March 2009

Healed by Faith?

March 31, 2009

A friend... said, "You were healed by faith." "Oh, no," I said, "I was healed by Christ." What is the difference? There is a great difference. There came a time when even faith seemed to come between me and Jesus. I thought I should have to work up the faith,...Read more

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Oregon Assisted Suicides Hit Record in 2008

March 30, 2009

Ore. assisted suicides hit record in '08 [Excerpts] Oregon established a record in 2008 for most deaths by physician-assisted suicide since legalizing the practice, according to its annual report. The Oregon Department of Human Services reported 60 people committed suicide last year using lethal doses of drugs prescribed by doctors...Read more

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Occult Invasion...Part Thirty - Those Annoying Generational Curses

Tom: We’re picking up where we left off last week, the topic being spiritual warfare. This movement has generated a great number of unbiblical teachings and practices, which have influenced a great many in the church today. Much of it is derived from the demons themselves, as more than a...Read more

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Sisterly Help From Dr. Brothers

RELIGION IN THE NEWS A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media. This week’s item is from Dr. Joyce Brothers’ advice column as it appeared last January in the Los Angeles Times .Dear Dr. Brothers:I’m a very religious person.I wasn’t always.It took me awhile...Read more

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Biblically...or Politically Correct?

In this regular feature, Dave and Tom respond to questions from listeners and readers of The Berean Call. Here’s this week’s question: One of the big issues during this year’s Republican Primary was the fact that Governor Bush spoke at BobJonesUniversity, an institution which the press characterized as anti- Catholic...Read more

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The Importance Of Repentance

Tom: The gospel, as I believe we’ve been demonstrating by discussing it for the past, (Dave it’s been a half year of programs) is a topic that’s so splendid, so rich in meaning that we haven’t come close to covering it.Yet it’s so simple, so uncontrived that even a young...Read more

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Afghan Christians Worship in Secret

March 27, 2009

Despite opposition, Afghan Christians worship in secret [Excerpts] Kabul, Afghanistan - The worshippers close their eyes, bow heads, hold hands, and speak their hopes and prayers out loud. "I praise God for reconciling between my father-in-law and his stepdaughters.... Prayer works!" rejoices one. "I pray for ... the sanctity of...Read more

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Atheist Urges Evangelism

March 26, 2009

Atheist Urges Evangelism [Excerpt] Atheist Penn Jillette of the comedy team Penn & Teller believes in evangelism more than do many Christians. A Christian approached him after one of his Las Vegas shows, and Penn appreciated the man’s effort. Penn says that he “knows” there is no God, but that...Read more

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Amid Hard Times, Homeschooling Families Persist

March 25, 2009

Amid hard times, home schooling families persist [Excerpts] Associated Press: A lawyer for the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) says the recession may prompt more Christian parents to educate their children at home. The HSLDA's Chris Klicka says hard times boost home schooling's appeal as private Christian school tuition...Read more

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May the Spirit Be Upon Us

March 24, 2009

“May the Spirit of Elijah, beloved reader, be upon us. If we seek it, we will have it. Oh, may the God of Elijah answer by fire, consume the spirit of worldliness in the churches, burn up the dross, and make us wholehearted Christians. May that Spirit come upon us;...Read more

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