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“'For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.'”

Isaiah 55:10-11

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What Faith Can Do It Is Well Kutless Genre: Christian & Gospel Price: $1.29 Release Date: October 20, 2009 © (C) 2009 BEC Recordings. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Christian Music Group,

City On Our Knees Tonight (Deluxe Edition) tobyMac Genre: Christian & Gospel Price: $1.29 Release Date: February 09, 2010 © (C) 2010 ForeFront Records. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Christian Music Group,

Better Than a Hallelujah Better Than a Hallelujah - Single Amy Grant Genre: Christian & Gospel Price: $1.29 Release Date: March 16, 2010 © (C) 2010 Amy Grant Productions under exclusive license to Sparrow Records. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Christian Music Group,

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Flagged Entry Test

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 1:51 PM EDT

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Great Current Christian Music

Tuesday, June 09, 2009 - 6:01 PM EDT

Having spent seven summers as a teenager at a Christian camp leading worship I know a bit about Christian music. I know the best of it inspires like nothing ... [ Read On ]

Cool Fonts Free

Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 11:02 AM EDT

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NPR: Is This Your Brain on God?

Monday, May 25, 2009 - 10:33 PM EDT

"More than half of adult Americans report they have had a spiritual experience that changed their lives," writes Barbara Bradley Haggarty for National Public Radio. "Now, scientists from universities like ... [ Read On ]

How Does God Guide Us?

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 5:06 PM EDT

In discerning God's guidance in your life you may need one of the following and you may need 4 or 5. All are valid ways that God uses to reveal his will. (Thanks to the ALPHA Program for the "CS" ... [ Read On ]

Why Did Jesus Die?

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 4:55 PM EDT

Jesus’ crucifixion is the central focus of Christianity. We read in John 3:16, “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that all who believe in him should not perish but have ... [ Read On ]

Weekly Topical “Prayers of the People” Following the RCL

Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 1:33 PM EDT

Having searched for some time for weekly liturgical prayers that follow the RCL (Revised Common Lectionary), I have found a great set here through the recommendation of a ... [ Read On ]

Doubting Thomas and Evangelism

Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 1:28 PM EDT

The Account of Doubting Thomas can be found here in the NRSV translation: John 20:19-31 In sermons on this passage Thomas often gets all the attention (e.g. What does it mean to doubt? ... [ Read On ]

12 Tips for a New Mac User

Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 4:40 PM EDT

Lots of people are switching to Macs these days... And for good reason! The platform is beautiful, logical and functional beyond what many people think is possible. But it does take a bit of ... [ Read On ]

Episcopal Clergy Info

Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 12:11 PM EDT

I just found this information today and thought it could be useful for some: The Episcopal Church Deployment Office's "Positions Open Bulletin" can be found ... [ Read On ]

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 5:43 PM EDT

The fourth of the seven last words of Jesus on the cross is a tricky one. I think that anyone asked to consider and speak on it would go first to times when they have felt the same -- ... [ Read On ]

"Father Forgive Them, for They Know Not What They Do"

Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 4:39 PM EDT

In some ways this first word sums up the whole of Jesus' life. Of the seven, many of the words say something particular about him or the moment -- I thirst; Mother behold your Son; -- but this saying is ... [ Read On ]

“Mother, Behold Your Son; Son, Behold Your Mother”

Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 4:33 PM EDT

Here are some beginning thoughts on this, one of Jesus' Seven Last Words from the cross: This word along with "I thirst" both speak to the depth of the humanity of Jesus. The close-up story is a ... [ Read On ]

Horray for the Happy Ones!

Saturday, April 04, 2009 - 5:36 PM EDT

Happy Easter to Everyone! What a wonderful celebration Easter is! A 2,000 year tradition acknowledging life in the midst of death, and the triumph of hope over despair. Many Blessings to One ... [ Read On ]

What Do You Think of the Site?

Monday, March 02, 2009 - 8:32 PM EDT

Hi Everyone! Here's the site I've been working on for the past 10 months... My internal analytics tell me that I've made over 15,000 changes to the site from the first days of writing the code. ... [ Read On ]

Starbuck’s Instant Coffee at Church?

Monday, March 02, 2009 - 7:19 PM EDT

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A Way of Understanding Faith Development

Monday, March 02, 2009 - 7:18 PM EDT

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Great Article in the NYTimes About Christianity and Financial Stewardship

Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 7:55 PM EDT

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Things I Like About Jesus

Friday, February 06, 2009 - 5:44 PM EDT

He's fun. He likes baseball. I think he had lots of friends. His beard. He was right-handed. The way he shucked an ear of corn. Of course, I could go on, but I just wanted to say that he's awesome and now ... [ Read On ]

What the World Needs Now Is Love

Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 9:03 AM EDT

This song has always been kind of sweet. I've recently been noticing how all the music I listen to has different sorts of edges to it. Lyrics that are not entirely happy or positive. Makes me think that it ... [ Read On ]

Sermon Ideas for III Advent

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 10:10 PM EDT

When you have a question about sermon-writing I think that there can be lots of different approaches. I mean, it's not like it's easy per se, but there is always lots that can be done. Here's my thoughts for ... [ Read On ]

Loving Even the Least of These

Monday, February 02, 2009 - 5:23 PM EDT

Do you think people who don't have children with autism know how tough it is to deal with them? CNN's senior medical correspondent, Elizabeth Cohen, asked Marissa's mom in a recent interview. ... [ Read On ]

Going for the Gold

Monday, February 02, 2009 - 5:21 PM EDT

Our podcast delivers the everlasting truths from the Bible and apply them to everyday life. We do this in a positive and casual way. Our prayer is that everyone who listens to our show or visits our site will ... [ Read On ]

iTunes and Christian Music

Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 4:54 PM EDT

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The United States Government and Kindness

Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 4:30 PM EDT

The House passed its version of the economic stimulus bill last week, without a single Republican vote. Two senators have spent the weekend scrubbing the bill of spending that does not narrowly target job and ... [ Read On ]

Vacationing in the Holy Land

Friday, January 02, 2009 - 3:56 PM EDT

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Preaching Hope in 2009

Friday, January 02, 2009 - 3:53 PM EDT

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Why I Think Interfaith Services Are Worthwhile

Friday, January 02, 2009 - 3:52 PM EDT

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We Don't Have Seasons - What Is "Epiphany"?

Friday, January 02, 2009 - 3:51 PM EDT

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I Love This Preacher

Friday, January 02, 2009 - 3:44 PM EDT

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How Is Easter Calculated in the Orthodox Church?

Friday, January 02, 2009 - 3:44 PM EDT

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Other Good Websites for Churches

Friday, January 02, 2009 - 3:43 PM EDT

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Making the Best of a Bad Situation

Friday, January 02, 2009 - 3:43 PM EDT

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Adding Praise Music in a Traditional Congregation?

Friday, January 02, 2009 - 3:42 PM EDT

Should We Begin Searching for a New Pastor?

Friday, January 02, 2009 - 3:41 PM EDT

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