‘I Wanted to Die’: Traded for Drugs as a Toddler, Her Life of Drugs and Jail Is Transformed Through Faith

‘I Wanted to Die’: Traded for Drugs as a Toddler, Her Life of Drugs and Jail Is Transformed Through Faith By Billy Hallowell for Faith Wire “I wanted to die.” Brandy teared up as she delivered her heartbreaking story, revealing that the desperation she experienced while incarcerated on drug charges after years of emotional and physical abuse had led her to the brink. She shared her story as part of PureFlix.com‘s “Restored With Missy Robertson,” a digital series that reveals “Duck Dynasty” star Missy Robertson’s life-changing work to help women in crisis.…

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War on Christmas: Amazon Labels Nativity Story as ‘Holiday Fiction’

War on Christmas: Amazon Labels Nativity Story as ‘Holiday Fiction’ by SIMON KENT for Breitbart GNN Note – Personally, I use Amazon, but will have to reconsider my stance on supporting them. If someone could point me towards a company that operates in similar fashion to Amazon but supports Christian values and beliefs it would be greatly appreciated. Once this company is identified I will place an add for them on this website and promote them. ****** Amazon is touting a new children’s book narrating the birth of Jesus Christ…

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3 Things You’ll Miss Today if You Don’t Pray in the Spirit

3 Things You’ll Miss Today if You Don’t Pray in the Spirit DR. STEVE GREENE for Charisma News Bob Yandian, pastor and excellent Bible teacher, taught me a spiritual lesson I’ve never forgotten. In one of his powerful teachings, he spoke about bad days and the things that happen through the normal pace of life. He spoke about the full armor of God and how often we head into our work day only half clothed. My recall of what he said next has been with me for at least 15…

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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE CHRISTIAN LIFE by Matt Chandler for Core Christianity It seems that all the creativity of man and all the energy we possess is focused on one thing in our day and age: to eradicate from the face of the earth any need to be patient. We are bent on making sure we don’t have to wait for anything… ever. And yet the faster things get, the more perpetually impatient we actually are—precisely because we have lost the ability to wait well. I…

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Fully Human and Truly Human: Grasping the Image of God—and of Christ

Fully Human and Truly Human: Grasping the Image of God—and of Christ by Owen Strachan  for The Gospel Coalition Fifty years ago, the question landed like a bombshell on the cover of Time magazine: “Is God Dead?” Theologians like Thomas J. J. Altizer, William H. Hamilton, and Paul van Buren rode this frothy new wave of atheism. It made headlines because it didn’t come from outside the church, but from inside. Not to be outdone, one professor rewrote Psalm 23 to mark God’s death: He was our guide and our stay He walked with…

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Ecology vs. Religion: Why Traditional Christians and Eco-Activists Have Polar Opposite Views on the Nature of Man

Ecology vs. Religion: Why Traditional Christians and Eco-Activists Have Polar Opposite Views on the Nature of Man by Tim Kirby for Strategic-Culture Public speaking at major forums and conventions is very good for one’s career in analysis (as is writing for the Strategic Culture Foundation) although often these events can be time consuming for little or no payment. But, when I was presented the chance to be part of a panel on the bizarre topic of “Religion and Ecology” at the 5th International Christian Forum in Moscow I simply could not…

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Gallup: ‘Do You Believe in God?’ 87% Say ‘Yes’

Gallup: ‘Do You Believe in God?’ 87% Say ‘Yes’ By Michael W. Chapman for CNS News A survey shows that, dependent upon how the question is asked, a strong majority of Americans believe in God. For instance, 87% said “yes,” when simply asked, “Do you believe in God? As explained by Gallup, which conducted the survey, the range of belief in God ranges from 64% to 87%. Gallup asked, “Do you believe in God?” and 87% of respondents said “yes.” Gallup also asked, “For each of the items I’m going to read you, please…

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How to Spot an ‘Approved’ False Prophet

How to Spot an ‘Approved’ False Prophet by TOM HILL for Charisma News Why do people fail? Unfortunate circumstances? Sometimes. Poor training and lack of experience? Sometimes. Lack of sufficient finances? Often. The famous self-help book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill lists 30 reasons why people fail. His list includes these four reasons. However, he did not identify one prominent reason for failure: following faulty leaders. We follow faulty leaders? Yes, many times, and more often than we want to admit. Unqualified leaders have no trouble attracting followers. I know—I…

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The Most Important Gift You Can Give This Holiday Season

The Most Important Gift You Can Give This Holiday Season By Sandra D. Lane for The Organic Prepper It’s the second week in November, and for many, the holidays are upon us. Shopping has already begun for little things, more than a few stores seem to have forgotten Thanksgiving altogether and, by the end of this month, Black Friday will darken many doorsteps, quite possibly causing damage to bodies as well as wallets. People will be shoving and pushing, snatching and grabbing, spitting and hitting, stealing and running, and those who…

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