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Blind Belief? Or Spiritual Conversion
In some Arab countries it is against the law for a person to convert to another religion than the religion of her/his birth and upbringing. However, having been raised in a particular religion is no indication of its truth or … Continue reading →
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George Barna’s 9 Challenges For American Christians
George Barna, founder of the Barna Research Group, issued nine challenges for American Christianity in 2002. Here is a paraphrase of his nine challenges along with how a church in Nashville, Tennessee, The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center, is attempting … Continue reading →
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The Best (Non-Biblical) Quotation In The World
I love and collect quotations. I have more than 20,000 quotations from hundreds of books that I have read. So when I am asked what is my favorite quotation, I have never known what to say. All 20,000+ have been … Continue reading →
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Christopher Columbus The Salesman
Most of us think of Christopher Columbus as a great discoverer, but he was also a master salesperson. Before he could sail, he had to sell. Before he could begin his voyage of discovery that changed the world, he had … Continue reading →
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Conversion/Salvation/Being Born Again Or Blind Belief?
In some Arab countries it is against the law for a person to convert to another religion than the religion of her/his birth and/or upbringing. However, having been raised in a particular religion is no indication of its truth or … Continue reading →
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Super Bowl Or Super Goal?
The Super Bowl is big. Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest day for food consumption in the United States after Thanksgiving Day. Munch, munch. Most years the Super Bowl is the number one watched show on television. Even Super Bowl commercials are big, being the most costly … Continue reading →
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