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Atheist Author Experiences Love of Christian AuthorPrinter view

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Topics: Apologetics, Atheism, Brotherly love, Christlikeness, Compassion, Enemies, Example, Grace, Great Commandment, Humility, Imitation of Christ, Kindness, Love, Love for enemies, Mercy, Peace, Tolerance, Witness
Filters: Christian Culture, Everyday Disciples, Famous People, Free, Pop Culture, Stories
References: Proverbs 25:21-22, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 6:27-36, John 13:1-17, Romans 12:14-21, 1 Peter 3:9
Tone: Commend

In connection with their book Is Christianity Good for the World?, evangelical theologian Douglas Wilson and leading atheist Christopher Hitchens have hit the road to debate the issues that divide the two. Wilson's son, Nate, is riding along. In an on-line update about the tour for ChristianityToday.com, Nate shared what struck him most about the first few stops in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, ...


God Uses Woman's Painful Past to Minister to Homeless WomenPrinter view

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Topics: Abuse, Calling, Career, Choices, Decisions, Evangelism, Evangelism, lifestyle, Experiencing God, Friendship, Gifts, Influence, Kindness, Love, Ministry, Mission, Missions, Outreach, Pain, Passion, Perspective, Relationships, Strength, Suffering, Vocation, Witnessing, Women, Work
Filters: Everyday Disciples, Free, Stories
References: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 28:16-20, Luke 24:45-49, John 13:1-17, John 20:21, Romans 12:3-8, Romans 12:9-16, 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
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In a recent issue of Today's Christian, Carol Heath shared her moving testimony:

I hated everything about my life.
After twenty-three years in a loveless marriage with little respect, my divorce was now final. I had to leave my dream house in Anderson, South Carolina, and move to a dilapidated rental house on a dead-end street. Even worse, I matched that awful house. Staring at the dingy floor, I felt ...

Worker Tries to Jinx the YankeesPrinter view

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Topics: Competition, Enemies, Loyalty, Luck, Occult, Power, Rivalry, Sports, Supernatural Occurrences, Superstition
Filters: Sports, Stories
References: Numbers 22:6-17, Numbers 23:7-27, Numbers 24:9-13, Psalm 109:28, Proverbs 3:33, Proverbs 26:2, Romans 12:14, James 3:9
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"To End All Wars": Prisoner Has Compassion for EnemiesPrinter view

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Topics: Brotherly love, Christian service, Christlikeness, Compassion, Courage, Ethics, Example, Great Commandment, Humility, Imitation of Christ, Kindness, Leadership, Leadership of the church, Love for enemies, Mercy, Ministry, Peace, Servanthood, Service, Tolerance
Filters: Everyday Disciples, International, Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories
References: Proverbs 25:21-22, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 6:27-36, John 13:1-17, Romans 12:14-21, 1 Peter 3:9
Tone: Commend

Study: "We" Wins the ArgumentPrinter view

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Topics: Arguments, Attitudes, Christian life, Church, conflict in, Community, Conflict, Cooperation, Fellowship, Husbands, Longsuffering, Marriage, Reconciliation, Relationships, Spouses, Teamwork, Wives
Filters: Free, Marriage & Sex, Statistics
References: Romans 12:9-21, Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 John 3:11-18
Tone: Commend

A study reported in Psychological Science discovered that the "best" arguers are those who don't point their fingers. According to the study, the person who says "we" the most during an argument suggests the best solutions.

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill used statistical analysis to study 59 couples. Spouses who used second-person ...


Compassionate Victim Shows Mercy to TeenPrinter view

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Topics: Compassion, Consequences, Folly, Foolishness, Forgiveness, Grace, Love for enemies, Mercy, Pardon, Pity, Renewal, Suffering, Teenagers, Values, Youth
Filters: Everyday Disciples, Stories
References: Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 12:14-21, Galatians 6:1-10, Colossians 3:12-14
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Victoria Ruvolo, 45, of Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, was selected as the "Most Inspiring Person of 2005" by Beliefnet, and for good reason. Victoria was driving to her niece's voice recital when she passed another car driven by 19-year-old Ryan Cushing. Cushing was riding with five other teens, and had just used a stolen credit card to go on a spending spree. One of their purchases was a frozen turkey, ...


Supermodel Swaps BodyPrinter view

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Topics: Advent, Appearance, Body, human, Christ, humanity of, Christ, incarnation of, Christmas, Cruelty, Empathy, Health, Self-image
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References: Isaiah 53:3-4, Matthew 7:1-5, Romans 12:14-15
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Soldier Treats Attacker's WoundsPrinter view

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Topics: Caring, Enemies, Golden Rule, Human worth, Kindness, Love, Love for enemies, Medical care, War
Filters: Images, International, Pop Culture, Stories
References: Matthew 5:44, Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:27, Romans 12:14
Tone: Commend

Neighbor Sues Girls over Act of KindnessPrinter view

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Topics: Blessings, Caring, Choices, Community, Faith and works, Giving, Golden Rule, Good deeds, Ingratitude, Injustice, Kindness, Lawsuits, Neighbors, Rewards, Teenagers
Filters: Money, Pop Culture, Stories, Youth & Children
References: Matthew 5:7-10, Matthew 6:3-6, Luke 6:27-36, Romans 12:14, Romans 14:19
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

Responding to Good News Increases IntimacyPrinter view

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Topics: Cause and effect, Cheerfulness, Encouragement, Feelings, Friendship, Husbands, Intimacy, Love, Marriage, Rejoicing, Relationships, Satisfaction, Support, Wives
Filters: Marriage & Sex, Men, Pop Culture, Women
References: Romans 12:8-15, Ephesians 5:25-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:11
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