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TD Jakes: We Are Born Forgiving in Nature; Unforgiveness Is Learned

By Michelle A. Vu

Contrary to popular opinion, forgiveness is innate and unforgiveness is learned from our environment, says T.D. Jakes, pastor of the 30,000-member The Potter's House in Dallas and New York Times bestselling author.

OPINION

Should Christians Boycott Starbucks?

In this case (and in many like it) a boycott exposes us to all of our worst tendencies. Christians are tempted, again and again, to fight like the devil to please the Lord.

COLUMN

The 60-Second Workout for Spiritual Health

Are you sick and tired of being defeated by the same sin in your life over and over again? If so, have you started fighting back like a boxer in the ring? Or are you taking a passive approach while sin and Satan just pummel you with body blows and head shots? My friend, it is well past time to start fighting back in the power of God.

OPINION

Caring for Spiritual Orphans: Elephants in Our Midst

Over the past few years the desire and drive to place orphan care and adoption on the front burner of Christian life has been a success. However, there is another type of orphan that needs attention too. Yes, they can be found overseas, but more than likely they are within arms length of many church leaders and members.

COLUMN

'GCB' on TV Equals 'Gaudy Christless Boredom'

What do you get when a television network attempts to make a mockery of Jesus Christ, Christianity, and Christians in general? You get a pitiful excuse for "entertainment" and one that is doomed to fail. The latest example of such blasphemy is the ABC show, "GCB."

CHURCH & MINISTRIES

SBC's 'Start-a-Church Sunday' Reminds Christians to Do Just That

There are currently more than 45,000 Southern Baptist churches across the United States. Most of those churches, however, are concentrated in the South, with fewer churches located in states like New York and New Jersey.

CP BLOG

Is God Necessary to Religion? Part II, Critiquing Gutting

Gary Gutting's article cites John Gray's argument that religion's importance is based less on the content of a person's beliefs, and more about the way he or she lives. As we saw in Part I, Gutting writes that religion becomes problematic once belief in God and eternal life are seen to be centrally important.

U.S.

Are Some Professions 'Off-Limits' for Christians?

Are there some careers that should be considered "off-limits" for Christians due to the nature of the job? Not according to Gene Edward Veith, provost and professor of literature at Patrick Henry College

OPINION

The Line Between Good and Evil

A decorated American soldier has allegedly become a mass murderer. Why? How? Well, look inside your own heart.

CP BLOG

What Is 'REAL?'

I once heard a philosopher say, "The only things that are real are those things that do not change and are eternal." I used to know what "real" meant. It was all that I can see, touch, smell, taste, and hear. Life was simple then. I read in newspapers and science journals now that "reality" is an illusion.

CP BLOG

National Cherry Blossom Festival

It is Cherry Blossom season and that means it is time for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in downtown Washington, D.C. If you are near the nation's capital, this is an opportunity to see historic landmarks and nature and to give thanks to God for this nation.

EDUCATION

Professor: Mother Teresa Taught Me How Secularism 'Radically' Diminishes Search for Truth

Christianity gives the best picture of how to bring justice to the poor, said a professor and author who had work with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, India.

U.S.

Atheist Activist With Failing Vision Gets Help From Christians

Atheist activist Patrick Greene had plans to sue Henderson County, Texas, just a few months ago if the county did not move its nativity scene from the courthouse lawn to a private property. He eventually dropped his threats, however, after discovering he was quickly losing his vision. Not long after his decision was reported, donations began pouring in from Christians who wanted to lend the non-believer a helping hand, with no strings attached.

WORLD

Open Doors: Growth of Christianity in Iran 'Explosive'

Despite the Iranian government's ongoing crackdown of Christians living in the primarily Islamic country, the number of Muslims converting to become Christians is growing at an explosive rate, according to the persecution watchdog group Open Doors USA.

REVIEW

Koshering Jesus a Bit Too Much: A Jewish Review of Shmuley Boteach's 'Kosher Jesus'

I was thrilled when I read that Rabbi Shmuley Boteach had taken on the very controversial subject of the Jews adopting Jesus as a "member of the tribe" in his new book, "Kosher Jesus."

REVIEW

Koshering Jesus More: An Evangelical Review of Shmuley Boteach's 'Kosher Jesus'

For me, reading the book "Kosher Jesus" by the articulate Rabbi Shmuley Boteach was the next step in Jewish-Evangelical Christian engagement — for promoting Judeo-Christian values and culture to America and the world.

CP BLOG

Special Faith Claims and Special Interest Groups

An anonymous Mormon representative responded to my Op-Ed piece on Mitt Romney and Evangelicalism,published in the SunSentinel. The respondent made several striking claims in his comment. I have attached the comment here, as the linked version does not include it.Mormons’ theology is based

COLUMN

God's Caller ID

These days almost every phone has Caller ID on it. You also might identify your caller with a ringtone or a tune or a photo. Whatever the cool feature you use, Caller ID helps you decide whether or not to answer the call.

MOVIES

October Baby and Doonby

Movies that deal with the sanctity of life are suddenly in the news. Two films delve deeply and fearlessly into an issue that the entertainment industry has rarely been brave enough to tackle.

CHURCH PLANTING

Missions Leader on Thousands of New Church Plants in Muslim Areas

Over 6,000 new churches were planted among Muslims in 18 different countries in Africa over the last seven years. And hundreds of former sheikhs and imams have become followers of Jesus Christ over that period.

CP BLOG

The Gospel According to the Hunger Games

This is the Lord of the Flies in reverse. Instead of depicting the savagery of young people (those evil “adolescents”) left to themselves, the heroes in this story are young people; the adults depict evil, and the greater the power, the deeper the wickedness.

OPINIONS

The Accidental Author: Missionaries, Ruth Graham, and Beyond

A simple prayer of dedication to serve in whatever way God wills often leads to unexpected bends in the road. While they thought of themselves as missionaries or mothers, when the time came, these women all found that they had the pen of a ready writer. She also serves who learns to write well.

CHURCH

Homosexuality and the RCA: A Call for Action, Consistency, and Faithfulness

For several years the Reformed Church in America has approached the issue of homosexuality as an opportunity to have our cake and eat it too.

LIVING

Testimony of Blogger Rescued From Gay Lifestyle Inspires Others

Less than two years ago Matt Moore's life was completely transformed when he put his faith in Jesus Christ. Having indulged himself for years in heavy drinking and a homosexual lifestyle, his life changed drastically when he realized he needed to submit to God and His view of homosexuality according to the Bible. Today, Moore is using his testimony to reach out to others and show them how God is powerful enough to save anyone in the midst of their struggles with all types of sin.

SERIES

Evangelicals and Muslims: Where Do We Begin?

Evangelical leaders on the forefront of establishing relationships with Muslims in the United States admit they face unprecedented challenges. For Christians, the question remains – how do fruitful relationships between people from the two dramatically different faiths begin?

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