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COVID-19 & the Clerical Church By Massimo FaggioliJune 19, 2020 If there’s something positive to have emerged from these many months of pandemic, it’s the constructive thinking going on about what it might mean for the Catholic Church. There’s a kind of collective and individual self-examination underway, perhaps exemplified best by Czech theologian Tomáš Halík, who is a psychotherapist by training. As he put it in one of the most perceptive articles published recent Go to the article

The DOJ has arrested over 100 people for rioting and destroying property, and the FBI has over 200 domestic terrorism investigations underway, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Monday. The post WH: Over 100 Anarchists Arrested; Over 200 Domestic Terrorism Probes Opened appeared first on Worthy Christian News. Go to the article

A total solar eclipse is an amazing phenomenon, and can illustrate biblical teachings Go to the article

The Government has confirmed that churches in England can resume public worship from 4 July. Go to the article

Across the nation, crowds topple monuments and remove statue after statue. Conversations abound about the names of army bases, endowed university chairs, parks and street names-it is a controversy about names, and it has gripped many countries around the world, especially the United States.... The post Memory, Monuments, Morality, and Mayhem: The Burden of Reckoning with Historical Symbols appeared first on AlbertMohler.com. Go to the article

Following calls from mosque leaders in east Khartoum, Sudan to rid their “Muslim area” of South Sudanese Christians, several Christians were attacked there and in neighboring Omdurman this month, sources said. The post Christians Attacked in Sudan after Incitement by Mosque Leaders in Khartoum appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on China Monday to end the “horrific” and “dehumanizing” abuses against Uighur Muslims, including forced sterilizations, abortions, and coerced family planning practices. “We call on the Chinese Communist Party to immediately end these horrific practices and ask all nations to join the United States in demanding an end to these dehumanizing abuses,” Pompeo said in a Monday afternoon statement. His words came after an investigation by the Associat Go to the article

Does God pick your spouse? God gives you freedom to choose if you marry or if you remain single. And if you want to get married, God is not going to control that decision. The post 3 Reasons God Won’t Control Who You Marry appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

In a highly anticipated ruling, the Supreme Court of the United Stated (SCOTUS) on Monday struck down a controversial law that could have greatly limited the number of abortions performed in Louisiana. Chief Justice John Roberts, who recently sided with the Court’s liberal wing in major decisions about LGBT+ rights and DACA, did so again […] The post Roberts Sides With Liberal Judges in Abortion Ruling appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

In a landmark ruling, Israeli regulatory authorities announced on Sunday that they are shutting down an evangelical Christian television station for not… https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israel-pulls-plug-on-god-tv-christian-channel-spreading-gospel-of-jesus-to-jews-1.8953019 Go to the article

The story of the first all-black high school rowing team, a history of swimming, and Lou Gehrig’s “lost” columns offer compelling reads for summer. Go to the article

NEWS PROVIDED BY USA.Life June 30, 2020 SAN JOSE, Calif., June 30, 2020 /Christian Newswire/ -- USA.Life, the most popular Christian social network, helps "Christians and churches persecuted by Facebook find safety and hope," said USA.Life CEO Steven Andrew. He understands firsthand about the censorship happening. Facebook blocked 5 million people per month from Andrew's popular, inspirational Christian and patriotic posts, before blocking Andrew completely. In response, Andrew started U Source Go to the article

John Roberts joins liberal justices, citing precedent. The Supreme Court has ruled that a Louisiana law regulating abortion puts an unacceptable obstacle in the path of women who want an abortion. Pro-life advocates had hoped that the two new conservative justices would swing the court in a different direction than its 2016 ruling on a similar case. Instead, the 5–4 decision solidifies the court’s definition of “undue burden” on women seeking the procedure and further limits states’ ab Go to the article

HEAVEN—A spokesperson for the Most High God confirmed that God will be ending humanity before any remake of The Princess Bride can be released. The post Merciful God Vows To End Humanity Before 'The Princess Bride' Can Be Remade appeared first on The Babylon Bee. Go to the article

Guidance published on Monday sets out a number of restrictions on worship, with churches told to avoid singing and using instruments that need to be blown into, although the organ is permitted. Go to the article

Lebanon (MNN) — In a country tormented by COVID-19, corruption, and financial crisis, SKILD continues to advocate for kids with learning differences. COVID-19 has shut down schools around the world, and kids with learning differences in Lebanon need extra support. Hiba Al-Jamal explains the LSESD  program helps a lot of different students, both at public and private schools. As COVID-19 has prevented in-person work, SKILD has moved online. “That means whoever is able to do the online Go to the article

Here’s an excerpt from Welcoming New Church Members, Don Bailey's contribution to the June issue of Tabletalk: In considering the welcome of new church members, 3 John invites reflection. The object of concern for John was Diotrephes, who liked to put himself first, not acknowledging Apostolic authority (v. 9) and speaking “wicked nonsense” (v. 10). Moreover, John writes that he “refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who want to and puts them out of the church” (v. 10). Go to the article

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On Sunday afternoon September 15, 2019, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez began experiencing chest pains during the team’s game with the Atlanta Braves and was immediately rushed to Washington Adventist Hospital.  Tests revealed Martinez was fine but he was forced to stay home and rest during the following three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals. […] Go to the article

Lily King’s novel plumbs the depths of the creative life, and of being true to one’s calling. Go to the article

North Korea blew up an inter-Korean liaison office building just inside its border in an act Tuesday that sharply raises tensions on the Korean Peninsula amid deadlocked nuclear diplomacy with the United States.  Go to the article

John* didn’t understand the point of the Bunong Bible translation. Why were people spending years of their lives translating the Scriptures into the local language when a translation was already available in the national language, Khmer? Having spent years in school studying the Bible in Khmer, John felt confident he understood it clearly. But eventually curiosity got the better of him and he began to read the recently translated Bunong Scriptures. As he did, he found he was able to understan Go to the article

If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. —Matthew 5:30Jesus did not say that everyone must cut off his right hand, but that “if your right hand causes you to sin” in your walk with Him, then it is better to “cut it off.” There are many things that are perfectly legitimate, but if you are going to concentrate… Go to the article

This e-book was chosen by our readers to be placed on sale. Author(s): Emily Parke ChasePublisher: Kregel PublicationsPrice: $2.99  (June 29-30) With the widespread call for tolerance and acceptance of gay rights, many young people have questions about homosexuality. With real-life stories and answers from a Christian perspective, What Do I Say to a Friend Who’s Gay? teaches young adults how to openly minister to gay friends and deal with personal questions regarding the social ambiguities of Go to the article

Women deserve better than the treatment they received today. In its June Medical Services v. Russo decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the radical abortion agenda by striking down a bipartisan law that protected women. The law in question should not have been controversial. It was a bipartisan response to the horrors committed by abortionists like the infamous Kermit Gosnell. Gosnell was found guilty of manslaughter of a woman who died as a result of an abortion at his hands. He co Go to the article

U.S.—A survey of leading physicians unanimously agreed that the best response to COVID-19 is for the government to lock everything down, then reopen, then lock down again, then reopen again and to just keep doing that until everyone completely loses their minds. "Humanity's will to live is not infinite," said Dr. Fostein of Columbia Medical University. "I'm confident we can crush the collective human spirit into a fine powder with just a few more lockdowns and reopenings." Go to the article

CINCINNATI, OH—Procter & Gamble unveiled today its new more socially conscious toothpaste: 3D Black, a toothpaste that promises to take your white teeth and make them as black as possible. The post Crest Introduces New More Socially Conscious Tooth Blackening Paste appeared first on The Babylon Bee. Go to the article

Christians in Turkey are experiencing a "climate of hatred" that has blamed them for the coronavirus pandemic, Christian broadcaster SAT-7 has warned. Go to the article

From June 16-30, we are holding an Intelligent Design YouTube Festival by highlighting 15 Center for Science & Culture YouTube videos that have received more than 100,000 views each. Here is video #13. It’s another episode of “Science Uprising,” this one presenting Steve Meyer’s information argument in a succinct but powerful form. Notice the footage from the Center’s home town of Seattle — and the natural tie-in to the software industry. If you’d like us to create mor Go to the article

Militants attacked the stock exchange in the Pakistani city of Karachi on Monday, killing at least three people - two guards and a policeman, according to police. Special police forces deployed to the scene of the attack and in a swift operation secured the building, killing all four gunmen.    Go to the article

Moral relativism is a dead end. Are all systems of belief equally valid? This is precisely why we need biblical revelation. We need GOD to tell us of His character and to define right and wrong for us. In our fallen state, we often call good bad and bad good. I love the G.K. Chesterton […] Go to the article

Zadie Smith's best novel so far (and that's saying something). Go to the article

In Iraq, thousands of women and girls who were kidnapped when the terror group took control in 2014 have yet to be returned to their homes. After five years as an ISIS sex slave, Leila Taalo has been released and speaks to journalists. Go to the article

Author(s): Karen KingsburyPublisher: Center StreetPrice: $3.99  (June 29-Aug 3) In this mass market edition, #1 bestselling author Karen Kingsbury weaves a powerful story of a young couple whose love must face the ultimate challenge. Cody Gunner has no use for real love. Abandoned as a child by the person he needed the most, he swears he will never allow himself to love again. Ali Daniels denies love as well. Carrying a terrible secret, she lives life to the fullest, taking risks, and refusing Go to the article

The post Black Lives Matter are pushing division, not unity appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. by Wanjiru Njoya, The Critic: In London, black people constitute only 13 per cent of the population but almost half of murder victims and suspects are black, according to figures obtained by Sky News. In Africa, millions face starvation as the pandemic exacerbates an already grave food crisis. In China, at the height of the pandemic, African students were barred from rental accommodation and shops, Go to the article

One of the things leaders must do during COVID-19 and all the other issues we currently face is point their teams to a brighter tomorrow.  So how do you do that when you have serious doubts yourself? First, you have to believe in every fiber of your being all the things you have been preaching […] Go to the article

The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to strike down the Affordable Care Act in its entirety in a new legal brief filed late Thursday night. The post Trump Administration Urges Supreme Court to Scrap Obamacare in Full appeared first on Worthy Christian News . Go to the article

Author(s): Lori BentonPublisher: Waterbrook PressPrice: $1.99  (Ends July 12) For readers of Sara Donati and Diana Gabaldon, this epic historical romance tells of fateful love between an indentured Scotsman and a daughter of the 18th-century colonial south. When captured rebel Scotsman Alex MacKinnon is granted the king’s mercy–exile to the Colony of North Carolina–he’s indentured to Englishman Edmund Carey as a blacksmith. Against his will, Alex is drawn into the struggles of Carey’s Go to the article

Telling a woman how to make wise decisions protects herSo, in a previous post, I explained why men have to be careful about choosing a wife. Men have plans and they need a woman with the right skills to achieve it. Even if a woman genuinely repents her past, she may not have developed the skills for a godly man’s marriage plan. For example, her 50K of student loans makes it harder to afford a stay-at-home homeschooling mother. But many Christian women feel that there is no such thing as a Chri Go to the article

Whenever I teach the Faith Bible Seminary course BC 611—Biblical Counseling Lab, I ask my students to craft a 25-word-or-less response to the question: What makes biblical counseling truly biblical?  They’re given about 10 minutes to develop this, so it’s not their definitive answer, but their working description. I’ve collated responses from a couple recent lab groups. With their permission, I’m sharing (in no particular order) their descriptions for your consideration. What Makes Bi Go to the article

The post First they came for the statues, now stained glass windows. Yet one woman’s vile history is overlooked appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. by Dominic Lawson, Mailonline: First they came for the statues; then they came for the stained glass windows. Yes, the fashion (at least among undergraduates) for trashing commemorative edifices is developing new forms. And in one particular case, the targeted memorial is barely 30 years old. This is the Sir Ronald Fisher memorial, a stained gla Go to the article

Last weekend, two-thirds of the 356 people screened tested positive. Five patients with ties to the congregation are now hospitalized due to the virus. Contact tracing, quarantine, and follow-up will be key in stemming the outbreak, according to Dr. Thomas Jeanne, deputy state epidemiologist. The post Rural Church Accounts for 200+ Oregon Coronavirus Cases appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

Justin Welby: ‘Jesus is portrayed in as many ways as there are cultures, languages and understandings.’Photograph: Thomas Mukoya/Reuters The Anglican church… http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jun/26/church-of-england-justin-welby-white-jesus-black-lives-matter Go to the article

When you picture a team working on a Bible translation, what do you see? Are they sitting at a table tapping away at their computers? While this is an accurate image, that’s not all Bible translators do… One of our partners, the Ghana Institute of Linguistics, Literacy and Bible Translation (GILLBT) went to great lengths to ensure their translations were faithful to the original Old Testament texts. Several translators from different language groups had difficulty visualising many events an Go to the article

Friends: If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that my friend Frank (in New Jersey) and I have been doing an email Bible study for over a year. We read the same chapter every day for a week — and then send a brief email of encouragement to each other. We’ve completed […] Go to the article

Mississippi legislators have taken historic votes to remove a Confederate battle emblem from their state flag Go to the article

The post It feels like Britain is suffering a mental breakdown with all the values that bind us being torn apart appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. by Douglas Murray, Mail on Sunday: Riot police chased out of Brixton by teenage thugs. More than 20 officers injured, with two treated in hospital. The Home Secretary describing the criminal mayhem as ‘utterly vile’. Meanwhile, lockdown parties and illegal raves erupt into violence elsewhere across the country. No wonder former Metropolitan Go to the article

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has refused to meet campaigners who opposed the Named Person scheme, despite promising to carry out an ‘open and inclusive consultation’. John Swinney refused to meet with the No to Named Persons (NO2NP) group, which has campaigned against the plans since 2014. In July, UK Supreme Court judges unanimously ruled that [...] Go to the article

Poland's right-wing president, Andrzej Duda, was seeking a second five-year term in an election amid controversy. Sunday's poll was seen as a test whether voters share his plans of implementing a conservative agenda. His policies include judicial reforms that the European Union claims undermine democracy. The post Poland's President Facing Liberal Challenge In Sunday Poll appeared first on Worthy Christian News. Go to the article

اكتشف وتقو بالنعمة التى فى المسيح يسوع. Go to the article

JohnMacarthur, #JohnMacarthurLIVE, #JohnMacarthur2020 + About John Fullerton MacArthur Jr. (born June 19, 1939) is an American pastor and author known ... Go to the article

A Word from Bob: You’re reading Part 4 of a blog mini-series on One America; Two Experiences. I’ve taken my thoughts from chapter 10 of my book Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction. You can read Part 1 here: Racial Reconciliation: Understanding 2 Vastly Different Views of America. Read Part 2 here: The God of the Promised Land. Read Part 3 here: God’s Chosen People. God Sees; God Hears; God Comes Down; God Rescues!  African Amer Go to the article

Mississippi is on the verge of changing its state flag to erase a Confederate battle emblem that’s broadly condemned as racist Go to the article

On Thursday, the U.S. recorded 40,401 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, easily beating the April 24 one-day record of 36,291. This new surge has taken place in new areas of the country, including states that have resisted stricter measures of containment like Texas and Arizona. And one trend that has set experts’ alarm bells ringing is the growing number of young people affected by the virus. “What is clear is that the proportion of people who are younger appears to have dramatically changed, Go to the article

While weddings have been capped at 30 people, there is no limit to the number of people who can attend church for service as long as the buildings are compliant with Covid-19 safety measures. Go to the article

When the pandemic hit, Brooke Ligertwood was in California preparing for Hillsong Worship’s enormous Awake tour in promotion of 2019’s excellent worship album. But that plan, like almost every 2020 plan, was put on hold. As it’s become clearer that the old normal is gone for good, Ligertwood has adjusted. She’s got a children’s book in the works for later this year and just released a new version of “Awake My Soul” with her friend Tasha Cobbs Leonard. We talked to her about how sh Go to the article

I wanted to remind you about Ligonier’s amazing free service through which they’re available 24 hours a day to answer your theological questions. They’ve also got an extensive archive of already-answered questions. If you’re looking for something to watch, be sure to check out my friend Tim Keesee’s new Luke’s Dispatches video which is on sale at Westminster. Essential Services: The Why of Church Tony Payne writes about the essential nature of church. “And now, as we start on the r Go to the article

I wanted to remind you about Ligonier’s amazing free service through which they’re available 24 hours a day to answer your theological questions. They’ve also got an extensive archive of already-answered questions. If you’re looking for something to watch, be sure to check out my friend Tim Keesee’s new Luke’s Dispatches video which is on sale at Westminster. Essential Services: The Why of Church Tony Payne writes about the essential nature of church. “And now, as we start on the r Go to the article

Jani, one of our church leaders, received funds from Partners International to buy sewing machines for her small business. The funds were given by faithful supporters. Jani has built up a sewing center in her home. She invites local women …The post Bringing God’s Healing to Invisible Injuries appeared first on Partners International. Go to the article

Dear Friend, If there were any doubt about the timeliness of Save Girls’ Sports Week, the Left has erased that with their latest attack – and your help is urgently needed to stop it! As you may recall, last month President Trump’s Department of Education released a decision that a Connecticut policy allowing biological males to play in female sports violated federal law. Which law did it violate? Title IX, the federal law that made women’s sports possible at the level we have them today, Go to the article

The post Dixie Chicks Change Name To 'Three Persons Of Non-Specific Gender And Regional Background' appeared first on The Babylon Bee . Go to the article

Palestine (MNN) — Palestinian Christians have suffered as their brothers and sisters have often forgotten their place in the story of the Great Commission. At Mission Network News we encourage listeners to find their place in the story. But which story is that? After Jesus rose from the dead, he gave the Great Commission to his disciples, telling them that He had been given all authority in the whole cosmos. He commanded them to go out and make disciples for Him out of every kind of pers Go to the article

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Perhaps now more than ever, we must guard ourselves, and our children, from falling into isolation. Why is this important? Because the Lord God made us for relationships! And not just relationships through a computer screen or phone, but rich, vibrant, in-person relationships. The book of Genesis mentions that God walked with Adam and Eve in the cool of the day. And while sin separated them from God, and from one another, in Christ those divisions are healed so that we can enjoy healthy fellowsh Go to the article

When I was 15, God turned my world upside down by giving me the first part of the puzzle that has led me to where I am now – he told me I’d be going to Africa. My three passions in life are God, music & maths. As a teenager, I’d decided that God would be my King and friend, music would be my hobby, and that I would be a mathematician, or if that failed, a maths teacher. As God changed my plans, the idea of teaching stuck. After school, I spent six months teaching in northern Ghana wi Go to the article

On Wednesday, Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate both released statements about their work on Central Park and Big Mouth, respectively. On those animated shows, Bell and Slate — who are both white — voice young women of color. They’ve both fielded a little criticism for taking roles that could have gone to actors of color and, given the enormous reckoning sweeping through many facets of popular culture regarding white supremacy right now, they’re giving those criticisms fresh attention. Bel Go to the article

The man seemed beyond redemption. His crimes included eight shootings (killing six) and starting nearly 1,500 fires that terrorized New York City in the 1970s. He left letters at his crime scenes taunting the police, and he was eventually apprehended and given consecutive sentences of twenty-five years to life for each murder. Yet God reached down to this man. Today he is a believer in Christ who spends time daily in God’s Word, has expressed deep regret to his victims’ families, and contin Go to the article

In this coronavirus age, religion-beat reporters are, along with their newsroom colleagues, being deluged with invitations to attend virtual news events.In some cases, these are “gatherings” that major newspapers would have staffed in the past, even if it meant shelling out travel-budget dollars for airplane tickets and hotel rooms. Those days are long gone, for 99% of reporters.The problem now, of course, is that reporters have a limited amount of time and, in some cases, the decline in new Go to the article

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has published a report on its finding an ancient Christian settlement in northern Israel in 2007, CBN News reported. Located in the Galilee area, the rural settlement was likely destroyed during the Persian conquest in 613 AD, the IAA report says. The post Archaeologists find remains of Christian settlement in Galilee appeared first on Worthy Christian News. Go to the article

President Donald Trump warned Friday that the election of Joe Biden would be disastrous for unborn babies and religious freedom in America. In an extensive interview with CBN News, Trump said Biden would appoint “radical leftist judges” who will “wipe out” American’s most basic rights. “If Biden gets in, he’s not going to [lead] …” Trump said. “Somebody, who ever is going to be running the party, is going to put radical, leftist judges on the Supreme Court and all over the co Go to the article

Three Part Investigation by Graham Baldwin into the slander, abuse, lies, thug-like bullying by Jacob Prasch and his followers. 2. Joshua “Lydia” Chavez Cussing and Harassing Church Security at Times Square Church in Manhattan.3. Video documentary after video documentary chronicling the abuse, lies and cult-like behavior of Prasch and his followers.Note: This is the WORST Reality TV series EVER! This makes Tiger King look sane! Go to the article

This past week I had the privilege of having lunch with a leader who asked about the subject of culture.  I said, “That’s interesting.  I’ve been doing a deep dive into (the subject of) culture over the past 12-to-18 months.” He then followed up by asking what was the single most important ingredient to having […] Go to the article

Last year we received a letter from 16-year-old Benjamin*, who wanted to know what he could do now to prepare to serve with Wycliffe in the future. Carwyn Graves, our Wales co-ordinator, wrote back. In case you’re wondering the same things as Benjamin, here’s Carwyn’s reply:   Carwyn with Welsh and English Bible translationsDear Benjamin, Thank you very much indeed for writing to us. It was heartening to read your letter and to hear of your heart for God’s word and for the lost. May Go to the article

Last year we received a letter from 16-year-old Benjamin*, who wanted to know what he could do now to prepare to serve with Wycliffe in the future. Carwyn Graves, our Wales co-ordinator, wrote back. In case you’re wondering the same things as Benjamin, here’s Carwyn’s reply:   Carwyn with Welsh and English Bible translationsDear Benjamin, Thank you very much indeed for writing to us. It was heartening to read your letter and to hear of your heart for God’s word and for the lost. May Go to the article

This is the Babylon Bee weekly news podcast special episode for 6/26/2020. The post Podcast: Cops, Kanye, And Candace With Kira Davis appeared first on The Babylon Bee . Go to the article

This is the Babylon Bee weekly news podcast special episode for 6/26/2020. The post Podcast: Cops, Kanye, And Candace With Kira Davis appeared first on The Babylon Bee . Go to the article

In the penultimate part of our series on 'Divine Encounters' we climb the Mount Of Transfiguration to join 'The Three On The Mount' as they have an incredible Divine encounter together. The experience of Peter, James and John as they join Moses, Elijah and the Lord Jesus Christ on the Mount has important lessons for us - join us as we consider five important principles of Divine Encounters. This sermon is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio and text formats... Go to the article

06/26/2020 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) –While watching the news, it’s easy to get a skewed view of the world’s Muslim community. However, we know that the Lord is always working behind the scene, drawing the lost closer to Him. Despite the damage that radical Islamist groups have caused around the world, they have also exposed the reality of Islam, leaving many Muslims searching for more. Now, the Gospel is spreading among the world’s Muslim community like never bef Go to the article

It used to take the steady eye and the firm hand of a farmer to drive a tractor or combine down straight rows. But even the best eyes would overlap rows, and by end of day even the strongest hands would be fatigued. But now there is autosteer, a GPS-based technology that allows for accuracy to within one inch when planting, cultivating, and spraying. It’s incredibly efficient. Plus, it’s hands-free. Just imagine sitting in a mammoth combine and instead of gripping the wheel, you’re grippin Go to the article

The question: ‘WHAT ARE THE BEST REASONS – IN WHAT ORDER – FOR SOMEONE CHOOSING TO BELIEVE IN [THE EXISTENCE OF] GOD? What’s your experience? Here are my rough notes on ten classic routes from non-theism to theism/Christianity. I’ve put them in the order I’ve experienced them (both in terms of time, and relevance). Yours? […] Go to the article

Johnson unpacks the fear and darkness that can overwhelm us and helps us understand how to embrace hope and share it with others who desperately need itNEWS PROVIDED BYCharisma HouseJune 18, 2020ORLANDO, Fla., June 18, 2020 /Christian Newswire/ -- Senior Pastor of Northern California's Bethel Church and Best-Selling Author Bill Johnson is releasing his inspiring new book, "Hope in Any Crisis," about finding peace and comfort when gripped by fear in uncertain times, such as during Source: TKO Ma Go to the article

The Republican members of the New York, California, Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania delegations called on the attorneys general of their states to investigate the origins of their governors’ “deadly” nursing home orders that they say led to unnecessary coronavirus deaths among elderly populations. “These governors are withholding information from the public and House Democrats are letting them get away with it with their partisan refusal to join our investigation,” Republican Whi Go to the article

NEWS PROVIDED BYChristian Medical AssociationJune 26, 2020Bristol, Tenn., June 26, 2020 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Tennessee-based, 18,000-member Christian Medical Association (CMA, www.cmda.org) today applauded a Tennessee patient protection policy announced this afternoon by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and developed collaboratively between HHS, the state of Tennessee and disability rights groups. CMA's Executive Vice Pres Source: Chri Go to the article

Michael Hickson, a 46-year-old COVID-19 patient, was starved and left without adequate treatment for his illnesses at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center. His wife, Melissa, says the hospital refused to treat his illnesses because of his disability. Michael Hickson became quadriplegic due to receiving CPR after he went into sudden cardiac arrest while driving Melissa to work in May 2017. Melissa and their five children stayed by Michael’s side throughout his recovery. He landed back in t Go to the article

Surprising catastrophism in sediments for uniformitarians; is it consistent with the Flood? Go to the article

North Carolina pro-life advocates want to know why the local government still is pursuing charges against them for peacefully protesting outside a Charlotte abortion facility earlier this spring. Though other, larger protests have occurred since then with few arrests, the pro-lifers said only they were targeted for allegedly violating coronavirus restrictions, WFAE News Charlotte reports. “Oh, absolutely I think they were picked on because of their beliefs,” said attorney Kevin Theriot with Go to the article

There’s never been a time in American history when this nation hasn’t been anti-black. This... Go to the article

In 2012, Phillips, Craig and Dean released their song “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again.” It was inspired by the true story of a heart surgeon. After removing a patient’s heart to repair it, the surgeon returned it into the chest and began gently massaging it back to life. But the heart wouldn’t restart. More intense measures followed, but the heart still wouldn’t beat. Finally, the surgeon knelt next to the unconscious patient and spoke to her: “Miss Johnson,” he said, “this is you Go to the article

06/26/2020 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) released statements regarding Turkish President Erdogan’s renewal of a century-old policy of denying of the Armenian genocide, calling the President and his High Advisory Board’s newest effort to crackdown “worse than genocide denial.”[1] In a five-hour, closed cabinet meeting on July 16, 2020, Turkish leadership met to discuss the policy of the Turkis Go to the article

Today, a federal judge ruled that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Attorney General Letitia James, and Mayor Bill de Blasio may not order or enforce indoor or outdoor restrictions on religious worship gatherings. Represented by the Thomas More Society, two Catholic priests from upstate New York and a trio of Orthodox Jewish congregants from Brooklyn sued Cuomo, James and de Blasio for violations of their free exercise of religion and freedom of speech. Senior U.S. District Judge Gary L. Sharpe is Go to the article

Today, a federal judge ruled that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Attorney General Letitia James, and Mayor Bill de Blasio may not order or enforce indoor or outdoor restrictions on religious worship gatherings. Represented by the Thomas More Society, two Catholic priests from upstate New York and a trio of Orthodox Jewish congregants from Brooklyn sued Cuomo, James and de Blasio for violations of their free exercise of religion and freedom of speech. Senior U.S. District Judge Gary L. Sharpe is Go to the article

When you come right down to it, isn’t that a great explanation of the gospel? UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER? We have no claim on God’s grace — and should have no expectation that we somehow deserve His mercy. We are enemies of God until we trust Christ! And GOD is the last One we should ever have […] Go to the article

It’s not often that we see abortion advocates publicly fighting amongst themselves. Even more rare is to see a fight break out within Planned Parenthood’s workforce. The abortion industry has generally kept internal conflict behind the scenes. Planned Parenthood has been particularly successful at portraying a façade of high professional standards and a united front. That is until a revolt developed within the ranks of Planned Parenthood’s largest affiliate. Cohesive is not a word that de Go to the article

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In my reading today I was surprised to come across this“Jesus hat nach Mk 8 diese Forderung scharf abgelehnt mit einer damals üblichen Formel, die eigentlich bedingt eine Selbstverfluchung enthält: „(Verflucht will ich sein,) wenn dieses Geschlecht ein Zeichen bekommt!“ D. h. positiv ausgedrückt: „Dieses Geschlecht wird sicherlich kein Zeichen erhalten!“ (Haenchen, Ernst. Der Weg Jesu: Eine Erklärung des Markus-Evangeliums und der kanonischen Parallelen. 2nd ed. dGl. Berlin: Walter Go to the article

06/26/2020 Turkey (International Christian Concern) – Greek Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople (Istanbul) recently expressed his concern over Turkish President Erdogan’s plans to convert the Hagia Sophia cathedral into a mosque. The patriarch said, “What can I say as a Christian clergyman and the Greek patriarch in Istanbul? Instead of uniting, a 1,500-year-old heritage is dividing us. I am saddened and shaken.”   The Hagia Sophia cathedral was once the center of east Go to the article

Lets take a closer look at a puzzleI guess everyone already knows about Gary Chapman and his 5 Love Languages. But have you heard of his 5 Love Languages of apologies? I want to focus on two of them that I think are important, because I don’t want people to think that just saying “I’m sorry” is good enough. Here they are (straight out of his book): Apology Language #3: Making Restitution In the public arena, our emphasis upon restitution is based upon our sense of justice. The one who c Go to the article

“Dr. Andrew” is working to share the gospel in the Middle East, but he hasn’t always had a heart to share Christ’s love with Muslims. Growing up in a nominal Christian family, Andrew was harassed by Muslims his whole life. But God changed his heart and gave him a passion to share Christ’s love with Muslims. His gospel work has brought him to the attention of secret police, who have detained and questioned him many times. Andrew says each time he is detained, even though he feels fear, Go to the article

A decision is expected any day now from the U.S. Supreme Court in June Medical Services v. Russo. The case involves a challenge to the constitutionality of a Louisiana law, Act 620, that was passed in 2014. I testified in favor of it before the Louisiana legislature, and later, as an expert witness, took the stand to defend it when it was challenged in federal court. The bill sailed through the state legislature’s health committee unopposed and was easily voted into law with virtually no opp Go to the article

In my e-newsletter Field Notes, we have an “Ask Sarah” section where people can send in their questions to me and I try to answer them in future editions. Usually those questions are pretty simple and straightforward (i.e. what’s your favourite episode of Doctor Who?) but not always. The question that inspired this essay is one that I have been asked probably a hundred times in a hundred ways – not only through Field Notes but in my friendships, my churches, other believers, my whole lif Go to the article

Friends, The last several weeks – heck, this whole year – has been quite a roller coaster. I’d like to call your attention to a few recent items: The US Department of Justice supports the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act! Late last week, the Trump DOJ filed a court brief in support of the new Idaho law limiting participation in girls’ high school and college sports to biological females. This huge development came only a few weeks after the federal Department of Education ruled that a Co Go to the article

International (MNN) — All over the world, leaders are needed too run businesses, operate organizations, manage ministries—and share the Gospel. World Mission is developing great leaders for Christ, an especially vital piece of strategy to bring the Good News to unreached people groups. Greg Kelley of World Mission explains how leadership development is vital to the Great Commission. “Jesus said, ‘Go make disciples of all nations,’ and it's impossible to make a good disciple witho Go to the article

Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died — more than that, who was raised — who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. (Romans 8:33–34) The devil is not only a liar who seeks to deceive us, a tempter who seeks to ensnare us, and a murderer who seeks to kill us. He is an accuser who seeks to condemn us. The very name Satan means “accuser.” Hence we read in Revelat Go to the article

For centuries, 1 Timothy 2:12 was not controversial. Now, in some circles, it has become one of the most debated verses in the Bible. Paul’s words sound to some today like nails screeching along a chalkboard: “I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.” But Paul doesn’t leave it hanging without explanation. Even two millennia ago, he knew he needed to say more. So, he doesn’t drop the mic, or walk away, or move on to the Go to the article

What does someone need to know about the Trinity in order to have saving faith in Jesus? Listen Now Go to the article

When the days get darker, the great temptation for us is to become half-hearted Christians, to follow Christ at a distance. Things are getting tougher out there, but it's time to turn up your spiritual passion instead. The post How to Turn Up Spiritual Passion When Your Heart Grows Cold appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

Meetings have always been a path to sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous. But instead of hunting for a gathering in a church basement, these days, most seekers have to find the right Zoom password. Go to the article

We need to reflect on the importance of our gatherings so that our desire to meet grows instead of atrophying. So unless you’re someone who needs to stay home for health reasons, here are ten reasons to come back to church. The post 10 Reasons to Come Back to Church After COVID-19 appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

NEWS PROVIDED BYStanton Public Policy CenterJune 26, 2020WASHINGTON, June 26, 2020 /Christian Newswire/ -- Stanton Public Policy Center is a Woman's advocacy and educational group that works on issues of human rights and justice that empower and inspire women.  It is affiliated with Stanton Healthcare which has life-affirming women's health clinics in America and internationally. This national campaign will include things such as: public protests, educational initiatives, petiti Source: Stant Go to the article

Father’s Day is one week away but thanks to Amazon, there is still time to order some great leadership books which will arrive just in time to honor your dad. The following are 10 recommendations I have for you.  I will break them down into categories of Best Of, Family, Christianity, Business, Sports, and Personal […] Go to the article

U.S.—Statues are being pushed down and syrup logos are being changed, but it's not enough to end racism forever. So that no one has to learn about what happened in our past, ensuring that no one will repeat those mistakes, new history books being printed this year will just include what happened in the current year. The post New, Less Problematic History Books Will Only Include What Happened In The Current Year appeared first on The Babylon Bee. Go to the article

In this episode of Signposts, I am joined by Dr. Mark Noll, research professor at Regent College, and the former Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame. He is also the author of Evangelicals: Who they Have Been, Are Now, and Could Be (with George Marsden and David Bebbington, Eerdmans, 2019), In the Beginning Was the Word: The Bible in American Public Life (OUP, 2015), The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind (Eerdmans, 1995). In our conversation we talk the how t Go to the article

Submission in the Bible is one of the most controversial, misused, and misunderstood marriage teachings. Men in particular need to keep these five things in mind. The post 5 Things Men Should Know About Submission appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

Amid declining polls, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a military parade on Wednesday, ahead of a vote that could pave the way for him to remain in office until 2036. The post At a Time of Declining Popularity, Russia to Vote on Changes That Could Extend Putin’s Rule appeared first on Worthy Christian News. Go to the article

The post New Sexuality resources (Living in Love and Faith) delayed till November appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. Church of England Newspaper:  The House of Bishops said today (Thursday 25th) that it will proceed with the publication of the Living in Love and Faith teaching and learning resources in early November this year. The decision was made following a Zoom meeting of bishops yesterday (Wednesday). The publication of the resources, originally scheduled for July 2020, had Go to the article

Genuine preaching aims to display the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. John Piper | China Partnership Pastors' Gathering | Hong Kong | May 25, 2017 ... Go to the article

If the goal is to reach people who don't know much or anything about you, your church, the Bible, or God, you must meet them at the point of the question.Editor's Note:Now, more than ever, many of you as churches, preachers, and teachers, have video content on the web. How will you make it connect with those looking for help from Jesus? Here are some practical, innovative, and proven steps to make a difference with all that work. It's time for us to quit sharing Jesus only with ourselves! If Go to the article

The story element customers are subconsciously scanning for as they watch a commercial (or browse a website) is this: results. By that I mean they want to know what is going to happen if they engage in the story you’re pitching to them. We are hardwired to think in the form of story, and most stories are going to one of two places: a successful ending or a tragic ending. When brands help their customers understand how they can create a successful ending for them, or how they can help them avoi Go to the article