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Sure, the movie biz isn’t quite as lively as it used to be. But as movie theaters slowly pry their doors back open, the cinematic box office is showing signs of a pulse. The New Mutants, a kinda-sorta X-Men flick that feels, frankly, more like a horror movie, scored the highest box-office take in the […] The post Bill and Ted Face the New Mutants appeared first on Plugged In Blog. Go to the article

By Claire Evans 08/31/2020 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – August marks the six-year anniversary since the Islamic State (ISIS) invaded Iraq’s Nineveh Governorate. Although ISIS was declared militarily defeated in 2017, many of those who escaped ISIS remain entrapped within a prison of consequences. While the governorate has seen improvement in some areas, many residents’ overall sense remains one of prolonged helplessness. Organization The World Health Or Go to the article

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. —John 15:11What was the joy that Jesus had? Joy should not be confused with happiness. In fact, it is an insult to Jesus Christ to use the word happiness in connection with Him. The joy of Jesus was His absolute self-surrender and self-sacrifice to His Father— the joy of doing that which… Go to the article

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. —John 15:11What was the joy that Jesus had? Joy should not be confused with happiness. In fact, it is an insult to Jesus Christ to use the word happiness in connection with Him. The joy of Jesus was His absolute self-surrender and self-sacrifice to His Father— the joy of doing that which… Go to the article

08/30/2020 Iran (International Christian Concern) – An Iranian-Armenian Christian house church leader, Joseph Shahbazian, was finally released on a slightly reduced bail nearly two months after his detainment. The authorities had requested a bail amount of 3 billion tomans, the highest on record for an imprisoned Christian, but the family was only able to pay 2 billion tomans ($100,000). Since he is released only on bail, it is anticipated that the authorities will pursue charges against him. Ir Go to the article

Living jewels of dazzling beauty inhabit the rainforests of Central and South America. Go to the article

From his series A Survey of Church History, W. Robert Godfrey refers to D.W. Bebbington's four points of evangelicalism. Transcript: The British scholar D.W. Bebbington suggested that Evangelicalism essentially has four points. It is disappointing, but we have to live with that. He suggested, first of all, that it is characteristic of Evangelicalism that they are committed to the Bible, they are committed to the authority of the Bible, they're committed to the distribution of the Bible, and the Go to the article

These are challenging times for Christians right now.  As a result, they are defining times and unprecedented during my lifetime.  Clarity is being brought to our priorities as pastors and followers of Christ.  What we view as non-essential is being eradicated from our lives and ministries.  Our actions are confirming what we view as primary […] Go to the article

This weekend? Feels like we are walking into new hope, new change, new possibility! Some real hope in these days — for us all to the real, sustained, needed work & more of the real Kingdom of God to come into a hurting world. Links & stories this week 100% guaranteed to make you smile a mile wide & believe like crazy in a Good God redeeming everything — and that there’s love everywhere & for ((you))!  Serving up only the Good Stuff for you & your people right here: Go to the article

"Counting On" star Jessa Duggar Seewald candidly shared about her struggle with spiritual depression in a video she recently posted to social media. The post ‘Counting On’ Star Shares Her Struggle With Spiritual Depression appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

Speaking at the first Wednesday night Bible study of Liberty University’s fall semester, David Nasser addressed the controversy surrounding the school’s former president, Jerry Falwell Jr. The post ‘This is a mess’ Liberty Campus Pastor Admits to Students appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

KENOSHA, WI—Journalists across the country rushed to cover a hot, breaking story this week before the facts could come to light and possibly ruin the entire thing. The post Journalists Rush To Get Story Out Before It Can Be Ruined By The Facts appeared first on The Babylon Bee. Go to the article

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NEWS PROVIDED BY Alveda King Ministries Aug. 28, 2020 ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2020 /Christian Newswire/ -- Evangelist Alveda King submits the following and is available for comment: August 28, 2020 marks the 57th anniversary of the I HAVE A DREAM speech delivered by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Junior in front of the Lincoln Memorial here in America in 1963. As we reflect on those tumultuous days of the 1960s, with race wars and street riots, some may wonder what, if anything has changed. Sourc Go to the article

The post CI News: 28 August 2020 appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. from The Christian Institute: In the news this week: An atheist activist welcomes Scotland’s Hate Crime Bill as an opportunity to criminalise the Bible, a new report reveals that care homes were asked to implement blanket DNRs at the height of the coronavirus outbreak, and new phone technology could protect kids from explicit content. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Atheist intends to criminalise B Go to the article

The Justice Department has requested COVID-19 data from the governors of four Democratic-run states that the government says may have caused thousands of deaths in nursing homes, Just the News reports. The department said in a statement that the requests "are not accusations of fault or wrongdoing by the states or any other individual or entity, and the department has not reached any conclusions about these matters." The post Justice Department requests COVID-19 data from four states which requi Go to the article

by Danielle Hitchen Story books are an integral part of forming a child’s moral imagination, therefore good story books are integral part of forming it well. As a child reads, she has a chance to go on adventures, face dilemmas, and explore new terrain all from the comfort of a cozy chair. The safety of the book and the chair allows her probe at decision making, identifying good and evil, choosing between right and wrong, and beginning to creatively problem solve. All these things work togeth Go to the article

We must always remember that God's love for broken people and our call to his mission must matter most. Imagine how you would feel if someone new on the religious scene began to attack what you considered to be precious! This new teacher started criticizing spiritual practices that you, and generations before you, had been taught were sacred. Not only that but he also directly challenged what occurred in the places that you considered holy. He directly confronted people with what they believed a Go to the article

Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, intends to leave office because of declining health, according to his political party.  Go to the article

Why is historical science less trustworthy than operational science? Important question-let's find out! Go to the article

…one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray…" — Luke 11:1 Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will suffer if he doesn’t pray, but I question that. What will suffer is the life of the Son of God in him, which is nourished not by food,… Go to the article

If you’re a parent, be on guard for the latest “woke” trend affecting your children. I recently received a call from a Barrington mom who was shocked by an email she received from the Barrington School Superintendent.  The subject line read “Must-Read Books for Elementary Students that Give Visibility to LGBTQ+ Characters and History.” The email included book lists for both elementary students and teenagers. I checked on the titles and all those must-read books were banned for being inappropria Go to the article

If someone has been forgiven by Jesus, do they still need to pay reparations for harm done to others? Pastor Eric Mason thinks the Bible lays out a very strong argument for reparations and restitution. The post Pastor Eric Mason: The Biblical Case for Reparations appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

The post ‘Most people are bisexual and we help them with the shame’: Speaking to the gay ‘conversion therapist’ BoJo wants to ban appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. from RT: Northern Ireland’s Core Issues Trust is in Boris Johnson’s sights as he seeks to outlaw gay conversion therapy. The group’s Mike Davidson explains to RT the work it actually does, and why he thinks the PM is wrong. Gay ‘conversion therapy’ is a controversial subject. The notion that people can change their sexual desire Go to the article

HEROES & Cheapskates By Regina MunchAugust 26, 2020 Negotiations between Congressional Democrats and Republicans for a second relief bill collapsed in early August, with each side blaming the other. In May the Democrat-controlled House had passed the $3.5 trillion HEROES Act, which would extend an extra weekly unemployment payment of $600, provide rental assistance and mortgage relief, expand the food-stamp program, and help fund state, local, and tribal governments. But the Go to the article

The post France shrugs as its churches burn appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. by Dr Campbell Campbell-Jack, The Conservative Woman: FRENCH cathedrals being destroyed by fire hit the headlines. It would be difficult to ignore the destruction of Notre-Dame in Paris or the cathedral of St Peter and St Paul in Nantes; the flames make good television if nothing else. However, the continual destruction and serious vandalism of churches throughout France on a daily basis goes unremarked. Statistic Go to the article

Montenegro’s president says a weekend parliamentary election will be crucial to the preservation of the small Balkan state’s independence in the face of renewed attempts by Serbia and Russia to install nationalist and anti-Western allies Go to the article

Whether we steal time, money, glances, or anything else, our impulse to take what is not rightfully ours reveals a lot about our view of God. Listen Now Go to the article

Portions of the genome thought to have no purpose-disparagingly named 'junk DNA '-are now known to contain patterns suggesting instead an important functional role. Go to the article

It’s common these days for Christians to talk about their upbringing in ways that point out all the flaws and missteps of whatever tradition formed them. “My church failed at this…” or “My pastor failed at that…” Too many times, this way of looking back at the churches that nurtured us seems overly critical—always quick to notice the blind spots, stains, and failures, while strangely overlooking the good, the true, and the beautiful in our inheritance. I preface this article this way because I’m Go to the article

A jaw-dropping 89.1% of doctors in Belgium support the intentional killing of infants with disabilities after they have been born, according to a recent study. Go to the article

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/australia-s-multifaith-leaders-are-split-over-oxford-s-potential-coronavirus-vaccine Go to the article

Belarus (MNN) -- Belarus saw the largest protest in its history as citizens congregated in Minsk over the weekend. Some have estimated as many as 200,000 people took part in the demonstrations. Most were expressing displeasure about how the recent election was handled and calling for the resignation of sitting president Alexander Lukashenko. Read more here. Another view of protests in Minsk. (Photo by Artem Podrez from Pexels) Joel Griffith of Slavic Gospel Association says, “This last ele Go to the article

A 3,200-year-old Canaanite citadel where epic battles were fought during biblical times has been unearthed near the southern Israeli city of Kiryat Gat, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Sunday. The post 3,200-year-old fort, site of epic battles in biblical era, found in south Israel appeared first on Worthy Christian News. Go to the article

In this section –one sub-section of Axiom 14– Polanus focuses on a difficult task. He intends to show how to speak responsibly about a divine person in relation to the divine essence. What’s difficult about that is that a divine person just is the divine essence: the Father is God, and so on. There is no difference between the Father and the divine essence, in reality. But conceptually, we can think of the Father on the one hand, and the divine essence on the other, and then combine the two Go to the article

A series of personal scandals came to an abrupt head Monday. Go to the article

Use this craft ideas to help children reflect on what it costs to follow Christ. Print the directions below, gather your project supplies, and watch our demonstration video as you prepare. Craft DirectionsDownload “The Greatest Reward” Matthew 16:21-28 Craft Ideas on the Cost of Discipleship In this Gospel lesson, we focus on the importance of committing to follow Jesus. It may be tough at times and require sacrifice, but ultimately it is not a burden, but something that brings gre Go to the article

Republicans have officially renominated President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence as the  GOP nominees for president and vice-president for 2020. Trump and Pence received the approval of the 336 Republican convention delegates gathered in Charlotte. “This is a historic moment as we make official the nomination of Donald Trump and Mike Pence as our nominees for president and vice president of the United States,” Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel said. “Our party is unified, o Go to the article

L.A. County asked the Superior Court to make a ruling on Grace Community Church’s refusal to comply with pandemic health ... Go to the article

Candid accounts of the daily grind of oppression are a first step toward national healing. Steve Miller has spent his life listening. The black Baptist pastor will approach anyone with a broad smile, and he draws out stories wherever he goes—whether he’s standing in the checkout line or sitting in a movie theater. He’ll gladly pray for you, as any pastor would, but he also has another mission: He’s collecting testimonies of racism. In Bastrop, Texas, the small Hill Country town where Miller’s st Go to the article

The post Soaring Number of Childless Women Creating Care Crisis, as Future Elderly Will have no Family to Rely on appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. by Virginia Hale, Breitbart: Britain risks “sleepwalking into a crisis” as the number of elderly women who are childless is set to triple in the coming years, official data has revealed. In a report titled “Living longer: implications of childlessness among tomorrow’s older population” the Office for National Statistics (ONS) warned demand for f Go to the article

A fire at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility last month was the result of sabotage, the spokesman for Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation told state TV channel al-Alam on Sunday. The post Iran official says sabotage caused fire at Iran's Natanz nuclear site appeared first on Worthy Christian News. Go to the article

https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-vaccine-archbishops-raise-ethical-concerns-over-foetal-cell-lines/bd212356-abef-44b7-853a-130b2ac648b2 Go to the article

A decade ago, if you had a great worship leader, you had “the missing piece” to a growing and thriving ministry.  A great worship leader was worth his or her weight in GOLD!  Today, that missing link is a great children’s pastor. If your church is fortunate enough to have such a children’s pastor, you […] Go to the article

For modern skeptics, the 6th-century icon hanging in the Orthodox monastery in the shadow of Mount Sinai is simply a 33-by-18-inch board covered in bees wax and colored pigments.For believers, this Christ Pantocrator ("ruler of all") icon is the most famous image of Jesus in the world, because the remote Sinai Peninsula location of St. Catherine's Monastery allowed it to survive the Byzantine iconoclasm era. The icon shows Jesus -- with a beard and long hair -- raising his right hand in blessing Go to the article

A conflict of worldviewsI have some experience dicussing Islam because my mother’s side of the family is all Muslim. My go-to argument has always been to confront them about the Qur’an’s claim that Jesus did not die of crucifixion. But I noticed a different argument from Laura Powell, who knows far more about this topic than I do. Do you think her approach is the best one? She writes about it over at Gospel-Centered Discipleship: The crux of the argument is this: The Qur’an affirms the inspirati Go to the article

The post Un-herding the animals of Animal Farm appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. by Peter Franklin, UnHerd: George Orwell’s Animal Farm was published 75 years ago today. It is one of the greatest allegories ever written — and one of the most familiar. Or is it? Most of us understand the broad symbolism of the story. The animals seizing their farm from Jones the farmer are the people of Russia rising up against the ruling class. On Animal Farm, as in the Soviet Union, a new ruling class then Go to the article

A 10-year-old Oklahoma boy in foster care is learning just how valuable and wanted he is after more than 5,000 families asked about adopting him. Jordan has had a difficult life. He spent six years in foster care and watched a family adopt his younger brother, according to Live Action News. After more than one potential adoption for Jordan failed, he was moved to a group home, the report states. Then, in July, a local news station, KFOR-TV, featured his story on the air – and the video went vira Go to the article

The post Is the Tavistock gender clinic failing children? appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. by Ella Whelan, spiked: For 24 years, the Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS), headquartered at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust in North London, has been seeing, counselling and treating adolescents and children diagnosed with ‘gender dysphoria’. This, as the NHS describes it, is ‘the sense of unease that a person may have because of a mismatch between their biological sex and Go to the article

The post Dem convention features ‘transgender non-binary gender-transcendent mermaid Queen-King’ appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. by Doug Mainwaring, LifeSite: A “Black-Vietnamese, transgender non-binary/gender-transcendent mermaid Queen-King currently living out their ever-evolving truths in Winston-Salem” spoke at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) during the day on Tuesday. Fox News’s Tucker Carlson introduced J Mai to the American public, most of whom don’t have access to the day Go to the article

Because of something called "abortion pill reversal," a pregnant woman who had already taken the first medication to have a chemical abortion is now the proud mother of twins. The post Twin Babies Saved by Abortion Pill Reversal appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

Taylor Swift is back with a new album, Folklore. On it, she reflects on her life and some of her painful experiences. One member of our Plugged In team said that these songs sound as if she sat down with a bottle of wine and an acoustic guitar and simply recorded what happened next. Some […] The post The Plugged In Show, Episode 39: When Pop Stars Outgrow Our Kids appeared first on Plugged In Blog. Go to the article

A celebration of progress in Diaspora Missions since the Lausanne Congress. In 2010, the most representative gathering of Christian leaders from around the world joined together in Cape Town, South Africa for the Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization. It was this congress that produced the Cape Town Commitment, which represented the convictions brought together by the Global Church. One of the convictions that were brought to the forefront of the world stage was Diaspora missions. Today, ten Go to the article

It may be hard to understand how a priest from Poland could relate to the secret heartache of women who have had abortions. But Pope John Paul II was such a man. The Pontiff, who has been declared a saint of the Catholic Church, spoke eloquently and convincingly to women who have suffered the tragedy of abortion. He understood their pain and longed for their healing. In his encyclical, “The Gospel of Life,” Pope John Paul II specifically addressed women touched by the trauma of abortion: “I woul Go to the article

The post Support for Black Lives Matter repeats a lethal error of history appeared first on Anglican Mainstream. by Melanie Phillips: In the 20th century, thousands of progressively minded people supported Soviet communism. Believing this ideology was the key to a better world, they refused to acknowledge the horrific abuses under Stalin when millions were brainwashed, murdered or starved to death. Today’s progressives are behaving in similar fashion in response to another onslaught on civilized Go to the article

I can't help but think about the many, many encouraging statements I’ve heard as a pastor. Here are some that still lighten my heart today. The post 8 Encouraging Statements From Church That Still Bring Me Joy, and the Lessons I Learned appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

Lebanon (MNN) -- Lebanon is still recovering from the massive explosion in the port of Beirut that shattered windows around the city and killed hundreds. Read more about the strength of the explosion here. We reported previously that Lebanon had authorized the military to use special powers after the Beirut explosion. But Pierre Houssney of Horizons International says, “I wish that there would be martial law. And most Lebanese people would love the military to take over. Because this has been Go to the article

Lebanon (MNN) -- Lebanon is still recovering from the massive explosion in the port of Beirut that shattered windows around the city and killed hundreds. Read more about the strength of the explosion here. We reported previously that Lebanon had authorized the military to use special powers after the Beirut explosion. But Pierre Houssney of Horizons International says, “I wish that there would be martial law. And most Lebanese people would love the military to take over. Because this has been Go to the article

Lebanon (MNN) -- Lebanon is still recovering from the massive explosion in the port of Beirut that shattered windows around the city and killed hundreds. Read more about the strength of the explosion here. We reported previously that Lebanon had authorized the military to use special powers after the Beirut explosion. But Pierre Houssney of Horizons International says, “I wish that there would be martial law. And most Lebanese people would love the military to take over. Because this has been Go to the article

Lebanon (MNN) -- Lebanon is still recovering from the massive explosion in the port of Beirut that shattered windows around the city and killed hundreds. Read more about the strength of the explosion here. We reported previously that Lebanon had authorized the military to use special powers after the Beirut explosion. But Pierre Houssney of Horizons International says, “I wish that there would be martial law. And most Lebanese people would love the military to take over. Because this has been Go to the article

In this grab bag, we have 7 e-books on Theology & Biblical studies. The prices and sale dates that they have provided are under each book cover. $0.99 Ends Aug 25 $0.99 Ends Aug 25 $0.99 Ends Aug 25 $0.99 Ends Aug 25 $0.99 Ends Aug 25 $2.99 $2.99 Click the following post title to view these deals with the purchase links: Theology & Biblical Studies E-Book Sale: Aug 21/20 Go to the article

Blessed are the poor in spirit… — Matthew 5:3 The New Testament notices things that do not seem worthy of notice by our standards. “Blessed are the poor in spirit….” This literally means, “Blessed are the paupers.” Paupers are remarkably commonplace! The preaching of today tends to point out a person’s strength of will or the beauty of his… Go to the article

One woman who was branded “inhumane” for rejecting abortion on multiple occasions is now the proud mother of three-year-old twins. Hannah Morris was devastated when doctors told to have an abortion at 16 weeks, after her waters broke prematurely. However, she decided to ignore doctors’ advice and instead trust her gut instinct. As a result, she is the proud mother of healthy twins, George and Alfie King. ‘It is your only option’ Hannah and her partner, Mark King, were ecstatic when they found ou Go to the article

As the last day of the Democratic National Convention opens, the Democratic Party’s nominee for President, Joe Biden, will take the stage and accept the party’s nomination. But contrary to tonight’s convention theme of “America’s Promise,” a Biden/Harris ticket will fail in making America’s Promise possible for the most vulnerable among us: the unborn child. “A Biden/Harris ticket will be the most pro-abortion ticket in history,” said Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committ Go to the article

Worship leader and former congressional candidate Sean Feucht was already under scrutiny for his open-air worship nights which are being held in defiance of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. Videos of his events show few (if any) facemasks and social distancing, and Feucht tells Fox News that this is his way of standing up to state-mandated regulations, which he says “target” churches. But now, his campaign has taken on an even stranger tone: misinformation. Hold the Line is Feucht’s “polit Go to the article

A northern Virginia congressman is pursuing legislation to remove Confederate Gen. Robert E Go to the article

A northern Virginia congressman is pursuing legislation to remove Confederate Gen. Robert E Go to the article

Lebanon (MNN) -- Lebanon is still recovering from the massive explosion in the port of Beirut that shattered windows around the city and killed hundreds. Read more about the strength of the explosion here. We reported previously that Lebanon had authorized the military to use special powers after the Beirut explosion. But Pierre Houssney of Horizons International says, “I wish that there would be martial law. And most Lebanese people would love the military to take over. Because this has been Go to the article

Mali (MNN) -- As if COVID-19 didn’t usher in enough change for one year, Mali enters a new season of uncertainty following Tuesday’s military coup. Soldiers forced President Keita to step down and dissolve the National Assembly. The move was a long time coming, says TWR’s Abdoulaye Sangho, but concern surrounds what happens next. “Officials in the military decided to take over because the situation has been bad for so long. It will affect everything in the country.” Coup leaders quickly Go to the article

The Senate Intelligence Committee released the fifth and final volume of its report on Russian interference during the 2016 presidential election, revealing new details about Russia’s efforts and about flaws with the U.S. government’s response and investigations. The post Senate report details 'counterintelligence threat' posed by Russian influence campaign in 2016 election appeared first on Worthy Christian News. Go to the article

If you are like many churches, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused you to rely heavily on livestreaming your services. But do those services comply with church copyright requirements? The post Is Your Streamed Worship Complying with Copyright Laws? appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

On Tuesday, Democratic Party members lined up for night two of their socially distanced spin on the DNC as they prepare to nominate Joe Biden for President. There was a lot of compelling stuff, including a surprisingly moving role call that hopped all over the United States and its various territories to collect the tally of delegates for each candidate. This is normally a pretty dull proceeding, but this year, state officials took the opportunity to showcase party diversity. From states like Ok Go to the article

Kenneth Copeland, the infamous televangelist whose Believer’s Voice of Victory has been part of Trinity Broadcasting Network’s lineup for 40 years, is being removed at long last. Taking his place: Steven Furtick, the Elevation Church pastor whose preaching (and sneaker collection) have made him a huge success online and a frequent target of the PreachersNSneakers Instagram account. “Just like the world in which we live, TBN is constantly evolving, seeking to provide exclusive programming that is Go to the article

Masks & Machismo By Paul BaumannAugust 19, 2020 I confess to being a liberal (my children often dispute that self-evaluation). I find the refusal to wear a mask in the middle of this pandemic to be incomprehensible and morally obtuse. The more vehement refuseniks claim it is a question of “freedom” and individual rights. But no rights are absolute. We have a right to free speech, but not to falsely yell “Fire!” in a crowded theater. Why? Because doing so endangers the lives o Go to the article

You probably already rolled your eyes reading this title. Thriving this year?! More like surviving… Let’s be honest, this school year, what with so many kids at home due to the coronavirus, is going to be challenging. As a parent, you already have a lot to juggle. Bills, budgeting, lawn care, housekeeping, cleaning, stopping sibling […] The post How to Help Your Kids Thrive During the 2020 School Year appeared first on Plugged In Blog. Go to the article

How to pray to God throughout the day: John Piper sermons- In this short John Piper prayer clip, he shares some practical tips on how to pray throughout the day ... Go to the article

08/19/2020 Turkey (International Christian Concern) – Nine months after the Samandağ Greek-Orthodox Church Foundation discovered that property belonging to them was turned into a green zone in the locality’s zoning plan, no answers have been forthcoming from the municipality. The foundation is located in Hatay’s Samandağ district, and their property’s change of status was discovered in the revision development plan of the municipality. It is a plan which was approved by Turkey’s Ministry of Cult Go to the article

During the Middle Ages, Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) became one of the Western Church’s most celebrated defenders of reason, faith, and Scripture.  Yet just three months before his death something happened that caused him to leave unfinished a massive legacy of his life’s work. While reflecting on the broken body and shed blood of his Savior, […] Go to the article

The 60-year-old cleric is known for growing churches, not politics, but says Americans need to seize this moment of change Go to the article

As the Democratic National Convention begins, the Democratic Party’s theme for the evening is “We the People,” but the party has grossly failed to protect the most vulnerable among us and, instead, has become the party of abortion. “Leaders of the Democratic Party are working in lock-step with pro-abortion groups and their demands,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “The Democratic Party and its leadership have failed vulnerable women and their unborn babies.” If elected, D Go to the article

U.S.—A new dual climate control system rolling out in the U.S. automotive industry is targeted at married couples who can never agree on a temperature for the car's A/C and heating systems. While dual climate control has been around for some time, the new system lets wives select "Face-Melting Flames" as the warmest available temperature, while husbands can turn the dial to "Freezing Snow Flurry." The post New Dual Climate Control System Blasts Flurry Of Snow At Husband, Face Go to the article

You’ve probably seen a lot of political chatter about the United States Postal Service over the last few weeks, with plenty of political talking points and loud headlines trying to either whip you into a panic or assure you that nothing is wrong. It can be a little hard to sort out fact from fiction with a story like this, where there’s a lot going on. Here’s a quick breakdown of what we know. So what’s going on with the Postal Service? Not much. They released a hugely influential near-masterpi Go to the article

I cannot tell a second man what he can or cannot charm to in a girl; that is exclusively for him to determine. But guys who never did well with American girls once they were smaller are not vulnerable to do effectively with teen Colombian women when they’re old. Meet all of the women you selected that wanted to fulfill you, proceed times with the females you valued, and then begin with the seeing of a quantity of ladies until you recognize for certain you made the best choice bas Go to the article

Our youngest son, David, turned seven last month. I love the first and second grade years of school. Kids are still kids, unapologetically so, abounding with passion and energy, yet growing in self-control. They’re past the stage of shorter attention spans, they’ve not arrived at the “too cool to be a kid” stage that marks upper elementary classes, and they’re blissfully unaware of the tortured self-awareness that will creep over most of them in adolescence. Last summer, David learned to swim. T Go to the article

Our youngest son, David, turned seven last month. I love the first and second grade years of school. Kids are still kids, unapologetically so, abounding with passion and energy, yet growing in self-control. They’re past the stage of shorter attention spans, they’ve not arrived at the “too cool to be a kid” stage that marks upper elementary classes, and they’re blissfully unaware of the tortured self-awareness that will creep over most of them in adolescence. Last summer, David learned to swim. T Go to the article

Our youngest son, David, turned seven last month. I love the first and second grade years of school. Kids are still kids, unapologetically so, abounding with passion and energy, yet growing in self-control. They’re past the stage of shorter attention spans, they’ve not arrived at the “too cool to be a kid” stage that marks upper elementary classes, and they’re blissfully unaware of the tortured self-awareness that will creep over most of them in adolescence. Last summer, David learned to swim. T Go to the article

Our youngest son, David, turned seven last month. I love the first and second grade years of school. Kids are still kids, unapologetically so, abounding with passion and energy, yet growing in self-control. They’re past the stage of shorter attention spans, they’ve not arrived at the “too cool to be a kid” stage that marks upper elementary classes, and they’re blissfully unaware of the tortured self-awareness that will creep over most of them in adolescence. Last summer, David learned to swim. T Go to the article

Twenty-four karat gold is 100 percent gold with no impurities. But that percentage is difficult to achieve. Refiners most commonly use one of two methods for the purification process. The Miller method is the quickest and least expensive, but the resulting gold is only about 99.95 percent pure. The Wohlwill process takes a little more time and costs more, but the gold produced is 99.99 percent pure. In Bible times, refiners used fire as a gold purifier. Fire caused impurities to rise to the surf Go to the article

08/16/2020 India (International Christian Concern) – On July 13, two Christian boys, Avinash Kumar and Rambali Ram visited Pastor Ramnivas Kumar in Bihar state, and brought their two new Hindu friends. After the pastor prayed over the boys and told them the gospel, the Hindu friends wanted to know more about Jesus.  During the conversations, suddenly shouting was heard from behind the main door. The police came in and arrested the two Hindu guests under false charges of robbery.  “They started b Go to the article

He calls his own…by name… —John 10:3When I have sadly misunderstood Him? (see John 20:11-18). It is possible to know all about doctrine and still not know Jesus. A person’s soul is in grave danger when the knowledge of doctrine surpasses Jesus, avoiding intimate touch with Him. Why was Mary weeping? Doctrine meant no more to her than… Go to the article

John MacArthur's megachurch can keep worshipping indoor for now, proving that worshipers wear masks and keep six feet apart. Go to the article

A Muslim woman who worked for a McDonald’s franchisee in Maryland claims managers and co-workers sexually harassed her and subjected her to religious discrimination after she converted to Islam Go to the article

In this grab bag, we have 10 e-books on Christian living and spiritual growth. The prices and sale dates that they have provided are under each book cover. $1.99 Ends Aug 23 $1.99 Ends Aug 23 $0.99 Ends Aug 18 $0.99 Ends Aug 18 $0.99 Ends Aug 18 $1.99 Ends Aug 16 $3.99 Ends Aug 19 $1.99 $2.99 Ends Aug 31 $1.99 Ends Aug 31 Click the following post title to view these deals with the purchase links: Christian Living & Spiritual Growth E-Book Sale: Aug 14/20 Go to the article

California Pastor Rob McCoy says the thousands of people who attend services at his church in violation of California coronavirus restrictions are not only coming to worship — they are coming to exercise their liberties. The pastor discussed action that authorities have taken against him and Godspeak Calvary Chapel in a Thursday interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation. The conversation came after the County of Ventura sought an additional restraining order after Godspeak Calvary Chapel c Go to the article

NEWS PROVIDED BYFamily Research CouncilAug. 13, 2020WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2020 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Nebraska State Legislature this afternoon approved by 33 to 8 the Dismemberment Abortion Ban, a bill that bans a late term abortion practice that involves pulling the arms and legs off of a living unborn baby. Family Research Council President Tony Perkins responded with the following comments: "I congratulate Senator Geist and our friends at the Nebraska Family Alliance who, alo Source: Fam Go to the article

When I was growing up, I was taught to believe that Jesus died for my sins so I could go to heaven when I die. Maybe you grew up with the same approach to Christian faith? The key emphasis here is the cure for death. Yes, this truly is good news. But, don’t you sometimes wonder: I’m not dead yet, so how am I supposed to live? Like millions of others, I found this angle on the gospel lacking and wondered if I would ever encounter a story big enough that would require my entire life. If the gospel Go to the article

NEWS PROVIDED BYCatholic League for Religious and Civil RightsAug. 13, 2020NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2020 /Christian Newswire/ -- Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the problem Sen. Kamala Harris will have with Catholics: Once Catholic voters learn more about Kamala Harris' positions on an array of moral issues, Joe Biden's vice presidential pick will have a hard time winning them over. To begin with, Harris has tainted herself with the brush of anti-Catholicism. In 2018, Sourc Go to the article

Confront the Facts on Flannery O’Connor By Paul ElieAugust 12, 2020 Flannery O’Connor is one of the boldest and most original writers in the American Catholic literary tradition. The subject of O’Connor and race, vexed since the publication of many of her letters in The Habit of Being in 1979, has become more so with the publication of long-withheld remarks of O’Connor’s by Angela Alaimo O’Donnell in her book Radical Ambivalence. It is the remarks themselves that are damaging to Go to the article

Since its inception, television has exerted enormous influence in the myriad ways it can influence us and shape our culture’s values. That’s arguably been even more true over the last six months or so. The unwanted arrival of COVID-19 has meant more screen time than ever for families, including opportunities to binge on TV during […] The post The Plugged In Show, Episode 38: Navigating the Impact of Television on Our Lives appeared first on Plugged In Blog. Go to the article

Author(s): Samuel ParkerPublisher: RevellPrice: FREE  (Ends Aug 31) Named one of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2017 “Exceptional first novel.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review “Will grip suspense aficionados from the first page.”–Library Journal, starred review “A skillfully written, gripping thriller.”–Booklist “Action-packed with breakneck pacing.”–Foreword Reviews When a day trip out of Las Vegas with his wife takes a turn for the worse, Jack is sure that he has the ability to get them hom Go to the article

Immediately after she was officially selected Tuesday, National Right to Life wrote that Sen. Kamala Harris had a perfect 100% voting record with NARAL Pro-Choice and a different kind of “perfect”—0%–voting record from National Right to Life. National Right to Life President Carol Tobias said of Joe Biden’s choice of Harris to be his vice presidential running mate, “Sen. Harris supports a policy of abortion on demand at anytime, anywhere, and under any circumstance.”  Tobias added, “Sadly, both Go to the article

In an exclusive interview with NewsBusters on Wednesday, Tara Reade, the woman who accused Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her in 1993, spoke out about the selection of Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate. Harris has previously said that Reade should be “heard” and that she believes other Biden accusers. Reade told me: “Journalists should be asking her pointedly why there was a smear campaign on me and why Kamala was so aggressive and assertive with [then-Supreme Court nominee B Go to the article

Kamala Harris faith facts Seminaries reopening Poor People’s Campaign Confederate monument space Ethics of a coronavirus vaccine Screen time guilt Go to the article

More details emerged Wednesday about a shooting near the White House that prompted security agents to remove President Donald Trump from a press briefing briefly. The post White House Shooter Charged With Assault appeared first on Worthy Christian News . Go to the article

Two years ago after it came to light that he had knowingly supported admitted sexual abuser, Andy Savage, former Highpoint pastor Chris Conlee is starting a new church. The post Leader Who Supported Abusive Pastor Starts New Church appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

Two years ago after it came to light that he had knowingly supported admitted sexual abuser, Andy Savage, former Highpoint pastor Chris Conlee is starting a new church. The post Leader Who Supported Abusive Pastor Starts New Church appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

Two years ago after it came to light that he had knowingly supported admitted sexual abuser, Andy Savage, former Highpoint pastor Chris Conlee is starting a new church. The post Leader Who Supported Abusive Pastor Starts New Church appeared first on ChurchLeaders. Go to the article

Wordsmith for Jesus. That’s how I would describe Hosanna Wong. I met her over dinner with mutual friends several years ago and was immediately endeared to her. Her passion for Jesus, heart for her husband, intentionality in ministry, and desire to be a bridge between cultures and generation gripped me. Also, her fashion sense is […] Go to the article

Why are you fearful, O you of little faith? — Matthew 8:26 When we are afraid, the least we can do is pray to God. But our Lord has a right to expect that those who name His name have an underlying confidence in Him. God expects His children to be so confident in Him that in any crisis they are the… Go to the article

Lebanese security officials who were concerned about the massive stockpile of ammonium nitrate in Beirut’s port had sent a letter to the country’s prime minister and president two weeks before the blast, warning that the material “could destroy” the capital city if it exploded, a report says. The post Lebanon's leaders were warned in July that explosives 'could destroy' Beirut, report says appeared first on Worthy Christian News. Go to the article

An Interview with Warren Bird on What Makes Church Mergers Work If you enjoy this episode, subscribe on your device for more:iTunes   RSS   Google Play  Stitcher   Spotify A merger is always more successful when each church is clear on who leads and who follows. But for the church in the following role, deciding to merge with another ministry raises difficult questions related to governance, what happens to staff leaders and specific ministries, who has decision rights, and more. Go to the article

Pastor John MacArthur, whose California church is holding in-person services in violation of the state’s COVID-19 health ... Go to the article

Pastor John MacArthur, whose California church is holding in-person services in violation of the state’s COVID-19 health ... Go to the article

Presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden today announced that Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) would be his vice-presidential running mate. By picking Senator Harris, Joe Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to abortion on demand at any time for any reason and paid for by taxpayers. Kamala Harris is the poster child for the extreme pro-abortion position of the Democratic Party. As a U.S. senator, Kamala Harris has a 0% rating from the National Right to Life Committee. By contrast, Sen. Go to the article

NEWS PROVIDED BYPriests for LifeAug. 11, 2020TITUSVILLE, Fla., Aug. 11, 2020 /Christian Newswire/ -- Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, issued the following statement today regarding the selection of Sen. Kamala Harris for vice president on the Democrat ticket."My first reaction is, so what? It doesn't matter who runs with presidential hopeful Joe Biden because Sen. Harris belongs to the same party, with the same platform and the same embrace of abortion extre Source: Pr Go to the article

NEWS PROVIDED BYPriests for LifeAug. 11, 2020TITUSVILLE, Fla., Aug. 11, 2020 /Christian Newswire/ -- Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, issued the following statement today regarding the selection of Sen. Kamala Harris for vice president on the Democrat ticket."My first reaction is, so what? It doesn't matter who runs with presidential hopeful Joe Biden because Sen. Harris belongs to the same party, with the same platform and the same embrace of abortion extre Source: Pr Go to the article

NEWS PROVIDED BYPriests for LifeAug. 11, 2020TITUSVILLE, Fla., Aug. 11, 2020 /Christian Newswire/ -- Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, issued the following statement today regarding the selection of Sen. Kamala Harris for vice president on the Democrat ticket."My first reaction is, so what? It doesn't matter who runs with presidential hopeful Joe Biden because Sen. Harris belongs to the same party, with the same platform and the same embrace of abortion extre Source: Pr Go to the article

Some report communication with aliens and some even claim to have been taken aboard spaceships. What are we to make of claims of alien abductions? Go to the article

Some report communication with aliens and some even claim to have been taken aboard spaceships. What are we to make of claims of alien abductions? Go to the article