Monday, January 10, 2011

TheChristianPost: Jan 9

Updated 9:53 PM EST, Sun, January 9, 2011
compassion

Compassion Vows Holistic, Long-Term Commitment in Haiti

Survivors of the Haiti earthquake that struck the country almost a year ago have witnessed many disaster relief organizations come and go, but the underlying problems that plagued the nation well before the tragedy still remain.

Commentaries

Views from the News
colson
Chuck Colson
Bearing a faithful witness in a hostile culture requires what Dietrich Bonhoeffer called “civic courage.” It’s as true now as it was in his time.
Views from the Pews
Greg Stier
Greg Stier
If you truly love God you, like Paul, won’t be able to shut up about him. You’ll share the good news out of the overflow of his love for you

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Over 800 Churches to Begin 21 Days of Prayer, Fasting

More than 800 churches, including some of the nation's largest congregations, have signed up to participate in a 21-day prayer and fasting initiative that begins Monday.

Pro-Life Agenda Postponed after Shooting of Congresswoman

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner postponed this week’s legislative agenda that includes a health care repeal and an anti-abortion provider funding bill to heal a shaken Congress after the Saturday shooting of one of its own.

John Piper Returns to Pulpit after 8 Month Leave

John Piper returned to the pulpit Sunday after an eight month leave to reexamine his soul and work on his family life.

S.C. Megachurch Launches Fifth Campus in Charleston

A South Carolina megachurch officially launched its fifth campus in Charleston on Sunday, aiming to reach the 84 percent of "unchurched" people in the area.
Poll/Report
resolution

Survey: Americans' Resolutions All About Self

Less than half of Americans said they will make New Year's resolutions for 2011, a new survey reveals. Only 5 percent plan to make a spiritual or church-related resolution.
LIFE
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Finding the Strength to Conquer Temptation

It’s easy to make excuses for giving in to temptation. But when we choose to submit to our temptations rather than what God wants us to do, we are walking in the flesh

Unplanned

Abby Johnson quit her job in October 2009. That simple act became a national news story because Abby was the director of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas who, after participating in her first actual abortion procedure, walked across the road to join the Coalition for Life.

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