June, 2015

• 16 June

  Elisabeth Elliot: Learning from a Life of Faith

  

  Elisabeth Howard Elliot Leitch Gren  12/21/26 – 06/15/15 A life lived in the faith of Jesus Christ continues eternally—in the heavenlies and on earth.  Elisabeth Howard Elliot Leitch Gren lived such a life.  By definition, faith is the substance of things hoped for but not seen (Hebrews 11:1).  The opportunity to ...

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• 16 June

  This Just In: The Film Version of “The Shack” Enters Production

  

  Rumors began in early 2014, but Christian Retailing reported yesterday that on June 10, principle photography began on the mega-best-seller The Shack, in Vancouver, Canada. Lionsgate will be producing the film, and at this time, no scheduled release date is set. The Shack, is based on the best-selling book of the ...

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• 16 June

  Persecuted Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi Needs Our Prayers

  

  Asia is a Pakistani Christian and mother of five who was convicted of blasphemy by a Pakistani court receiving a sentence of death by hanging. In June 2009, Bibi was involved in an argument with a group of Muslim women. She was accused of insulting Muhammad by asking the Muslim ...

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• 16 June

  Learning About Jesus From the Words of Our Children

  

  Jesus loves children.  Quite frankly, He esteems them very highly. (Matthew 19:14)  Have you ever wondered why?  I believe it’s because they are innocent, full of sincere faith, and their tendency is to see the pure and happy things in their lives.  I imagine that is why even an abused ...

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• 16 June

  Spiritual Warfare: Know Your Enemy

  

  There are various views of spiritual warfare in different sectors of the body of Christ. Some ignore it all together, while others make it a main point of emphasis. Some say it is wrong to focus on spiritual warfare because it gives the devil too much attention. Others see spiritual ...

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• 16 June

  Perfect Inability: 10 Things That God Cannot Do

  

  Friends, today I am going to talk about the things that God cannot do. No, it’s not Pick-On-God Day. These are things His Holy Word tells us He cannot do, and it’s good that we know them. So humor me for a few minutes and let’s look at this list ...

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• 16 June

  Your Secret Weapon: Praise

  

  It’s no secret among Christians that we are in the midst of a major battle. Our battle is not physical but is instead made up of emotional, mental and spiritual challenges in the areas of relationships, health, finances, and even our faith. Ephesians 6:12 puts it this way: “ … ...

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• 15 June

  A Challenge to Change Your Life

  

  Native Venezuelan and current New York resident, Michelle Poler has created a life challenge for herself all because of a required art project. Poler’s challenge-Live 100 days without fear. No, she has not used the project to overcome the typical bungee jumping or parachuting, fears but rather she has chosen ...

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• 15 June

  Christian Community Divided Over Gospel Rap Song

  

  The very controversial song, “I Luh God,” by Erica Campbell is what’s trending in gospel music today. It’s named the number-one digital gospel song in the country. Last week, it topped the Billboard’s Top Current Gospel Chart. Erica Campbell is one of two sisters from the once very popular duo, ...

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• 15 June

  God is the Ultimate Matchmaker

  

  In our culture today there is so much emphasis placed on “finding the one.” And for those of us who are single, it can sometimes feel like overwhelming pressure. It can be confusing for singles to navigate how to walk in alignment with God’s will while still having the desire ...

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