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Atheist's Best Kept Secret

An atheist believes Nothing made everything. (A scientific impossibility) ...space and time both started at the Big Bang and therefore there was nothing before it. Here's a joke I found on the web: An atheist buys an ancient lamp at an auction, takes it home, and begins to polish it. Suddenly, a genie appears, and says, “I’ll grant you three wishes, Master.” The atheist says, “I wish I could believe in you.” The genie snaps his fingers, and suddenly the atheist believes in him. The atheist says, “Wow. I wish all atheists would believe this.” The genie snaps his fingers again, and suddenly atheists all over the world begin to believe in genies. “What about your third wish?” asks the genie. “Well,” says the atheist, “I wish for a billion dollars.” The genie snaps his fingers for a third time, but nothing happens. “What’s wrong?” asks the atheist. The genie shrugs and says, “Just because you believe in me, doesn’t necessarily mean that I really exist.” source: Youtube, Thewayof...

Australian Idol Winner Stan Walker sings "Hallelujah"

I have to agree with Marcia Hines' s comment that something very special happens when Stan Walker stands on the Australian Idol stage. If you are a christian , you know what it means. Glory to God and thanks to Stan Walker for standing his christian beliefs. Stan Walker's interpretation of this song " Hallelujah " by Leonard Cohen is one of the best. He really sang it from his heart not only to please the fan base of the Australian Idol but also to glorify God. Stan is a messenger, a vessel, and a light connecting Jesus Christ  to the Australian Idol viewing Australians. " Hallelujah " Lyrics Leonard Cohen Now I've heard there was a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord But you don't really care for music, do you? It goes like this The fourth, the fifth The minor fall, the major lift The baffled king composing Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Your faith was strong but you needed pr...

Hillsong: This is Our God

“When a man undergoes treatment from a doctor, he does not need to know the way in which the drug works on his body in order to be cured. There is a sense in which Christianity is like that. At the heart of Christianity there is a mystery , but it is not the mystery of intellectual appreciation; it, the mystery of redemption.”- William Barkley Because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ , His blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we're a free people—free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. And not just barely free, either. Abundantly free! He thought of everything, provided for everything we could possibly need, letting us in on the plans he took such delight in making. He set it all out before us in Christ, a long-range plan in which everything would be brought together and summed up in Him, everything in deepest heaven, everything on planet earth. It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard ...

Blessed Assurance

Alan Jackson is truly an amazing country singer. He put life into the lyrics of this song entitled Blessed Assurance. This song is an old gospel hymn which conveys the only way to heaven: Jesus is the Way . The only assurance of our citizenship in heaven. In the Book of Acts we read that about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody's chains came loose. The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted, "Don't harm yourself! We are all here!" The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30He then brought them out and asked, " Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They replied, " ...

Obama: One Year After His Inauguration

One year ago, millions jammed Washington to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Hussein Obama as the 44th president of the United States. Despite winning the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, according to Gallup, President Obama, at 50 percent, has the second-lowest approval rating of any modern president at this point in his term. Watch this clip to have an idea how Obama performed so far.

Life Perspectives

This is a very interesting e-mail I got from a friend. You've got to read this! It's worth more than few minutes of your time spent reading this article. Here it goes. One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?" "It was great, Dad." "Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked. "Oh yeah," said the son. "So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father. The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio rea...

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'Hope for Haiti Now' Concert Highlights

A galant act of popular artists to raise money for Haiti. George Clooney hosts a star-studded telethon feauring Madonna, U2, Bruce Springsteen and dozens more to raise money to help earthquake victims in Haiti. Source: Youtube Associted Press

Chris Tomlin - Come Home Running

Here's another Chris Tomlin song proclaiming Christ's invitation. So come home running, His arms are open wide. His name is Jesus, He understands. He is the answer that you are looking for. So come home running, Just as you are. "I have come that you may have life, and that you may have it more abundantly" - Jesus Christ Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American Dove Award -winning Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader , and songwriter from Grand Saline , Texas , United States . He is a former staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI 's sixstepsrecords. Tomlin also leads worship at many Passion events. Some of his most well-known songs are " How Great Is Our God ," "Jesus Messiah," and "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)." He is currently a lead worshipper at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia with Louie Giglio , Matt Redman , and Christy Nockels ....

What a Friend I Found

Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. This is just another amazing song from Delirious?. What A Friend I've Found What a friend I've found Closer than a brother I have felt your touch More intimate than lovers Jesus, Jesus Jesus, friend forever What a hope I've found More faithful than a mother It would break my heart To ever lose each other Written by Martin Smith ©1996 Curious? Music UK Video source Youtube brass3

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr: "I have a dream" Speech

In 1950's America, the equality of man envisioned by the Declaration of Independence was far from a reality. People of color — blacks, Hispanics, Asians — were discriminated against in many ways, both overt and covert. The 1950's were a turbulent time in America, when racial barriers began to come down due to Supreme Court decisions, like Brown v. Board of Education; and due to an increase in the activism of blacks, fighting for equal rights. Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist minister, was a driving force in the push for racial equality in the 1950's and the 1960's. In 1963, King and his staff focused on Birmingham, Alabama. They marched and protested non-violently, raising the ire of local officials who sicced water cannon and police dogs on the marchers, whose ranks included teenagers and children. The bad publicity and break-down of business forced the white leaders of Birmingham to concede to some anti-segregation demands. Thrust into the national spotlight in...

The Father's Song

My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in . Proverbs 3:11-12 The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him . Proverbs 23:24 Source: Youtube by midfieldgeneraI The Father's Song   By Matt Redman I have heard so many songs Listened to a thousand tongues But there is one That sounds above them all The Father's song The Father's love You sung it over me and for eternity It's written on my heart. CHORUS: Heaven's perfect melody The Creator's symphony You are singing over me The Father's song Heaven's perfect mystery The King of love has sent for me And now you're singing over me The Father's song. I have heard so many songs Listened to a thousand tongues But there is one That sounds above them all, thank you Lord. The Father's song The Father's ...

Miracle Story: Rescued Pregnant Woman Reunited With Rescuer

Amidst the tragedy that struck Haiti, heroic actions and survivor stories continues to emerge. Thank you Lord that your glory revealed in the hands of the volunteers, donors, and workers to help the Haiti earthquake victims. In this video, a 43-year-old pregnant nurse who was pulled from Haiti's rubble Friday in a dramatic rescue has met one of the soldier's who saved her life. Source: Youtube, AP News

Chris Tomlin's I Stand Amazed (How Marvelous)

Chris Tomlin put to life another old hymn in this song! If you are familiar with the old hymn, you will know what I'm talking about. But the message is still the same. It is all about the message of the cross. The life, death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8 says "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God!(Romans 5:1-2) I Stand Amazed (How Marvelous) Chris Tomlin I stand amazed in the presence Of Jesus the Nazarene, And wonder how He could love me, A sinner, condemned, unclean. Chorus: How marvelous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be: How marvelous! How wonderful! Is my Savior's love for me! He took my sins and my sorrows, He made them His...

Haiti Miracle: TV Crew Helps Rescue Baby From Rubble

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalms 46:1-2) Watch an Australian television crew helped pull a 16-month-old girl, Winnie Tilin, from the rubble of a house in Haiti on Friday nearly three days after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the country. Winnie appeared to be healthy after her ordeal. Video source: Youtube AssociatedPress

Carrie Underwood sings How Great Thou Art

I truly believe God gave my voice. God bestowed upon everybody certain talents and I think at some point in our lives we got the chance to use that. - Carrie Underwood What is truly amazing about Carrie Underwood is the fact that despite gaining high accolades after winning the American Idol Season 4 and various Country Music Awards , she kept her humility and her christian values giving glory and honor to God.  In this song How Great Thou Art , which is one my favourite hymns you will note that she stand and performed for the glory of God. The audience are just secondary. It could have been different if she sang it inside her church. You can see her emotions and feel her spirit as soon as she finished singing this song. Carrie Underwood is simply one of the best in the world. As a christian, Carrie proved and lived up the scripture in Proverbs 22:6  which says: "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." source: Youtube...

Fire Fall Down - Hillsong United

Another inspiring song with awesome lyrics! I first heard this song from Chris Tomlin. This is the Hillsong United version. Another great band making impact to the young generation for Christ. Enjoy the video and as you watch, I pray that you will encounter God in a very personal way. I only wish that you will be blessed. "You bought my life with the Blood that You shed on the cross. When You died for the sins of men. And You let out a cry, Crucified now alive in you. These hands are Yours Teach them to serve as You please. And I’ll reach out desperate to see, All the greatness of God, May my soul rest assured in You..." buy CD here United We Stand video by Youtube Thunderspirit9

How Deep the Father's Love For Us - Stuart Townend

  Love and Joy Perfected “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.  No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.  You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.  These things I command you, that you love one another. - Jesus Chris...

Is the Haiti Earthquake a Result of the Haitians "Pact with the Devil"?

Pat Robertson's statement on this video is a very hot trending topic on Twitter. It caught my attention in the light of  the devastating Haiti earthquake. Sometimes we have to ask the hard questions who, why, or what is behind these catastrophic tragedies. But surely, as what the Bible says, the devil only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. If the Haitians did had a pact with the devil in the past, they need to turn to God and healing will come into their land. My thoughts and prayers for the Haitian people. May God's comfort and mercy flow on every families affected by this tragedy. Transcript: PAT ROBERTSON : And, you know, Kristi, something happened a long time ago in Haiti, and people might not want to talk about it. They were under the heel of the French. You know, Napoleon III and whatever. And they got together and swore a pact to the devil. They said, "We will serve you if you will get us free from the French." True story. ...

Chris Tomlin Live - Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

I am undeniably a fan of Chris Tomlin . He is a great worship leader. Every word and every note he sings creates an atmosphere of worship to the glory of God. The difference of Chris Tomlin from other singers is the fact the he seems to put himself in the background and magnify God as the main actor of the song. His redition of Amazing Grace My Chains Are Gone is another marvelous worship performance. In fact this song was the official tract of the hit movie " Amazing Grace " starring Ioan Gruffudd . I stumbled on this article about the story behind the Hymn Amazing Grace. It is a great read. I trust that as you watch the above video and read the story behind the song, you will find your amazing grace if you have not found yours. Amazing Grace, The story of John Newton, author of America's favorite hymn by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson source: http://www.joyfulheart.com/misc/newton.htm I used to think America's favorite hymn, "Amazing Grace" (MIDI), was ...

Bluetree's God of This City

Faith Brings Joy Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love (Romans 5:1-5)   'God Of This City' written by Bluetree from Northern Ireland. Inspired during a trip to Thailand. This song has also been covered by Chris Tomlin. Taken from the 'Greater Things' album. Buy album here God of This City  or MP3 download here  God Of Th...

The Love of God

The Love of God boundless as infinity it is unfathomable Yet its intensity is like thousands of sun The Love of God is no respecter of person an antidote for poisonous pride Who you are and what you do is immaterial For you are special in God's eyes The Love of God brings sinners to repentance sets the captives free addiction, bondage, and guilt are history Grace is the language; Forgiveness is eternity The Love of God fills our emptiness and inadequacies it leads us to a life of purpose a life well-lived, meaningful one And that starts in a relationship with Jesus Christ Today is the acceptable day of the Lord Ask Jesus to come into your life Surrender your life to Him for He can be trusted and surely, the love of God will flow in your life abundantly. I scribbled  this poem while I was sitting in a bench inside a mall's playground waiting for my son to finish playing with other kids. Copyright by Thor, Jan 2010 Photo credit: ala...

Jesus Paid It All

The Humbled and Exalted Christ Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,  who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God,  but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.  And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.  Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,  that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:5-11) Jesus Christ is our Lord and Saviour. He is the Beginning and the End. The author and finisher of our faith. As you watch this video by Kristian Stanfill, let Jesus penetrate the depths of your hearts. May He touch you in a very...