Monthly Archives: February 2008

Daily Devotions: Troubling Ourselves

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Stushie

I’m going to an African-American church this Sunday afternoon to preach at a special service. Black prayer week begins on Sunday and this year the African American community is focusing on AIDS and its impact on their people. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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United Nations Warns of New Food Crisis

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Stushie

Conservative Leader says that Food Security should rank alongside Energy Policy and National Security. THE UN World Food Programme (WFP) is to hold an emergency meeting in Rome today, as rising food prices across the world threaten to create a … Continue reading →

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Religious News: Turkish Theologians Reinterpret Sacred Islamic Texts

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Stushie

Turkey is preparing to publish a document that represents a revolutionary reinterpretation of Islam – and a controversial and radical modernization of the religion. The country’s powerful Department of Religious Affairs has commissioned a team of theologians at Ankara … Continue reading →

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How a Teenager Changed Scotland

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Stushie

How a Scottish teenager touched the hearts of her people with her resolute faith, and enabled them to overcome their persecutors during the Killing Times of the 17th century. 1 Corinthians 1:27 But God chose the foolish things … Continue reading →

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Daily Devotions: Melted Hearts

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Stushie

There’s a new report from the Pew Research Council that is showing a decline in the numbers of people who are Protestant Christians. Protestantism, which has shaped American identity for generations, may soon become a minority faith. In the 1980s, … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoons: Turban Attack

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Stushie

Hillary hit a new low today with a scurrillous attack against Obama wearing turban. This will lose her Texas and Ohio for certain…. …and she will only have herself to blame….

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Religious News: Terrorism is un-Islamic say Muslim scholars in India

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Stushie

The Darul-Uloom Deoband in India, considered the most influential school for Islamic law in Asia, on Monday denounced terrorism as being against the teachings of Islam and said it was likely to impose a fatwa against it during a conference … Continue reading →

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The True Cost of Freedom

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Stushie

As I drove home late last night, I listened to a news report on the car radio. It was all about some legal aliens in California who were complaining that the process to become naturalized citizens was too slow. About … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon: What The World Needs Now

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Stushie

There’s a new book coming out, called the “Third Jesus.” It’s written by Deepak Chopra who is this generation’s equivalent of Von Daniken. He writes a lot of best sellers about spirituality, especially of the New Age variety, and I … Continue reading →

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Hillary Cartoons: Lady in Red

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Stushie

Hillary lost it today. After showing poise and class on Thursday night, she let herself down by venting crass and poison today. Is Hillary bipolar? Hillary looks tired and frustrated. Shame; she used to be such a clever politican…

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