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   H.l. Mencken Was Right

   April 26, 2012 by ThePilgrim

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   I ran across this on Washington's Blog this morning and thought it worth posting. God bless, Larry H.L. MENCKEN WAS RIGHT Posted on April 26, 2012 by JimQ “I believe that it is better to tell the truth than a lie. I believe it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I believe it is better to know than to be ignorant.” - H.L. Mencken H.L. Mencken was a renowned newspaper columnist for the Baltimore Sun from 1906 until 1948. His biting sarcasm seems to fit perfectly in today’s world. His acerbic satirical writings on government, democracy, politicians and the ignorant masses are as true today as they were then. I believe the reason his words hit home is because…

   

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   The Titanics Last Hero

   April 26, 2012 by irishman

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   A very good book about a preacher aboard the Titanic, who gave his dying breath to the salvation of others. A true account.

   

   Last reply by irishman, April 28, 2012
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   Jews Mistrust Christians

   April 26, 2012 by John81

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   Jews Mistrust Christians Advocates for improved relations between Jews and Christian evangelicals had hoped that years of working together to support Israel would build bridges between the two otherwise distant communities. But a new poll indicates that mistrust and suspicion still run deep, at least on the Jewish side. Only one in five Jewish Americans holds favorable views of those aligned with the Christian right, a category that includes most of Israel’s evangelical supporters. “Most liberal Jews view the Christian right as wanting to impose a Christian America on them,” said Marshall Breger, professor at the Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law…

   

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   Copper Magnetic Therapy Jesus Bracelet

   April 25, 2012 by Guest

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   An advertisement came in the mail today. From www.DreamProductsCatalog.com On the back was an ad for a Copper Magnetic Therapy Jesus Bracelet for only $9.97! Details of the ad... If it weren't so tragic it would be laughable. Do you catch all the perversion and subtle attack against Christ?

   

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   A Burning Bush

   April 25, 2012 by irishman

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   A Burning Bush “And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.” (Ex. 3:2) We need to be a “Burning Bush” for the Lord: A burning desire to serve Him; A “burning and shining light; (Jn. 5:35) A burning within; (Luke 24:32) Burning, but not consumed. (text verse) The “burning Bush” was a peculiarity in that it; Burned brightly; It got Man’s attention; It was not consumed; It Had a purpose. Our testimony: Ought to “burn brightly”; (again, Jn. 5:35) Ought to attract attention; (Mt. 5:16) …

   

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   Real Reasons Women Should Not Be In Combat

   April 24, 2012 by John81

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   THE REAL REASONS WHY WOMEN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED IN COMBAT April 24, 2012 NewsWithViews.com by Attorney Scott Tips, JD with a promising title about why women should not be placed in combat. “Ah,” I thought, at last some sense will be brought to the subject. But I was severely disappointed because the weakest argument possible was used as a justification for keeping women out of combat: That they might be captured, tortured, and used as hostages! I’m sorry, but that is not the reason. Men can also be captured, tortured, and used as hostages in wartime too; and they have been. Just look at Israel’s prisoner exchanges with Hamas and others, for a quick example of t…

   

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   Disgusting Maranatha Video

   April 18, 2012 by brosmith

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   I know it's meant to be funny, but to me it is disgusting: http://vimeo.com/35983501

   

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   Agenda 21

   April 23, 2012 by Guest

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   What’s on the United Nation’s Agenda for you in the 21st Century? I wasn't aware of all the structure given to the United Nation's agenda for the 21st Century. They began looking at restructuring how man uses the earth back in the early 90s. I wonder how far the United States has bought into the policies of the UN? UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs Division of Sustainable Development Agenda 21 There is a lot of concern over just how this could or would impact U.S. Citizens. Youtube (Henry Lamb ?) General Internet (one of many)

   

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    In Such An Hour Film I Am Working On 1 2

    March 10, 2012 by TheBibleSender

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    The pets we own! 1 2 3

    January 24, 2008 by God's Tool

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    I own a boxer and two cats, wondering what others have.

    

    Last reply by heartstrings, April 23, 2012
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    Sankey Or Gandhi

    April 22, 2012 by JerryNumbers

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    Sankey or Gandhi (Two Views of Life, Two Very Different Ends) Ira D. Sankey lived in Brooklyn the last few years of his life and, after years of blindness, died there is 1908. When a cousin visited him in Brooklyn in May 1907, out of his blindness and frailty, Sankey dictated a farewell message to his friends. “I believe in Him who said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life’ John 4:47. I believe in the Son of God and with all my soul, might, mind, and strength and am, therefore, saved by the Word of One who cannot lie. I have only a little longer weary tossing on the billows’ foam, only a little longer of earthly da…

    

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    How Do You Like This Parking Spot?

    April 21, 2012 by JerryNumbers

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    How do you like this parking spot?

    

    Last reply by JerryNumbers, April 21, 2012
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    Names And Titles Of Jesus

    April 20, 2012 by irishman

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    Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. (Acts 8:35) Names and Titles of Jesus The Advocate (1 John 2:11) The Almighty (Rev. 19:15) The Alpha and Omega (Rev. 21:6) The Anointed (Psa. 2:2) (Heb. 1:9) The Beloved (Eph. 1:6) The Bishop of our Souls (1 Peter 2:25) The Branch (Zech. 3:8) The Bread of Life (John 6:35) The Bridegroom (John 3:29) The Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4) The Chiefest among ten thousand (Song 5:10) The Christ (John 1:41) Christ the Lord (Lk. 2:11) The Counselor (Isa. 9:6) Day Star (2 Peter 1:19) Deliverer (Rom. 11:26) Emmanuel (Mt. 1:23) (Isa. 7:14) Elect (1 Peter 2:6) Everlasting Fat…

    

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    I read the preachers hall of fame and... 1 2 3

    April 8, 2012 by Doc Flay

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    I read the preachers hall of fame, and wanted to add someone who was very influentual to me back in the seventies; and that would be Dr. Oliver B. Green, who hosted the Gospel hour on the radio. He was my mentor, and daily bible tutor to me a young Christian of 19. I was led to Christ by an L.B.C. student from Lynchburg, Virginia; who was visiting family not far from my home in Alexandria, Va. I was also visiting his family by invitation, because I was dating a member of the family, who soon became my wife. After we married, we move to lynchburg, where I was baptised, and joined Thomas Raod Baptist Church as a member; and where I served the Lord, and grew as a Christian…

    

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    Prayer Rug In The Mail

    April 19, 2012 by ezra517

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    I was just sent a prayer rug in the mail, with a a face on it that is suppose to be Jesus. I am suppose to pray on it and send it back to these people along with my prayer. I feel soo sad for these lost souls. I have a good mind to write back to them with the Biblical message of the gospel. They belong to "Saint Matthews Churches", whatever that is. Seriously if this people were healed or prayers answered it was because of their faith, not because of a magical carpet.

    

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    Are You A Connoisseur? 1 2

    April 17, 2012 by Guest

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    Do you have an ability to recognize expertly some craft, workmanship, or one of the arts (paintings, sculpture, music, writings, etc.)? Thinking about it now it seems like something way beyond my capability. I do not have this knowledge or ability. I would like to think I can recognize KJV scripture to know if something sounds correct but, I can be fooled If you do have this ability... What particular art or craft is your expertise? Was it learned or did it come to you naturally? If learned did you have to practice it relentlessly or did it come easily?

    

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    "jehovah's Witnesses" Aren't Jehovah's Witnesses. We Are!

    April 19, 2012 by Guest Joshua Berndt

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    I hate that the "Jehovah's Witnesses" are called that. They are not Jehovah's witnesses. The saved are! Some call them, "Jehovah's False Witnesses." I don't think that is right either. He has no false witnesses. I call them, "False Jehovah's Witnesses."

    

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    Now, This Is Logic!

    April 19, 2012 by HappyChristian

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    Professor : You are a Christian, aren’t you, son ? Student : Yes, sir. Professor: So, you believe in GOD ? Student : Absolutely, sir. Professor : Is GOD good ? Student : Sure. Professor: Is GOD all powerful ? Student : Yes. Professor: My brother died of cancer even though he prayed to GOD to heal him. Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But GOD didn’t. How is this GOD good then? Hmm? (Student was silent.) Professor: You can’t answer, can you ? Let’s start again, young fella. Is GOD good? Student : Yes. Professor: Is satan good ? Student : No. Professor: Where does satan come from ? Student : From … GOD … Professor: That’s r…

    

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    Help With Cleaning Out Christian Books

    April 14, 2012 by Miss Daisy

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    Since joining the IFB church I'm trying to clean out my library of christian authors that don't line up with IFB teachings. Like Billy Graham. I'd like to read some books by women that are IFB but don't know where to start. Do I pitch books by Joyce Meyers? Pat Robertson? Sheila Walsh?

    

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    Holy Spirit - Shhhh!

    April 13, 2012 by Guest

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    There are times when I sense a strong presence of the Holy Spirit. During personal worship, corporate worship, Bible study, private prayer, witnessing, fellowship times (before/after services and here at OB too). There are other times when I'm just taking in the wonder of God's creation and recall scripture and know the Spirit is there with me; I just have to say thank you Lord. I know we have the testimony of the Holy Spirit in concert between us many times. We Baptists don't share acknowledging the Holy Spirit's presence among and with each other as much as we maybe should. I know I'm guilty of not saying I feel the presence of the Holy Spirit during gatherings when I…

    

    Last reply by John81, April 14, 2012
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    Episcopal Church Lost to the World

    April 5, 2012 by John81

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    WHAT'S MISSING FROM THIS EASTER MESSAGE? April 5, 2012 NewsWithViews.com By Lee Duigon The Episcopal Church has sent me a copy of the annual Easter Message from Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori. It’s 383 words long, in eight paragraphs. Not once in this message has the Presiding Bishop seen fit to mention the name of Jesus Christ. Oh, she drops hints that Easter maybe sort of, kind of, have something to do with Jesus. In the next-to-last paragraph she says, “I would encourage you to look at where you are finding new life and resurrection, where life abundant and love incarnate are springing up in your lives and the lives of your communities.” It …

    

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    Where Is The Outrage And Protests?

    April 11, 2012 by John81

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    Man Knocked Out, Stripped Naked And Robbed Of Everything As Crowd Of Onlookers Laugh Hysterically source: http://endoftheamericandream.com/ How would you feel if a group of young thugs punched you in the face, knocked you to the ground, stripped you naked and took off with your car keys, your watch, your money and your cell phone? Well, that is exactly what happened to one man in Baltimore recently and it was all caught on camera. Perhaps the most frightening thing about this incident is that nobody from the crowd of onlookers helped this man. Instead, most of them appear to have been too busy laughing hysterically at what was happening to him. Sadly, this kind of b…

    

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    Not another old shows thread!

    April 10, 2012 by Guest

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    Art Linkletter hosted a popular TV program interviewing children way back in the 50s called "People Are Funny". Anyone remember Art? How about Sky King? What was the name of that plane? Look over this list and see if you recognize any you watched during there first run (not as re-runs...sorry children).

    

    Last reply by JerryNumbers, April 12, 2012
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    Evangelicals' Collapsing Cultural Influence

    April 12, 2012 by John81

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    [TBC: Here is a valid critique from a conservative (not Christian) publication. The evangelical writer offers a pertinent analysis and rebuke of decades of evangelical activism and social gospel marketing.] EVANGELICALS' COLLAPSING CULTURAL INFLUENCE [Excerpts] On a day when many evangelicals are perhaps flexing their political muscles in the aftermath of their decisive votes in Alabama and Mississippi, it's worth pondering whether evangelicals' actual cultural (rather than political) influence is waxing or waning. I came across insightful and disturbing discussions by Yuval Levin and Ross Douthat. Surveying the devastating decline in marriage and other critical social…

    

    Last reply by John81, April 12, 2012
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    Young Chef

    April 9, 2012 by Invicta

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    A young man who was saved while attending our church, became a chef in a local restaurant. He was part of a very disfunctional family, and eventually moved to Scotland with is mother and sister. Eventually his sister moved back to live with their father. "L" was concerned about his sister and prayed about whether he should return. he then listened to a message sermon audio which said you should not just wait for God to act, but if you believe it is His Will you should act, He came down to visit his sister and went to see his old patron, who immediately offered him his old job back as his head chef had just resigned. He went back to Scotland and gave notice to his em…

    

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