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No Shame?

dgunn, January 16, 2020

The idea that shame has no place at all in the life of the believer says too much.

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What Can We Learn from Willow Creek?

mmeyer, November 6, 2018

When a high-profile minister like Bill Hybels falls from grace, it provokes us to ask, What are some important lessons can we learn from this?

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Six Dangers Young Adults Are Currently Facing

ddouglass, November 3, 2018

By Sam Horn There are certain cultural influences and age specific tendencies that can be observed in each generation. These “generational habits” are not always …

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My “Interracial” Engagement

mmeyer, September 28, 2018

By Rebekah Anderson In 280 days, I get to marry my best friend—the man I admire more than anyone else in the world. And some …

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Back to School Prayer Guide

mmeyer, September 4, 2018

We begin a new school year with many concerns, apprehensions, and hopes. What better way to begin this school year than to begin in prayer?

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Five Things Every Visitor to Your Church Wishes You Knew

mmeyer, August 21, 2018

The average church’s retention rate of unchurched first-time visitors is less than 3 percent. How can churches help visitors become regular attenders?

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Rethinking Revoice

dgunn, July 30, 2018

Is it possible to “redeem queer culture” while remaining true to Biblical standards and terminology? The Revoice Conference thinks so, but it is a difficult concept to square with the Bible’s teaching on sin and redemption.

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Seven Words That Will Change Your Life

mmeyer, May 21, 2018

“I was wrong. Will you forgive me?” Seven words and two sentences that will change your life and your relationships for the better.

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A Mother’s Shield

mmeyer, May 11, 2018

Mothers are not generally regarded as warriors. However, the Bible describes some mothers who fought in a hand-to-hand combat for their children.

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The Logic of the Pro-Choice Position

hseboe18, February 27, 2018

Logic is not what drove many to the pro-choice position, and it will be unlikely in itself to move them away from it.

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When Not to Email

mmeyer, January 25, 2018

How we communicate matters. When it comes to communication, there are clear benefits of having in-person conversations over emailing and texting.

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The Paralysis of the Fear of Man

mmeyer, January 19, 2018

Have you ever squandered a clear opportunity to testify about Jesus? The fear of man is strong. But we can consider ourselves in light of Who God is and fear Him most of all.

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Expressing Gratitude to God

mmeyer, November 20, 2017

Whether spontaneously uttered, purposefully remembered, or extensively prepared, our gratefulness to God for Who He is and what He has done for us should be expressed regularly.

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Renewal and Prophetic Distance

mmeyer, October 5, 2017

How should the church engage culture? It’s an important question because the culture is at war, and we’d better know where we stand when the roar reaches its fever pitch.

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Charlottesville: How Should the Church Respond?

mmeyer, August 31, 2017

In these times of racial and political discord and division, how should the church respond? What can pastors do to lead their people with Biblical conviction to be on mission with Jesus and make a difference?

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Thin Green Line

mmeyer, August 11, 2017

When you hear the word “God,” money is probably not your first thought. However, if we’re not careful, money can quickly take the place of God in your life.

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Prophetic Significance of the Temple Mount

mmeyer, August 8, 2017

The past two weeks have seen amazing events taking place in Jerusalem on the Temple Mount. These events may well be a precursor to the fulfillment of important prophecies relating to the end times.

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The Future of Seminary Education, Part 2

mmeyer, July 17, 2017

The change in theological education represents a fundamental shift in both educational philosophy and religious pedagogy, is already having great effect on pulpits and pews.

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The Future of Seminary Education, Part 1

mmeyer, June 22, 2017

Changes in either the church or higher education are quickly mimicked and often magnified in seminaries, and the speed at which these parties are changing is a relatively new phenomenon.

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What Do You Mean, Relevant?

mmeyer, May 18, 2017

Many Christians obsess over making Christianity relevant. But why should Christianity be made relevant, and what would a relevant Christianity look like?

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On Hank Hanegraaff’s Conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy

mmeyer, April 28, 2017

Within quite a few supposedly evangelical churches, we are witnessing the adoption of Catholic and Orthodox aesthetics and liturgical practices even where official allegiance to Catholicism or Orthodoxy is not claimed.

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Because He Lives

mmeyer, April 13, 2017

This Easter we are reminded once again that Jesus did not stay in the tomb but is fully alive. And our lives right now are worth the living just because He lives.

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Movie Review: The Case for Christ

mmeyer, April 13, 2017

The Case for Christ is solid apologetics shared through the heartfelt and compelling story of Lee and Leslie Strobel.

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Liberty and Responsibility

mmeyer, April 3, 2017

A significant portion of our society, including a large number of professing believers, experience a disconnect when the terms “liberty” and “responsibility” are used together.

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Treasures of the Trial

mmeyer, March 24, 2017

God brings trials of various kinds into all our lives, and we are not to be surprised by this.

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Reflections on a Family Tragedy

mmeyer, March 17, 2017

A pastor shares his thoughts on the tragic double murder of a family in Illinois.

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Drastic Measures

mmeyer, February 20, 2017

Moses took radical action against sin. He understood that sin leads to destruction and death, and he didn’t mess around.

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Your Mom Chose Life

mmeyer, January 19, 2017

As followers of the living God, we have an obligation to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, and to stand for life.

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When Christmas Is on a Sunday

mmeyer, December 14, 2016

Sunday Christmases bring dilemmas. Christmas is a special day, steeped in family traditions, and we’re not all that accustomed to spending time at church on Christmas Day.

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The Channel of Peace

mmeyer, December 5, 2016

Sometimes the water we are trying to navigate gets a little shallow, doesn’t it? This is the precise time we need to sail into God’s channel of peace.

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A Christian Response to the 2016 Election

mmeyer, November 17, 2016

If you are overly joyful or overly disappointed following Tuesday’s election, you have probably put too much stock in a human leader.

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Looking for Peace in All the Wrong Places

mmeyer, October 21, 2016

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the only hope for humanity’s real problem.

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A Response to Campus Pride’s ‘Shame List’

mmeyer, October 14, 2016

Hostility toward the gospel is nothing new, and our response to it has already been scripted for us and modeled by generation after generation of gospel-servants who have suffered likewise.

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Sharing Our Faith in an Antagonistic Culture

mmeyer, September 6, 2016

We live in a time of unique opportunity when it comes to sharing our faith. But there are other factors that make this a challenging time for evangelism.

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Perry Noble’s Missed Opportunity

mmeyer, August 11, 2016

The fall of mega-church pastor Perry Noble has stunned the evangelical world and has raised the alcohol issue to the forefront of evangelical discussion yet again.

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What Does ‘Judge Not’ Mean?

mmeyer, June 16, 2016

One of the more frequent retorts that is thrown at Christians is that we are not to judge. Unfortunately, some Christians have picked up on this and are propagating it too.

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Reflections on the Orlando Terrorist Attack

mmeyer, June 13, 2016

The recent savage shooting in Orlando has left the nation reeling, stunned by the awful display of cruelty and barbarism. It is fitting and proper, at a time such as this, to “weep with those who weep.”

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Evangelicals’ New Celebrity Status

mmeyer, April 11, 2016

A letter to the editor introduces the evangelical as “America’s newest celebrity,” who increasingly is the lead story, the headline, and the main attraction.

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Bombings in Brussels, Multiculturalism, and Jesus

dgunn, March 22, 2016

This morning, terrorists struck the heart of Belgium. Why the cycle of hate and aggression? There are no simple, one-size-fits-all answers. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any answers at all.

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Risen: Movie Review

mmeyer, February 29, 2016

Risen is a well-made film that may give opportunity for many gospel-centered conversations to happen among believers and unbelieving friends.

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What about Muslims?

mmeyer, January 28, 2016

Controversy over Islam is increasing both within American religion and among American political candidates. How are Christians, and especially Baptists, supposed to think about Muslims?

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God Will Fix This!

dgunn, December 8, 2015

On Dec. 3 the New York Daily News published the headline “God Isn’t Fixing This” in response to the outpouring of prayer support for the victims of the San Bernardino shootings. So how should we think about this from a Biblically informed worldview?

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A Colorado Black Friday

mmeyer, December 2, 2015

On Nov. 27, a gunman opened fire outside of a Planned Parenthood facility. We need to begin wrapping our minds around what happened and relating it to our walk with Christ in the world.

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Reflections on the Paris Terrorist Attacks

dgunn, November 17, 2015

On the evening of Nov. 13, Islamic terrorists struck at the heart of France. The attacks were as well-orchestrated as they were devastating: armed to …

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Gender Confusion and God’s Design

dgunn, November 9, 2015

What does it mean to be male or female? What does the Bible and general human reasoning say about this?

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Woodlawn: Movie Review

mmeyer, October 29, 2015

With the recent Hollywood success of War Room as a #1 movie, I see no reason why Woodlawn will not be a huge hit too. The main character, Hank Erwin Jr., is played by Sean Astin, who is best known from his role as Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings. Moviegoers will also know him as Rudy in the movie by the same name. Woodlawn has a wonderful storyline with compelling subplots and superb acting.

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What about Life on Mars?

dgunn, October 5, 2015

The scientific community is abuzz this week with the announcement that liquid water has been confirmed on Mars. Of course scientists have long known that water is abundant in our universe (including on Mars), but specific evidence of a stable supply of liquid water has been lacking.

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War Room: Movie Review

mmeyer, September 9, 2015

A few months ago, my wife and I were privileged to attend a preview screening of War Room, the latest movie produced by the Kendrick brothers (Courageous, Fireproof, & Facing the Giants are some of their other works). The movie opens Friday, August 28th, and I urge you to attend a showing in your community to support the movie.

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The Groan and the Glory

mmeyer, August 13, 2015

An axiom of the Christian life is, Those who are truly saved will suffer. Living in the here and now means some degree of struggle.

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Abortion: Is This Really a New Problem?

mmeyer, August 7, 2015

Recently released videos by The Center for Medical Progress have brought to light some of the more egregious atrocities committed by Planned Parenthood in the name of women’s health and medical research.

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Planned Parenthood, “Another Boy,” and Rachel Weeping for Her Children

mmeyer, July 31, 2015

It was a cold, dark night in Bethlehem when the soldiers came. Methodically and without the slightest trace of pity they marched from house to house ransacking each one.

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Theological Reflections on the Iranian Nuclear Agreement

dgunn, July 17, 2015

November 30, 1938. Surrounded by a throng of his fellow countrymen, a triumphant Neville Chamberlain held aloft a historic peace agreement.

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A Regular Baptist Response to the Same-Sex Marriage Decision

mmeyer, June 26, 2015

With the Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide, supporters of traditional marriage can’t help feeling as though they’ve been punched in the solar plexus.

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Misdirected Love

dgunn, June 17, 2015

The greatest danger facing the believer is not future persecution but daily love seduction from the world system.

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Who Redefined Marriage?

mmeyer, May 26, 2015

Governments can use the powerful apparatus of civil censure to force people to behave as if a relationship between two people of the same sex were a marriage. But it is not and it never will be.

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“Shades of Gray” Morality in a Black-and-White World

dgunn, March 13, 2015

At least theoretically, we are living in a culture governed by moral relativism. The old codes of right and wrong are no longer seen by the general populace to apply.

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The Interview

mmeyer, January 26, 2015

The controversy surrounding The Interview is full of mystery and drama. It’s a drama that we can’t just stand by and watch, but should evaluate carefully from a Christian worldview.

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The Paris Attack’s Impact on Ministries in France

dgunn, January 13, 2015

Seventeen people died in the terrorist attacks in Paris last Wednesday. How will this affect our ministries in France?

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Observations on the Islamic Terrorist Attack in Paris

dgunn, January 12, 2015

Over the past week, the world has been transfixed on the slaughter of innocents in Paris by Islamic terrorists determined to exact revenge on those who insult their prophet, Muhammad.

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Resources for Understanding Islam, and Freedom of Speech and Religion

agower, January 9, 2015

With the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, the subject of radical Islam has been catapulted into a position of media prominence. This has brought, in …

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A Disturbing Trend in the Abortion Debate

dgunn, November 19, 2014

Some pro-choice advocates agree that life begins at conception, but remain pro-choice.

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Living with Dignity

dgunn, November 17, 2014

Thoughts on dignity, suicide, and the sanctity of life in the wake of Brittany Maynard’s death.

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Clarifications on the Houston Church Subpoena Issue

dgunn, October 22, 2014

Clarifying what is and isn’t at stake in the Houston subpoena issue.

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Everyone Looks

dgunn, October 21, 2014

A Biblical, pastoral response to our sexually charged culture.

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The Dangers of the Celebrity Pastor Syndrome

dgunn, September 8, 2014

Examining the possible dangers that can flow from idolizing celebrity pastors.

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When Is a Finger Just a Finger?

dgunn, August 25, 2014

In the midst of many rather serious world events being covered in the news media, something that happened in an NFL preseason contest caused a bit of a stir.

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Resolution: The GARBC in a Postmodern Era

ddouglass, August 15, 2014

1999 GARBC Annual Conference resolution, passed by voting messengers, The GARBC in a Postmodern Era.

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A Closer Look at the Status of Women in Islam

dgunn, July 31, 2014

An Iraqi-born Baptist missionary takes a critical look at the treatment of women in Islam and its theological rationale.

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Obama Clashes in Africa with Gay Issue

Super Admin, June 28, 2013

President Barack Obama on Thursday praised the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage as a “victory for American democracy” but clashed with his African host …

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Petition Urges Obama to Ban Creationism

Super Admin, June 28, 2013

A petition urging the Obama administration to ban the teaching of creation and intelligent design in U.S. schools was recently filed on the White House …

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Gideon in Trouble for Giving Bible to Student

Super Admin, June 21, 2013

World News June 21: A substitute teacher believes he was fired because he’s a member of an international religious organization that distributes Bibles. Read more about this and other news.

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DOJ Must Respond to Rehearing Request

Super Admin, June 18, 2013

World News June 18: The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an order that the Department of Justice must respond to a rehearing request regarding the legal status of a German homeschooling family. Read more about this and other news.

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SBA Meet Drafts Resolution on Boy Scout Change

Super Admin, June 14, 2013

World News June 14: Southern Baptists expressed their “opposition to and disappointment in” the membership policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Read more about this and other news.

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ACLU Sues Over Free Speech, Privacy Rights Issues

Super Admin, June 11, 2013

World News June 11: Two prominent civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the National Security Agency. Read more about this and other news.

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Denominations Lose Churches, Members

Super Admin, June 7, 2013

World News June 7: The number of churches that were dismissed from Presbyterian Church (USA) last year has increased by fivefold compared to 2011. Read more about this and other news.

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Baptist Volunteers Active After Recent Disasters

Super Admin, June 4, 2013

World News June 4: Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are active in seven states responding to damage from floods, tornadoes, and other disasters on the eve of hurricane season. Read more about this and other news.

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Voters Don’t Like DOJ Probing News Reporters

Super Admin, May 31, 2013

World News May 31: Most voters don’t approve of the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation of news reporters. Read more about this and other news.

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Alternatives to Boy Scouts Sought After Decision

Super Admin, May 28, 2013

World News May 28: People concerned about the Boy Scouts’ membership policy are seeking alternative groups to join. Read more about this and other news.

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Baptist Relief Workers Assist Tornado Victims

Super Admin, May 24, 2013

World News May 24: Oklahoma Baptist disaster relief workers were in action immediately after the tornado hit. Read more about this and other news.

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Supreme Court to Take Up Public Meeting Prayers

Super Admin, May 21, 2013

World News May 21: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up a case involving a New York town’s policy regarding prayers presented before public meetings. Read more about this and other news.

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IRS Probed Conservative Groups’ Prayers

Super Admin, May 17, 2013

World News May 17: The IRS will soon face more than controversy and Congressional hearings over its discrimination of pro-life and conservative groups. Read more about this and other news.

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IRS Intimidation of Conservative Groups Surfaces

Super Admin, May 14, 2013

World News May 14: An IRS campaign to apply additional scrutiny to conservative groups included those focused on government spending, the Constitution, and several other broad areas. Read more about this and other news.

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Probe Launched over Gosnell Murders

Super Admin, May 10, 2013

World News May 10: A House committee has launched an investigation in response to the trial of the abortion practitioner charged with multiple counts of infanticide. Read more about this and other news.

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Tyndale Released from Abortion Pill Mandate

Super Admin, May 7, 2013

World News May 7: In a huge victory for pro-life advocates taking on the controversial HHS mandate, the Obama administration is giving up its effort to force a Bible publisher to obey it. Read more about this and other news.

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Pastor Won’t Back Down on Homosexuality

Super Admin, May 3, 2013

World News May 3: A California megachurch pastor who has recently come under fire for his views on homosexuality has declared that he will not be intimidated. Read more about this and other news.

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Obama Addresses Planned Parenthood

Super Admin, April 30, 2013

World News April 30: President Obama addressed the nation’s largest abortion provider Friday, criticizing pro-life laws. Read more about this and other news.

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Southern Baptist Chaplains Say SBC Website Blocked

Super Admin, April 26, 2013

World News April 26: Southern Baptist chaplains report that an SBC website has been blocked at military installations around the nation. Read more about this and other news.

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Media Ignores Gosnell Abortion Atrocities

Super Admin, April 23, 2013

World News April 23: Congress is now far more aware of the Kermit Gosnell story, the abortionist on trial for murder in Philadelphia. Read more about this and other news.

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George Beverly Shea, 104, Goes to Eternal Reward

Super Admin, April 19, 2013

World News April 19: Well-known gospel soloist George Beverly Shea, 104, died Tuesday evening following a brief illness. Read more about this and other news.

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Idea Promotes Prayer and Fasting for U.S.

Super Admin, April 16, 2013

World News April 16: An idea for a national day of prayer and fasting, which began in a column just several days ago, has now become a national movement. Read more about this and other news.

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School Cancels Santorum Over Gay Marriage View

Super Admin, April 12, 2013

World News April 12: A Michigan high school canceled a speech by former Sen. Rick Santorum after teachers became outraged over his opposition to gay marriage. Read more about this and other news.

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Military Briefing Lists Evangelicals as Threat to America

Super Admin, April 9, 2013

World News April 9: Soldiers in the U.S. military have been told in a training briefing that evangelical Christians are the No. 1 extremist threat to America. Read more about this and other news.

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Portrait of Jesus Taken Down to Avoid ACLU “Risk”

Super Admin, April 5, 2013

World News April 5: A portrait of Jesus that had adorned a southern Ohio public school district building since 1947 has been taken down. Read more about this and other news.

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Writer Edith Schaeffer of L’Abri with the Lord

Super Admin, April 2, 2013

World News April 2: Edith Schaeffer, 98, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 30. Read more about this and other news.

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Florida Gov. Scott Demands Investigation

Super Admin, March 29, 2013

World News March 29: Florida Gov. Rick Scott has stepped into the fray concerning a professor who told students to write the word “Jesus” on a piece of paper, throw it on the floor, and stomp on it. Read more about this and other news.

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U.S. Pastor Tells of Torture in Iran Prison

Super Admin, March 26, 2013

World News March 26: Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen of Iranian descent imprisoned in Tehran, tells of the torture he has endured for his faith as well as the joy that comes with forgiving his perpetrators. Read more about this and other news.

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Polygamy, Other Aberrations Next to Be Legalized?

Super Admin, March 22, 2013

World News March 22: Redefining marriage to include same-sex couples would jettison the rationale and logic behind prohibitions on polygamous marriages, according to several friend-of-the court briefs. Read more about this and other news.

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Cyprus Financial Situation Rattles Markets

Super Admin, March 19, 2013

World News March 19: The island nation of Cyprus made headlines, and rattled markets across the Western world, by announcing a raid on private bank accounts this week. Read more about this and other news.

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New Pope Said Conservative, Pro-Life

Super Admin, March 15, 2013

World News March 15: The archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has been selected as the next Roman Catholic pope. Read more about this and other news.

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Broadcasters Warn of Religious Freedom Loss

Super Admin, March 12, 2013

World News March 12: Leaders at this past week’s National Religious Broadcasters conference warned that Christians may soon be forced to practice civil disobedience. Read more about this and other news.

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Concern Mounts over Drones

Super Admin, March 8, 2013

World News March 8: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s unmanned Predator B drone fleet has been custom designed to identify civilians carrying guns and track cell phone signals. Read more about this and other news.

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Department of Justice: Children Don’t Need Mothers?

Super Admin, March 5, 2013

World News March 5: The Department of Justice is saying that children do not need—and have no right to—mothers. Read more about this and other news.

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Fired Ohio Creationist Teacher Gets Day in Court

Super Admin, March 1, 2013

World News March 1: John Freshwater got a day in court as his latest attempt to get reinstated as a schoolteacher was presented in oral arguments before the Ohio Supreme Court. Read more about this and other news.

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Tim Tebow Backs Out of Speaking Engagement

Super Admin, February 26, 2013

World News Feb. 26: Tim Tebow has backed out of speaking at First Baptist Church of Dallas, saying he “needed to lay low and steer clear of controversy.” Read more about this and other news.

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Sen. Rubio Meets with Israel’s Netanyahu

Super Admin, February 22, 2013

World News Feb. 22: Sen. Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem on Wednesday evening. Read more about this and other news.

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China’s Plan to Eradicate House Churches Eyed

Super Admin, February 19, 2013

World News Feb. 19: China’s Christians felt a noticeable rise in persecution in 2012 as the Communist government began the first of a three-phase plan to eradicate unregistered house churches. Read more about this and other news.

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Educating Own Children “Not Fundamental Right”

Super Admin, February 14, 2013

World News Feb. 15: For a German family that fled to the U.S., the Justice Department is arguing that educating one’s own children is not a fundamental right. Read more about this and other news.

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Catholic Pope Resigns, First Since Middle Ages

Super Admin, February 12, 2013

World News Feb. 12: Pope Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic Church on Monday when he announced he would stand down, the first pope to do so in 700 years. Read more about this and other news.

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Can U.S. Conduct Lethal Drone Strike on Its Citizens?

Super Admin, February 8, 2013

World News Feb. 8: The Department of Justice has developed a white paper outlining the circumstances under which the U.S. can conduct a drone strike against an American citizen. Read more about this and other news.

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Pro-Life Blacks Denied Tweeting Privileges

Super Admin, February 5, 2013

World News Feb. 5: The National Black Prolife Coalition has lobbied to have its Twitter account restored after the social media company yanked the group’s Tweeting privileges. Read more about this and other news.

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Baptist Leader Addresses Boy Scout Crisis

Super Admin, February 1, 2013

World News Feb. 1: Frank S. Page issued comments on the current focus on the Boy Scouts of America. Read more about this and other news.

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Boy Scouts Pressured on Gay Issue

Super Admin, January 29, 2013

World News Jan. 29: The Boy Scouts of America is reportedly on the verge of changing its policy on homosexuals. Read more about this and other news.

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Netanyahu Wins Israeli Election

Super Admin, January 25, 2013

World News Jan. 25: The head of a Messianic Jewish ministry says it’s too early to know just what kind of government might emerge from Tuesday’s surprise election results in Israel. Read more about this and other news.

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New Martyrs in Korea Reported

Super Admin, January 22, 2013

World News Jan. 22: Open Doors has confirmed the death of two Christians in North Korea. Read more about this and other news.

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Alabama High Court: Unborn Need Protection

Super Admin, January 18, 2013

World News Jan. 18: The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that “unborn children are persons with rights that should be protected by law.” Read more about this and other news.

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Teacher Forced to Remove Religion

Super Admin, January 15, 2013

World News Jan. 15: A public school teacher has filed a civil rights lawsuit after she was forced to remove all religious content from her classroom. Read more about this and other news.

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Pastor Withdraws from Inauguration

Super Admin, January 11, 2013

World News Jan. 11: A pastor’s withdrawal from President Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony has left Christians lamenting over what they see as a new era of religious intolerance. Read more about this and other world news.

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Criticism of Protection for Chaplains Termed Disturbing

Super Admin, January 8, 2013

World News Jan. 8: A report in WorldNetDaily notes that Barack Obama’s criticism of congressional efforts to protect the faith-based values of military chaplains is disturbing on many levels. Read more about this and other world news.

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Christians Support Hobby Lobby Chick-fil-A Style

Super Admin, January 4, 2013

World News Jan. 4: Tens of thousands of Americans have committed to support Hobby Lobby on Jan. 5 after courts have refused to issue a ruling stopping the HHS mandate. Read more about this and other news.

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Hobby Lobby to Defy Obamacare Abortion Mandate

Super Admin, January 2, 2013

World News Jan. 1: Hobby Lobby will defy the Obamacare mandate that health insurance for its employees cover “abortion-inducing drugs.” Read more about this and other news.

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Christmas Day Finds Iranian Pastor in Prison Again

Super Admin, December 28, 2012

World News Dec. 28: It was a bad Christmas for Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani, the Church of Iran pastor who has been returned to jail on an earlier charge. Read more about this and other news.

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Court Sides with Colleges on Birth Control Mandate

Super Admin, December 21, 2012

World News Dec. 21: A federal appeals court sided with two colleges in a decision related to the ongoing court challenges to the Obama administration’s birth control mandate. Read more about this and other news.

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Christians Ponder Connecticut Tragedy

Super Admin, December 18, 2012

World News Dec. 18: Christians, including Christian leaders, are pondering the tragedy of last week’s mass killings in a Connecticut grade school. Read more about this and other news.

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American Baptist Congregation Marries 25 Same-Sex Couples

Super Admin, December 14, 2012

World News Dec. 14: Twenty-five same-sex couples exchanged vows in a group wedding ceremony at First Baptist Church in Seattle Dec. 9. Read more about this and other news.

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Supreme Court to Consider Gay Marriage Issues

Super Admin, December 11, 2012

World News Dec. 11: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up two cases that could either lead to the legalization of gay marriage nationwide or affirm the right to protect traditional marriage. Read more about this and other news.

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U.N. Treaty Dead—For Now

Super Admin, December 7, 2012

World News Dec. 7: A United Nations treaty to ban discrimination against people with disabilities went down to defeat in the Senate on Tuesday. Read more about this and other news.

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Supreme Court Skirts Same-Sex Marriage Cases

Super Admin, December 4, 2012

World News Dec. 4: The Supreme Court took no action Monday on historic cases involving same-sex marriage. Read more about this and other news.

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UN Votes in Favor of Palestinian Statehood

Super Admin, November 30, 2012

World News Nov. 30: The U.N. General Assembly voted Thursday in favor of Palestinian statehood. Read more about this and other news.

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Liberty Univ. Can Continue Challenging Obamacare

Super Admin, November 27, 2012

World News Nov. 27: Another challenge to the Affordable Care Act can continue, the Supreme Court has ruled. Read more about this and other news.

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Industry Analyst: Retailers Have Ruined Thanksgiving

Super Admin, November 23, 2012

World News Nov. 23: This year will see an unprecedented move by the big boys of retail to open their stores earlier than ever on Thanksgiving Day. Read more about this and other news.

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Court Stops Obama Mandate Against Tyndale House

Super Admin, November 20, 2012

World News Nov. 20: A federal court on Friday stopped enforcement of the Obama administration’s abortion pill mandate against Tyndale House Publishers. Read more about this and other news.

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Will Obama Drop God from Second Oath of Office?

Super Admin, November 19, 2012

World News Nov. 16: President Barack Obama will be taking the oath of office on Jan. 21, and atheists want him to do so without mentioning “God” and without a Bible.

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Did Voter Fraud Take Place Last Week?

Super Admin, November 13, 2012

World News Nov. 13: Could it be that Mitt Romney might have won last week’s election or at least received more votes than he did? Read more about this and other news.

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Christians React to ’12 Election Results

Super Admin, November 9, 2012

World News Nov. 9: Christians and conservatives in general found virtually nothing to cheer about in the elections of the past week. Read more about this and other world news.

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IRS Not Auditing Churches

Super Admin, November 6, 2012

World News Nov. 6: The IRS says it is not auditing churches, because it does not have the authority to take away churches’ tax-free status. Read more about this and other news.

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Baptist Disaster Relief Goal: 400,000+ Meals a Day

Super Admin, November 2, 2012

World News Nov. 2: In an unprecedented move for Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, all large-capacity mobile kitchens in the fleet east of the Rocky Mountains have been asked to mobilize in response to Hurricane Sandy. Read more about this and other news.

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Relief Groups Prepare to Assist Sandy Victims

Super Admin, October 30, 2012

World News Oct. 30: As cities up and down the East Coast were preparing for Hurricane Sandy, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief leaders were preparing for a large-scale response. Read more about this and other news.

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Benghazi: 3 Times Help Requested, 3 Times Help Denied

Super Admin, October 26, 2012

World News Oct. 26: An urgent request from the CIA annex for military back-up during the attack on the U.S. Consulate and subsequent attack several hours later was indeed denied by U.S. officials. Read more about this and other news.

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Imminent Talks with Iran Only “Political Theater”?

Super Admin, October 23, 2012

World News Oct. 23: A 23-year military intelligence veteran is casting strong suspicion on weekend statements from Barack Obama’s re-election campaign that talks with Iran are imminent. Read more about this and other news.

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Cheerleaders May Display Bible Banners—for Now

Super Admin, October 19, 2012

World News Oct. 19: A group of Texas cheerleaders may continue to display Biblical-themed banners during high school football games, a judge says. Read more about this and other news.

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25-Plus Christian College Students Massacred in Nigeria

Super Admin, October 16, 2012

World News Oct. 16: About 25 to 30 Christian college students were massacred at a university in northeastern Nigeria, causing Christians to pray for a “change of heart” among the Islamist group Boko Haram. Read more about this and other news.

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Child Evangelism Wins Minnesota Free Speech Case

Super Admin, October 12, 2012

World News Oct. 12: A school district will pay hefty legal fees after a federal appeals court decided that the district committed viewpoint discrimination by not allowing a Christian club to remain part of a school’s activities program. Read more about this and other news.

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Benghazi Hero Laid to Rest

Super Admin, October 9, 2012

World News Oct. 9: A man who can rightly be called an American hero was memorialized at the Coronado Naval Air Station Chapel in San Diego on Sept. 20. Read more about this and other news.

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Ex-Gays Sue California over New Law

Super Admin, October 5, 2012

World News Oct. 5: A college student who claims he once had same-sex attractions but became heterosexual after conversion therapy has filed a lawsuit against California. Read more about this and other news.

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Christian Groups Pray for Upcoming Election

Super Admin, October 2, 2012

World News Oct. 2: Thousands of conservative Christians gathered Saturday on Independence Mall in Philadelphia to pray for the future of the United States in the weeks before the presidential election. Read more about this and other news.

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Religious Hostility in U.S. Noted

Super Admin, September 27, 2012

World News Sept. 28: Could you imagine going to jail for your faith? A recent report warns that it could happen. Read more about this and other news.

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Chick-fil-A Corrects False Media Rumors

Super Admin, September 24, 2012

World News Sept. 25: Chick-fil-A has cleared up rumors that it has revised its charitable donation policy to exclude “anti-gay” groups. Read more about this and other world news.

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Biblical Scholars Respond to “Gospel of Jesus’ Wife”

Super Admin, September 21, 2012

World News Sept. 21: A so-called Gospel of Jesus’ Wife isn’t sending shock waves through the Christian world as some publications have reported. Read more about this and other world news.

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Missouri Defies Obama on Religious Freedom

Super Admin, September 18, 2012

World News Sept. 18: Missouri lawmakers have ignored the warnings of the Obama administration and overrode their governor’s veto to enact religious exemptions to the abortion pill mandate. Read more about this and other news.

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Anti-American Protests Erupt Across Middle East

Super Admin, September 14, 2012

World News Sept. 14: Anti-American protests erupted across the Middle East Friday, following weeklong demonstrations outside of several U.S. embassies and a 9/11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya. Read more about this and other news.

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Iranian Pastor Youcef Freed

Super Admin, September 11, 2012

World News Sept. 11: Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who was sentenced to death in his country for his Christian faith, has been acquitted of apostasy charges and released from custody. Read more about this and other news.

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Chaos, Uncertainty over God Marks Dem Convention

Super Admin, September 7, 2012

World News Sept. 7: After excluding God from their platform, Democrats hurriedly rewrote their convention platform Wednesday amid criticism to add a mention of God and declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel. Read more about this and other news.

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Cult Leader Moon Dies

Super Admin, September 4, 2012

World News Sept. 4: Rev. Moon Sun-myung, who founded a global religious movement, died Monday at his Unification Church complex east of Seoul, South Korea. Read more about this and other news.

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GOP Platform ’12 Addresses Abortion, Gay Marriage, Medicare

Super Admin, August 31, 2012

World News Aug. 31: Republicans approved a party platform at their national convention Tuesday that would ban all abortions and gay marriages and reshape Medicare. Read about this and other world news.

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Nixing of Lawsuit Challenging Embryonic Stem Cell Research Upheld

Super Admin, August 28, 2012

World News Aug. 28: A federal appeals court has determined a federal judge was right to throw out a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama’s decision to force taxpayers to fund embryonic stem cell research. Read more about this and other world news.

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Texas Officials Vow End of Planned Parenthood Funding

Super Admin, August 24, 2012

World News Aug. 24: Texas officials are vowing to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood. Read more about this and other world news.

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Study Shows Hostility Toward Christianity in U.S.

Super Admin, August 21, 2012

World News Aug. 21: The joint study from two conservative groups, Liberty Institute and the Family Research Council, reveals proven hostility toward Christianity in the U.S. Read more about this and other news.

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Gunman Wounds Guard at Pro-family Headquarters

Super Admin, August 17, 2012

World News Aug. 17: Authorities took a gunman into custody in the wake of a shooting Wednesday at the headquarters of the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. Read more about this and other news.

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Romney Announces Ryan As Running Mate

Super Admin, August 14, 2012

World News Aug. 14: Mitt Romney’s announcement that Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan is his VP choice is getting widespread approval within the conservative community. Read more about this and other news.

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Sikh Tragedy Should Motivate Christians to Witness

Super Admin, August 10, 2012

World News Aug. 10: In the wake of tragedy among the Sikh community, Christians have an unprecedented opportunity to reach out with the gospel. Read more about this and other world news.

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Thousands Fasting and Praying for Nation

Super Admin, August 7, 2012

World News Aug. 7: A major evangelical Christian gathering is set to take place in Charlotte, N.C., the day before the Democratic National Convention. Read more about this and other world news.

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Scores Respond to Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day

Super Admin, August 3, 2012

World News Aug. 3: According to the Support Chick-fil-A Facebook page, more than 550,000 people committed to visit the fast-food restaurant Wednesday. Read more about this and other world news.

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Democrats’ Platform Plans Support for Gay Marriage

Super Admin, July 31, 2012

World News July 31: Reaction has been strong following Monday’s announcement that the Democratic Party plans to adopt support for gay marriage. Read more about this and other world news.

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Aug. 1 Declared Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day

Super Admin, July 27, 2012

World News July 27: Thousands of Christians are mobilizing efforts to support Chick-fil-A. Read more about this and other world news.

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Christians Evaluate Colorado Shootings

Super Admin, July 24, 2012

World News July 24: While police are still investigating the motive behind Friday’s shooting at a theater in Aurora, Colo., some Christians are convinced of the real source: evil. Read more about this and other news.

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Boy Scouts Reaffirms Gay Exclusion Policy

Super Admin, July 20, 2012

World News July 20: After a confidential two-year review, the Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday emphatically reaffirmed its policy of excluding gays. Read more about this and other news.

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Museum Declines Use for Same-Sex Ceremony

Super Admin, July 17, 2012

World News July 17: A legal expert is urging Mississippi to stand strong against a lesbian couple’s demand to use state facilities for a commitment ceremony. Read more about this and other news.

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Episcopal Church Approves Same-Sex Blessing

Super Admin, July 13, 2012

World News July 13: Episcopalians approved a churchwide ceremony Tuesday to bless same-sex couples. Read more about this and other news.

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Chaplains Denied Chance to Speak about Gay Policy

Super Admin, July 11, 2012

World News July 10: The public’s perception of the military since the repeal of “Don’t ask, don’t tell” is being manipulated by the U.S. Department of Defense, says the director of a chaplain alliance group. Read more about this and other news.

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Baptist Church Goes All Out on 4th

Super Admin, July 6, 2012

World News July 6: The Baptist church in Georgia that produced Fireproof and Courageous received thousands of people for its annual Independence Day celebration. Read more about this and other news.

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Christians React to Supreme Court Ruling

Super Admin, June 29, 2012

World News June 29: Christians are reacting to this week’s Supreme Court announcement on ObamaCare. Read more about this and other world news.

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Swedish Family to Be Reunited?

Super Admin, June 23, 2012

World News June 26: In a widely watched Swedish homeschool case, two parents and their child are closer to being reunited. Read more about this and other world news.

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Southern Baptists Make History

Super Admin, June 23, 2012

World News June 22: Several major happenings took place in the past week’s national conclave of the Southern Baptist Convention. Read more about this and other world news.

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General Mills Cereal to Support Homosexual Marriage

Super Admin, June 19, 2012

World News June 19: General Mills is supporting homosexual marriage, leaving critics surprised at its abandonment of traditional values families. Read more about this and other world news.

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Program to Help Workers Leave Abortion Industry

Super Admin, June 15, 2012

World News June 15: More than 6,000 people took part in a webcast on Monday to launch a program to help people who want to leave their jobs in the abortion industry. Read more about this and other world news.

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Groups Seek to Overturn Same-Sex Law

Super Admin, June 12, 2012

World News June 12: A coalition of groups seeking to overturn Washington State’s same-sex marriage law received twice as many signatures as needed for a referendum in November. Read more about this and other world news.

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Scott Walker Wins in Wisconsin Recall

Super Admin, June 8, 2012

World News June 8: Gov. Scott Walker easily survived his recall election brought on by organized labor in Wisconsin by winning 54 percent of the vote. Read more about this and other world news.

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Abortion When Parents Don’t Like Gender?

Super Admin, June 5, 2012

World News June 5: A measure to ban abortions based on the sex of a child failed to earn enough support in the House. Read more about this and other world news.

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Appeals Court Strikes Down Defense of Marriage Act

Super Admin, June 1, 2012

World News June 1: A federal appeals court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act in a unanimous ruling Thursday. Read more about this and other world news.

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“New Rainbow Coalition” Supports Traditional Marriage

Super Admin, May 29, 2012

World News May 29:A “new rainbow coalition” made up of Christian pastors and leaders gathered on Capitol Hill to support traditional marriage. Read more about this and other world news.

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Black Pastors Address Same-Sex Marriage

Super Admin, May 22, 2012

World News May 22: An influential African-American evangelical pastor says that many black Christians are in an “adulterous” relationship with President Obama over the issue of same-sex marriage. Read more about this and other world news.

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Churches Take Stand on Pastor’s Lifestyle

Super Admin, May 18, 2012

World News May 18: A new pastor in St. Clair, Mo., doesn’t play softball, but members of his church do. Or at least they did until their pastor’s bisexuality prompted a boycott. Read more about this and other world news.

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Christian Leaders Distressed Over Marriage Stance

Super Admin, May 15, 2012

World News May 15: Leaders of some of the nation’s largest religious denominations say they are distressed and saddened by President Obama’s support for gay marriage. Read more about this and other world news.

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North Carolina Amendment Bans Gay Marriage

Super Admin, May 11, 2012

World News May 11: North Carolina voters approved a constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Read more about this and other world news.

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Tennessee Lawmakers Back Christian Student Groups

Super Admin, May 8, 2012

World News May 8: Tennessee lawmakers are now backing Christian student groups at Vanderbilt University. Read more about this and other world news.

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Iranian Pastor’s Attorney to Be Jailed

Super Admin, May 4, 2012

World News May 4: Iranian officials have sentenced a human rights attorney to prison, putting the pastor he was working for in greater danger. Read more about this and other world news.

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Students Walk Out as Speaker Attacks Bible

Super Admin, May 1, 2012

World News May 1: As many as 100 high school students walked out of a national journalism conference after Dan Savage, an anti-bullying speaker, began attacking the Bible. Read more about this and other world news.

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Christian Students May Pass Out Fliers

Super Admin, April 27, 2012

World News April 27: Students at an elementary school in Phoenix, Ariz., will be allowed to pass out fliers promoting a Good News Club after-school program as the result of a settlement. Read more about this and other world news.

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Chuck Colson with the Lord

Super Admin, April 24, 2012

World News April 24: Chuck Colson, who became a Christian amid the Watergate scandal and later an advocate for the spiritual transformation of prisoners, died Saturday. Read more about this and other world news.

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Arizona Law to Allow Classes on Bible Influence

Super Admin, April 20, 2012

World News April 20: Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed into law a bill that allows classes that focus on the Bible and its influence on western civilization. Read more about this and other world news.

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National Organization for Marriage Endorses Romney

Super Admin, April 17, 2012

World News April 17: The National Organization for Marriage explains why it has endorsed Mitt Romney for president, even though his state was the first to legalize same-sex marriage. Read more about this and other world news.

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Ann Romney Criticized for Being a Stay-at-Home Mom

Super Admin, April 13, 2012

World News April 13: In response to the political battle for female voters, the exchange elevated to “mommy bashing” when Hilary Rosen leveled a blow at Mitt Romney’s wife. Read more about this and other world news.

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School Reverses on Mention of God in Song

Super Admin, April 10, 2012

World News April 10: A school under fire for changing “God Bless the USA” to “We Love the USA” reversed course after drawing a backlash and legal threats. Read more about this and other world news.

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Obama Dares Court to Overturn His Healthcare Law

Super Admin, April 6, 2012

World News April 6: President Obama gave an ultimatum on a pending U.S. Supreme Court case, saying that if the justices overturned his healthcare law, it would amount to “judicial activism.” Read more about this and other world news.

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U.S. Military Hosts First Event for Athiests, Agnostics

Super Admin, April 3, 2012

World News April 3: For the first time, the U.S. military has hosted an event specifically for atheist and agnostic soldiers at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Read more about this and other world news.

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Much At Stake as Supreme Court Scrutinizes Obamacare

Super Admin, March 27, 2012

World News March 27: The U.S. Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments in the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Read more about this and other world news.

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Sweden Abduction One of Worst Government Abuses

Super Admin, March 23, 2012

World News March 23: The abduction of a 7-year-old is being called one of the worst cases of government abuse ever committed against a homeschooling family. Read more about this and other news.

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Faith Groups: “No Progress” on Talks with Administration

Super Admin, March 20, 2012

World News March 20: The White House is in talks with faith groups about the administration’s contraception mandate. Read more about this and other world news.

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Witnessing Pastor Forcibly Removed from Campus

Super Admin, March 16, 2012

World News March 16: A Christian minister at Southwest Minnesota State University was threatened with a citation for trespassing. Read more about this and other world news.

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Muhammad’s Birthday to Be U.S. National Holiday?

Super Admin, March 13, 2012

World News March 13: A New York imam has declared that he will start a campaign on April 22 to make the April 26 birthday of the Muslim prophet Muhammad a national holiday. Read more about this and other world news.

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Franklin Graham Comments on HHS Mandate

Super Admin, March 9, 2012

World News March 9: Franklin Graham has said if the government passes an edict forcing him to hire employees who do not share his Christian outlook, he will “break the law.” Read more about this and other world news.

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God Protects Amid Tornadoes

Super Admin, March 6, 2012

World News March 6: After vicious storms ripped through the South and Midwest, stories of survival and God’s protection have begun to emerge. Read more about this and other world news.

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Lawmaker Wants Non-doctors to Perform Abortions

Super Admin, March 2, 2012

World News March 2: A state lawmaker is proposing to allow nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse midwives to perform abortions as a way of expanding access to the procedure across California. Read more about this and other world news.

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Baptists Play Role in Gambling Defeat

Super Admin, February 28, 2012

World News Feb. 28: Kentucky Baptists were victorious in their effort to stop seven casinos from entering the state when a bill fell short of the votes it needed in the state Senate. Read more about this and other world news.

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Task Force Recommends Keeping SBC Name

Super Admin, February 24, 2012

World News Feb. 24: A Southern Baptist Convention task force has recommended that the SBC keep its name, but introduce the descriptor “Great Commission Baptists.” Read more about this and other world news.

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Baptist Leaders Decry Religious Liberty Intrusion

Super Admin, February 21, 2012

World News Feb. 21: The contraceptive mandate harms not only Baptists and other religious adherents, but all Americans, says a Southern Baptist ethicist. Read more about this and other world news.

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Government Now Telling People What to Eat?

Super Admin, February 17, 2012

World News Feb. 17: Conservative Christian groups are outraged that a school decided a lunch a preschooler’s mother prepared was not healthy enough and replaced it with chicken nuggets. Read more about this and other world news.

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Contraception Controversy Alternative Not Acceptable

Super Admin, February 14, 2012

World News Feb. 14: President Obama announced a change in the way that employees of religious organizations will receive free contraceptives, but it fell short of what is needed to protect religious liberty. Read more about this and other world news.

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Santorum Wins All Three States Tuesday

Super Admin, February 10, 2012

World News Feb. 10: A resurgent Rick Santorum has been declared the winner in three states. Read more about this and other world news.

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Komen Reverses Decision on Planned Parenthood

Super Admin, February 7, 2012

World News Feb. 7: A surprise announcement by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation to reverse its decision to fund Planned Parenthood has pro-life groups and advocates shaking their heads. Read more about this and other world news.

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Wycliffe Translations to Avoid Offending Muslims Offend Christians

Super Admin, February 3, 2012

World News Feb. 3: Wycliffe Bible Translators is in hot water over new Bible translations they have worked on that purport to avoid offending Muslims. Read more about this and other world news.

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Christian Student May Present Her Discrimination Suit

Super Admin, January 31, 2012

World News Jan. 31: A former Eastern Michigan University student has the right to present her religious discrimination suit to a federal jury, ruled the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Read more about this and other world news.

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March for Life Participants Getting Younger Each Year

Super Admin, January 27, 2012

World News Jan. 27: Tens of thousands of pro-lifers joined together Jan. 23 for the annual March for Life that followed a weekend of pro-life events in the Washington area. Read more about this and other world news.

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Christians Decry Obama’s Free Birth Control Order

Super Admin, January 24, 2012

World News Jan. 24: Christian and pro-life groups are decrying President Obama’s order that health care plans must cover contraceptives, including abortion-causing drugs. Read more about this and other world news.

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Judge: Church Camp Wrong to Deny Civil Union Ceremony

Super Admin, January 20, 2012

World News Jan. 20: Should a Christian church be allowed to practice its faith in all of its activities? Not according to a New Jersey judge. Read more about this and other world news.

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Concerns Surface over Romney’s Mormonism

Super Admin, January 17, 2012

World News Jan. 17: As the Republican voting moves South, the religion of front-runner Mitt Romney may be an inescapable issue in many voters’ minds. Read more about this and other world news.

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Religious Freedom: Supreme Court Defeats White House

Super Admin, January 13, 2012

World News Jan. 13: The United States Supreme Court has delivered “a knockout blow to the White House in the cause of religious liberty.” Read more about this and other world news.

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Religious Freedom Advocates Arrested

Super Admin, January 10, 2012

World News Jan. 10: Police have arrested New York City councilman and pastor Fernando Cabrera and six others on charges of “criminal trespassing.” Read more about this and other world news.

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Conservative Santorum Wins Evangelicals in Iowa

Super Admin, January 6, 2012

World News Jan. 6: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum won a plurality of support from evangelicals in the Iowa GOP caucuses Tuesday. Read more about this and other world news.

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Churches Should Help Young Eyeing Marriage

Super Admin, January 3, 2012

World News Jan. 3: With changing social trends and approaches to tying the knot, the church’s message on marriage is going to have to be repackaged for 2012. Read more about this and other world news.

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WORLD Selects Ex-Gay Leader as “Daniel of the Year”

Super Admin, December 30, 2011

World News Dec. 30: Since 1998, WORLD magazine has selected one Christian who has stood up against ungodly trends. This year WORLD has chosen Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International. Read more about this and other world news.

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“War” on Christmas Worldwide

Super Admin, December 28, 2011

World News Dec. 28: On Christmas Day, police across China tear gassed and beat Christians for worshiping at “unofficial” Christmas services. Read more about this and other world news.

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North Korea Defectors Comment on Leader’s Death

Super Admin, December 23, 2011

World News Dec. 23: Several defectors from North Korea have noted their sympathies for the North Korean people, who they say will be forced to cry over their leader’s death. Read more about this and other world news.

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Battle Over Nativity Scene Brings Out Thousands

Super Admin, December 20, 2011

World News Dec. 20: The battle over a nativity scene in Athens, Texas, reached new heights this past weekend when up to 5,000 supporters flooded the town square. Read more about this and other world news.

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Netanyahu Thanks Christians, Urges Visits to Israel

Super Admin, December 16, 2011

World News Dec. 16: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reaching out to Christians with warm wishes. Read more about this and other news.

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Why Conservative Churches Are Growing

Super Admin, April 26, 2011

The Christian Post has published an article by R. Albert Mohler Jr. in which Mohler ruminates on decades old research by Dean Kelley and a …

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Some Things to Remember

Super Admin, December 17, 2010

Here’s a great quote from the book Extreme Righteousness: Perhaps an even more telling gauge of our self-righteousness is the stance from which we offer …

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Imagination and Faith: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Super Admin, December 14, 2010

Over the weekend The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader opened in theaters across the country. I had the opportunity to attend …

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Your Church & Multiethnic Ministry

Super Admin, October 7, 2010

From major metropolitan centers to rural back-road hamlets, America is becoming increasingly multiethnic. Accompanying this increasing demographic reality are churches’ attempts to Biblically respond and think through issues related to multiethnic ministry.

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Ministering in Your Jerusalem

Super Admin, September 28, 2010

When God calls us into His service, He often calls us to a specific place. We call it our Jerusalem. How do we best go about reaching and ministering in our Jerusalem? Do we just put up a sign and expect that people will come to us when they have a need?

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Ministering by Understanding Local Culture

Super Admin, September 24, 2010

A critical matter in ministering to your community is understanding the local culture and customs. When one pastor from the South began a new ministry in the northern part of Minnesota, he required all of the men to wear suits when they ushered or sang in the choir. Most of the men did not even own suits.

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Reaching Your Community through Servant Evangelism

Super Admin, September 24, 2010

As the director of Project Jerusalem, I’d like to share what God has been teaching us about reaching our Jerusalem. It is our conviction that effective outreach ideas discovered on the front lines of new church planting can be fruitfully applied to older, established congregations as well.

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Reaching the Lost in Our Own Backyards

Super Admin, September 23, 2010

As I look around my neighborhood, I see a variety of things. I see economically burdened people, physically stricken individuals, broken relationships, hurting children, hatred among friends, destroyed families. But the thing that I see the most is people who have not heard the good news of the gospel.

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Music in Worship: A Microcosm of Ministry Decisions in Your Jerusalem

Super Admin, September 17, 2010

Among other requirements for the local church, evangelism, worship, edification, and fellowship are among the main priorities. Each area brings different challenges and blessings as they meld into the whole of ministry. Focusing on one of those areas, music has brought challenges and joys that have been important in our ministry to those who are in our Jerusalem.

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A Tool for Hispanic Ministry

Super Admin, September 15, 2010

Oramos Cantando/We Pray in Song is a bilingual Spanish/English hymnal produced by GIA Publications, Inc. You may find it beneficial in a cross-cultural ministry.

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Reaching Our Jerusalem: A Hispanic Ministry

Super Admin, September 15, 2010

When David and Tricia Johnson moved to Austin, Minn., in January 2006, they discovered a sizable Hispanic population—and were quickly burdened to start a Hispanic ministry. The hindrance: they didn’t speak Spanish and didn’t know the Hispanic culture.

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Baptism & Pool Party?

Super Admin, September 8, 2010

As a church plant, we run into unique situations all the time. Here is one I would like some input on. We are making plans …

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Fellowship: Its Center & Its Limits

Super Admin, August 30, 2010

Kevin Bauder has done it again. He’s been detailing differences between conservative evangelicals and fundamentalists. It’s been an interesting series. In his last article he spoke …

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Congregations Gone Wild: Membership Has Purpose

Super Admin, August 27, 2010

G. Jeffrey MacDonald wrote an interesting piece in the New York Times last week concerning clergy and burnout. The article is based on the idea that congregations in America want to be entertained more than they want to be godly. This has put a lot of pressure on clergy who actually want to make a difference in people’s lives.

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Article Recommendation: “The Perils of ‘Wannabe Cool’ Christianity”

Super Admin, August 17, 2010

I just received an e-mail from a friend in another city with a link to the Wall Street Journal. My friend wrote, “I read this …

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Arrested for Bibles, North Korean Dies in Prison

Super Admin, July 7, 2010

I wanted to pass along this article as an opportunity to remind each us to be praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are …

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Where Have All the Bibles Gone?

Super Admin, July 1, 2010

By Todd Gatto In January, Fox Valley Baptist Church, East Dundee, Ill., began a program to read through the Bible in a year. We are using the …

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University Christian Group Denied Rights

Super Admin, June 30, 2010

World News June 30: The Supreme Court refused Monday to safeguard the right of a Christian student group to associate with fellow believers who subscribe to their religious beliefs about sexual conduct outside of marriage. Read more about this and other world news.

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Denominations: Life in Those Old Bones

Super Admin, June 29, 2010

Ed Stetzer has written a good article in Christianity Today on denominations in America and how valuable they are overall. Even though denominations aren’t seen as …

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Priority & Practice in Adorning the Gospel

Super Admin, April 29, 2010

In Titus 2 Paul instructs Titus to help the Cretan believers in a wicked culture live in such a way as to beautify the teaching …

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Coming Soon: An Internet-Enabled Toothbrush

Super Admin, April 5, 2010

Anyone who is reading this blog is well aware that technology is constantly changing and rapidly becoming more and more a part of both Christianity …

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Do Godly Men Quit or Tap?

Super Admin, February 18, 2010

By Robert P. Smith Have you ever had to explain the meaning of the phrase “quit you like men” in1 Corinthians 16:13 in the King …

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Antidepressants and Pastoral Counseling

Super Admin, February 8, 2010

Do antidepressants help those who have been diagnosed as being clinically depressed? Most people, including doctors, would say yes. One can hardly watch TV without …

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The Missional Church: Video CliffsNotes

Super Admin, February 5, 2010

Many of you have heard the term “missional” before. It is a buzzword among churches that are seeking to be relevant in their communities in …

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Recent Pro-Life Posts

Super Admin, January 26, 2010

Last week a plethora of helpful resources was posted online in anticipation of last weekend’s Sanctity of Life Sunday. Perhaps you can bookmark some of these …

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Social Justice: A Definition

Super Admin, January 19, 2010

Kevin DeYoung has written a helpful article on a definition of social justice. The term “social justice” is used a lot today, with various meanings attached. DeYoung’s main …

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Tim Tebow in Pro-Life Super Bowl Commercial

Super Admin, January 18, 2010

According to the Associated Press, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will appear in a Super Bowl commercial produced and paid for by Focus on the …

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NEWS FLASH: The Nation of Israel Existed in the 10th Century B.C.!

Super Admin, January 11, 2010

Professor Gershon Galil of the Department of Biblical Studies at the University of Haifa recently deciphered an inscription on a pottery shard that sheds light …

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Sharing Christ with Cousin Eddie and Aunt Flossie

Super Admin, December 22, 2009

Many of us will gather together with family during the Christmas season. For some, it will be a time of sharing long-awaited reunions, enjoying scrumptious …

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What Tiger Woods and President Obama Have in Common

Super Admin, December 8, 2009

In case you haven’t heard, last week Tiger Woods got into a little car accident and a whole lot of trouble. He has been accused …

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Where Do You Place Yourself on the Theological Spectrum?

Super Admin, November 17, 2009

  Dr. Jeff Straub, associate professor in Historical and Systematic Theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Minn., delivered an address May 18 at The …

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Which Blogs Do You Follow?

Super Admin, November 4, 2009

Like many of you, I subscribe to various and sundry blogs in order to keep up on what’s out there in theology, church ministry, and …

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Collision

Super Admin, October 27, 2009

Today the film Collision: Is Christianity Good for the World? is released. Collision documents the public debates and private interactions between atheist Christopher Hitchens and …

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Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Super Admin, October 20, 2009

Although it is two years old, an article by Time magazine on crisis pregnancy centers titled “The Grass-Roots Abortion War” is quite telling. It is …

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Emerging Adults

Super Admin, October 13, 2009

A few years ago, Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton wrote a book titled Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers. In …

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John Frame on Christ and Culture

Super Admin, October 6, 2009

This page contains a link to a transcript of a lengthy but extremely helpful series of lectures John Frame gave on the relationship between Christ …

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How Should the Church Engage the Culture? (part 2 of 2)

Super Admin, September 29, 2009

In the first post on this topic, I began to compare and contrast two books that diagnose our current cultural situation and prescribe ways in …

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World “Unity” on Display

Super Admin, September 25, 2009

At a recent conference of world leaders, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran called the nation of Israel a “cruel and oppressive racist regime.” The leaders …

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How Should the Church Engage the Culture? (part 1)

Super Admin, September 22, 2009

How should the church address the changing culture? Two diametrically opposed answers to that question can be found by comparing two books: David Wells’ The …

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The Church and Social Action

Super Admin, September 15, 2009

D. A. Carson in his book Christ and Culture Revisited writes, It is hard to ignore the many injunctions of Scripture to do good, to …

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What’s Next After Gay Marriage?

Super Admin, September 1, 2009

Newsweek spotlights what might be the next front in the culture war now that homosexual marriage is well on its way to full legalization: polyamory. …

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The Christian and Government

Super Admin, August 18, 2009

I am leading our Adult Bible Fellowship group through a study titled “Always Ready to Give an Answer: Addressing Contemporary Cultural and Theological Issues.” Recently …

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Christian Movie Reviews

Super Admin, August 11, 2009

I am thankful for Christian movie reviews—that is, movies reviewed by professing Christians, not necessarily reviews of Christian movies. Before considering whether or not to …

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Tweet One Another? (Part 3 of 4)

Super Admin, July 28, 2009

 by Scott Greening A frantic morning of getting the family ready for church results in you sliding into your traditional seat toward the back of …

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Tweet One Another? (Part 2 of 4)

Super Admin, July 22, 2009

by Scott Greening One of the beloved studies of the Bible is the examination of the “one another” passages. We are told to love, not …

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Tweet One Another? (Part 1 of 4)

Super Admin, July 14, 2009

by Scott Greening Who is your church following? Who is following your church? The answers that leap to your mind may reveal your familiarity with …

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McDenominations?

Super Admin, July 7, 2009

I was interested to read Terry Mattingly’s review of Jon Mark Yeats and Thomas White’s book Franchising McChurch. Mattingly states, Today’s megachurches offer members new …

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Introduction to “Christianity and Culture”

Super Admin, June 11, 2009

“Christianity and Culture.” That’s the heading of this section of The Quest blog, the section over which I have been given some measure of responsibility. …

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