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John Paul Jackson’s “Perfect Storm” prophecy

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Nick

John Paul Jackson released a word recently about a “perfect storm” of crises coming against our nation. Although not all our readers believe in the present-day ministry of prophecy, I have always had respect for Jackson’s ministry and wanted to … Continue reading →

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Updated Bible reading plan

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Nick

Our friend Aaron Sauer has updated the 2009 Bible Reading Plan calendars. Try these addresses if the others aren’t working for you: For Google Calendar:http://tinyurl.com/8aqrxp For iCal: http://tinyurl.com/8dq9og

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Straight talk about straight marriage

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Nick

Recommended to kick off your new year: some arguments for heterosexual marriage which are not religiously based. After all, some like to say that all truth is God’s truth; therefore, there must be some non-religious way to explain why marriage … Continue reading →

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Atheist recognizes that Africa needs God

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Nick

British author and former member of Parliament Matthew Parris has penned a simply remarkable piece in which, despite his atheism, he recognizes that Africa needs God. His own youth on that continent and his adult experience there have led him … Continue reading →

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Bible Reading Plan for 2009 – made easy

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Nick

OK, this is the year. The year you’re going to do it! You will actually read through the Bible. I will? I can? Well, if Matthew Henry could spend 11 hours a day in the Word and in prayer, you … Continue reading →

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Praying for peace in the Middle East

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Nick

It’s out of fashion to say it out loud but nonetheless true that there will be no permanent peace in the Middle East (or anywhere else) until we have the actual presence of the Prince of Peace with us. We … Continue reading →

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One man, one woman – unless that offends you, of course!

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Nick

The Church’s failure to compete in the spheres of vocabulary and language has brought our society to the place where it is about to get hit by a train.  It’s time for Christians to ask for, even insist upon, several … Continue reading →

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Turmoil in Episcopal Church seen as a positive by some

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Nick

Connecticut has a number of Episcopal churches which are more conservative in their outlook and have been left, if not holding the bag, “holding the Bible,” so to speak.  Notable among them has been Bishop Seabury Church in Groton, whose … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Christmas myth

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Nick

It’s that time of year, when the world falls in love (so sang Frank Sinatra) and when the world also sends bogus urban legend emails about all things Christmas.  Is it true that the song “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” … Continue reading →

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The aftermath of the Lakeland Revival

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Nick

Columnist Lee Grady of Charisma isn’t afraid to slaughter the sacred cows of the charismatic movement.  This week he has revisited the controversy arising out of the Lakeland Revival, featuring the ministry of Todd Bentley.  What lessons should we be … Continue reading →

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