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A conversation with 4Him’s Mark Harris: Transparency (Part 4 in a series)

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MOBILE, Ala. (WordNews.org) March 6, 2012 – Mark Harris, the lead singer/songwriter for 4Him, says as his latest solo project came together, a theme began to emerge. “I think it would be the word transparency,” said Harris. “I think it’s a very transparent album.” His third solo album, “Stronger in the Broken Places,” is in […]

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Majority of pastors reassessing mission statements this year, survey says

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By AARON CHARLES For Word News SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WordNews.org) March 4, 2012 – Pastor Ken Fetter said when considering making changes to his church’s ministry — such as developing new programs — he first makes sure it lines up with Hillside Missionary Church’s main purpose. “Do you get so concerned with mortar, brick, and […]

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Sermonindex celebrates 10 years, 20M downloads

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ABBOTSFORD, Canada (WordNews.org) March 2, 2012 – A decade ago, Greg Gordon came across a book by the late Leonard Ravenhill. So impacted by the message, Gordon put the message online. That was 10 years ago, while Gordon was still living in his parent’s home. “I never really considered the website a ministry for the […]

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On Jeremy Lin’s faith

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CAMBRIDGE (WordNews.org) Feb. 16, 2012 – New York Knick sensation Jeremy Lin had a strong faith on the Harvard campus and a passion for daily Bible study, weekly small group meetings and telling his teammates about Christ, according to his InterVarsity mentor, Adrian Tam. Lin, who recently set an NBA record with the most points […]

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Our favorite sins?

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NASHVILLE (WordNews.org) Feb. 15, 2012 – Worry and anxiety top the list of Americans’ favorite sins, according to new research by the Barna Group. Sixty percent of Americans admit they fall prey to too much worrying; another 60 percent procrastinate; and 55 percent say they’re overwhelmed by the desire to overeat. The results are contained […]

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Group makes Lenten PowerPoint slides available

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NASHVILLE (WordNews.org) Feb. 19, 2012 — Lent is just around the corner and to help churches commemorate the time of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection, the makers of the new Common English Bible are making PowerPoint slides available for free Ash Wednesday is Feb. 22. The slideshow contains Bible readings and scenes of nature. They […]

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American Family Association heats up Home Depot boycott

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TUPELO, Miss. (WordNews.org) Feb. 24, 2012 – More than 600,000 people have signed a pledge to boycott Home Depot stores because of its support of gay marriage and the America Family Association is urging more people to join the cause. In a email to supporters, AFA included a photo (on right) of a break room […]

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No. 1 movie ‘The Vow’ now No. 1 on Times best-seller list

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NASHVILLE (WordNews.org) Feb. 17, 2012  — The No. 1 movie, “The Vow,” is now the No. 1 book on The New York Times’ best-seller list. The true story of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter’s love before and after a tragic car accident sits atop the Times’ heralded list in its first week of re-release. It is […]

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