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"What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?" |
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On the last day of creation, God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness” (Genesis 1:26). Thus, He finished His work with a “personal touch.” God formed man from the dust and gave him life by sharing His own breath (Genesis 2:7). Accordingly, man is unique among all God’s creations, having both a material body and an immaterial soul/spirit.
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Voting: Civic Duty and Christian Duty? |
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Ken Connor It is our civic duty to vote, but is it our Christian duty? Some Christians seem to believe that the political world is so corrupt that it is better to avoid it altogether. While it is easy to appreciate this "other-worldly" sentiment, it is hard to justify from a biblical perspective.
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Timeline |
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c. 4 BC Birth of Jesus
c. 26 AD John the Baptist begins ministry
c. 27 AD Jesus begins ministry
c. 30 AD Crucifixion of Jesus
c. 35 Conversion of Paul
c. 44 Martyrdom of James
c. 46-48 Paul's first missionary journey
c. 49 Council of Jerusalem
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Five basic principles ? |
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1. Follow what is clearly revealed We must be willing to do his will in those things he has already revealed, if we are to know his will in those things he has not yet made known. God has already made known the greater part of his will for us in the Bible. Paul says, "Everything in the Scriptures is God's Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live. The Scriptures train God's servants to do all kinds of good deeds" (2 Timothy 3:16,17).
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Basic Christian Doctrine |
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There is only one God. God is a Trinity. There are no Gods before or after God. God knows all things. God is all powerful. God is everywhere. God is sovereign. God is spirit.
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Does God still speak to us today? |
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The Bible records God speaking audibly to people many times (Exodus 3:14; Joshua 1:1; Judges 6:18; 1 Samuel 3:11; 2 Samuel 2:1; Job 40:1; Isaiah 7:3; Jeremiah 1:7; Acts 8:26; 9:15 – this is just a small sampling). There is no Biblical reason why God could not or would not speak to a person audibly today.
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How can I turn all my worries and problems over to God? |
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I commend you for being sensitive to the Lord and wanting to please Him. The first thing you need to do is pray and tell the Lord that you hear what He's saying in John 16:33, which is where Jesus says, "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." Then, ask the Lord to show you how He has "overcome" your problems, your worries, your anger, and your guilt
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Audio: Youth Ministries: The Royal Seed: Bishop John and Dr. Liza Hickman |
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The Royal Seed by Bishop John and Dr. Liza Hickman, The Living Word Faith Center, 12821 Capricorn Dr., Stafford, Texas. Fondation: 2 Chronicles; Daniel 1:3-5; and 8
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The return of immigration reform? |
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President Obama's political advisers often talk about how population shifts in the country could create new electoral battlegrounds, pointing specifically to Arizona, Georgia and Texas.
There are several signs that aides to the president have Texas on their minds. Jim Messina, the manager of Mr. Obama’s re-election campaign, toured three Texas cities last month during his coast-to-coast listening tour. And the president is eying Texas for a fund-raising visit this spring.
What these three states have in common is a growing Hispanic population. The "Hispanics will obviously vote Democratic" strategy continues to strike me as both shallow and shaky. Although Hispanic voters do favour Democrats, it won't do to be complacent about that. And at the moment the connection between Hispanic voters and Democrats has as much to do with their mutual frustration with Republicans as with shared political priorities. It's therefore good to hear that Mr Obama is holding a meeting today to discuss having another go at immigration reform:
"The question is going to be, are we going to be able to find some Republicans who can partner with me and others to get this done once and for all, instead of using it as a political football?" he told Dallas-based WFAA-TV during one of four local television interviews on Monday.
I hope he tries, at least. The current immigration laws are like an old, misshapen quilt with ripped seams and the stuffing falling out in places. The system is inefficient, unpredictable, and occasionally senselessly punitive, and it saps the effort to secure the border against serious crimes (crossing illegally is only a misdemeanor, and being in the United States without papers is a civil violation). An effort to reform it would be difficult and contentious, but the need for reform is not diminished by the challenges that would attend it. And the political moment is reasonable for Mr Obama and the Democrats. A push for immigration reform might damage their prospects in states such as Arizona and Georgia, where the state legislature has just passed a strict enforcement bill that takes some cues from the law passed in Arizona in 2010. The Arizona law, incidentally, has not been fully implemented; major parts of it were blocked by a federal judge in Phoenix last year, and last week an appeals court refused to lift the stay. That points to another problem with current immigration laws: in the absence of federal action, state and local governments are taking matters into their own hands, making the system even more distorted.
As for the campaign, Mr Obama should spare some time to do a little campaigning in states like Texas and Georgia, even though it is unlikely he will carry them next year. Down-ballot Democrats suffer when there is no serious effort at the top of the ticket, and campaign appearances from heavy hitters may have a cheering effect on the members of the minority party. The same applies for the Republicans; their eventual nominee should stop by New York and San Francisco, and not just for fundraising. We all have more fun when everyone takes a swing at the piñata.
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Why Should We Pray |
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Why Should We Pray – To whom do we pray?
Before we can answer, “why should we pray,” we must know to whom we pray. There is only one supreme Creator and sovereign God. There is only one way to Him and that is through His only- Son, Jesus Christ. God, our Heavenly Father, is the only one we can be assured of who hears and answers our prayers. He is the God of amazing love, mercy, and forgiveness.
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North Carolina Central University |
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At A Glance Since 1910, the mission of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has been to prepare students academically and professionally to become leaders.
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District Court |
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The District Clerk's office is the registrar, recorder, and custodian of all pleadings, instrument, and papers that are part of any cause of action in any District Court in Brazoria County. In addition to judicial responsibilities, the District Clerk indexes and secures all court records, collects filing fees, handles funds held in litigation and monies awarded to minors.
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Information Center |
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Black males are in deep trouble |
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All of the most important quality of life indicators suggest that African American males are in deep trouble. They lead the nation in homicides, both as victims and perpetrators (1) and in what observers regard as an alarming trend, they now have the fastest growing rate for suicide.(2) For the last several years Black males have been contracting HIV and AIDS at a faster rate than any other segment of the population (3) and their incarceration, conviction and arrest rates have been at the top of the charts in most states for some time.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month |
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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
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When Can the Police Stop and Frisk You on the Street? |
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Every American citizen has the constitutional right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. It's the reason tough talking TV characters always snap "where's your warrant?" when police start snooping around. Unfortunately, the police don't always need a warrant.
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