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    In other words ...

    "Rapidly changing advancements in technology are helping to spread the Gospel message in new ways, and often in record time. International Bible translators, Wycliffe Associates has developed new technological tools that help translate languages that are only spoken with no written form...
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    Higher Education and Title IX

    “Religion-based bigotry is careless and life-threatening,' said Shane Windmeyer, Executive Director of Campus Pride. 'LGBTQ young people face high rates of harassment and violence, especially our trans youth and LGBTQ youth of color. The schools on this list openly discriminate against LGBTQ...
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    Bibi Promotes Bible Study

    "In America, public school students aren’t likely to hear about the Bible on the first day of classes. But, in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with 200 students, along with Education Minister Naftali Bennett, and urged them to be serious about Bible study – in the public schools...
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    And God Gave Them Over ...

    The Election and the Judgment of God "Nearly 40 years ago, in a famous speech at Harvard University, the great Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn said: 'There are meaningful warnings which history gives a threatened or perishing society. Such are, for instance, the decadence of art, or a lack of great...
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    For The Time Will Come

    "In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For...
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    The Storm B4 the Calm

    In the three synoptic gospels, we find the doctrine of Christ concerning unbelief: "If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet." (Matthew 10:14 NIV) "And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place...
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    The Seven Beatitudes of Marriage

    The traditional Jewish wedding ceremony incorporates seven beatitudes: "The sheva berakhot (seven blessings) are the real heart of the Jewish wedding ceremony; it is in this liturgical moment of the ceremony that themes of joy and celebration and the ongoing power of love are expressed. Taken...
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    Ethical Bankruptcy of Judge?

    A county judge in Oregon may lose his job after refusing to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies. A state judicial fitness panel is recommending the removal of Marion County Circuit Court Judge Vance Day for refusing to perform such ceremonies because of his religious beliefs. The panel has...
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    'Pastor Protection Act' Unanimously Approved

    "The Georgia House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill this week that protects clergy from punishment if they decline to perform same-sex 'weddings.' H.B. 757 was introduced last summer by Rep. Kevin Tanner, R-Dawsonville, and found support from Democrats and Republicans alike. 'No...
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    Bible Approved as Public School Reference

    "A Senate Committee in Idaho has approved a bill that allows the Bible to be used for reference purposes in public school classrooms. S.B. 1321 is stated to have been introduced by the Senate Education Committee with the urging of Sen. Cheryl Nuxoll, R-Cottonwood, who also works as a high school...
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    Subterfuge

    In Revelation 13, a counterfeit trinity is unveiled. The dragon, the sea beast and the earth beast arrive on the scene to attempt to steal the show (revelation). The performance is directed by one: "The dragon stood on the shore of the sea...The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne...
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    Two Witnesses

    "And I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth. They are 'the two olive trees' and the two lampstands, and 'they stand before the Lord of the earth.' If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and devours their enemies. This is...
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    The scientific approach

    Would cumulonimbus incus clouds count, MHz? These thunderstorm flat tops lift skyward : )
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    Game of Thrones

    Bible throne references: 172 OT throne references: 119 NT throne references: 53 Revelation throne references: 38 (the most in any book of the Bible) God's throne references in Revelation: 35 To whom do the other 3 throne references in Revelation belong? What is the Biblical outcome of this...
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    What is Messianic Judaism?

    "Messianic Judaism is the term given to Jewish people who believe and have accepted Yeshua (the Hebrew name for Jesus) of Nazareth as the promised Messiah of the Hebrew Scriptures. These Jewish people do not stop being Jewish, but they continue to remain strong in their Jewish identity...
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    Tested For Ten Days

    "In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of God. These he carried off to the temple of his god in...
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    First Love

    "To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who...
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    Apocalypse Means Revelation

    apocalypse (n.) late 14c., "revelation, disclosure," from Church Latin apocalypsis "revelation," from Greek apokalyptein "uncover, disclose, reveal," from apo- "from" (see apo-) + kalyptein "to cover, conceal" (see Calypso). The Christian end-of-the-world story is part of the revelation in...
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    "Richard Dawkins Apologizes ...

    ... for causing storm with Down's syndrome tweet" "Author told woman on Twitter it would be immoral not to abort pregnancy if she knew baby had Down's syndrome" Richard Dawkins apologises for causing storm with Down's syndrome tweet | Science | The Guardian
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    Return to Me

    Like Charles Finney Said, the Pulpit is to Blame for America's Fall ? Charisma News The message above authored by Shane Idleman, lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in Lancaster, California begins: "I looked throughout America to find where her greatness originated. I looked for it...