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Camping: Oct. 21 Is "Probably" the Rapture

Toni Ridgaway - October 7, 2011

Radio host Harold Camping has reminded us all that his last prediction of May 21 was just a "spiritual rapture," and the physical one will "probably" take place later this month.

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Christian Leaders Pay Tribute, Say Thanks to Steve Jobs

Toni Ridgaway - October 6, 2011

Pastors and church leaders tweeted their tribute to Steve Jobs, who passed away yesterday at age 56.

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Bible Readers Prefer Word-for-Word Translations, Study Shows

Toni Ridgaway - October 6, 2011

A new LifeWay Research study shows that most Bible readers prefer word-for-word translations of the original texts rather than translations interpreting the intent or thought behind the texts.

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"Courageous" Best New Film at Box Office Last Weekend

Toni Ridgaway - October 5, 2011

Church-produced film Courageous finished fourth overall and first among new releases at the box office in its opening weekend.

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Crystal Cathedral Falls Short of Fundraising Goal

Toni Ridgaway - October 5, 2011

A "Miracle Faith Offering" program fell short of its $50 million goal to save the iconic Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California.

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Are You a Church Planter or a Mythic Hero? Five Cautions:

David Fitch - October 4, 2011

David Fitch wonders if we've bought into a tale full of sound and fury.

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Sermon Fill-in-the-Blanks Are ___________

Thom Schultz - October 4, 2011

Thom Schultz offers a tongue-in-cheek treatise on fill-in-the-blank sermon notes.

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Supreme Court Won't Hear Religious Hiring Practice Case

Toni Ridgaway - October 4, 2011

World Vision is celebrating the end of four years of litigation after the Supreme Court refused to hear a case involving the organization's religious hiring practices.

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Eddie Long Wants Settlement Money Returned

Toni Ridgaway - October 4, 2011

Bishop Eddie Long has officially filed for the return of the nearly $1 million settlement for breach of contract from those who accuse him of sexual coercion.

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Preachers Confront Greed and the Recession

Toni Ridgaway - October 4, 2011

A story in the CNN BeliefBlog examined pastors who are focusing on the recession and congregants' personal responsibility to improve the country's financial situation.

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Mexico City Considers Temporary Marriage Licenses

Toni Ridgaway - October 3, 2011

Lawmakers in Mexico City are considering a change in the civil code that would allow couples to apply for a temporary marriage license instead of one involving a lifelong commitment.

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Businessman Gives Discount for Quoting John 3:16

Toni Ridgaway - October 3, 2011

A businessman in Plano, Texas is giving a steep discount on a full service oil change if the customer can recite John 3:16.

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Zuckerberg, Babel, and the Church

Steven Furtick - October 2, 2011

If Mark Zuckerberg can build Facebook for his own glory, what will we as the church build for the glory of God?

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6 Ways Leaders Can Support Team Success

Kevin Eikenberry - October 2, 2011

Be committed to team success and help grow the commitment of others.

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John Piper: The "Why" Behind My Physical Workout

John Piper - September 30, 2011

If you ask how the fruit of exercise relates to the fruit of the Spirit, my answer is this...

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Physical Exercise: What I Do and Why

John Piper - September 30, 2011

John Piper shares his workout routine and how it's connected to his spiritual health.

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Rob Bell Sells Spiritual Drama Script to ABC

Toni Ridgaway - September 30, 2011

The executive producer of Lost and pastor/author Rob Bell have teamed on a script of a new "drama project with spiritual overtones" which has just been sold to ABC.

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Iranian Pastor To Be Executed for His Christian Faith

Toni Ridgaway - September 30, 2011

Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani is scheduled for execution for apostasy in Iran.

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The Christian Designer Drug

Anne Marie Miller - September 29, 2011

Anne Jackson warns church leaders against the allure of busy-ness in ministry.

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Spiritual Growth: No Other Options

Steven Furtick - September 29, 2011

No other option could give him what Jesus could.

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