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Church and the Second Amendment

By Jacqueline J. Holness   It has been argued that guns are as American as apple pie and baseball. From fuzzy black and white westerns showcasing a swaggering John Wayne to high-definition, full-color, post-apocalyptic flicks featuring a fearless Will Smith, the allure and power of guns and weaponry are the real stars in these movies. […]

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In the World — June 8, 2014

By Christy Barritt   Minister Hopes to Transform Strip Club into Church A New York City minister is trying to raise $300,000 in order to transform a New York City neighborhood’s last strip club into a church. Reggie Stutzman of Real Life Church in the Bronx believes that God is bringing revival to the city. […]

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God’s Blueprint for Marriage

By Simon Presland   After a recent service at my church, a young man approached me holding a newborn. He had responded to an invitation for prayer that follows each of our services. The sadness in his eyes told me he was burdened.  “I’d like prayer for my marriage,” he said, as tears dripped down […]

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Disciple-Making Disciples

By Tyler Edwards   All living things grow. It is a natural part of life. Think of a plant. When it grows to a point of maturity, it produces seeds, which spread out and grow into new plants. God’s natural design for growth is through the process of replication. When Jesus walked the earth, he […]