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Missing The Target
A man without testicles was searching for God. He found Jesus through a young disciple. Then, he was immediately baptized. And he went home to change the world. I can’t help but think that Christ is looking for more Phillips; and for more stories like this. “Beautiful that one of the first converts to Christianity was both a black […]
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The Golden Rule Applies to Refugees
“The first appearance of the Bible command to love your neighbor as yourself is in the specific context of showing compassion to refugees/immigrants.” Brian Zahnd, Beauty Will Save the World. Pope Francis is pleading with every religious community in Europe to take in refugee families fleeing from the war-torn Middle East; a direct request to assist with the region’s […]
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The Story of God with Morgan Freeman
I know that 92% of the population of the United States considers the voice of Morgan Freeman to be the closest thing to the voice of God. National Geographic’s newest undertaking is in partnership with Revelations Entertainment and it’s called The Story of God. Lending heavenly narration skills to the series is Morgan Freeman. The […]
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Selena Gomez Worship On Stage With Hillsong
Selena Gomez surprised worshippers at a Hillsong concert with a performance of her song “Nobody” at L.A.’s Belasco Theatre a few months ago. She joined Young & Free (the youth band from Sydney, Australia’s Hillsong Church) during their scheduled stop at the downtown concert venue while on their Youth Revival tour. Just before 9:00 p.m., Gomez was welcomed to the […]
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Why Jesus Listens To Kendrick Lamar
If you’re easily offended, please stop reading (and don’t listen to his masterful songs). There’s cursing. Sex. Violent stories. Tears. And other things that should be kept in secret. But that’s Kendrick Lamar for you. A sinner in transition. A powerful rapper who is loaded with raw talent, ridiculous work ethic and a desperate hunger for all things God. “Lord God, […]
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Kanye West Shares The Gospel, Again
Happy Easter from Kanye West. On Resurrection morning the rapper shared the new track “Ultralight Prayer,” which is an extended version of Kirk Franklin’s part on The Life of Pablo’s “Ultralight Beams.” And millions of his fans listened to the Gospel (maybe for the very first time). Check it out: Last month, for his second performance on Saturday Night […]
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Believe in Love? Why The Church Should Join The Sound Of The Halftime Show
It happens every time. A crowd sings together. They hold each other and smile. It ‘s loud and real. And I get serious goosebumps. Every. Time. Did you feel them at the halftime show? What do think that is? Maybe, it’s an invitation from heaven, to join our voices to something bigger than ourselves, a sound that is stronger than […]
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Jesus The Republican Presidential Candidate
If we confuse American Christianity with the good news of Jesus, we will end up with a message that is only good news to those in Christian America. Politics is about taking sides. Politics is about eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. But Jesus is the tree of life… and ANYONE can feast from Him. […]
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When God Wrapped His Arms Around Jamie Foxx
You know when you stay up at night and imagine yourself saving someones’ life? You picture yourself being heroic and brave and then being humble in front of the cameras. Well, Eric Bishop did that last night. You might know him as Jamie Foxx. The Oscar-wining-actor who was raised Baptist and participated in his church […]
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Jennifer Lawrence Challenges The Church
Jennifer Lawrence is the highest paid actress in Hollywood. And the most liked. She’s also the kind of girl everyone wants to be friends with. And she grew up in a Christian home in Kentucky. Unfortunately, she now struggles with her religious upbringing. And I don’t blame her for it. I have written in the past about […]