Articles Posted in the Community/Social Category
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‘Blood Cries Out: The Doctrine Of The Spilling Of Innocent Blood’ By Andrew Kirk
ShareDoctrine of the spilling of innocent blood. I want to look at a topic that is highly relevant today! and certainly not often discussed. Some people may think that the way God sees things has changed, not looking at our sin so seriously as we are now living in the age of grace, but God [...]
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‘Get Rid Of Your Baggage’ By Dominique McPherson
ShareAs an African American woman, I stand on the heels of some great leaders and prayers that were birthed through my ancestors. African Americans were in slavery for over 400 years. This historic period has played such a huge role in the culture and tradition of the African American community and church. One of the [...]
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‘The Riots On Rewind: Reflecting On The Reverb’ By Robyn Henry
ShareThe New Year often brings new reflections and considerations for the future. Now in 2012, in the aftershock of the summer riots that swept across England in 2011, M.E.X explores the messages behind the mayhem and reflects on the lessons learnt. Perhaps the most significant consequence of the riots was not the tangible damage caused [...]
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Guvna B Speaks Out On The 2011 UK Riots
ShareMOBO award-winning artist, Guvna B, shares his thoughts on the 2011 riots and looting throughout England. Guvna B, an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, met with David Cameron three months ago to warn him about the frustrations of young people in Britain’s deprived communities. East London born and student of the University of Hertfordshire, Guvna [...]
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‘Gang Culture: Risiing To The Call’ – An Interview With Sheldon Thomas
ShareSheldon Thomas is a youth worker and motivational speaker who directs T.A.G, a charity and mentoring program for gang members. He also launched Gangsline, the UK’s first confidential phone line for gang members, their families and the victims of gang violence. As a former gang member, Sheldon Thomas witnessed firsthand the hardcore and vicious cycle [...]
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Kenya’s Children Find Hope Through Christian Recording Artist Brandon Scott Smith
ShareAn opportunity to lead worship at a pastoral conference in Africa led to a life-altering personal mission for Christian recording artist Brandon Scott Smith, who has partnered with Kenya-based Manna Ministries to create the No Hungry Children initiative. The program will directly affect and potentially save the lives of thousands of poverty-stricken children each year. [...]
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Did The Ugandan Government Let Kony Escape?
ShareWritten by Peter Waldron A recent video, ‘Kony 2012’, went viral recording tens of millions of views over the last few days. At the same time, I am celebrating six years since my release from Uganda’s infamous Luzira Prison. One of the allegations made against me by the Ugandan government and the media was that [...]
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Will 2012 Be An Even Worse Year For Persecuted Christians In China?
ShareChristians attend a Sunday service at Shouwang Church in Beijing’s Haidian district, in this Oct. 3.? ?Although the year 2011 saw the greatest number of violations of human rights in China since the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, watch dog organizations have no good news for the New Year, as some groups insist 2012 may be even worse.? ?On [...]
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Francis Chan: “Making Disciples Is Solution to Human Trafficking”
ShareFrancis Chan, bestselling author of ‘Crazy Love’ and founding pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California, says Christians can’t take the issue of human trafficking lightly, and throwing a few dollars at the problem won’t solve it. “We talk about human trafficking. The solution to human trafficking is making disciples,” Chan told tens of [...]
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Help Generation 2 Generation Put A Stop To Human Trafficking…
ShareHi Friends! My sister Daniella is currently in Bangkok Thailand, with a friend of mine helping an organization called Home of New Beginnings which is “a holistic relational ministry that seeks to address the spiritual, emotional, physical and educational needs of women and children who desire to leave the sex trade. It is a place [...]
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Hope Underground: The Chilean Miners & Their Story Of Faith & Miracles
ShareFor several suspenseful hours on October 13, 2010, the attention of the entire world lay centered on a solitary spot in the Chilean desert. It was there that 33 trapped miners emerged to fresh air and freedom and the eager embrace of jubilant family and friends, after having spent ten weeks entombed one-half mile underground. [...]
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New Faith-Based Youth Novel Helps Teens Explore Teen Bullying & Suicide
ShareBullying and suicide are major issues that confront today’s teenagers every single day. According to statistics two out of every thirty people have attempted suicide during their high school years. WinePress Publishing is pleased to announce the release of ‘Locker 572,’ by author L.T. Kodzo that helps today’s teens facing the tough issues of self-worth, [...]
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Steve Jobs & The Great Commission
ShareThe following commentary is submitted by Dr. Michael A. Milton, chancellor-elect of Reformed Theological Seminary. Steve Jobs is now being eulogized as part P.T. Barnum and part Walt Disney. We might even add part Thomas Edison. There will be more comparisons but few will accurately portray the fullness of the man’s creative genius. There is [...]
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How An American Woman Risked Her Life, Family And Faith To Bring Jesus To Muslim Women
Share“Women began to arrive in the entry hall, peeling away their black outer coverings. I watched in amazement as shimmering bodies emerged from the black shrouds. One woman sparkled in a purple silk caftan, her arms gleaming with gold jewelry. I smiled to myself. If people only knew what was under those veils. I looked [...]
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Author Rick Lawrence Explores God’s ‘Sifting’ To Discover Why We Suffer in this Life
ShareWorn down by the troubles in your life? Overwhelmed by piled-up problems? Worried about others who are hurting? In his book, Sifted: God’s Scandalous Response to Satan’s Outrageous Demand, Rick Lawrence offers fresh Biblical perspective on pain, based on a single Scripture snapshot: Luke 22:31-32. “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. [...]
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Rooting Out The England Riots By Robyn Henry
SharePolice sirens, broken glass, the smell of smoke from something ablaze and a lingering sense of dread has filled the air across many of the UK’s major cities for the past few nights. It began with a peaceful street protest in London, following the fatal shooting of 29 year old, Mark Duggan, by armed police. [...]
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‘The Crayon & The Gun’ By Andrew Kirk
ShareIt was Sunday morning, the two of them stood in front of the church building staring steadily at each other. The crowd slowly moved away in fear for their lives. The silence was deafening. Parents sent their children running while they tried to keep the situation calm, some holding babies tried to get away as [...]
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‘Why Do I Bother?’ By Iyisha Rocke
ShareHave you ever found yourself asking the question, why do I bother? Why do I bother spend so much time talking to someone who never listens, why do I bother doing favours for people who never want to return it, why do I sacrifice so much for individuals who don’t appreciate anything I do? I [...]
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‘Your Kingdom Come’ – ‘Man Of God’ By Ed Bird
Share“With faith and understanding you will journey from boy to man” Phil Collins – Tarzan (Son of Man) (– “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” Matthew 5:9)- could put this at the end. The other day I had a chat with a hit man. No really. He told me [...]
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Mysterious Visions Of Man In White Draw Muslims To Christ
ShareSince 911, tension and distrust of Muslims in the U.S. is high. Many Christians struggle with negative feelings toward Muslims in spite of a desire to show God’s love to their neighbors. A new eye-opening book that chronicles a supernatural move of God among Muslims could turn that tide. Out of Darkness Into Light, tells [...]
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