In a sign of the times the National Debt Clock in New York has run out of digits to record the growing figure. The government’s current debt at about 10.2 trillion dollars. The organisation that runs the sign said it plans to update it next year by adding two digits to make it capable of [...] Read More >

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Dear Friends, Here on this devotional blog it is our desire to, “Encourage one another daily” as Paul states in Hebrews 3: 12,13 so that our hearts stay warm to God and His truths. We deeply appreciate the audience here as we share and grow together. THANK YOU for your patience as TruthMedia.com has moved [...] Read More >

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By Muriel Larson Also available as a podcast at: http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/kindle/2008/09/27/a-state-of-mind-3/ ** Are you undergoing hardships, or know someone who is? We’d like to pray with you: http://thelife.com/experience/need-prayer/ After a 29-year record of traffic safety, a Pennsylvania man had his driver’s license revoked because he had no arms. After it was brought to the governor’s attention, [...] Read More >

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A large pro-choice group (whose services include “family planning, gynecological care, STI/STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, and abortion”) reported some shocking figures for their 2005-2006 fiscal year: Total abortions performed: 264,943 Total income: $902.8 million Total profit: $55.8 million Of that $902.8 million gross income, $305.3 million came from taxpayer dollars, an increase of [...] Read More >

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“The details remain to be determined. However, Canada’s contribution will not include funding of abortions.” This was one of International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda’s statements regarding the Canadian government’s recent decision to not include abortion funding along with other G8 funding for things such as family planning and the use of contraceptive methods. This decision [...] Read More >

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Charlton Heston, the actor who won an Oscar for his portrayal of the chariot-racing hero Ben-Hur and who campaigned for the American civil rights movement, only later to infuriate Hollywood liberals with his leadership of the National Rifle Association, has died aged 83. A statement from his family said: “Charlton Heston was seen by the [...] Read More >

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Actor Heath Ledger, whose acting credits include such films as 10 Things I Hate About You, The Brothers Grimm and Brokeback Mountain, was found dead today in a downtown Manhattan apartment: NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said Ledger had an appointment for a massage at the Manhattan apartment believed to be his home. The housekeeper who [...] Read More >

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“Alcoholism has an effect on everybody around the person suffering from it. This is especially true for a family.” says William Belle in the Ole! Times. In his article, which recounts his own struggle with alcoholism and (for the moment) sobriety, he provides statistics about how pervasive the problem is: According to a 2002 survey [...] Read More >

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By John Fischer Also available as a podcast at: http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/kindle/2008/07/21/all-in-the-family-2/ ** Married? Engaged? Considering marriage in the future? Check out our free, online & interactive Bible studies about marriage: http://thelife.com/study_marriage/ As Jesus was speaking to the crowd, his mother and brothers were outside, wanting to talk with Him. Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and your [...] Read More >

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By Bill Bright Also available as a podcast at: http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/kindle/2008/09/10/all-who-win-souls-are-wise-3/ ** Join our online chats to encourage those who don’t know Christ to seek him, from your own home! Join today: http://thelife.com/interactive/chat.html “Godly men are growing a tree that bears life-giving fruit, and all who win souls are wise” Proverbs 11:30 I have never led [...] Read More >

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