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Alone and Grieving, New Author Addressess How Prayer Changed Her Life

No matter how much darkness exists in your life it cannot diminish the flicker of even the tiniest light. That light is prayer and it will lead you to your destiny. — ...

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Who Cares About the Poor?

By Jerry Newcombe |  If you were a casual observer of our culture, you’d assume that the progressives are the ones full of compassion. But is that really the case? Here we ...

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Historic bill protects state’s vulnerable citizens

Rep. Jeff Grisamore toiled to find bi-partisan support By Dwight Widaman | Metro Voice Later this month, a historic bill will take effect. A bill that took five years of negotiating, thousands ...

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Study blows away myths that education erodes faith

It’s pretty much a given that the more educated someone becomes, the more likely they are to question their religious beliefs, stop going to church and even abandon their faith entirely. Or ...

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From Disaster, Eternal Truths

What can calamity, like that in Joplin, teach us? By Chuck Colson It is natural to try and make sense of out terrible events such as a tornado. Some people will see ...

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Kansas approves pro-life laws, redirects Planned Parenthood funds

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American Idol winner gives God the credit

(BP) — When Scotty McCreery won Season 10 of the singing contest “American Idol” May 25, he responded by saying, “I thank the Lord. He got me here.” McCreery, 17, also is ...

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How our prison system creates more criminals

Dwight Widaman

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Judge orders VA cemetery to allow Jesus

By TERRI LANGFORD A federal judge slapped down the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday, saying it can’t stop a pastor from using the words “Jesus Christ” in his Memorial Day ...

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It is Time for Churches to Man-UP!

By Dan Erickson

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God at the Oscars

Academy Award-Nominated Films Explore Spiritual Themes God makes appearances in a number of Oscar-nominated films, but the Almighty doesn’t play a leading role on screen or preach a theologically orthodox message from ...

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Report: 75 Percent of Religious Persecution is against Christians

Seventy five percent of religious persecution in the world is against Christians, claims a new report by a U.K. Catholic organization. Examining 33 countries, the British branch of Aid to the Church ...

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California School District Reverses Ban On Christian Song In Talent Show

From FoxNews.com The Los Angeles Unified School District has changed course on a policy that initially prevented a fifth-grader from performing to a Christian song in a talent show. The school district ...

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Martin Sheen reveals wife was conceived in rape, talks about strong anti-abortion views

DUBLIN — Well-known for his role as President Bartlet in the television drama “The West Wing,” actor Martin Sheen, born Ramon Estevez, has given an interview in which he reveals the startlingly ...

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Al-Qaeda targeting Christians in Iraq

Kidnappers Allegedly Called Murdered Iraqi Christian’s Employer Murderers said to have told contractor to fire Chaldean because he was Christian. By Damaris Kremida ISTANBUL, May 18 (Compass Direct News) – A pastor ...

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How Adoption Can Change Your LIfe

Renee is mother to 13 children, adopted and biological, founder of the Orphan Justice Center and also full-time staff at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri. She believes that ...

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Thousands of teen girls to descend on downtown KC for Revolve Tour 2011

Brings together teen girls for a weekend of sharing and encouragement KANSAS CITY, MO – Every teen girl loves to dream … about who she wants to be, what she wants to ...

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Thomas Nelson Ranks Top Best-Selling Christian Books of 2010

Thomas Nelson Publishers recently announced the Best-Selling Christian Books of 2010, based on unit sales in the United States only. From the 100 titles posted on the list, 28 are published by ...

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‘Generation Ex-Christian’ Uncovers Why People Leave the Faith

Michelle VuResearch and surveys show that many atheists, agnostics, and spiritual-seekers who lack religious affiliation are former Christians. But there was no research-based book that explained in depth why people were leaving, ...

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Obama Plans to Raise Rights Issue with China, Say Officials

President Obama plans to raise human rights issue with his Chinese counterpart President Hu Jintao during his U.S. visit next week, according to senior administration officials. The Washington Post reported Friday that ...

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Religiously Motivated Attacks Leave Great Need in Nigeria

Central Nigeria’s lethal Christmas Eve attacks were religiously motivated despite the African nation’s complicated past of economically and socially fueled infighting, says a mission organization. “There are always disputes over land,” said ...

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Franklin Graham: The Spirit of Anti-Christ Is Everywhere

Franklin Graham told students at John Brown University on Tuesday to remain committed in their faith in Jesus Christ and preach the Gospel in spite of the persecution they may face. Speaking ...

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Obama’s New Cuba Travel Policy Helpful to Churches, Say Religious Leaders

Several church leaders and heads of faith-based organizations applauded the recent White House decision to ease travel restrictions between the United States and Cuba for religious, educational and cultural exchanges. The Rev. ...

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“The Grace Card” features rising local actor

By Alan Goforth | Metro Voice Grace is not just a dry theological concept that occasionally is discussed in church on Sundays. It also should be part of the fabric of everyday ...

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Egypt’s Muslims attend Coptic Christmas mass, serving as “human shields”

Yasmine El-Rashidi, Friday 7 Jan 2011 www.ahram.org.eg Muslims turned up in droves for the Coptic Christmas mass Thursday night, offering their bodies, and lives, as “shields” to Egypt’s threatened Christian community Egypt’s ...

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