Jerry Newcombe

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  Jan 17, 2014

  'Hand of God'? Just Ask Sir Isaac Newton

  Recently, a picture from outer space was posted that some thought looked like the "Hand of God." Writing about it, Tanya Lewis said, "The hand might look like an X-ray from the doctor's office, but it is actually a cloud of material ejected from a star that exploded."

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  Jan 8, 2014

  Overcoming the Sin of Sloth

  At the start of the New Year, it's often good to review our life's direction and goals. One thing to consider is how much any of "the Seven Deadly Sins" (Pride, Greed, Envy, Anger, Lust, Gluttony, and Sloth) have a hold on our lives.

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  Jan 3, 2014

  Celebrating Christmas Can Be Dangerous for Christians In Egypt

  Our Christmas has come and gone. But for the Coptic Christians in Egypt, Christmas is commemorated on January 6; the day tradition holds the wise men (the Maji) came from the East, bearing gifts for the Christ child. But as Coptic Christians in Egypt prepare to celebrate Christ's birth, there is danger in the air.

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  Dec 26, 2013

  Is the Church Winning or Losing?

  Imagine two men engaged in a conversation on an international flight. These two men, presumably businessmen, are strangers to each other. As they talked with each other, it was revealed that one was a businessman. The second man was a representative of a worldwide organization with franchises in every country.

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  Dec 18, 2013

  Children: A Blessing or a Curse?

  If we asked the question, "Are children a burden or a blessing?" of course, the answer would be "a blessing." The Bible says so. But you wouldn't necessarily know it today.

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  Dec 11, 2013

  ACLU: So Much for the Right of Conscience

  The ACLU is busy chipping away at religious freedom in our country again. They have successfully brought suit in the Denver area to force a Christian cake-maker to violate his own beliefs or face a fine.

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  Dec 5, 2013

  Tis the Season to Attack the Gospels?

  Every year at Christmastime, like clockwork, you can expect the mainstream media to come out with some sort of "fresh" perspective on Jesus. We see this on TV specials and in magazines and reports. Since December has just begun, I thought I'd be pro-active in answering the critics.

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  Nov 27, 2013

  The History of the Thanksgiving Holiday

  One of my favorite times of year is Thanksgiving. What a great tradition---where we gather together to recount the Lord's blessings. I love the statement from columnist Mark Steyn: "Speaking as a misfit unassimilated foreigner, I think of Thanksgiving as the most American of holidays." Consider its history as a holiday.

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  Nov 21, 2013

  Church for Atheists?

  There's an old joke that says: How do you describe an atheist at his funeral? "All dressed up with no place to go."

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  Nov 14, 2013

  Does the Pro-Life Movement Have a Prayer?

  If you've been pro-life for any length of time, you know it's easy to develop battle fatigue. Last week's election saw a strongly pro-abortion rights candidate beat the pro-life candidate for the governorship of Virginia. However, clearly, there were many other factors at work.