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The Church: being part of something bigger than yourself
An astounding 16 million soldiers, sailors and Marines served America in the Second World War.And while most of our focus on World War II is on the military and combat, within the United States, there was an effort to support the war unlike anything our nation had seen or has seen since.With millions going overseas, Americans at home took up new jobs.Coming out of the Great Depression, unemployment dried up, reaching an all time low in 1944. -
Woman will serve no prison time for trying to flush newborn baby down toilet

Sarah Lockner was working at a California McDonald’s on September 4, 2017. Fellow coworkers notice a trail of blood leading to Lockner. She tried to attribute the blood to a heavy period, but a coworker went to the bathroom and found a newborn baby in the toilet. Lockner had given birth during the shift and tried to flush her own child down the toilet. (more…) -
Not man’s gospel
Originally published January 18, 2017
In Paul’s letter to the Galatians, he says “For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel” (Galatians 1:11).
That is one of the most fundamental misunderstandings that 21st century American society has with Christianity.
It is not man’s gospel. (more…)
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Asia Bibi, Pakistani Christian acquitted of blasphemy finally arrives safely in Canada

Asia Bibi spent eight years on death row in Pakistan for allegedly blaspheming Mohammad. Bibi is a Christian. In Pakistan, there were protests over her release. At least two politicians who advocated for Bibi were assassinated in calling for her release. There have been protest rallies with thousands of demonstrators, opposing Bibi’s acquittal. There have also been death threats against the Pakistani supreme court justices who acquitted Bibi of blasphemy.After her acquittal, leaving the country was difficult. Bibi and her husband spent months in hiding. (more…)
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The Church: serving together in the Mission of God

What this is saying is that we have one body but our body has many parts to it.In 1 Corinthians 12, the Apostle Paul gives a fantastic illustration for the church. It functions like a human body. Everyone in the church is part of the body and has a purpose within the body. If a part of the body is unhealthy or is not functioning properly, that effects the rest of the body.
