"Apparently, weak research that comes to the 'right' conclusions is more acceptable than stronger studies that offer heretical results." - Christian Smith (prominent sociologist of religion, defending fellow sociologist Mark Regnerus against heated criticism and an investigation of Regnerus's research on children whose parents had same-sex relationships)
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"The most under-covered story these days is the sustained assault by Islamist terrorists on Christians." - Jeffrey Goldberg
Islam
Godless Chaplain
According to WORLD Magazine, “Stanford has appointed an atheist “chaplain” to serve its non-believing students. Stanford’s independent Humanist community technically employs John Figdor, but he is an officially recognized chaplain under Stanford’s Office of Religious Life. . . . Figdor originally entered Harvard Divinity School with the aim of becoming a religion journalist, but along
Al-Jazeera in America
“Arab news outlet Al-Jazeera has purchased liberal cable television channel Current TV, giving it access to almost 40 million American households. The New York-based channel, known as Al-Jazeera America, will be staffed by journalists in 10 to 15 bureaus focusing on U. S. news, say its Qatari-based owners. Time Warner Cable Inc., the nation’s second=largest
Handbook for Battered Leaders
– Janis Bragan Balda & Wesley D. Balda. Praxis. “Believing that leadership is a critical factor for any manager or executive and that all truth is God’s truth, we thought that a leader as wise as Paul might have some mature insights to share with us. This study is designed to be a tool for
A Book of Prayers
– Arthur A. R. Nelson. InterVarsity Press. “In the spirit of the Book of Common Prayer, Arthur Nelson provides a new collection of public and private prayers to help us meet the uncertainties of life with the dignity of prayer. This is a difficult and uncertain time for individuals, communities and nations. These timely and
Do You Want to Be Usable to God?
Written by: Bill Elliff Every genuine follower of Christ wants to be used. And in the day in which we live, we desperately need men and women who are in a position to be mighty instruments for personal and corporate revival and awakening in our day. So, how do I cooperate with God in ways
Leaders Aren’t Afraid of Change (Part 1)
As I read the book of Acts, I see the lives of great leaders. I’ve just completed a series entitled WORLDCHANGERS where I singled out six great leaders in the Book of Acts. They were worldchangers because they seemed to always look for opportunities, despite opposition. Peter overcame the fear and failure of past mistakes
God Is Still Seeking
Read John 4:19-26 God is not only seeking fruit in the lives of His children, but He is also seeking true worshipers. We commonly think of worship in terms of stained-glass windows, choirs,and an order of service, but Jesus said nothing about these things. To Him, the most important factor was the condition of the
Election Aftermath
Al Mohler writes candidly and clearly about the results of the 2012 Election. A great read! http://www.albertmohler.com/2012/11/07/aftermath-lessons-from-the-2012-election/ 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Three Mistakes of Gamaliel
by Vance Havner Acts 5:33-42 He made a false comparison: Theudas and Judas He suggested a false criterion: “We will see how this movement turns out.” He arrived at a false conclusion: “Let those men alone.” But we can’t be neutral! 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build
"I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat." - Will Rogers
"In our seeking for economic and political progress, we all go up - or else we all go down." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
"A President needs political understanding to run the government, but he may be elected without it." - Harry S. Truman
"I must say acting was good training for the political life which lay ahead for us." - Nancy Reagan
"I am not worried about the deficit. It is big enough to take care of itself." - Ronald Reagan
"If one morning I walked on top of the water across the Potomac River, the headline that afternoon would read: 'President Can't Swim.'" - Lyndon Johnson
"Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber." - Plato
"And political parties, overanxious for vote catching, become tolerant to intolerant groups." - Wendell Willkie
"Being president is like running a cemetery: you've got a lot of people under you and nobody's listening." - Bill Clinton
"I'm not an old, experienced hand at politics. But I am now seasoned enough to have learned that the hardest thing about any political campaign is how to win without proving that you are unworthy of winning." - Adlai E. Stevenson
"If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and that is moral, then it is not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
"Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks." - Doug Larson
"Politics are almost as exciting as war, and quite as dangerous. In war you can only be killed once, but in politics many times." - Winston Churchill
"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports." - George Washington
"An empty stomach is not a good political adviser." - Albert Einstein
"Political necessities sometimes turn out to be political mistakes." - George Bernard Shaw
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
"Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies." - Groucho Marx
"A government that is big enough to give you all you want is big enough to take it all away." - Barry Goldwater
"No man is free who depends on his government for his sustenance, job, home, or hope." - John Perkins
"Half of the American people never read a newspaper. Half never voted for a President. One hopes it is the same half." - Gore Vidal
"A politician thinks of the next election - a statesman of the next generation." - James Freeman Clarke
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