Some more of Thielicke on Spurgeon: When Spurgeon speaks, it is as if the figures of the patriarchs and prophets and apostles were in the auditorium – sitting upon a raised tribune! – looking down upon the listeners. You hear the rush of the Jordan and the murmuring of the brooks of Siloam; you see the cedars of Lebanon swaying in the wind, hear the clash and tumult of battle between the children of Israel and the Philistines, sense the safety and security of Noah’s ark, suffer the agonies of soul endured by Job and Jeremiah, hear the creak of oars as the disciples strain against the contrary winds, and feel the dread of the terrors of the apocalypse. The Bible is so close that you not only hear its messages but breathe its very atmosphere. The heart is so full of Scripture that it leavens the consciousness, peoples the imagination with its images, and determines the landscape of the soul by its climate. And because it has what might be called a total presence, the Bible as the Word of God is really concentrated life that enters every pore and teaches us not only to see and hear but also to taste and smell the wealth of reality that is spread out before us here. Those who listened to these lectures of Spurgeon lived . .
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Of Inner Screens and Communion Closets
Learning that Russell is fascinated with Hinduism, Hindu scholar Rajan Zed says, ‘Almost any Hindu scholar would gladly assist Russell to clarify its philosophy, spirituality, teachings and practice.’ Hindu leaders have welcomed Russell Brand ‘s …
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In last week’s post , I shared a list of lies and false beliefs from Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ book, Lies Women Believe . The second part of her book title is, “And the Truth That Sets Them Free.” Today I want to share the list of truths she counters those lies with. There is no marriage God cannot heal.
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Is Divorce Really the Answer? — Part 2
DEAR KELLY: I recently found out that my boyfriend (of 8 months) has two Facebook accounts. One account that I can see says that he is in a relationship with me and posts things about how in love with me he is, but on the other account, he lists himself as single and looking to meet new people for “friendship and more.” Only his best friends (all guys) knew about the second account. One of my friends came upon his second account and showed me
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Teen Talk: Boyfriend’s deception is reason enough to end it
Ella Putnam, 6, and Grandpa Bob Foote The subject: Ella Putnam, 6, and Grandpa Bob Foote The snapshot: Ella’s grandparents, Bob and Dixie Foote of Cameron Park, took her on Amtrak to San Francisco’s Union Square for a two-day visit to experience the sights and sounds of the city.
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Snapshots: Smell the rose
DEAR CAROLYN: My husband is a local celebrity chef who gained notoriety during our first four years of marriage. This created some conflict with “foodie groupies,” and my husband’s inability to lay down boundaries when they hug, kiss, or hit on him at local events.
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Carolyn Hax: Husband’s fame stands between wife and a good marriage
UC Davis researchers have found that companies are using a new medium to peddle fattening, sugary foods to children. Online “advergames” – a blend of interactive animation, video content and advertising – are being used to promote corporate branding and products, particularly high-fat, high-sugar foods, according to public health researchers. The findings were recently published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
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Food companies target kids through online games
Conversion to Islam consists simply of declaring a belief in one God and the prophet Mohammad.
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Often, converts to Islam are diligent followers
Prisoners are converting to Islam because of the “perks” they can receive in jail, a report has claimed.
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Prisoners converting to Islam for ‘perks’
CNN reported yesterday that Helen Thomas, dean of the White House press corps, is under fire for anti-Semitic remarks she made in an interview (YouTube) with RabbiLIVE at the May 27 American Jewish Heritage Month reception at the White House. After saying that “Israel should get the hell out of Palestine,” Thomas was asked where the Jews in Israel should go
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Helen Thomas, Dean of White House Press Corps, Under Fire For Anti-Semitic Remarks