Christian Student Group Wins Victory in Court after being Banned from University of Iowa

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Christian Student Group Wins Victory in Court after being Banned from University of Iowa


Christian Student Group Wins Victory in Court after being Banned from University of Iowa


The University of Iowa must temporarily reinstate a Christian student group after the group was punished for denying a leadership role in the group to a gay student.


Judge Stephanie Marie Rose of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa ruled this week that the Business Leaders in Christ’s request for a preliminary injunction be granted and ordered that the school reinstate the group as a registered campus student organization for at least 90 days.


“The court agreed that the university has to stop discriminating against BLinC because of its religious beliefs,” Eric Baxter, a senior counsel with the religious freedom law firm Becket, which is representing BlinC in the case, said in a statement. “Every other group on campus gets to select leaders who embrace their mission. Religious groups don’t get second-class treatment.”


As ChristianHeadlines.com previously reported, the group filed a lawsuit against the school in December after they were told they could no longer be a campus organization because they had violated the school’s discrimination policy.


The group had asked the gay student to accept the club’s statement of faith that opposed homosexuality before assuming the leadership position.


Rose wrote in her decision that the University of Iowa doesn’t apply its policy fairly.


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Open Heavens 26th January 2018: Friday daily devotional by Pastor Adeboye – Fruit of the Spirit IV

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Open Heavens 26th January 2018: Friday daily devotional by Pastor Adeboye – Fruit of the Spirit IV
Open Heavens 26th January 2018: Friday daily devotional by Pastor Adeboye – Fruit of the Spirit IV

Topic: Fruit of the Spirit IV [Open Heavens Friday 26th January 2018]

Memorise: “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” – Hebrews 11:6

Read: 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 (KJV)

9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him?  even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Bible in One Year: Exodus 7-8, Romans 1:18-2:11

MESSAGE

I trust God that over the past few days of our study on the fruit of the Spirit, your relationship with the Holy Spirit has been revolutionised. Yesterday, we reflected on gentleness and goodness, and today by God’s grace we will reflect on faith and meekness. What is faith? In simple terms, faith is taking God at His word and accepting His verdict in all situations. Let’s consider what the Holy Spirit has to say about faith in Hebrews 11:6:

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

This statement makes faith a fundamental virtue of the Christian life. Our God operates in the realm of the spirit, and so when He speaks, His words come across as foolishness to the natural man (1 Corinthians 2:14). How do you believe something that appears foolish? How can a natural man believe in what the senses cannot comprehend? Well, glory be to God, our Lord knows our frame and understands the limitation of the natural body we inhabit (Psalm 103:13-14). It is for this reason that He sent the Holy Spirit to live within us, thereby empowering us to live above our limitations (Romans 8:11, 26). It takes walking with the Holy Spirit to rise above the senses and operate in the realm of faith. Faith is the nature of the Holy Spirit, and so those who cultivate a relationship with Him are enrolled in the school of faith where their faith is developed to the level where they effortlessly manifest the character of faith (John 14:26). Faith in God opens the doors of possibilities beyond the wildest imagination.

What is meekness? When someone has the power to retaliate a wrong done against him or her but decides to let go in the spirit of forgiveness: that is meekness. A commander-in-chief who is insulted and laughs it off with the sincerity it takes to forgive and forget can be said to be meek. This character trait is necessary for peace to reign in the Body of Christ and for her to be one. If Christians manifest this nature and engage in governance, the world would be at peace. The meekness of our Lord Jesus Christ is perfectly described as a signpost for us in Isaiah 53:7:

“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.”

May the Lord make you an embodiment of faith and meekness ion Jesus’ Name.

Prayer Point: Sweet Holy Spirit, You are my Teacher; teach me to rise above the limitations of my senses into the realms of faith, and help me to operate in Your power with meekness.

Hymn 2: I Need Thee Every Hour

1. I Need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Chorus:
I need Thee, Oh, I need Thee,
Every hour I need Thee;
Oh bless me now, my Saviour;
I come to Thee.

2. I need Thee every hour;
Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their pow’r
When Thou art nigh.

3. I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.

4. I need Thee every hour;
Teach me Thy will,
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfil.

5. I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
O make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son.

Flatimes’ Notice Board: Please do not prolong your salvation if you have not repented. Many are going home daily and tomorrow maybe too late.

Open Heavens 26th January 2018, Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.

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Reinhard Bonnke’s Successor Makes Major Announcement .

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Daniel Kolenda
Daniel Kolenda (Evangelist Daniel Kolenda/Facebook)

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Congratulations, Daniel and Rebekah Kolenda!

The evangelists welcomed a baby boy Tuesday and named him Benjamin Daniel Gottfried Kolenda.

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Cast of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Shared Testimonies on Set; It Was ‘Almost Like Church’

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Cast of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Shared Testimonies on Set; It Was ‘Almost Like Church’


Cast of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Shared Testimonies on Set; It Was ‘Almost Like Church’


Marvel Comics’ Black Panther film is set to release next month. While the film was being made something incredible happened among the cast.


Faithwire.com reports on what happened being the scenes in the filming of the movie. Actress Sope Aluko, who is an outspoken Christian, said that being on set with her fellow actors and actresses was like being in church.


Aluko worked with talented actors and actresses such as Forest Whitaker, Michael B. Jordan, and Lupita Nyong’o. She shares that there was a culture of kindness and family on set.


“It felt very familiar and like home. We had early call times but I didn’t even feel the long set hours because it was such a good time,” she said. “I didn’t feel like I was amongst stars, everyone was so down to earth and normal.”


The actors and actresses even talked directly about God and shared their testimonies.


“During breaks we shared our testimony of how we got to where did and most of the people were testifying to God’s miracles, it was almost like church.”


Black Panther will be released to theaters on February 16, 2018.


 


 



Photo courtesy: Twitter/Black Panther


 


Publication date: January 25, 2018 


 

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Judge bars ‘Christian’ parents from contacting ‘shackled’ children

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Judge bars ‘Christian’ parents from contacting ‘shackled’ children

David and Louise Turpin are accused of abusing their 13 children – ranging from two to 29 years old – before they were rescued on January 14 from their home in Perris. They have pleaded not guilty to torture and other charges.

A judge signed a protective order on Wednesday prohibiting the couple from contacting their children, except through lawyers or investigators.

 

Before the brief hearing, Louise Turpin looked at her husband and smiled.

“It protects everyone involved, including my client,” David Turpin’s lawyer, David Macher, said about the order. “I don’t want my client exposed to accusations that he attempted to harass or threaten a witness.”

(Mike Blake/Pool Photo via AP

Louise Turpin appears in court in Riverside, Calif.

 

Louise Turpin’s lawyer declined to comment after the hearing.

All of the children remain in hospital, Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin said.

Deputies arrested the husband and wife after their 17-year-old daughter climbed out a window and called 911. Authorities allegedly found the siblings in the family’s filthy home, with three of them said to be shackled to beds when deputies knocked on the door.

Investigators have learned that the children were isolated from each other and locked in different rooms in small groups, Mr Hestrin said.

The children did not have access to televisions or radios but…

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What Happens When Chinese Muslims Reject Allah and Embrace Christ .

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A building in Beijing, China.
A building in Beijing, China. (Pexels/Pixabay)

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For the few thousand Muslims in China who have become Christians, life is characterized by loneliness. Cast out from their families and communities, in the rural areas where most of them live it is difficult to find other Christians, especially under China’s strict religion regulations.

According to World Watch Monitor,…

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Kansas Governor Sam Brownback Confirmed as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom

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Kansas Governor Sam Brownback Confirmed as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom


Kansas Governor Sam Brownback Confirmed as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom


International Christian Concern (ICC) is pleased to report that the US Senate has confirmed President Trump’s nominee for Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.  Kansas Governor Sam Brownback takes on the post following his nomination last July by the Trump administration.

The Senate vote split on partisan lines (49-49), which meant that Vice President Mike Pence was needed to cast the deciding vote to confirm his nomination.

News of Gov. Brownback’s confirmation is welcome for many religious freedom advocates, as this ambassadorship has been vacant for nearly a year while the nomination and confirmation process was completed. 

The Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, and the International Religious Freedom office as a whole, are responsible for “monitor[ing] religious persecution and discrimination worldwide,” in addition to developing programs and executing policies that encourage freedom of religion or belief. This position is crucial in leading the US government’s efforts to promote religious freedom around the world, and prioritizing this issue in US foreign policy.

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma is a leading voice on religious freedom in the Senate.  He stated in a press release praising the confirmation, “Confirmation of Sam Brownback as the Ambassador-at-Large sends a message to the world that religious…

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Former gymnast tells abusive doctor the gospel in court

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Former gymnast tells abusive doctor the gospel in court

The ex-US Olympics gymnastics doctor has been sentenced to 175 years and pleaded guilty to 10 counts of sexual assault against girls and young women.

Rachael Denhollander stood up in court and spoke for 40 minutes to her abuser, saying: “if you have read the Bible you carry, you know forgiveness does not come from doing good things, as if good deeds can erase what you have done. It comes from repentance which requires facing and acknowledging the truth about what you have done.”

She went to on to say he cannot earn Jesus’ forgiveness without facing up to what he has done, “in all of its utter depravity and horror without mitigation”.

Explaining the grace of God to him, Denhollander said forgiveness was available to him: “Should you ever reach the point of truly facing what you have done, the guilt will be crushing.

“And that is what makes the gospel of Christ so sweet. Because it extends grace and hope and mercy where none should be found. And it will be there for you.”

Denhollander added that she wanted him to find repentance: “I pray you experience the soul crushing weight of guilt so you may someday experience true repentance and true forgiveness from God, which you need far more than forgiveness from me-though I extend that to you as well.”

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Parents Who Tortured Their 13 Children, Shackled Them to Beds, Were Pentecostals .

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David Turpin (2nd R) and Louise Turpin (L) appear in court for their arraignment in Riverside, California.
David Turpin (2nd R) and Louise Turpin (L) appear in court for their arraignment in Riverside, California. (REUTERS/Frederic J. Brown/Pool)

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David and Louise Turpin, the couple on trial after their 13 children were found abused, some shackled to beds, were Pentecostals, David’s parents say.

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Pastor Greg Locke Reveals His Church Has ‘Dozens and Dozens’ of ‘Precious’ Black Members, Calls Racist Churches ‘Despicable’

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Pastor Greg Locke Reveals His Church Has ‘Dozens and Dozens’ of ‘Precious’ Black Members, Calls Racist Churches ‘Despicable’

(Screenshot: Facebook)Pastor Greg Locke.

Popular internet preacher and leader of Global Vision Bible Church in Tennessee, Greg Locke, proudly revealed Monday that his church has “dozens, and dozens and dozens of precious black folk” and ripped into churches that practice racial discrimination as “despicable.”

Locke revealed in a viral video that he was recently checking the church’s mailbox in Mount Juliet when a black man drove up to him and asked if black people are allowed in his church and he was “floored” that the man would have to ask a question like that.

“He said … ‘Can I ask you a question?’ I said ‘Yes, sir, you can.’ He said, ‘You allow black people to come to this church?’ And to be honest with you I was a little floored by the question and I said ‘Yes, sir. We have dozens, and dozens, and dozens of precious black folk in our church.’ I said ‘We are Global Vision, we have all different backgrounds and races, ethnics and cultures in our church.’ I said ‘You are more than welcome. We would love to have you and your family anytime,'” Locke explained.

“Then he said this: ‘We’ve had a hard time in this area finding a church where we can fit in. We just don’t seem to think people want us there,'” Locke continued before he denounced the churches that would make…

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