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When Love Means War

Sunday, September 20, 2009

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When Love Means War

Eight years ago, September 11, 2001, America was attacked by Islamic terrorists. Shortly after, our nation went to war against those who perpetrated this evil. It has been a long and costly struggle. And today, as then, those of us who follow Jesus continually weigh that cost and wonder, “What is the Godly response to [...]

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The Thirsty Rock of the Middle East

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

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The Thirsty Rock of the Middle East

"How have I ignored this situation?" Five years ago, Lynne Hybels of Willow Creek Community Church near Chicago asked that question when she saw the AIDS crisis firsthand in Africa. On a warm October evening in Amman, Jordan, she asked that same question again, this timeabout the growing danger the Middle Eastern Church faces. Miles south of Amman, the climbing cliffs dropped a cool shadow on the river of bodies as they entered the narrow ravine, escaping from the harsh Jordanian sun hanging in a clean, blue sky. Necks craned skyward at the sheered steepness, anticipation pulsing through the dry desert air. Finally, there at the end of the chasm, hewn into the rock wall by rude tools, was a monstrous façade: a dozen ornate pillars, majestic statues and a giant door, all in one continuous piece. It was the treasury of Petra, the city of rock. Petra had been an impenetrable stronghold that enemies had attempted to breech, but they had failed against the towering landscape. It was only when the antagonists cut off the city's water source that these undefeatable people gave up their territory. It was a fascinating history to the group of fifty Americans speckled with several Europeans and about 20 from Iraq, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries. While the Friday hiatus was a welcome trip, it was not why so many had gathered in Amman on a still-warm October week.

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2 New Web Tools for the church – TweetGrid and Jing

Friday, January 9, 2009

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2 New Web Tools for the church – TweetGrid and Jing

I spend a lot of time on the internet, maybe too much time, but during that time I stumble upon a lot of websites that have helpful tools that can help a Church, Church ministry, or organization. Some of those tools are available right from the web without having to download anything or even pay. These are some tools that I have seen used and/or have used myself that could be helpful to your Church or Church ministry. Tweetgrid is ....

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