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Did You Attend a Christian College?
Take the poll on what kind of college you attended and discuss the benefit of smaller class sizes and approachable professors. Discuss here.

Are Preachers and Pastors the Same Thing?
Christ gave the church the following: "apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors (shepherds), and teachers" --Ephesians. 4:11. Evangelists and pastors are mentioned as seperate, so why does the majority of the religious world use them interchangeably? To discuss, click here.

Things You Don't Say to Your Wife by Tim Hawkins
A funny free video by Tim Hawkins entitled "Things that You Don't Say to Your Wife." [Watch]

Can Women Be Elders?
Is it Biblical for women to be church elders based on the teachings of the New Testament? If so, why? If not, why not? [Discuss]

Free Grace
Jesus paid the price for us to be able to receive grace which means "free grace" is not free. Jesus paid the price for grace. Right? [Discuss]

Should Christians Own Guns?
Do you think the Bible and the principles of Jesus support or oppose Christians owning fire arms and weapons? [Discuss]

Why did God Choose Abel?
Why did God choose Abel's sacrifice over Cain's? They both gave equally and in obedience. One theory I heard was that, while Abel gave of his first born lambs, in one complete offering, Cain gave a portion over time, maybe indicating a weaker faith than Abel's. [Discuss]

How to Find Peace
We are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27) and have his spirit imprinted on our heart (Ezekiel 36:27).  Therefore, we will find peace only when our spirit resonates in unison with His spirit and we live a life that is attuned to His life. This means that we love and forgive others like Him, and stay faithful to others even in the face of unfaithfulness. [Discuss]

Which is Greater?
Which is greater; faith, hope or love? Based on 1 Corinthians 13 "love" is the greatest. Does that mean that love overrides a lack of faith or hope? [Discuss]

Obama's Mentor Former Communist Leader
It turns out that Barack Obama's childhood mentor, Frank Davis, was a communist. In fact he was the former leader of the Communist Party USA and developed agents to penetrate the U.S. Government. [Discuss]

The Mom Song
Moms, dads and children a like will get a kick out of this clever and very funny video about what a mom says and does during the course of a typical day with her children. You'll want to forward this one on! [Watch]

Communism and Christianity
Most people who think they want that don't realize that's what it is, they just think that the government should be the ONE to provide everything for them as if they are children. What they don't realize is that this takes away freedom and leaves them at the mercy of the government. And thus we go back in time to the days of controlling kings, dictators and other life controlling forms of government. [Forum]

Movie Reviews
Fireproof
In its first weekend, Fireproof grossed over $6.5 million, putting it in fourth place at the box office. Read our review of the Kirk Cameron film Fireproof.

Evan Almighty
Steve Carrell and Morgan Freeman star in Evan Almighty, a modern day Noah's Ark. I was asked not to do a detailed review of Evan Almighty until opening night of this film. So this page will be updated opening night of the film (June 22). [...More]  


Spiderman 3

Spiderman 3 is the third installment in the Spiderman Trilogy.  It is written and directed by Sam Raimi and has Toby Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco reprising their roles. [...More]  

Articles, News and Current Events

'Ark of the Covenant' About to be unveiled?
The patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Ethiopia says he will announce to the world Friday the unveiling of the Ark of the Covenant, perhaps the world's most prized archaeological and spiritual artifact, which he says has been hidden away in a church in his country for millennia, according to the Italian news agency Adnkronos. Read & Discuss

What Does the Bible Say About Money?
The Bible has a great deal to say about money and our use of it. Though an outspoken group of people today suggest that having great wealth and making wise financial decisions is selfish or sinful, the Bible doesn't take that viewpoint. Read | Discuss

Do You Need Christian Marriage Help?
If your marriage is needing help, there are solutions and resources available to you. Please work to save your marriage even if you don't feel you want to at the moment. If you want to save your marriage, please click here to read about an exceptionally successful resource for marriages.

Forum Question: Is Porn Grounds for Divorce?
(FORUM) - A wife asks if her husband looking at porn is grounds for divorce considering the fact that Jesus said that anyone who looks at another person and lusts for them commits adultery within the heart. She asks if that means he has committed adultery in his heart and if so wonders if she is Biblically free to divorce him because he has done that. Read & Discuss

Poll: Americans Want Conscience Clause Concerning Abortion
(LifeNews.com) -- A new national poll of Americans finds a strong majority want President Barack Obama to keep conscience protections in place for doctors and medical centers. The president is considering rescinding the protections the Bush administration adopted to enforce three federal conscience laws. The protections make it more clear and provide support for doctors or medical facilities that feel pressure to participate in abortions. Read & Discuss

Pastor Deflects Attacker's Bullets with His Bible
MARYVILLE, Ill. – A pastor who was shot and killed during his Sunday sermon deflected the first of the gunman's four rounds with a Bible, sending a confetti-like spray of paper into the air in a horrifying scene that congregants initially thought was a skit. Read & Discuss

Is God Real?
There are times when I wake up in the middle of the night and say to myself, 'what if I am wrong, what if there is no God?'" My answer surprised Roberta. She did not expect it because she thought that those of us who are in the ministry are so sure of our beliefs that we never doubt. Read | Discuss

The Grace of God
The grace of God is a concept that we often throw around in our speech. We quote John Bradford who said, "There but by the grace of God go I" when we see less fortunate people and some of us mistakenly say that we've "found grace" when we decide to ease up on our convictions. Read Article

Dr. Alveda King Says Obama Doesn't Fufill Her Uncle's Dream
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -
The niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. says Barack Obama doesn't fulfill her uncle's dream despite his election last week as president. Dr. Alveda King says Obama's pro-abortion position makes it so the civil rights struggle is not complete because unborn children are killed in abortion. Story and Discussion

Obama's First Act as President to Restore Partial-Birth Abortion
October 31, 2008 - The Family Research Council introduced a new advertisement today drawing attention to what Senator Barack Obama said would be his first act as President. In a July speech Senator Obama said, "The first thing I'd do as president is sign the Freedom of Choice Act," which would overturn the ban on partial-birth abortion, remove the right for parents to know if their minor is having an abortion and remove the rights of states to restrict abortion in any way.

Barack Obama Camp Confirms Plans for Tax-Funded Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life group that has launched a new campaign highlighting presidential candidate Barack Obama's support for taxpayer-funded abortions says his campaign hasn't denied that's the case. In an official response from the group, Obama campaign spokesperson Nick Shapiro admits Obama plans on making Americans pay for them. Discuss | Story

Student Sues School After Getting Zero for Religious Drawing
MADISON, WI - A Tomah High School student has filed a federal lawsuit alleging his art teacher censored his drawing because it featured a cross and a biblical reference. The lawsuit says other students were allowed to draw "demonic" images and asks a judge to declare a class policy prohibiting religion in art unconstitutional. "We hear so much today about tolerance," said David Cortman, an attorney with the Alliance Defense Fund, a Christian legal advocacy group representing the student. "But where is the tolerance for religious beliefs? " Full Story | Discuss

Free Bible Study and Devotionals

She Sat in a Pew
by Joe Beam
They sat on a bus while she worshipped Jesus. They had traveled far and felt a need to relax.  She had worked all day, every day, all week and yearned to join in a celebration of praise. [Read]

The Cross
No King in Israel
by Lee Wilson

The Serenity Prayer
by Reinhold Niebuhr
The following passages have been on my mind lately. I've certainly seen it prove true in my time on this spinning rock. People will do all kinds of sinful, wrong things [Read]   Most of us have imagined what God might look like. God even speaks to us in human terms so that we can at least catch a glimpse of his persona. Read
Marriage and Family Bible Study

10 Things Guys Wish Women Knew about Men
by Jim Burns
It is likely no surprise to you that God has wired women and men differently. We all recognize some of these differences, but others often hide in plain sight. [...More]

Pitfalls of Pornography
by Ian Drucker
Pornography causes so much damage on so many levels and across so many areas in our lives that it is often difficult to focus in on one specific concern. I, however, am now convinced that one pitfall stands alone; and is worthy of that attention. [...More]

Marriage Takes Practice
by Lee Wilson
When we want to be successful at something in life, we usually don't attempt to "wing it." That's why those who want to play the piano take lessons. No one can sit down at a piano for the first time and play Mozart or Beethoven. [...More]

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