"Without David Wilkerson's obedience, I would not be here" says former drug addict
At 13, Justin Franich was smoking pot, cigarettes, and drinking alcohol. By 15, the pastor's kid had already moved from cocaine to the highly addictive amphetamine called "crystal meth." Today, Franich wants to pay tribute to the late David Wilkerson, the evangelical pastor and founder of the Christian recovery program Teen Challenge, for giving him a second chance at life..
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Moree to host regional Christian women's conference in May
Moree in North West New South Wales will host a major regional Christian Women's Conference on May 13-14, 2011 at the Memorial Town Hall.
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2011 Sydney Prayer Breakfast moves to larger venue anticipating increased crowd
After reinstituting the Sydney Prayer Breakfast in 2010 the organizing team have moved to a larger venue for the anticipated increased crowd for the 2011 breakfast. The move to the Westin Hotel Ballroom seemed like a wise move as the breakfast last year reached the capacity of the Shangri Lar Ballroom.
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Pro-family group calls for urgent submission to Senate Inquiry into rollback of 06' shared parenting reform
The Dads4Kids Fatherhood Foundation is calling for mothers, fathers and the people of Australia to make submissions by the deadline of 5pm, Friday, 29 April 2011 to the Senate Inquiry. Dads4Kids calls for submissions that reject the current Gillard government's proposed rollback of the very moderate 2006 shared parenting reforms.
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Five great theological themes explained in layman's terms. No 5 – End times
In theology, the words 'End Times' conveys an undisputed truth that there will come a time when all that we know will end. This is not only a theological theme as it is conveyed in the environmental debate as well, that if mankind does not carefully care for the earth and the husbandry of its produce the "end" will come more swiftly.
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Mercy Ships investigating Congo's health needs
Mercy Ships has signed a protocol marking the first step in collaboration between the international charity and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to assess the country's medical infrastructure and determine how to help address health needs of the people.
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Jesus Racing launches new support program
Jesus Racing has today launched their 'Impact Club', the next generation of supporters program.
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Five great theological themes explained in layman's terms. No 4 – Justice is central to Christian belief
In theology, the word 'justice' conveys an innate truth that every child comprehends from its earliest understanding, and this reality is never lost upon the human soul. Every person recognises an unjust act (said, inferred, implied or done) and their heart cries "foul" although they may not be able to do anything themselves to right the injustice.
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Christian youth website official honouree for 2011 Webby Awards
On 12 April 2011, the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) announced that the Fervr Christian youth website was selected as an Official Honouree of the 15th Annual Webby Awards in the 'Religion & Spirituality' category. The Fervr Christian youth website is owned by Youthworks Media, a leading publisher of children and youth ministry resources.
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Five great theological themes explained in layman's terms. No 3 – A central focus on relationship
In theology, the words 'relationship with the Lord' conveys the most outrageous idea, something that is beyond the imagination of man, that the Lord God of the universe delights in a one to one relationship with each individual man, woman, boy and girl.
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Global Bible reading to mark 400th anniversary of King James Bible
Youversion is looking for fans of the King James Bible to help mark the translation's 400th anniversary this year with a global Bible reading.
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Christians clearing mines in Libya
Christians are working to clear ammunition and other remnants left behind by the conflict in Libya.
