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I know of no great Christian leader who hasn’t faced some kind of opposition as he or she sought to do God’s will. But the truth is that darkness does not have the power to overcome light! Every believer can overcome any attack if he or she won’t quit first!
There is joy in the life of those who practice soaking prayer. It’s time to lay your burdens at the feet of Jesus. It’s time to find rest for your soul. It’s time to be still and know that He is God.
Twenty years ago, California created a “Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem and Social Responsibility.” It quickly became the butt of jokes: Writer Anne Taylor Fleming called it a “parody . . . born in a hot tub.”
We live in frightening times. All around us, there are threats of violence unlike any we have seen before. In the news, government officials are warning the public about future terrorist attacks and how to prepare for them. These are distressing days.
The fact that Joash lived after his very first breath was a miracle. Born into the bloody chaos of a revolution in his country, he was the only male member of his family to survive the wicked purge of his grandmother Athalia.
A police review shows that New Zealand's new anti-spanking law has not reduced the number of physical abuse cases against children, but it has deterred good parents from properly disciplining their children.
We have seen great fruit in Christian music in our day, but there is an even greater multiplying in the reaping yet to be seen in these days, with the releasing of God's hand of power.
In 2007 Mission Australia conducted its sixth annual survey of young Australians. This survey was for those aged 11 to 24 years and explored what young people value, what concerns them, where they turn for advice and support, their level of engagement in the community and who they admire.
I think many in the American church know God in the same way they know the President–they know some facts about him, where he lives, what he does, etc.–but they do not have a relationship with him. This could be described as a cultural theology not biblical theology.
Have you ever noticed that Jesus often tried to discourage great crowds of people from following Him? In John 6, Jesus openly rebuked the crowds because He understood that the only thing they wanted from Him was to satisfy some purely selfish need.
Talented Christian blues singer and harmonica player, Darrell Mansfield, has issued a startling mental health wake-up call to the church. (Photo: Darrell Mansfield ANS)
I find it interesting that our English word "worry" comes from an old German term meaning to strangle or choke. And that's exactly what worry will do. It will create a mental and emotional stranglehold on your life.
Old Testament scholar Dr. Marjo Korpel from Utrecht University in Holland has concluded an ancient seal discovered in Israel in 1964 actually belonged to the notorious, evil Queen of Israel – Jezebel..
In the second of her two-part series, Wendy DeBolt looks at the "Worship Wars" that can erupt in a congregation from members who have varying tastes in worship. How does, the worship leader conduct in this struggle?
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Still embracing old faithFriday, 04 July 2008 | Teresa NeumannChesapeake Bay Fishermen Still Embrace Faith Brought to Them during the Second Great Awakening by the "Parson of the Islands"
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A husband's loveMonday, 08 October 2007 | E. Gregory Blacklock How committed are we to the vows we made in marriage? Hans Hornbostel believed in being faithful to his wife Gertrude, even if it meant the loss of... ...Read
Houston, we have a problemSunday, 15 October 2006 | opentheword.orgNEWS: The problem of pleiotropy is now causing significant problems for those supporting the theory of evolution. Genes, it seems, are not... ...Read
Most Americans believe Bible as God's WordSunday, 04 May 2008 | Australian Prayer NetworkMore than three-quarters of Americans believe the Bible is literally the word of God or directly inspired by God, according to a Gallup survey.
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The Power of Forgiveness -- Part IFriday, 25 May 2007 | Barry BuzzaI was speaking with a young woman in our church a couple of weeks ago and she told me an amazing story.. “About a year ago,” the lady... ...Read
Top Seven Acts of Christian Bashing in America of 2007Sunday, 13 January 2008 | Christian Newswire"From murder and intimidation, to the crass and the blasphemous, 2007 was a horrendous year of Christian bashing," said Dr. Gary L. Cass,... ...Read
Worship WarsThursday, 15 March 2007 | Wendy DeBoltIn the second of her two-part series, Wendy DeBolt looks at the "Worship Wars" that can erupt in a congregation from members who have... ...Read
How insecure are you?Wednesday, 27 December 2006 | Dean Smith
Take our insecurity test. How many of these questions do you answer in the positive? There is no magic formula here, but a number of positive... ...Read
I know of no great Christian leader who hasn’t faced some kind of opposition as he or she sought to do God’s will. But the truth is that darkness does not have the power to overcome light! Every believer can overcome any attack if he or she won’t quit first! 
Israeli, Palestinian, and German Research Teams Study Bones Excavated from Jericho in Tuberculosis Study.
There is joy in the life of those who practice soaking prayer. It’s time to lay your burdens at the feet of Jesus. It’s time to find rest for your soul. It’s time to be still and know that He is God.
Heart Sounds International teams recently journeyed to remote areas in Myanmar and Siberia to record new culturally relevant worship songs.
Twenty years ago, California created a “Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem and Social Responsibility.” It quickly became the butt of jokes: Writer Anne Taylor Fleming called it a “parody . . . born in a hot tub.”
Interviews with Akiane Kramarik, a child prodigy who acknowledges her artistic gift as a blessing from God.
We live in frightening times. All around us, there are threats of violence unlike any we have seen before. In the news, government officials are warning the public about future terrorist attacks and how to prepare for them. These are distressing days.
A leading Anglican bishop has called on British Christians to speak up about their faith in Jesus Christ.
The fact that Joash lived after his very first breath was a miracle. Born into the bloody chaos of a revolution in his country, he was the only male member of his family to survive the wicked purge of his grandmother Athalia.
Cancer Study Shows Lifestyle Improvement Triggers Genetic Changes.
Some leaders say the controversial Lakeland Revival is forcing us to choose sides. But I don’t believe God wants to split our movement.
A police review shows that New Zealand's new anti-spanking law has not reduced the number of physical abuse cases against children, but it has deterred good parents from properly disciplining their children.
In 2007 Mission Australia conducted its sixth annual survey of young Australians. This survey was for those aged 11 to 24 years and explored what young people value, what concerns them, where they turn for advice and support, their level of engagement in the community and who they admire.
I think many in the American church know God in the same way they know the President–they know some facts about him, where he lives, what he does, etc.–but they do not have a relationship with him. This could be described as a cultural theology not biblical theology. 
United Kingdom report shows presence of Christians in communities makes a difference.
Have you ever noticed that Jesus often tried to discourage great crowds of people from following Him? In John 6, Jesus openly rebuked the crowds because He understood that the only thing they wanted from Him was to satisfy some purely selfish need.
Talented Christian blues singer and harmonica player, Darrell Mansfield, has issued a startling mental health wake-up call to the church. (Photo: Darrell Mansfield ANS)
I find it interesting that our English word "worry" comes from an old German term meaning to strangle or choke. And that's exactly what worry will do. It will create a mental and emotional stranglehold on your life.
Old Testament scholar Dr. Marjo Korpel from Utrecht University in Holland has concluded an ancient seal discovered in Israel in 1964 actually belonged to the notorious, evil Queen of Israel – Jezebel..
In the second of her two-part series, Wendy DeBolt looks at the "Worship Wars" that can erupt in a congregation from members who have varying tastes in worship. How does, the worship leader conduct in this struggle?
