Nicola Menzie

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  May 12, 2014

  John Piper and Wayne Grudem's Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood Names New President

  The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, a nonprofit founded nearly 40 years ago by John Piper and Wayne Grudem to promote the idea that husbands are God-appointed leader of their wives, among other complementarian views, has named Owen Strachan as its eighth, and youngest president.

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  May 9, 2014

  Whether in Doubt or Disagreement, Christians Need to 'Come Back to Jesus,' Says 'Second Truth' Author

  While some Christians might certainly agree to disagree on some issues, others believe that there are certain elements of their faith that are not up for debate. But instead of warring over those differences, Christians should find a way to "come back to Jesus," according to a philosophy professor and author of the new book, "The Second Truth."

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  May 7, 2014

  Hillsong Takes Over New York City's Times Square With 'Jesus,' 'No Other Name' Campaign

  Hillsong, a Pentecostal powerhouse with church campuses spanning the globe, recently descended on New York City's Times Square to declare the name of Jesus before thousands of onlookers while also shooting cover art for a new album that shares its name with the megachurch's 2014 conference theme.

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  May 4, 2014

  Pastor Tony Evans on Homosexuality, Christianity and the 'Far Too Silent' Black Church (Video)

  Dr. Tony Evans, pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship church and president of The Urban Alternative, recently shared his perspective on why the issue of homosexuality is unavoidable in today's cultural climate, and explained why he believes Christians cannot afford to remain silent or compromise on "God's standard about sexuality and the family."

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  May 2, 2014

  'Gospel of Jesus's Wife' Documentary Affirms Artifact 'Is Not Historical Proof' Christ Was Married But Imagines Titillating Possibilities Anyway

  A new documentary set to premiere on "The Gospel of Jesus's Wife" repeatedly reminds viewers that while testing shows the papyrus fragment indeed is an authentic ancient document, its contents do not actually prove that Christ was married. Yet, that does not keep the hour-long TV program from exploring, with titillating dramatizations, the possibility that Jesus was more than Mary of Magdala's savior.

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  May 1, 2014

  Obama Remembers the Persecuted, Prisoners of Conscience in National Day of Prayer Proclamation

  President Barack Obama, in his proclamation on the 63rd annual National Day of Prayer, made special mention of "Americans, who are being held or persecuted because of their convictions," and called on the nation to remember "all prisoners of conscience" around the world.

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  May 1, 2014

  Church Leaders, Academics Reveal Divide Among Black Christians on Homosexuality

  A recent panel featuring prominent church and academic leaders from various states not only led to a vibrant discussion on social justice and political issues, but also affirmed a rift in attitudes among African Americans on homosexuality and same-sex marriage.

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  May 1, 2014

  Americans Unite With 'One Voice' on 'Day of Prayer' While Secularists and Atheists Continue Push for 'Reason'

  The National Day of Prayer, when people of faith across America, and in a handful of other countries unite to appeal to God's mercy, was organized this year on the theme of "One Voice, United in Prayer," but, as expected, secularists and atheists want no part of the campaign and continue to push for states to recognize a "National Day of Reason."

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  Apr 30, 2014

  2014 National Prayer by Anne Graham Lotz (FULL TEXT, AUDIO)

  The 2014 National Day of Prayer has as its theme this year "One Voice, United in Prayer," inspired by Romans 15:6, which reads: "So that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." A special prayer by Anne Graham Lotz, the campaign's 2014 honorary chairwoman, was to be read simultaneously across the nation to set off the May 1 events. Read it and listen to it here.

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  Apr 30, 2014

  TD Jakes Returns to 'Oprah's Lifeclass' to Help Viewers Get Over Their Past and Find a 'New Way of Thinking'

  T.D. Jakes, megachurch pastor, bestselling author and film producer, is teaming up with Oprah Winfrey for another "Lifeclass" event this week to help viewers get over whatever past hurts or tragedies might be holding them back, and inspire them to embrace a "new way of thinking."