Today has an int Go to the article

The Christian Institute has welcomed as ‘heartening’ Stormont’s refusal to weaken legal protections for the unborn in Northern Ireland. Late last night MLAs voted 59 to 40 against amending legislation to allow abortion in cases of fatal foetal abnormality. They voted 64 to 32 against allowing abortion in cases of sexual crime. During the debate, [...] Go to the article

    Feasting On the Bread of Life   Food is a big part of Christmas celebrations with different cultures and families having their own traditions centered around the holiday meals and gatherings. I grew up in The Netherlands, where my Dad owned a bakery. I remember Christmas day brunches featuring delicious pastries such as stollen, kerstol (similar to fruit cake) and other fancy breads. Later Christmas day, we gathered for a wonderful type of communal meal called gourmetten. It was a rich Go to the article

In this grab bag, we have 3 e-books on prayer & fasting. The prices and sale dates that they have provided are under each book cover. $1.99 Ends May 30 $1.99 Ends June 30 $6.99 Ends May 31 Click the following post title to view these deals with the purchase links: Prayer & Fasting E-Book Sale: May 30/20 Go to the article

On either side of the equation, spiritual authority is not an easy thing. For parents and and husbands and elders, for people given spiritual authority over others, what do we do with that authority? The post Spiritual Authority … To Appeal or Command? appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

Playground Challenges…Our younger children and grandchildren are facing new conflicts everyday. Pingo is a fictionalized story that has been replayed time and time again in the real world.Imaginary friends are just part of make believe, but competition to find out who is the “best” in certain areas happens all the time. Pingo combines the two into an enjoyable story with an honest look at feelings, friendship and fun.A perfect book to share with a child you love. Go to the article

http://www.start.urclearning.org/audio/sinnersaint-2ndlawpt1.mp3Idolatry and worship: what distinguishes one from the other? Go to the article

The post Faith schools: Clergy criticise Church of England using school admissions to ‘artificially boost church attendance’ appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. by Will Hazell, iNews: Exclusive: Thirty Anglicans say selective faith schools give ‘ammunition’ to critics who claim Church uses schools for ‘pew fodder’. A group of senior Anglicans have written to the Church of England urging it “to abandon admission policies that discriminate against people by faith” in its school Go to the article

ISIS has proven itself to be a bane to many worldwide over the past few years, where the idea of establishing an Islamic Caliphate continues, with one of the many battles raging in the city of Marawi in the Philippines. Go to the article

I won’t ever win a humility contest. I don’t know if they have those, giving someone an award for being humble, probably defeats the purpose of humility. If they do though, please do not bet on me, I won’t even get an honorable mention. I struggle with ego. I recently realized it was my ego not my discipline driving my decision to blog daily. So I wrote about the 3 signs your ego is making your decisions and I prayed about it. I prayed that God would help me not be so entitled. That he w Go to the article

Jesus did not commit Himself to them…for He knew what was in man. —John 2:24-25Put Trust in God First. Our Lord never put His trust in any person. Yet He was never suspicious, never bitter, and never lost hope for anyone, because He put His trust in God first. He trusted absolutely in what God’s grace could do for others. If I put my trust… Go to the article

You probably know that Wycliffe Bible Translators does more than what it says on the tin – in addition to translating the Bible for language communities big and small across the world, we also have a passion for empowering people to engage with the word of God (Scripture engagement), and literacy. What does literacy mean to you? Maybe not all that much, if you’ve never needed to navigate the world without it. But learning to read isn’t just about being able to read the Bible and other boo Go to the article

I was blessed to experience communion in a whole new way! Pastor Michael has a tradition here at Whitehouse First Assembly that makes communion a beautiful family experience. Our service started with some acoustic worship. Pastor Michael had all of the kids come onto the platform for him to read them the Christmas story from the Bible. After candy canes were shared, pastor shared a short message and then it was time for communion. All the staff couples had a station at the altar with communion e Go to the article

Evangelist Franklin Graham said the firing of longtime "Today Show" anchor Matt Lauer over sexual misconduct allegations is a "warning to all of us to examine our lives." Go to the article

Should You Use an Investment Banker or Business Broker? You’ve worked hard to build your business, investing significant time and resources into growing your company into the thriving and successful business that it is today. Selling your company is an exciting prospect, and for many, it’s the dream. The reality of selling involves many details such as understanding how to reach the largest possible base of buyers and presenting your company in the best light. You want to secure the maximum Go to the article

Reportedly, a new documentary features McCorvey’s “deathbed confession”—she wasn’t really a pro-life activist. It’s claimed she was paid to play the part. Go to the article

They call them “Keepers of the Light.” At the lighthouse on the cape of Hatteras Island just off the North Carolina coast of the United States, there’s a memorial to those who’ve tended the light stations there since 1803. Shortly after the existing structure was moved inland because of shoreline erosion, the names of the keepers were etched on the old foundation stones and arranged into an amphitheater shape facing the new site. That way—as a placard explains—today’s visitors can Go to the article

The Chicago Health Department Commissioner has told the Elim Pentecostal Church and other Romanian churches that if they do not stop holding services of more than 10 people in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions, the city “will take all necessary measures to abate the nuisance to ensure the safety of the City’s residents,” CNS News reported on May 27.” The post Chicago Says It Will Take Necessary Measures to Shut Down Church Services of Over 10 People appeared first on Worthy Christian Go to the article

The BBC’s output is ‘too Christian’ and more room should be made for content from other faiths, the corporation’s head of religion and ethics has said. Aaqil Ahmed, a practising Muslim, has compiled a report suggesting that Islam, as well as Hinduism and Sikhism should get more airtime. The report is being considered by the [...] Go to the article

David Cameron has lifted a ban on women serving in close combat roles in the British military. Women were previously allowed to serve on the front line, but could not “close with and kill the enemy”. The outgoing Prime Minister asked that the change be implemented “as soon as possible”. ‘Social engineering’ David Cameron announced [...] Go to the article

Author(s): Jane AustenPublisher: Amazon ClassicsPrice: FREE After the death of their father, sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood face financial ruin. At the mercy of their half brother, John, and his greedy wife, their only hope is to make a good match. But reduced circumstances make courtship difficult—especially after being turned out of their home. While responsible Elinor takes a practical approach to matters of the heart, Marianne throws herself in unreservedly. In Jane Austen’s fir Go to the article

One of my favorite lines from The Lord of the Rings is when Sam and Frodo reflect on people and adventures recounted in old tales and songs. Then Sam asks, “I wonder what sort of a tale we’ve fallen into.” At the heart of this question lies the understanding that we are all in a story, and that our actions have meaning in light of that story. In the previous column, I laid out one of the big challenges facing the church in the West. It’s easy today for people to engage in religious pract Go to the article

You’ve probably seen the videos. The most famous one is a snippet from Plandemic, featuring an interview with a discredited virologist named Judy Mikovits, made by Californian filmmaker and “wellness” advocate, Mikki Willis. The video spread faster than any virus across Facebook, receiving millions of interactions in just a few days with its tantalizingly juicy narrative of shady elites, including Dr. Anthony Faucci, conspiring to get rich off of this “human-made” virus. The video’s Go to the article

Over the course of this primary season, I’ve tried to stay out of the congressional races – preferring to wait until the runoff. But, I feel compelled to speak up in support of my good friend, Kevin Cooke, for Congress. In District 14, you have an opportunity to have one of Georgia’s most fearless and consistent conservatives as your congressman. The trustworthiness and conservative credentials of Kevin Cooke are in truly rarefied air, in the mold of proven Georgia stalwarts like Brian Kem Go to the article

MarriageVictory has now turned 200! No, not years, but 200+ RSS subscribers. We consistently hit the 200 mark a few weeks ago. And to show off a little, we added the plugin that shows our reader count in our “Subscribe” box. Some additional numbers show that our Marriage eCourse subscriber list has topped the 400 mark. We are very blessed to have so many readers and hope that the information we provide has been a blessing to you and your marriage as well. So if you’re not a subscriber ye Go to the article

William Barr, Unbound By The Editors May 21, 2020 In a recent New Yorker profile of Attorney General William Barr, we learn that his fealty to the Republican Party took hold early. In the first grade, while a student at Corpus Christi elementary school on the Upper West Side, he delivered a speech in favor of Dwight Eisenhower’s presidential campaign. A few years later, he was a vocal supporter of Richard Nixon, prompting a nun to promise she’d pray for him. Her prayers weren’t answered—but Barr’s enthusiasm for Nixon proved telling. He’s spent a lifetime making sure Republican presidents were never again held accountable for their misdeeds. During his first stint as attorney general, in the George H.W. Bush administration, Barr earned the title “ Cover-Up General ” from New York Times columnist and former Nixon speechwriter William Safire. Barr first met Bush when the latter was running the CIA in the 1970s, and helped the future president stonewall the Pike and C

David Allen Sibley’s lavishly illustrated “What It’s Like to Be a Bird” is more for perusing indoors - it’s too big to fit in your pocket. Go to the article

Christians go to church to worship, grow their faith, and feel safe - but religious freedom monitors say some churches and other houses of worship around the world are being turned into sites of bloodshed. Go to the article

As for Exclusive Psalmody, let me make an observation prompted by what I said there. We know some people belong to a theological tradition that stresses the creator-creature distinction. To them, this means that they must always assume the vast distance between God and man. We must remain God-centered in our interpretation of the scriptures […] Go to the article

Get an accurate definition of what evangelism is, and is not, in order to stay focus on what God has called you to do. What is evangelism? It's simply... Go to the article

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Great news! Today, the U.S. Department of Education ruled that a policy letting boys play in girls’ sports is a violation of Title IX, a federal law that ensures that no one can be denied equal access to educational opportunities on the basis of sex. This is a significant win for female athletes across America: it sends a message that fairness in girls’ sports does matter. We’ve been arguing this on the political front lines in Idaho, where we helped pass the Fairness in Women’s Sports A Go to the article

In a 96-page decision, Missouri Administrative Court Commissioner Sreenivasa Rao Dandamudi granted an application for relicensure to Reproductive Health Services Planned Parenthood in St. Louis, Missouri, in spite of life-threatening botched abortions cited by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, who moved to revoke the abortion facility’s operating license. Dandamudi noted in his decision that the two women who were seriously injured – one of which underwent several bungle Go to the article

June 8, 2017: How did celibacy become mandatory for priests? Go to the article

Museums and artists are collaborating with visually impaired individuals to create multisensory exhibits that go beyond sight. Go to the article

Pastoral submission amid a pandemic: Who should Christians heed when following Romans 13 and Hebrews 13 seems to conflict? As churches around the country begin to cautiously reopen, many parishioners may feel caught between their government’s advice and their pastor’s. As parishioners decide whether to return to reopened churches or are frustrated with a lack of movement to reopen, how should they respond? What do we do when we disagree? CT asked a variety of Christian leaders to weigh in. A Go to the article

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Data management is a fundamental element of every company business, and as such the proper tools should be in location to achieve successful data administration. https://ascella-llc.com/asylum-consultation/ The present day’s business environment is extremely complex and data is of primary importance. Data supervision is the capacity to access, interpret, store, obtain, filter, or perhaps manipulate your details. This likewise allows you to gain access to data via a different system, po Go to the article

For the last 25 years, an annual prayer event entitled "See You at the Pole" encouraged students to unite to ask God to intercede for their generation. This year's global prayer observation will be Sept. 28 at 7 a.m. local times. "We Cry Out" is the 2016 theme. Go to the article

In previous columns, we looked at different approaches to changing your primary story—two ways to ensure that the Scriptural Story provides you with meaning and significance and not the lesser stories that center on career, politics, or entertainment. The Amputation Approach eliminates certain habits or practices in order to reestablish a focus on seeking first the kingdom. The General Habits Approach emphasizes common practices among Christians: Bible reading, prayer, and church attendance. W Go to the article

This past week one of the modern heroes of the faith Dr. Ravi Zacharias went home to be with his Lord.  During his time on Earth, he modeled the wisdom, grace, dignity, kindness, biblical acumen, and the character we should all aspire to as Christian leaders.  Dr. Zacharias will be deeply missed but for us […] Go to the article

05/28/2020 Nigeria (The Christian Post) – A Nigerian man was sentenced to 26 years in prison for abducting a Christian teenager from her home and forcing her into Islamic marriage in 2015. A federal high court in Bayelsa State sentenced Yunusa Dahiru for the abduction of Ese Oruru. In August 2015, Oruru was abducted at the age of 14 from her mother’s shop by Dahiru. The teenage girl was taken across state lines to the Muslim-majority Kano state, where she was allegedly raped, forced to accep Go to the article

The eyes of the state are on Senate District 4 as you look to replace a giant on June 9th. As we mourn the loss of Senator Jack Hill, we must honor his legacy by sending another capable, trusted conservative leader to fill his seat. That’s why we’re urgently calling on you to elect Billy Hickman in this crucial special election. Billy Hickman is a true conservative, a man of faith, a leader who shares our values, and an accomplished and trusted business leader. At this critical juncture for Go to the article

As a Christian who believes in the bodily resurrection of Jesus, and even wrote two books about it, I often feel like I should be full of hope, peace and joy at all times. Yet as I tried to explain in my three year anniversary reflections the truth is the last years have been a […] The rest of this article is available by following the link above Go to the article

Not worrying aloud or a shopping list. ‘Not my will but your’s be done.’ (Luke 22:42). That should really be called the Lord’s Prayer, since it was one of very few recorded prayers of Jesus, prayed at the climax of his earthly life. He looks at the Cross, his body and mind recoils from it, […] The rest of this article is available by following the link above Go to the article

We don’t notice His company at these times until we stop and look back.  Acts 12:1-19 Reference: Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches and from everything the Jewish people were hoping would happen.” (Acts 12:11 NIV) Explore: There’s a well known poem about someone walking across a beach with God. It’s called Footprints in the Sand: One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with Go to the article

The poetry of Dana Gioia. Go to the article

A private memorial service will be live-streamed on May 29 to celebrate the life and legacy of Christian evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias. Go to the article

The Justice Department criticized Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak for treating churches "unequally" in his guidelines for reopening states. The post Justice Department Slams Nevada Governor for 'Unequal' Treatment of Churches in Reopening Guidelines appeared first on Worthy Christian News. Go to the article

We explored the impact of Bible-based trauma healing in our Summer 2018 issue of Words for Life. Here we look at how the trauma healing course is being used to care for traumatised refugees in Germany. Germany has been one of the most welcoming countries to refugees in recent years, receiving over a million refugees over the past three years alone. But once refugees reach Germany many of them still suffer from the effects of the wars they have fled from. About 70% of refugees in Germany have ex Go to the article

by Pastor Mark RobinetteHave you ever heard of Myanmar? Maybe by now you have, but a few years ago most of us had to Google it to find out. It was the new name for Burma. We’ve all seen Crab Rangoon on a menu somewhere, but few Westerners had ever been to this central city in Myanmar now called Yangon.The truth is, in an adaptation of a famous C. S. Lewis quote, “The Lion is on the move” in Myanmar.Just a few years ago, this Southeast Asian country, between India and Thailand, was shut o Go to the article

In the Southern Hemisphere, at the time of the winter solstice, a cluster of seven stars, called ‘the Pleiades’ in the Northern Hemisphere and ‘Matariki’ in Aotearoa New Zealand, becomes visible on the horizon just before dawn. For Maori, this marks New Year. It is a time to remember those who have died, particularly in […] Go to the article

For 42 years, Garrison Keillor's soothing voice slid a slice of Americana into many lives through his popular radio show "A Prairie Home Companion." Keillor, who concluded his role as host on July 2 in an episode taped at the Hollywood Bowl, also injected a vigorous dose of religion into the show. For "church people," the stories and songs had a familiar, humorous ring. Go to the article

The Haves and the Have-Nots By Paul BaumannMay 28, 2020 The pandemic lockdown has given us a lot of time to read. How do you decide which book to pick up next? In my case, it is often a serendipitous path. Here’s an example. Andrew Bacevich, a frequent Commonweal contributor and personal favorite of mine, is a remarkably prolific writer. Still, I was surprised and impressed to come across the New York Times Book Review’s front-page review of American Conservatism: Reclaiming Go to the article

Jesus preached to huge crowds when he walked this earth (remember the feeding of the 5000 and 4000). The bible also tells us that his fame grew and that multitudes followed him. Yet, after about 3 years of hitting the road, speaking to people, and performing unbelievable miracles, we are only aware of him having 500 disciples (of which he chose 12 as his Apostles). Thus, while there were many who heard the truth and knew the truth, there were only a handful of them that became his disciples. Go to the article

In the previous column, I recommended we adopt “subversive habits”—practices that chip away at the lesser stories we often live by and exalt the Scriptural Story to the place of greatest prominence in our lives. Instead of relying solely on general habits (prayer, Bible reading, and church attendance), why not consider practices designed to counter the formative influence of lesser stories? We’ve looked at three case studies: Cameron sees his life story light of his career, Pam in light Go to the article

An Israeli research institute has said that two medicines used to treat Gaucher’s disease could also be used to treat COVID-19, CBN News reported on May 27. Scientists at the Ministry of Defense-run Israel Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) have said Cerdelga, which has already been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and Venglustat, which is in the process of approval, appear to inhibit viruses. The post Israeli Research Institute says Drugs used for Gaucher’s Disease May Go to the article

This is real… This is the Word of Faith Movement & New Apostolic Reformation & The Encounter Gospel coming to full fruition.Yes, this bad doctrine is horrible.Yes, these young people are being lied to in the name of God.Yes, this destructive teaching will ruin many lives.But there is something ev Go to the article

Ahead of the New Year, famed evangelist Billy Graham offered words of encouragement for those who endured a difficult 2017 and said that while God allows hard times to come, He provides eternal hope through His son. Go to the article

Slavic Gospel Association's 'Christ Over COVID' response tops 500,000 meals served, as Russia hits new infection high'CHRIST OVER COVID:' Slavic Gospel Association (SGA, www.sga.org), a U.S.-based mission to Russia and the former Soviet Union, today announced its on-the-ground evangelical church taskforce has distributed more than 500,000 meals to desperate families as COVID-19 continues to spread. Join the organization's Crisis Prayer Team and get updates at www.sga.org/COVID. NEWS P Source: I Go to the article

A festive fundraising campaign to tackle homelessness in Scotland which saw thousands of people sleep rough for a night in Edinburgh has raised more than £4 million. Social Bite raised the money through its Sleep in the Park event in December and an appeal for £5 donations for meals. The charity’s cafes in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen opened up on Christmas Day to serve dinner and give out presents to people affected by the issue. Stars including Liam Gallagher, Deacon Blue, Amy Macdonald Go to the article

“Use your words.” I mean, who knows how many I’ve told our wild posse of kids just those three words because: Words are how we amplify the beat of our hearts. When I couldn’t stop wincing, watching George Floyd pinned to the ground by the knee of a white man pinching down his neck for 8 long, agonizing minutes, that’s all I could think: “Listen, listen to him! He is using his words!” He used his words. He said he couldn’t breathe. Tasha Morrison He was already handcuffed, he wa Go to the article

Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of famed evangelist Billy Graham, has praised President Donald Trump for recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and thanked God that the United States is "on Your side once again, aligned with the nation and the city on which You have placed Your name." Go to the article

Josh Baldwin cut his teeth in the Southeast, where he grew up on the traveling band circuit — traveling with other artists while slowly building up a small repertoire of his own work. But in 2014, he moved to Redding, California and joined Bethel, becoming a worship leader for one of the most influential worship music outfits in the country. Since then, he’s gotten pretty good at having a foot in both worlds. On the one side, you have the rootsy, Americana-inspired singer/songwriter. On the Go to the article

What is Ash Wednesday? How Do We Observe Ash Wednesday? Why Should We? « Mark D. Roberts ShareThis Go to the article

Man and woman working on a computer upgrade togetherMark Regnerus is a sociologist at the University of Texas, Austin. He publishes a lot of his books with Oxford University Press. So, his research methods are generally seen as reliable. I noticed that he had done a survey of views on religion, sexuality and marriage in 2018, and he published a popular level article about it earlier this week. I think it’s worth taking a look at his findings. He writes: Let me offer a word about the survey. I Go to the article

Flynn Was No Victim By Paul MosesMay 18, 2020 If retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn is truly a victim of overzealous law enforcement, he is another casualty of a “law and order” movement that managed to inflate prosecutorial power so much that even an innocent defendant with a good lawyer would rather plead guilty than risk trial. Attorney General William Barr, who became Flynn’s unlikely defender by filing a motion to drop charges against him, is familiar with that movement. H Go to the article

Scottish Churches Housing Action (SCHA) has announced the appointment of David Cressey to succeed the long-standing chief executive Alastair Cameron on his retirement. David Cressey Currently programme manager with Forest Enterprise Scotland, David has a background in housing, initially in Lincolnshire, and subsequently with Scottish Borders Council, where he worked on strategy for housing, economic development and community planning. He holds a postgraduate diploma in housing, and a Masters Go to the article

Recommend Book: The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer https://amzn.to/2QDcY8a Website: http://www.sermonindex.net Twitter: ... Go to the article

Pastor Mark Driscoll, who recently planted The Trinity Church in Phoenix, Arizona, a year and a half after resigning from well-known megachurch Mars Hill amid controversy, recently shared his thoughts on whether parents should homeschool their children, or send them to private or public school. Go to the article

I have a few clients who are very prolific. As soon as they’ve finished a manuscript, they’re always excited to move on to another. They immediately brainstorm a new book and get going on it. They can write two or more terrific manuscripts in a year. For some authors, especially if they’re already established, this works out great because they’re able to contract those books as fast as they can write them. But for other authors, not so much. The problem comes with a writer who is contra Go to the article

The brother-in-law of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who faced the death penalty for “blasphemy” against Islam, has been killed, local Christians confirmed Wednesday. The post Brother-in-Law of Christian Asia Bibi Killed in Pakistan appeared first on Worthy Christian News . Go to the article

A project which aims to monitor the on and off-screen diversity of popular television programmes has failed to include religion in its questionnaire, while listing ‘gender identity’ as an important category. Project Diamond is set to assess the diversity of staff at popular shows such as Coronation Street and Eastenders, on the BBC, ITV, Channel [...] Go to the article

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A Dukes Promise by Jamie CarieThe Adventures Never Cease!United and off on their honeymoon, Alex and Gabriel are determined to find Alex’s missing parents.  Following paths, taking risks, and facing dangers not thought of, the two find their quest daunting.  Foes are ever near, but friends appear when hope is lost.This is a fast moving story with vivid characters, surprising action, and well researched to fit the historical background.Jamie has written a wonderful conclusion to her series, d Go to the article

You heard your kids giggling about an app on their phone called Cameo. And though you didn’t want to start asking dumb questions and appear to be the uncool parent who hasn’t got a clue … you really don’t have a clue. Is Cameo problematic? Should you be making some parental decisions? What is this […] The post What’s the Cameo App? We’ll Tell You. appeared first on Plugged In Blog. Go to the article

Beginning Thursday,April 23rd, I will be conducting a three week evangelism training workshop at our Houston, Texas location. The meetings will take place on three consecutive Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. I will also be offering the same teaching series on Saturday mornings, beginning April 25, from 9-11 a.m. The meetings are open to everyone who has an interest in learning new skills and ideas related to leading people to Jesus Christ. There is no cost related to the training sessions, b Go to the article

In this episode of Signposts, recorded live at the ERLC, I am joined by author and musical artist, Andrew Peterson. Over the course of the conversation, we talk about his ministry, creative process, writing projects, and his latest book Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making. I invite you to listen in on our conversation, and be sure to subscribe to receive future episodes of Signposts The post A Conversation with Andrew Peterson appeared first on Russe Go to the article

05/26/2020 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – In Indonesia, many of the clusters of COVID-19 cases were caused by large scale religious gathering. Muslims and Christians alike attended their regional conferences and unfortunately returned with COVID-19. Several clusters of infections that emerged from mass events were organized by the Tablighi Jamaat group, a global Islamic missionary group, and the Indonesian Bethel Church (GBI), a Protestant Pentecostal network. According to the J Go to the article

Amy McArthur, the wife of Ashers Baking Company’s Daniel McArthur, has said the couple’s two-year ordeal has been worth it. The mother of two spoke out as she and Daniel prepare to return to court next week for a crucial appeal hearing. Ashers goes before the Court of Appeal in Belfast on Monday 9 May [...] Go to the article

http://www.start.urclearning.org/audio/SS-Bad_Reasons_Why_You_Are_Not_A_Calvinist_5.mp3(13:42) That election is “in Christ” does not in any way overthrow the idea that the Father’s election of His people is sovereign, personal, fixed, definite, and individual. Go to the article

Usually we complain when people put words into our mouths, "I didn't say that!" But there has been a tendency in Bible translation as well as scholarship to take some of Paul's words in 1 Corinthians out of his mouth and place them in "speech marks" to suggest that he is quoting someone else or somehow distancing himself from what is said.In my article "The Argument against Attributing Slogans in 1 Corinthians 6:12–20" just published in the Journal for the Study of Paul and His Letters Vol. 8, Go to the article

Religious conservatives could be indiscriminately penalised by the Government’s counter-extremism laws, MPs and Peers have warned. In a strongly-worded report, the Joint Committee on Human Rights dismantled the Government’s approach, saying no evidence had been put forward for why new legislation is necessary. The Christian Institute and others have raised repeated concerns about the counter-extremism [...] Go to the article

We live our lives where we place our focus!By most people's standards, they were country hicks. Their names were Nan and Vail. They spent most of their adult life scraping by with very little, but as they neared retirement, he sold some family land in the Austin area and made a fortune. They retired to a nice, but not extravagant, house about 30 miles from Austin, Texas. Over the three-plus years, we lived near these precious people. Because of their generous and loving hospitality, my wife, Do Go to the article

I believe my strategic use of caffeine has helped enhance my cognitive resources as a leader. In this post I look at three areas: what caffeine does to your brain, cautions about its use, and how to strategically use it. The post How Caffeine Might Make You a Better Leader appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

We don't want to rush ahead of the governor, but there is a significant and growing angst among many church attenders and many church leaders. In a press conference today President Trump called churches, synagogues, and mosques all "essential services" and called on governors to reopen them "right now." Where I live, Illinois Governor Pritzker has already said that churches are essential, and I agree with them both. That’s not really the question. The question people are asking is how and when Go to the article

In 1995, Norma McCorvey — the anonymous “Jane Roe” in the Supreme Court’s landmark Roe V Wade case — publicly came out against abortion. It was a huge coup for pro-life groups, representing a symbolic victory. McCorvey spent most of the rest of her life fighting to overturn the law associated with her name. But now, a new documentary puts her life in the spotlight and drops a potential bombshell. According to the LA Times, McCorvey says that she only claimed to have changed her mind be Go to the article

Five years ago, Mad Max: Fury Road cannonballed into theaters like a flaming guitar solo and set a whole new bar for what an action movie could be. The sequel to Mel Gibson’s diesel-fueled, post-apocalyptic franchise was a wake up call to Hollywood and absolutely broke the mold so hard that nobody else has really even tried to emulate it. Nobody that is, except George Miller himself, Mad Max‘s longtime director. He’s been hankering to film a prequel starring Furiosa, the battle-hardened h Go to the article

Secrets of Christianity revealed in new book, corrects massive errors throughout history NEWS PROVIDED BY Carmel Communications May 27, 2020 SAN FRANCISCO, May 27, 2020 /Christian Newswire/ -- While the past is unchangeable, the perception of the past, based upon correct historical facts, is and should be changed. Historians have seriously mangled the facts when it comes to Christianity and the history of the Catholic Church claims a new book from Ignatius Press, THE SCANDAL OF THE SCA Sourc Go to the article

We have just posted the September, October 2017 Review to our website. The review is titled "What Is It to Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ?" and was written by Luke Miner. Go to the article

A conflict of worldviewsCarla told me about this celebrity singer who decided to leave Christianity. Since we’ve had a few high profile departures, I thought it might be worth giving my very controversial view on Christian musicians, artists, athletes and celebrities. I’ve always been suspicious of celebrities claiming to be Christians and there’s a very simple reason why. Anyway, here is the story from Christian Post. It says: Jon Steingard, the Canadian Christian rock band Hawk Nelson’ Go to the article

動画マーケティングでユーチューバーを活用した、３０台へのアプローチで成功している企業もあります。以前は動画マーケティングではテレビコマーシャルが基本でしたが、テレビコマーシャルは世間への影響力を見込むことができますが、費用がかかりますしターゲットが絞れないので費用対効果も小さくなります。ユーチューバーを起用しての動画マーケティングでは、動画投稿は無料で行える上、広告配信もターゲットが絞られるので予算に合わせながらアプローチしていくことができます。ユーチューブにはアノテーションと言われる機能がありますが、動画の画面上で文字を表示させたり、関連リンクを埋め込むことができます。動画ないから自社サイトにユーザーを誘導したい場合は、動画が終わる時に詳細はこちらなどの文字や、ホームページのURL・購入用リンク設置を埋め込みます。これによりただ動画を見るだけではなく、購買につなげる可能性も与えられます。宣伝動画の成功事例としてEasyOneTouch2が挙げられますが、スマートフォンの車ホルダーの購入を目的に作成されている動画です。 この動画で売り上げがアップしたという成功事例で、スマホ車載ホルダーEasyOneTouch2は商品として満足度９７パーセントで、世界売り上げはトップの実績を持っています。車関連での視聴回数実績を持っているユーチューバーへ仕事を依頼することで、商品に関しての説明動画を作ってもらうことに成功します。動画が公開されてから１週間で、EasyOneTouch2が売れ筋ランキングで上がりました。メルセデスベンツ日本では自動車のような買い替えサイクルが長いケースを考え、高額な商品は顧客との長い信頼関係を築くことを知っています。ブランドへの愛着を持ってもらうことが目的として、リテンションやクロスセルを特にメルセデスベンツ日本にとっての重要な要素で30代へのアプローチになっています。スーパーマリオは商品の使い方や体験と説明などを、動画内で配信することで宣伝動画となります。30代へのアプローチとしてスーパーマリオもありますが、購入用リンク設置はユーザーを誘導するにはとても良い方法です。商品の使い方や体験と説明などをしているロレアルでも、企業とユーチューバーをマッチングさせるサービスを利用しています。自社製品を始め独自キャンペーンの目的にあっているユーチューバーをロレア

The Center for Medical Progress, whose undercover videos exposed Planned Parenthood leadership negotiating the harvesting and sale of aborted fetal body parts, released a new video today featuring Planned Parenthood officials’ sworn videotaped testimony about the sales. The new video release documents the Planned Parenthood officials’ admissions, which came in Planned Parenthood’s own retaliatory lawsuit over the undercover footage and contradict Planned Parenthood’s public claims about Go to the article

It is one of the most famous covers in the long, rich history of The New Yorker.“View of the World from 9th Avenue,” by illustrator Saul Steinberg, is one of the first images that come to mind when many New Yorkers of a certain age and, perhaps, social class, describe the alpha city they call home. The drawing is also known as “A Parochial New Yorker's View of the World.”I am not a New Yorker, but I gained a little bit of experience in that world while teaching journalism, religion and Go to the article

Bible study that hits the spotDina asked me to post my favorite Bible verses, so here are 8 of my favorites. Psalm 27:14: 11 Teach me Your way, O Lord,And lead me in a level pathBecause of my foes. 12 Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries,For false witnesses have risen against me,And such as breathe out violence. 13 I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LordIn the land of the living. 14 Wait for the Lord;Be strong and let your hear Go to the article

Kenya (MNN) — Radical Islamic threats are draining the brain (and the Christianity) from the northern part of Kenya bordering Somalia. Al-Shabaab has been incurring into North Eastern Kenya out of Somalia for the last few months. These counties have a high Somali population. Bruce Allen of FMI says, “There have been attacks specifically against Christians, specifically against Christian teachers . . . They're saying if you can recite The Shahada, the Islamic profession of faith, we let yo Go to the article

Some churches have statements of faith they adhere to, called creeds. But they’re often not the kind of thing we turn to in times of trial. So my author friend Tony Horsfal wrote his own: a courage-building ‘Resilience Creed’—one that expresses the kind of truths we can hold to in times of adversity and pain. More… Go to the article

We’ve long preached sustainable development over handouts. The pandemic forces us to change our approach—for now. The coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating economic impact on people living in global poverty. We are in a moment that requires immediate, full-scale relief. Such a statement may come as a surprise to those who know me. As head of a Christian organization focused on economic development and microfinance, I have been a vocal critic of indiscriminate charity and long-term han Go to the article

Evangelism doesn’t come easy for many Christians. The idea that the gospel belongs to a private sphere of personal values instead of being an announcement of public truth may be a reason why, in Western societies, evangelism feels strange or distasteful for many—believers and unbelievers alike. Not surprisingly, some Christians feel more comfortable with inviting neighbors to church than with sharing the gospel. But even a church invitation is a big deal: Come with me to church. Give up hour Go to the article

What do the Pope, the Dalai Lama and Donald Whitney have in common? They all promote freestyle spirituality where feeling close to God replaces drawing near to God on His terms. Religious experimentation replaces practices ordained by God and sincerity replaces revealed truth. We will begin with a narrative from the Old Testament and proceed to revealed truth in the New Testament to show that we must come to God in faith on His terms. We cannot trust our spiritual well-being to experimentation. Go to the article

“Once upon a time, there lived a girl with a magic book…”So begins the first pages of my next literary endeavor, Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again, available now for pre-order and officially releasing June 12, 2018. This is a book about the Bible. And it’s unlike any other book I’ve ever written, for in addition to the memoir, it includes original poetry, short stories, soliloquies, and even a short s Go to the article

Lebanon (MNN) -- It’s been nearly six months since anti-government protests began in Beirut, Lebanon. In mid-October, people took to the streets en masse with a new dream of revolution. Proposed tax increases led to weeks of widespread protests, the prime minister’s ouster, and Cabinet reform. Read our coverage here. “It's a dream that's been asleep in the hearts of many Lebanese people because they believed it could only be a dream,” explains Pierre Houssney, Executive Director of Go to the article

IT’S 2020, SISTERS!! Happy New Year to you and yours! It’s hard to believe we’ve entered a new decade! We pray that 2019 was good to you, but we hope that 2020 will give it a run for its money! This time of year reminds us to reflect on our lives and consider what areas […] Go to the article

There is a cost to giving. At it's worst that cost is burnout—the emotional (and often physical) collapse of someone who has spent too long pouring out without filling up. Psychiatrist Robert Coles wrote about the hazards that come with a life of service and giving. It was the warning signs of burnout that really grabbed my attention. More… Go to the article

Asia Bibi, the Christian mother of five who was sentenced to death in Pakistan, needs fervent prayer more than ever, as she is faced with constant pressure to embrace Islam. Despite constant persecution, Bibi refuses to deny her Christian faith. Go to the article

A new Bill aimed at curbing ‘extremism’ is set to be unveiled in the Queen’s Speech. The extremism Bill will reportedly seek to “ban organisations, gag individuals and close down premises used to ‘promote hatred’”. Critics have consistently said the Government’s plans to counter extremism risk criminalising people for simply standing up for their beliefs. [...] Go to the article

This Sunday School lesson was designed for parents to use with their children at home on the week of May 31, 2020. It’s based on Acts 2:1-21 where the Holy Spirit empowers the early church to share the message of Jesus. Everything is included in the PDF download below (teaching notes, coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and worksheets).  Use what is most helpful for your kids and ignore the rest. Families can also watch our children’s message, suggested music, and craft demonst Go to the article