Americans Are Dreamers, Too .

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address.
President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address. (REUTERS/Jim Bourg)

America, let’s be encouraged by the POTUS reminder that it’s “in God we trust.” And it’s time to abandon hate and embrace hope. It’s time to abandon fear and embrace faith.

In his remarkable State of the Union address, President Donald John Trump reminded us that “Americans are dreamers too.”

The POTUS SOTU address is an encouraging and hopeful word for all Americans; and to hopeful people everywhere. President…

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Strategies for Reaching Gen Z Not Working, We Must Equip Teens to ‘Engage Not Enrage’: Evangelist

(Photo: Dare 2 Share)Thousands of teens attend a Dare 2 Share conference in 2013.

Amid reports of skyrocketing atheism among Generation Z, an evangelist who mobilizes youth to share the Gospel is urging Christians to redouble their efforts to reach young people. And the current strategies churches are employing are just not working, he says.

Greg Stier, the founder of Dare 2 Share whom was interviewed by The Christian Post in June, said Wednesday that if the latest Barna research is correct — that those born between 1999 and 2015 are “the first truly ‘Post Christian’ generation and that percentage of Gen Z that identifies as atheist is twice that of the American adult population — it is beyond time for some major changes.

“The youth groups trend of fun games and short Bible studies have resulted in frail youth groups and shallow young people. And spiritually immature teenagers will not lead their atheistic friends to Jesus,” Stier said.

“And if young atheists have doubled, we must double down, and the first step is to double our prayers.”

In a massive research project Stier’s group commissioned in 2013, they discovered that the most effective youth groups reaching unreached teenagers for Christ were the ones that prioritized intercessory prayer.

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Actor Jim Caviezel: ‘The Passion of the Christ’ Sequel Will Be ‘The Biggest Film in History’

Actor Jim Caviezel: ‘The Passion of the Christ’ Sequel Will Be ‘The Biggest Film in History’



Christian actor Jim Caviezel has spoken about the sequel to The Passion of the Christ, saying it will be “the biggest film in history.”


Although a release date for the film has not yet been given, anticipation is already building.


The Passion of the Christ, directed by Mel Gibson and starring Caviezel as Jesus, came out in 2004–14 years ago already, according to The Daily Wire.


The film grossed over $370 million, making it the highest-grossing R-rated film ever made in the U.S., so Caviezel’s prediction that the sequel will be “the biggest film in history” has some credence.


Although Caviezel didn’t reveal much, he did cryptically remark, “There are things that I cannot say that will shock the audience. It’s great. Stay tuned.”


The sequel will reportedly focus on the Resurrection. In 2016, Gibson said, “The Resurrection. Big subject. We’re trying to craft this in a way that’s cinematically compelling and enlightening so that it shines new light, if possible, without creating some weird thing.”


Caviezel is an outspoken Christian who is often involved in faith-related projects. Last month, he spoke at the Fellowship of Catholic University Students SLS Leadership Conference where he told the crowd, “I want you to go out into this pagan world, I want you to have the courage to step into this pagan world and…

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United Methodist Church Reports Drop in Sexual Harassment Incidents

(Photo: Facebook)Inside the First United Methodist Church in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

The United Methodist Church says there has been a drop in sexual harassment incidents, according to a report released by the mainline Protestant denomination.

Compiled by the UMC’s General Commission on the Status and Role of Women in 2017 titled, “Sexual Misconduct in The United Methodist Church: US Update,” the findings of the report were released Tuesday.

The report found that since 2005, overall incidents of sexual misconduct had decreased for respondents who identified as “clergy,” “laity,” or “employees” of the UMC. One category, “seminary students,” saw an increase.

“Overall, reports of sexual misconduct went up between 1990 and 2005, perhaps due to awareness and increased educational programs, many now required by Annual Conferences and seminaries. Since 2005, reports have declined for everyone except seminary students,” stated the report.

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(Photo: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson)Women take part in a #MeToo protest march for survivors of sexual assault and their supporters in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California U.S. November 12, 2017.

The report also found that 41.9 percent of sexual misconduct incidents happened in “public settings” like meetings and classes, most…

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1 Dead After Train Carrying GOP Members Crashes Into Dump Truck .

Emergency first responders work at the scene of the crash where an Amtrak passenger train carrying Republican members of the U.S. Congress from Washington to a retreat in West Virginia collided with a garbage truck in Crozet, Virginia.
Emergency first responders work at the scene of the crash where an Amtrak passenger train carrying Republican members of the U.S. Congress from Washington to a retreat in West Virginia collided with a garbage truck in Crozet, Virginia. (Justin Ide/Crozet Volunteer Fire Department/Handout via REUTERS )

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Dennis Quaid Talks Role In ‘I Can Only Imagine’ Movie

Dennis Quaid Talks Role In ‘I Can Only Imagine’ Movie




MercyMe’s hit song ‘I Can Only Imagine’ has inspired millions of hearts all over the world. This song was released in 1999, but it still continues to encourage people each and every day.


Now, this popular song is coming to the big screen and we will get to see the powerful story behind the iconic song written by MercyMe lead singer, Bart Millard. Critically-acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid plays Bart’s father, Arthur, in the film and this is nothing like any of the other roles he has played before.


Listen as this amazing actor discusses his important role and how it truly showcases how faith in God can see you through anything. The more I learn about this movie, the more excited I am to see it in theaters. ‘I Can Only Imagine’ will be released on March 16th and I know I’ll be in line. How about you?


 


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Publication date: January 31, 2018

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Christians Have Only 5 Seconds to Choose Between Lust and Jesus in Sex-Crazed Culture

(Screenshot: DesiringGod)Theologian John Piper explains what it means to give Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.

Reformed pastor and author John Piper suggested that Christians have only five seconds to choose between Jesus or whether they will allow lust to take over.

Piper responded on Wednesday to a college student on his desiringGod.org website, who asked how she can deal with lustful thoughts in a “sex-crazed” culture.

The influential author said that there is a two-part paradigm for transforming one’s mind in the battle against temptations, one being staying spiritually fit.

He used the analogy of physical exercise, namely that when people do resistance exercises, they become stronger; while with reception they eat healthy foods and get enough sleep, which prepares their bodies.

Pushing back the darkness, he said, is also vital.

“Now let’s apply it to spiritual and mental fitness the way the Bible says it happens. Of course, resistance and reception are not sequential. They’re not sequential, like some days you do resistance and some days you eat. No, it’s simultaneous, at the same time,” Piper explained.

He referred to biblical verses, such as James 4:7 and Romans 8:13, which talk about resisting the devil and testing the faith as a means…

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How Chonda Pierce Handles Political Trolls on Facebook

Chonda Pierce thanks God for giving us social media to stay in touch—and the delete key for when we no longer want to stay in touch. During a comedic set on Huckabee, Pierce explains her approach to quarrelsome relatives who respond to spiritual or political posts.

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Trump in First State of the Union Address: ‘Faith and Family’ are Center of American Life

Trump in First State of the Union Address: ‘Faith and Family’ are Center of American Life



In his first State of the Union address, President Donald Trump said that America “is strong because our people are strong.”


Trump spoke for about 80 minutes, making his speech the third-longest State of the Union in history. The longest address was President Bill Clinton’s final State of the Union in 2000.


Trump recalled his first of accomplishments, saying that he kept his promise to Americans.


“Just as I promised the American people from this podium 11 months ago, we enacted the biggest tax cuts and reforms in American history,” he said.


On infrastructure, he asked Congress for a bill that would generate at least $1.5 trillion in investments in infrastructure “that our country desperately needs.”


Trump also said that he was committed to protecting religious liberty in the country.


“In America, we know that faith and family, not government and bureaucracy, are the center of the American life.  The motto is ‘in God we trust,’” he said.


Tennessee Congresswoman Diane Black called the address “inspiring.”


“He talked about making America great again as he did in the campaign,” she said.


In response to Trump’s speech, Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin, from West Virginia, said the address was a bipartisan message.


“We’re going to have to join and he’s put the olive branch out and let’s grab it and work together,” he…

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