‘The Nativity Story’ trailer banned
The city initially disapproved the showing of promotional clips from “The Nativity Story” at the traditional German Christkindlmarket because it represented paid advertising that could offend non-Christians. New Line Cinema, the makers of the film, had agreed to pay $12,000 to Christkindlmarket organizers to continuously play the movie trailer at the bazaar. Responding to the [...] Read More >
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27 Dresses
This past weekend I went to see 27 Dresses and I took my husband (a feat in itself). I had dreams of my husband and I reliving our wedding with fond memories (I am laughing as I write this). In this funny but romantic tale, Jane, a bridesmaid junkie has to plan her sisters wedding. [...] Read More >
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OPENING DECEMBER 1St 2006 The Nativity Story chronicles the arduous journey of two people, Mary and Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, and the birth of Jesus. This dramatic and compelling story comes to life in a heart-warming film starring Academy Award nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider) as Mary, Oscar Isaac (Guerilla) as Joseph, Ciaran Hinds as [...] Read More >
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A horrifying shooting people need to talk about
People across the nation are trying to make sense of this horrific and senseless act where 33 students have been killed by a distressed and struggling loner. As we try to make sense of this crisis, we need to talk about it. Thelife.com is a safe place where you can come and talk about your [...] Read More >
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A Need and An Opportunity
by Gail Rodgers Do you want to talk to a mentor about being a mentor? http://christianwomentoday.com/chat/askus.html This week I received an email from a young man in high school somewhere in the world. He stumbled across one of our articles on hearing God. He told me that it was hard for him to hear God [...] Read More >
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A New Song!
by Nancy O’Bosky Sing to the Lord a New Song! Is. 42:10 and Ps. 33:3 Do you need a new song in your heart? Tell us why and we will pray with you for God to give you one. http://christianwomentoday.com/chat/askus.html Wow…a new song! Consider that thought for just a moment. How often does God hear [...] Read More >
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A Pattern Of Powerful Prayer
by Charles Stanley Also available in a podcast at: http://talk.thelife.com/blogs/experience/kindle/2008/02/19/a-pattern-of-powerful-prayer-2/ How can we pray for you today? http://thelife.com/interactive/share.html Open your bible and read: Colossians 1:9-14 . If someone should pose the question, “How can I pray for you?” would you be able to give a clear answer? Oftentimes we simply do not know what to say. [...] Read More >
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A Ride on the Quiet Car
by John Grant How do you maintain your quiet time with the Lord? Let our mentors encourage you today. http://christianwomentoday.com/chat/askus.html Be Still and Know That I Am God (Psalm 46:10) Hastily I finished my last appointment on Capitol Hill and made a mad dash for Union Station and not a minute too early, as I [...] Read More >
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A Ride on the Quiet Car
by John Grant This devotional is available as a podcast at: http://talk.thelife.com/blogs/experience/kindle/2008/02/06/riding-the-quiet-car/ How do you maintain your quiet time with the Lord? Let our mentors encourage you today. http://mentodayonline.com/chat/askus.html Be Still and Know That I Am God (Psalm 46:10) Hastily I finished my last appointment on Capitol Hill and made a mad dash for Union [...] Read More >
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A Sense of Wonder
by Helen Grace Lescheid Are you feeling discontentment today and missing the small blessings of your life? Take this online study http://thelife.com/study/strugglecontent.html?section=struggle_contentment I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of [...] Read More >
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What Do You Fear?
What do you fear, and why? Is it holding you back from realizing your full potential?
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Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)
Destiny? Is this really me? Was I really born for great things?
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