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South African officials made a gruesome discovery. They found the remains of three men along with a high-powered rifle, an axe, and some shoes and clothing. It appears that the three had slipped into an animal reserve to poach rhinos when instead they were eaten by a pride of lions. Jesus warned us that…

Earl Melchert was driving by his lakeside property when he saw a female figure in the distance. He recognized her as a local teenager who had been abducted. Her face had been all over the news for the last 29 days. Jasmine Block, 15 had escaped her three kidnappers and Melchert picked her up and kept…

Cayla Chandara, a 22-year-old waitress in Hawaii was forced to drop out of college because of significant money problems. She shared her situation in conversation with an Australian couple she was serving. They were touched by her story and gave her a $400 tip. A gracious Chandara sent a thank you note…

In a Pennsylvania Wal-Mart, on the day all the layaway orders were set to be cancelled, a man walked into the customer service center and said he wanted to pay off customer layaway accounts. He gave $50,000 to help pay accounts. He asked to remain anonymous giving his name as Santa B. Giving is never…

GENEROSITY As people begin to struggle with the downturn in the economy, Cross Timbers Community Church in Argyle, Texas is attempting to help. The pastor has told the people, when the offering plate comes by, if you need money, take it from plate. The church has given away $500,000 in just two months.…

Giving Continues During Economic Downturn The results of a new study show that, while most Americans plan to spend less on Christmas presents this year, almost half are now more likely to give to charitable organizations. A World Vision survey, which was conducted by Harris Interactive, reveals that…

Lee Strobel Impressed by Impoverished Family's Example While working as a journalist for the Chicago Tribune, Lee Strobel was assigned to report on the struggles of an impoverished, inner-city family during the weeks leading up to Christmas. A devout atheist at the time, Strobel was mildly surprised…

61% of Christians believe God wants people to be financially prosperous 48% of Christians believe Jesus was not rich, and we should follow His example 49% believe Christians don't do enough for the poor 57% do not believe 10% is the minimum God expects Christians to give Source: David Van Biema and Jeff…

Value "Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return." (Luke 6:38 NASB) If I give some money to the Lord, he will give more money back to me? Is tithing…

PROVIDENCE Cooling down after practice, Daniel had taken one last dive and his neck struck the bottom of the concrete pool. Daniel sustained damage to C-3, C-4, and C-5 vertebrae of his spine. Two fusion operations followed and the surgeon was successful in preventing paralysis, but Daniel's parents…

GIVING Officials at the Louisiana Baptist Convention are used to receiving donations, but a recent gift was unexpected and extraordinary. A group of twenty men from the Island of Sumatra sent a gift of $854 to help those hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. The men experienced the tragedy of natural disaster…

John MacArthur Basisinformationen zur Bibel Christliche Literatur-Verbreitung Postfach 11 01 35 • 33661 Bielefeld Wenn nicht anders angegeben, sind die Bibelzitate der Schlachter 2000 entnommen. Abkürzungen weiterer Bibelausgaben: Elb.: Elberfelder Bibel, unrevidierte Fassung Lu 12: Lutherbibel von 1912…

Lechem - Bread by Josa Bivin1 "For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world." John 6:33 When Richard and Lucinda (our volunteer workers) first came to Israel, they noticed plastic sacks containing pieces of bread hanging from the sides of the trash containers…

A Christian Guide to Passover (PESCH) Below is a compilation of several contemporary Seder services that are used today. Because of the passage of time and that Passover was intended to be a family tradition, it is not possible to reconstruct with certainty the type of Passover meal or celebration that…