Chris Simpson, 38, and his family watched the police- and fatherhood-themed movie at home and then were drawn to an evangelical church in Jackson, Mich., which was showing the movie for free.
A former white supremacist whose body is etched with Nazi and white pride tattoos is evidence of the continuing impact of "Courageous," released by the movie outreach of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga., in September 2011.
Chris Simpson, 38, and his family watched the police- and fatherhood-themed movie at home and then were drawn to an evangelical church in Jackson, Mich., which was showing the movie for free.
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The most famous, all-American superheroes like Batman, Superman and Spider-Man are always poised to make another leap into the American consciousness, no matter how long they’ve been out of cutting-edge popularity. But, judging from a discussion panel at the most recent Comic-Con event in San Diego, a more insidious form of “superhero” is also lying in wait in an attempt to gain popularity with America’s children. “LGBTTIQQ2S? How many letters do we need, and what do half of these even stand for?,” someone recently asked in the comments section of a news article I wrote. The answer is simple: A letter is needed for every single sexual inclination and action that deviates from the obvious norm - i.e. sexual inclinations and actions between a male and female that are best expressed in marriage.
Can I say such a thing without being discriminatory and homophobic? And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (II Corinthians 12:7-10)
What was St. Paul’s ‘Thorn in the Flesh’? Paul did not mention about his ‘thorn in the flesh’. However, one thing is sure, that he was really concerned about this issue. <more...> A Peruvian court has found that sufficient evidence exists to put four military officers on trial for crimes against humanity for the 1984 Putis massacre, which claimed the lives of 123 villagers, the majority of whom were Christians.
On 13 December 1984, 123 villagers, including infants and the elderly, were gunned down by members of the Peruvian military in the community of Putis in the south-eastern highlands of Ayacucho Department. Many of the young women were gang-raped before being killed. When Jayson Williams walked into his cell at Mid-State Correctional Facility, the first thing he saw was a Bible. It was open and two verses, Proverbs 30:8-9, were highlighted. As a former superstar player for the NBA’s New Jersey (now Brooklyn) Nets, Williams once knew all about riches. He was in the midst of a six-year, $86 million contract in 2000 when a leg injury forced him to retire from the sport he loved. After his playing days, he worked with NBC as an analyst for its NBA broadcasts. Williams had it all, or so he thought. Member of Parliament and anti-Human Trafficking advocate Joy Smith is commending the BC Government for its strong stance against sex trade recruitment on college and university campuses. “Those seeking to recruit Canadian students to the sex trade are empowered by public apathy, and emboldened by indifference,” said Member of Parliament Joy Smith. “Thus, I welcome the unequivocal action the BC Government has taken in writing to colleges and universities warning them of the very real threat of sex trade recruiters targeting their students.” Traveling throughout several European countries including Denmark, France, Germany and Belgium, Pastor Bent Altschul just returned from holding 26 successful Christian leadership meetings during this year's spring/summer season.
Several national key leaders serving international Christian councils and fellowship networks reported that some of their constituents are in a state of hunger for a Holy Spirit break-through, lacking a vibrant spiritual relationship with Jesus appearing to be at a "stand-still" and only "going through the motions." Allama Tahir Ashrafi, chairman of the All Pakistan Ulema Council (APUC), Pakistan’s leading coalition of Islamic clerics, made an unprecedented statement yesterday calling for the government to prevent the misuse of the country’s blasphemy laws, and to ensure that the case of Rimsha Masih, a young Christian girl accused of blasphemy, be handled fairly and impartially.
Ashrafi told Associated France Presse (AFP) that Rimsha’s case should be a “watershed” for Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. "Aborted Sun," a new documentary film explores the impact of pregnancy loss on emotions, relationships, marriage and faith. Produced by Lifestreams Media, Aborted Sun is winning praise from TV networks, pastors and abortion recovery leaders.
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