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'The Christian Left' is must-read for Christians serious about holding onto their faith amid growing heresy

‘The Christian Left’ is must-read for Christians serious about holding onto their faith amid growing heresy

Lucas Miles’ newest book, “The Christian Left: How Liberal Thought Has Hijacked the Church,” is ripped from today’s headlines. Miles is a pastor, filmmaker and author of “Good God: The One We Want to Believe In But Are Afraid to Embrace,” and a longtime friend of mine. “The Christian Left” will be available May 4 from Amazon. I was provided an advance pdf copy for review. In an author’s note,…

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Theaters come alive with Christian films

Theaters come alive with Christian films

Are you getting cabin fever yet from the COVID-19 quarantines and the fact that so many events have been canceled or moved online? When it comes to theatrical films, including faith-based entertainment, the tide seems to be turning and could provide some much-needed relief.

At least four Christian films are hitting theaters starting in November. The catch is, in this brave new world, that the…

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Instruments of Joy

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Not everyone can say they created a book genre, much less to have sold millions of books, but Brentwood resident Jack Countryman can make that claim. Countryman founded the gift division at Thomas Nelson – and many publishers credit him with the creation of gift books, those beautiful faith-filled products you will find not only at bookstores but other retail stores to give to someone you care about.

His latest gift book, God’s Promises Every Day: 365 Devotional, is available here.

Thomas Nelson said in a statement, “Each week, we receive letters from readers all over the world telling Jack how impactful his words are and how he’s changed their lives with presentation of scripture and his teachings. From God’s Promises Every Day to God’s Promises for Graduates, Jack’s message is clear – you can trust in God and he will never fail you. From time to time, the busyness of the daily grind or the tough situations we endure can make it difficult to see the promises of God; however, Jack’s writings are a reminder that we are all capable of so much more and are never alone.”

Countryman won the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s Jordan Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 for exceptional contributions to the industry, the trade association’s highest individual award.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=jt9EMnLIHGE

In 2014, the Tennessee House of Representatives issued a proclamation saying he was “one of those citizens who have worked with compassion and conviction to open the doors of spirituality for their fellow Christians through the printed word…”

Countryman has made many contacts in the publishing and Christian communities in his lifetime. One of those, Anne Graham Lotz, wrote this: “I love Jack Countryman! His creative ideas in the publishing world are legendary, as is his boundless energy and enthusiasm. But what truly sets him apart is not only his professional expertise, but his love for God’s Word and desire to get people to read it. I’m honored not only to call him my publisher, but my friend.”

Countryman spoke to Followers of the Cross recently about his latest book, God’s Promises Every Day: 365 Devotional, which released in late November, as well as his contribution to the gift book concept.

He created God’s Promises for Your Every Need in 1982. He and his wife created that and sold that scripture book and has now sold over 15 million copies. “People want to know what God has promised them,” he said.

The Bible contains 7,000 promises, Countryman said, and he picked 365 for this book “to share with the reader the encouragement and love that Jesus Christ has for each and everyone of us. And the truth is that the scripture speaks loud and I just added some words of thought around the scripture that might be encouraging to the reader and draw them into the Bible.”

He hopes this devotional will reach both believers and yet-to-be believers, he said.

I asked Countryman to name his favorite of the 365 devotionals. He named April 2. That day’s devotion is titled “Complete in Christ” and is based on Colossians 2:9-10. The devotion discusses how the “fullness of the Godhead” is in Christ, and how the believer is “complete in Him.” The devotion reads, in part, “That means all the power to forgive, to love, to offer grace and mercy and salvation is found in Christ.” The devotional prayer is, “Jesus You fill in all the empty spaces and make me whole. Thank You for supplying all I need.”

One of my favorites is Aug. 24, titled, “We Can Do All Things.” Countryman writes that Philippians 4:13 is one of the most misused verses. When Paul said he could do all things through Christ, he meant he could do whatever God wanted. Paul spoke about contentment.

Countryman’s prayer for this devotional is, “Lord, help me walk in Your will and experience Your strength, confidence, and provision.”

That is good advice for all of us. Learning to be content is an ongoing challenge for me, so this devotion is a treasure.

There are 364 more treasures in this book.

— Jason M. Reynolds

God’s Promises Every Day: 365 Devotional Not everyone can say they created a book genre, much less to have sold millions of books, but Brentwood resident Jack Countryman can make that claim.

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Novel gives gripping fictional tale of those who fight human trafficking

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Novel gives gripping fictional tale of those who fight human trafficking

A heart-warming story that touches upon human trafficking. I never thought I would write a sentence like that. But that description is true for a fiction novel, “The Shadow,” written by a lady who has answered her calling to fight the vile selling of human beings. Kimberly Rae is an award-winning author of 20 books as well as an Amazon bestseller. Rae lived in Bangladesh, Uganda, Kosovo and…

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Love, sex, forgiveness in relationships

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Love, sex, forgiveness in relationships

Love, sex, forgiveness in relationships

Forgiveness can change all your relationships for the better, a counselor and author says. Tina Konkin co-wrote “Love Sex and Money” with her husband, Ron. It distills years’ worth of personal and professional experiences in setting things right with loved ones. Tina said she grew up in a Christian home, which does not mean much because it was dysfunctional with “buried stuff” including sexual…

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All Saints Movie vs. the True Story of Pastor Michael Spurlock

http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/all-saints/

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When Good Samaritans Get Mugged

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When Good Samaritans Get Mugged

When Good Samaritans Get Mugged

A recent Pew Research Study discovered that one of the main reasons religious “nones” – people who do not identify with any religious group – left the church or faith in which they were raised was that there are “too many Christians doing un-Christian things.” In his new book “When Good Samaritans Get Mugged: Hope and Healing for Wounded Warriors,” Pastor David Stokes addresses this issue…

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The Pope's Proxies Compare U.S. Christians To Terrorists

The Pope’s Proxies Compare U.S. Christians To Terrorists

http://prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=1405

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Hot Dogs Really Do Bark

Hot Dogs Really Do Bark

Bob, a hot dog salesman, wants to live a quiet life in Chattanooga in the late 21st century. He loves hanging out with his friends Santiago and Xander, but is not sure he is ready to settle down with his sweet girlfriend, Betty.

Strange things begin to happen. Groundhogs talk. A mime attacks. Toys come to life. Bob is left to wonder what’s going on.

Life really becomes strange when Bob’s hot dogs…

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“President Obama’s Water Grab Has Finally Been Flushed.” | Congressman Steve King

https://steveking.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-king-president-obama-s-water-grab-has-finally-been-flushed-0

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Steve King speaks on House floor about "Miracle Kids" of Tanzania | Local news | siouxcityjournal.com

Steve King speaks on House floor about “Miracle Kids” of Tanzania | Local news | siouxcityjournal.com

http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/steve-king-speaks-on-house-floor-about-miracle-kids-of/article_16660888-d3ae-596f-98b6-95c3ed4853ee.html

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Steve King speaks on House floor about "Miracle Kids" of Tanzania | Local news | siouxcityjournal.com

Steve King speaks on House floor about “Miracle Kids” of Tanzania | Local news | siouxcityjournal.com

http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/steve-king-speaks-on-house-floor-about-miracle-kids-of/article_16660888-d3ae-596f-98b6-95c3ed4853ee.html

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Supreme Court backs church in public benefits case

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