October 2012

Talking Snakes, Donkeys and Believing the Bible

October 18, 2012

Talking Snakes, Donkeys, and Believing the Bible [Excerpts] Skeptics of Christianity many times throw out statements like this in an attempt to dismiss both the Bible and the Christian faith: “Well, if I could believe in a talking snake, maybe then I’d take the Bible seriously.” I firmly believe that...Read more

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New Zealand Grants Personhood Rights...to a River

October 17, 2012

New Zealand Grants Legal Personhood Rights – To a River I keep warning that this “nature rights” movement is beginning to bite, and people keep rolling their eyes. But New Zealand just granted rights to a river. From the New Zealand Herald story: "Meet the Whanganui. You might call it...Read more

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Speaking to the Willing Soul

October 16, 2012

His leading is only for those who are already committed to do as He may choose. To such it may be said: "God is able to speak loud enough to make a willing soul hear.” ― Lewis Sperry Chafer, He That Is Spiritual: A Classic Study of the Biblical Doctrine...Read more

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A Spider Treatment for Stroke

October 15, 2012

A Spider Treatement for Stroke? [Excerpts] Mark:2:17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. See All... : "When Jesus heard [it], he saith...Read more

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The Bible Literacy of Teenage Believers

October 12, 2012

The Biblical Literacy of Teenage Believers [Excerpts] Youth ministry researcher Chap Clark says, “I’m convinced that the single most important area where we’ve lost ground with kids is in our commitment and ability to ground them in God’s Word.” As a result, Barry Shafer says, “The church today, including both...Read more

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"Gospel of Jesus' Wife" Historian Having Doubts about Authenticity

October 11, 2012

'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' Historian Admits to Having Doubts About Authenticity [Excerpts] A Harvard historian admitted recently that she "absolutely" has doubts about the authenticity of the ancient papyrus fragment that she calls the "Gospel of Jesus' Wife." Since Professor Karen King of Harvard Divinity School unveiled the torn piece...Read more

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30 Christian Students Massacred at Northern Nigerian University

October 10, 2012

30 Christian Students Reportedly Massacred at Northern Nigerian College [Excerpts] According to Open Doors sources, Boko Haram, an Islamist militant group, invaded the off campus hostel of Federal Polytechnic College in northern Nigeria [October 1], allegedly separated Muslim students from Christians and massacred up to 30 Christian students. The attack...Read more

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The Necessity of Refuting False Teachers

October 9, 2012

Again, only he is a fit minister of the Church who is able to refute false teachers. That is listed as one of the necessary qualifications of an elder or bishop: “Holding fast the faithful Word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both...Read more

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"Morning after" pills for students

October 8, 2012

NYC schools give out morning-after pills to students — without telling parents [Excerpts] The Department of Education is giving morning-after pills and other birth-control drugs to students at 13 high schools [now 14], The Post has learned. School nurse offices stocked with the contraceptives can dispense “Plan B” emergency contraception...Read more

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