The Taliban has killed the second of 23 South Korean Christian hostages: another man, 29-year-old Shim Sung-min.
The body of a second South Korean Christian hostage killed in Afghanistan was found Tuesday as the Taliban’s new deadline loomed for the fate of the remaining 21 hostages.
The blood-stained, bullet-riddled body of a man was dumped in a field of clover in Arzoo village about six miles from the eastern city of Ghazni, according to Reuters.
We often take a very negative approach to fighting sin: don’t lie because it is wrong, or don’t lust because God forbids it. These are true, but don’t go far enough, nor do they represent the fullness of the teaching of Scripture. Furthermore, they often prove ineffective. Our sinful hearts bristle at naked restrictions.
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Haven’t you always wanted to be able to pick up the phone and call Jesus and hear His voice audibly? Haven’t you wished that He would speak to you in clear, unmistakable words—like a real person? Well, the days of wishing are gone. It’s finally here—unfortunately.
This has to be one of the weirdest and saddest uses of technology that I’ve ever seen. There’s a new website called TalkToJesus.com. It’s a service that allows anyone to call Virtual Jesus—toll free, of course—and talk to him about the struggles, confession their sins, get advice and guidance, and more.
Here’s the site’s description of what it’s all about:
Woody Murray, a church communications specialist who helps churches reach their communities, writes about the importance and proper use of the church sign.
Often the most effective way to promote your church’s ministries is a church message sign.
Why? Your best prospects probably live close to the church. They very likely pass by it every day. They’re on the way to and from work, going to the grocery store, or running other errands. Many of these folks probably go by your church more than once a day.
It’s a solid, balanced, and fair introduction to the issues. For those acquainted with the New Perspective, there’s nothing earth shattering here. But this would make a great introduction for those who are asking, “What’s the New Perspective?” or “New Perspective on what?”
The Taliban has killed one of the 23 Korean Christian hostages who were captured on Thursday of last week. The Taliban insists that its demands were not met, claims no responsibility for the death of the male hostage, and promises that more deaths will follow.
“Since Kabul’s administration did not listen to our demand and did not free our prisoners, the Taliban shot dead a male Korean hostage,” Qari Yousef Ahmadi, the alleged news representative for the Taliban, told Reuters by phone from an unknown location.
Last week we mentioned the massive 60-meter cross that is scheduled to be built in Nazareth. Here’s another story about a big cross: Bible Christian Fellowship Church of Pequannock Township, NJ, is currently discussing the possibility of erecting a 100-foot cross. What makes this story interesting is that this cross would be a Verizon Wireless cell phone tower under cover.
The location is perfect for Verizon’s needs, and the church would get a free cross and perhaps money to boot. Sounds good for both parties, right? Not everyone is on board with the idea. Some think that it might make light of the cross.
What do you think? Would you consider it? Why or why not?
Moody offers some insight on how we should think about the Potter phenomenon by pointing us to Jonathan Edwards’ interaction with the popular Enlightenment thought of his day.
The Taliban has killed the second of 23 South Korean Christian hostages: another man, 29-year-old Shim Sung-min.
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We often take a very negative approach to fighting sin: don’t lie because it is wrong, or don’t lust because God forbids it. These are true, but don’t go far enough, nor do they represent the fullness of the teaching of Scripture. Furthermore, they often prove ineffective. Our sinful hearts bristle at naked restrictions.
Haven’t you always wanted to be able to pick up the phone and call Jesus and hear His voice audibly? Haven’t you wished that He would speak to you in clear, unmistakable words—like a real person? Well, the days of wishing are gone. It’s finally here—unfortunately.
Woody Murray, a church communications specialist who helps churches reach their communities, 
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