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Alabama church starts a Christian ‘Craigslist’

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Alabama church starts a Christian ‘Craigslist’
An idea called GBay, founded by Clay, Ala. resident Gail Deavers, is a way for people to connect with faith-based community members through daily emails that feature items that church members have for sale or are looking to buy.
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The rising star of America’s religious right
Mary Cecconi is the only Democrat to have beaten Michele Bachmann, the rising star of the Republican right, in a popular election. “It’s my claim to fame,” she laughs.Her victory came in a race in 1999 for a seat on the school…
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Myanmar politician warns of Arab spring
YANGON, Myanmar, June 24 (UPI) — As bombs rock three Myanmar cities, a Member of Parliament warned against the country slipping into an ‘Arab spring.’
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‘Living Christmas Tree’ returns to Faith Bible Church

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‘Living Christmas Tree’ returns to Faith Bible Church
More than 40 members of the church and community will perform a new cantata titled “Shine On Us.” The message promises to be an uplifting one of hope in the coming of Jesus.
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No Joy – (Mexican Summer)
On this hugely listenable debut, female-fronted Montreal noise-pop foursome No Joy aren’t reinventing wheels that have already seen significant mileage under similarly styled predecessors like My Bloody Valentine, Jesus And Mary Chain, Slowdive and The Raveonettes, but neither are they a retread either.
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Euless church gives back in ‘reverse offering’

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Euless church gives back in ‘reverse offering’
Congregants were asked to seek God’s direction about the money.
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Contrary to What the NY Times May Think and What Playboy TV May Say, Pornography Does Not Promote True ‘Intimacy’
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 / Christian Newswire / — As reported in yesterday’s NY Times (“Courting women, Playboy TV puts the emphasis on intimacy”) Playboy TV is “putting (some of) its clothes back on” and “shifting from traditional pornography toward a higher quality, female friendly slate of reality shows.”
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C.R. Kennedy recruit French still mum on college plans
Christian French has not yet chosen between Iowa, Oregon and Notre Dame.
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Church members cling to faith after fire

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Church members cling to faith after fire
A church who’s building was destroyed by fire began rebuilding Sunday, at least spiritually.The Revival Ministry Assembly of God building burned Tuesday night, but by Sunday afternoon, church members were ready to look ahead to what this could mean for their ministry.
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WITH VIDEO: Vets honored at ceremony in New Baltimore
Symbolic flowers and a wreath were placed on a memorial outside of New Baltimore’s City Hall and a gathered crowd sang “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” and “God Bless America” at the 2010 Veteran’s Day ceremony in New Baltimore Thursday morning. The event was conducted by VFW Post 7573, AMVETS Post 52 and the D. A. V. Nov. 11.
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Church Briefs: 11/12/10

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Church Briefs: 11/12/10
The Ladies Inspiration Day will have the theme “The Love of God in Action.” It will be held at the Church of Christ at Village Meadows, 815 El Camino Real on Saturday. Do you ever wonder about the love of God in action? How this might apply in your life or the lives of others? Mary Frances Mitchell from the Southside Church of Christ in Tucson will be the speaker on this subject. All are invited …
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Religion News
VINELAND — Chestnut Assembly of God, 2554 Chestnut Ave., will present ‘Judgment Day 2010’ at 7 p.m. Nov. 12, 13, 14, 20, 21 and 28.
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South Park’s Cure for Bieber Fever: Kill Justin
Oh my god! They killed Justin Bieber! Never ones to pull their punches (especially when it comes to celebrities), in last night’s episode of South Park—the final installment of…
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Residents erect gantry to block exit from church in Kepong

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Residents erect gantry to block exit from church in Kepong
RESIDENTS living near the Jesus Caritas Church in Kepong are not happy that a wall they built to block off the church exit point in Jalan Mergastua was demolished by the church authorities on Thursday.
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Puno, Verzosa named jueteng coddlers
MANILA, Philippines – Retired Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz on Tuesday named Department of the Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Rico Puno and retired Philippine National Police chief Jesus Verzosa as the two Aquino officials who are receiving monthly jueteng payola.
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CA wrestler collapses during tournament, dies
A Southern California college wrestler collapsed during a weekend tournament and later died. Rio Honda College president Ted Martinez Jr. said 20-year-old Jesus Cruz, a popular second-year wrestler and captain of the Whittier school’s wrestling team, died… Wrestling – Sports – Southern California – Amateur – Backyard Wrestling
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LDS Church continuing to aid Pakistani flood victims

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LDS Church continuing to aid Pakistani flood victims
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is preparing to ship about 400,000 pounds of relief supplies to flood victims in Pakistan.
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Local church offers emergency preparedness
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) Fire, wind and rain could all cause potential disasters in our region. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened its doors to the community and offered advice and demonstrations on emergency preparedness. “Every time you go out on an emergency it’s amazing how many people don’t have food, they don’t even have a months supply of food, a few days supply of food …
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Healing Begins For Visalia Mormon Church

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Healing Begins For Visalia Mormon Church
One week ago, Bishop Clay Sannar was gunned down inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Visalia. On Sunday, services resumed there for the first time since his death. KSEE 24’s Joe Ybarra shows you why those who worship there now consider it hallowed ground.
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PNP chief too takes responsibility for tragedy
Like his commander-in-chief President Aquino, outgoing PNP chief Jesus Verzosa on Sunday took responsibility for the bungled hostage rescue last August 23. On the eve of his early retirement, which was scheduled before the colossal police failure took place, Verzosa declared the nation’s police to be in a “time of transition.”
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Dureza says he will vacate MinDA post despite fixed 6-year term
Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chair Jesus Dureza has said he is relinquishing office to former South Cotabato Rep. Lualhati Antonino who has been chosen by President Aquino to replace him.
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‘Time to move on’ – Verzosa
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Jesus Verzosa said on Sunday that, “it is now time to move forward and start anew,” as he owned responsibility for the police’s handling of the August 23 taking incident in Manila that claimed the lives of eight Hong Kong residents and the dismissed policeman who had taken them hostage.
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Edgewood Church of God plans potluck

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Edgewood Church of God plans potluck
The Edgewood Church of God senior adult potluck is set for noon Thursday, July 22, in the church fellowship hall, 160 S. Barry Road in Ithaca. Bring a dish to share and your own table service.
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Latest BP setback: God is frowning on oil spill
In case you’ve been wondering what God thinks of the millions of gallons of oil that have soiled the Gulf of Mexico, you now have an answer: It’s most definitely a sin. That’s the assessment from a clergy group’s tour …
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Living water is one example of God life
In the book “Song of Solomon,” God is compared to a well of living water: “A garden fountain, a well of living water, and flowing streams from Lebanon” (Song of Solomon 4:15). God is the source of all life, and no life on this planet can exist without water, living water.
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Christian leaders asked to redeem the good name of the Church

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Mixed Media Sculpture: Collect Call by Christian Holstad, Victoria Miro Gallery, The Armory Show 2010 / 20100305.7D.03920.P1.L1.SQ / SML
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Christian leaders asked to redeem the good name of the Church
Wa, July 4, GNA – Mr Cezar Kale, Deputy Upper West Regional Minister has called on the Christian leadership to redeem the good name of the Church.
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BURLISON: Media provides LeBron overkill
I appreciate the amazing basketball talent of LeBron James as much as anyone who follows the NBA. I’ve never seen a player with his size and strength do the kind of things that he can with a basketball.
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Christian Living Resources, Bible Study Tools, Jesus Christ
A recently released survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control asked teenagers between 15 and 19 about their sexual conduct and attitudes.
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