http://everydaychristian.com Biblical truth for everyday life en glburgess@gmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-06T19:29:19+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/8242/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/8242/#When:12:22:49Z There were many debates within the early church on what one needed to do to be saved. One such argument broke out among the apostles and the elders in Acts 15. Many still held … Pocket Full of Rocks, grace. worship 2010-09-06T12:22:49+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8268/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8268/#When:19:29:19Z I don’t know if you have ever come face to face with a snake before. They are God’s creatures just like the birds and deer, but for a reason God granted us a healthy … Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2010-09-06T19:29:19+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8267/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8267/#When:19:12:22Z In my post Stephen Hawking: Brilliant But Foolish, I shared what God thinks of Stephen Hawking. In his upcoming book, The Grand Design, Hawking tells what he thinks of God. So, in today’s post, … News, Christian Living 2010-09-06T19:12:22+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8266/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8266/#When:18:15:57Z Let no one fool you.  Special Needs children are not handicapped at learning. They may appear to be deficient in learning in traditional ways, but they most certainly are not incapable of learning.  In … Christian Living, Family and Relationships, Health and Fitness 2010-09-06T18:15:57+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8264/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8264/#When:12:27:28Z The Big Idea: The Best of the Best Around the Net links you to the top five Christian blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living.  God, the … Christian Living 2010-09-06T12:27:28+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8261/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8261/#When:18:22:51Z With Labor Day coming up Monday, taking stock of your career is natural. For the millions of Americans who are still unemployed as the economic recovery slogs along as indicated by August’s unemployment data … Christian Living, Careers 2010-09-03T18:22:51+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8258/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8258/#When:12:35:08Z The Gospel Coalition recently asked four well-known seminary professors and presidents, “What one thing would you change about seminary?” After a vigorous exchange of new ideas by Al Mohler, D. A. Carson, Jeff Louie, … Christian Living 2010-09-03T12:35:08+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8257/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8257/#When:12:30:20Z The man gave the bolt a final twist and stepped back from under the hood of the car. He wiped his grimy hands on a rag and then stuffed it in his back pocket. … Christian Living 2010-09-03T12:30:20+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8256/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8256/#When:12:25:04Z Well that is certainly true. Did you know it's in the Bible? Solomon writes that as a proof of hope for the living in the ninth chapter of Ecclesiastes. Actually, he says, For one … Christian Living 2010-09-03T12:25:04+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8255/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8255/#When:02:07:51Z Charles Swindoll, the voice behind the ministry, Insight for Living, is also an accomplished author. I am enrolled for my M.A. in seminary and am pastoring a church that has a desire to grow … Christian Living, Entertainment 2010-09-03T02:07:51+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8254/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8254/#When:00:24:06Z Back in July, I had the privilege of meeting Contemporary Christian singer, Meredith Andrews. She's a little woman with a passionate heart and very powerful voice. Last month, I checked back in with her. … Entertainment 2010-09-03T00:24:06+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8239/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8239/#When:19:30:47Z When you hear the name Glenn Beck what do you think?  Crazy man?  Radical?  Defender of our country?  Conservative? No matter what labels you put on the man, there is no doubt that he … News 2010-09-01T19:30:47+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8232/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8232/#When:00:08:55Z Several years ago, there was a young man who excelled at the sport of high diving, and to compliment his training for the Olympics, he attended a university where his skill could be honed … Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2010-09-01T00:08:55+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8231/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8231/#When:21:01:56Z Stating that parents sometimes have a tendency to water down their faith – if they acknowledge it all – is hardly a novel statement. Author and theology professor Kenda Dean stated that if that … Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2010-08-31T21:01:56+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8221/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8221/#When:14:01:55Z Justin Forsett is poised to possibly have a breakout year for the Seattle Seahawks. Entering his fourth NFL season when Seattle opens its quest for an NFC West title against top division rival San … Sports 2010-08-31T14:01:55+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8217/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8217/#When:19:28:31Z Growing up in a family environment where the men rule the nest can be pleasant and full of security or sometimes can be dangerous and abusive depending on the family dynamics. There are some … Christian Living, Family and Relationships, Entertainment 2010-08-30T19:28:31+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8213/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8213/#When:18:07:47Z Is taking time for yourself selfish?  There are different schools of thought on this.  Some believe that Christians should never put the focus on their own personal needs.  Our job is to serve others.  … Christian Living 2010-08-30T18:07:47+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8215/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8215/#When:18:03:55Z Natalie Grant is a Contemporary Christian music artist from Seattle, but currently lives in Nashville with her husband and twin girls. She has an amazing voice and was awarded the GMA Female Vocalist Of … Christian Living, Entertainment 2010-08-30T18:03:55+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8210/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8210/#When:10:35:18Z There’s Power in the Blood, an old Gospel hymn has an obvious meaning that there’s power in the blood of Jesus Christ to forgive sins.  But there’s power in your blood too.   There are … Christian Living, Health and Fitness 2010-08-30T10:35:18+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8209/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8209/#When:12:48:12Z Have you ever been to a church where you feel like they're trying to sell you something?  Like they're trying to fit you into your demographic so you stay interested in what they're offering. … Christian Living 2010-08-29T12:48:12+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8208/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8208/#When:12:47:18Z The Big Idea: Providing the best of the best around the Net. Links to the top five Christian blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living.  We Are One Every … Christian Living 2010-08-29T12:47:18+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/8113/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/8113/#When:11:34:08Z The Global Orphan Project champions the cause of orphaned and abandoned children in impoverished countries. 2010-08-20T11:34:08+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/7709/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/7709/#When:10:22:39Z Indianapolis-based Crescent Project works on various levels to help Christians communicate with Muslims in a non-threatening manner. 2010-08-10T10:22:39+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/7597/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/7597/#When:02:36:32Z Southern Sudan Mission works to facilitate distribution of medical supplies and other basic necessities to the people of the Aweil area of Southern Sudan 2010-08-01T02:36:32+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/7534/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/7534/#When:01:55:02Z As missionary-sending organization World Gospel Mission celebrates 100 years of taking the message of the gospel to the nations, the focus turns to supporting a new generation of workers--international missionaries. 2010-06-24T01:55:02+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/6522/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/6522/#When:10:36:10Z The mission of California-based Open Doors USA began in 1955 when its founder began bringing Bibles to former Soviet bloc nations in Eastern Europe. Today, the ministry operates in dozens of countries where religious freedom is limited. 2010-04-13T10:36:10+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8263/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8263/#When:18:57:08Z Residents of the New York and Massachusetts coasts may be able to breathe a sigh of relief soon as Hurricane Earl weakens in strength. Earl is now a Category 1 storm and it may be below hurricane force wind levels when it nears Cape Cod due to the cooler waters on the North Atlantic. The Outer Banks of North Carolina felt the biggest impact from Earl, but much of the damage reported was relatively minor. News 2010-09-03T18:57:08+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8262/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8262/#When:18:44:01Z Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had his NFL-imposed suspension reduced by two games today by league commissioner Roger Goodell. Roethlisberger, who has been the signal caller for two Steelers’ Super Bowl title in the past five years, will sit out the first four games of the season. He will be able to play Oct. 17 against the Cleveland Browns. Roethlisberger’s suspension stems from sexual advances and abusive behavior he allegedly directed toward a college student at a Georgia bar in March. Formal charges in the case were ultimately dropped by local police. An injury Thursday to the likely starter during Roethlisberger’s suspension, Byron Leftwich, will the Steelers with either veteran Charlie Batch or second-year player Dennis Dixon at the controls of the offense. News, Sports 2010-09-03T18:44:01+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8260/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8260/#When:17:59:30Z Jerry Lewis often goes hand-in-hand with Labor Day weekend because of the long-running Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon he sponsors. But the eve of this holiday sojourn is peppered with comments the 84-year-old comedian made about actress Lindsay Lohan and her drug and alcohol abuse problem. 'I'd smack her in the mouth if I saw her,' Lewis said in an interview on Inside Edition. 'I would smack her in the mouth and be arrested for abusing a woman.' The insensitive remark has seen Lewis drawing a lot of flak, including from at least one Christian prison minister who said Lewis’ remark was disingenuous based on the history of drinking and carousing he was once know for as a member of the “Rat Pack” with Dean Martin and other entertainers. "Sin is the root problem and Jerry Lewis has proven through his ridiculous remarks, that he does not know how to properly identify and deal with it." Marty Angelo said. "It is no wonder the entertainment business is the way it is today. Their leaders are lost. "When Jerry Lewis' drunkard generation was gulping down all those cocktails they forgot they were setting an example to those following after them. We are all sinners and fall short of the glory of God.... including Mr. Jerry Lewis." News, Entertainment 2010-09-03T17:59:30+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8259/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8259/#When:12:50:56Z Gospel Music Channel will air the television debut of Casting Crowns' "Until the Whole World Hears" music video at 8 p.m. ET on Sept. 3. The video will be featured as part of a one-hour music block airing on the Christian entertainment network. Other artists will include Third Day, MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North, Francesca Battestelli and Amy Grant. Casting Crowns have won 23 Dove Awards, a Grammy and have had eight chart-topping singles. Their latest album "Until the Whole World Hears" is currently ranked seventh on the Billboard chart of top Christian albumns. Gospel Music Channel is available on various cable systems throughout the U.S. and on DirectTV.   Entertainment 2010-09-03T12:50:56+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8253/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8253/#When:18:31:12Z In an interesting reversal of long-standing trends, young professional women are out-earning men, in some cities by as much as 20 percent. These income figures are common in cities of various cities ranging from Los Angeles to Raleigh. There are, however, some important catches. The figures apply only to single women under 30, and only in areas with significant populations. Married women or older women still more often than not are paid less than their male counterparts for similar work. News, Money, Careers 2010-09-02T18:31:12+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8252/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8252/#When:17:57:31Z “Milliennials” – people born between 1980 and 1991 – are divided over gay marriage, but a clear majority of them support it according to figures complied by LifeWay Research. The study of 1,200 Milliennials  done in August 2009 showed that 60 percent of them did not have an issue with homosexuals being legally married. There were, however, differences based on geography, race and gender. Residents of the Northeast and West both had clear majorities of people approving of gay marriage while only about 33% of Southerners approved. Women are also much more likely than men to be approving by a 68-55 margin.  African-Americans show a majority – 53 percent – opposed to gay marriage. Strong adherence to orthodox Christian beliefs also increased disapproval of gay marriage, with only 14 percent strongly agreeing that gay marriage should not be allowed. News, Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2010-09-02T17:57:31+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8251/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8251/#When:17:38:51Z An oil platform operated by Mariner Energy has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. The explosion is about 100 miles west where BP’s Deepwater Horizon rig sank in April triggering a massive oil spill. All 13 crew members on the rig have been rescued. At this time, leaked oil is not visible on the surface. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy News 2010-09-02T17:38:51+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8250/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8250/#When:14:31:11Z If you are heading out on the road for one last summer fling over Labor Day weekend, you might have more company than you expected. The American Automobile Association (AAA) is predicting about 35 million people will travel 60 miles or more over the holiday weekend. That would be almost a 10 percent jump over last year. A slowly improving economy and an increased willingness by consumers to spend is driving the travel. News 2010-09-02T14:31:11+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8249/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8249/#When:14:17:56Z Police in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Silver Spring, Md., have said James Lee did not leave behind any explosive devices before being shot during a hostage standoff at Discovery Channel headquarters on Wednesday. Lee was opposed to the network environmental programming, believing that humans needed to be sterilized to prevent population growth crowding out the natural world. News 2010-09-02T14:17:56+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8248/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8248/#When:13:57:04Z North Carolina’s Outer Banks are preparing from a strong hit from Hurricane Earl as it moves close to the coast later today and tomorrow. The storm may affect New York’s Long Island and the New England coastline over the weekend. North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue urged residents to heed evacuation warnings. News 2010-09-02T13:57:04+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6227/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6227/#When:16:13:30Z Taylor Firth is anything but a stranger to the pressure cooker of elite figure skating ranks. Being on screen is a different story and she is looking forward to see how the two blend together. … Entertainment 2010-02-10T16:13:30+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6239/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6239/#When:16:12:32Z Barna Group survey data released today showed that giving to non-profits and churches alike continues to decline as Americans prepare for a slow recovery from the recession. Of the roughly 1,000 people polled last month, … Money 2010-02-10T16:12:32+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6208/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6208/#When:19:37:51Z Two of the country’s most well-known evangelical pastors have created a group to help churches rebuild in the wake of disasters. Mark Driscoll of Seattle’s Mars Hill Church and James MacDonald of Chicago’s Harvest Bible … News 2010-02-03T19:37:51+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6174/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6174/#When:16:01:36Z The 30th Annual Christian Scholars Conference will be held June 3-5 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. “Beauty in the Academy: Faith, Scholarship & the Arts” is the theme for this interdisciplinary academic conference that … Christian Living 2010-02-01T16:01:36+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6145/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6145/#When:20:51:21Z Leon Amstutz has had an affinity for Haiti for decades. Amstutz made his first visit to the Caribbean nation in 1973 as a freshly minted college graduate. Over much of the past 37 years Amstutz … News 2010-01-26T20:51:21+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6133/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6133/#When:15:54:20Z The Barna Group released the second of its three-part series today examining how congregations dealt with the multiplied effects of the recession during the fourth quarter of 2009. Data from about 1,100 churches discussed three … Christian Living 2010-01-26T15:54:20+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6111/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6111/#When:13:33:12Z For the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs, seen their insurance benefits trimmed or both during the recession, basic health care costs have become a major issue. Options for people to still receive … Health and Fitness 2010-01-25T13:33:12+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6112/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6112/#When:15:58:31Z Gospel music star Kirk Franklin has released a new single in collaboration with other Christian musicians to benefit aid efforts in Haiti. In what he described as a Christian version of “We Are the World,” … Entertainment 2010-01-22T15:58:31+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6023/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6023/#When:02:16:40Z A survey released Monday by the Christian research firm The Barna Group shows that church budgets were generally cut in 2009 but that some stabilizing may be taking place. A total of 1,114 Protestant pastors … News 2010-01-13T02:16:40+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/5982/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/5982/#When:16:47:40Z For the eighth consecutive year North Korea tops the list of 50 countries regarded as the worst persecutors of Christians. Open Doors USA has sponsored the list since 1991. The ministry supplies Christians around the … News 2010-01-08T16:47:40+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/5998/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/5998/#When:19:48:46Z The Passion Twenty Ten Conference in Atlanta this week raised $1.33 million for a variety of non-profits. The conference was attended by more than 20,000 college students who additionally contributed 15,000 towels and 74,000 pairs … Christian Living 2010-01-07T19:48:46+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/5997/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/5997/#When:19:47:24Z Chrsitian author William Dembski is challenging college students to offer up proof of God’s existence. The contest at http://www.godornot.com prompts students to upload a video proving God despite the uneding supply of bad news about … News 2010-01-07T19:47:24+00:00