Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

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Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;

and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen.

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Over the counter drug tax increase in bill

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Tylenol: The Pain Reliever Democrats Tax Most

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Marshall (1801-1835) once said, "[T]he power to tax involves the power to destroy." Without a doubt, the Obama administration and its Democratic allies in Congress see the power to tax as the greatest weapon in their arsenal. The Libertarian organization, Cato Institute, just released a list of tax increases those in power and Washington have--or are trying--to tax. One potential levy they left off the list is hidden in the Senate and House health care overhaul bills. Under ObamaCare, over-the-counter drugs, like antihistamines, Tylenol, Pedialyte or even prenatal vitamins will all be subject to a tax increase of up to 40 percent if either bill passes. If you pay for any over-the-counter medicines (a full list can be found here) with a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA), then you'll find that both bills restrict individuals with these pre-tax accounts from buying a "medicine or drug only if such medicine or drug is a prescribed" one, which forces individuals (most of whom make well below $250,000 a year) to pay more.

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From a commentary on I Samual 13

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Men destitute of inward piety, often lay great stress on the outward performances of religion.

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Murder Mart

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Dear Friend of Life, Your tax dollars are about to create abortion "mega-marts" across the nation. In fact, it's already begun. Planned Parenthood - the world's largest abortion provider - has obtained a 78,000 square foot building in Houston, Texas that they are converting into a gargantuan abortion clinic. This new abortion mill will be the largest such facility in the United States with an entire wing dedicated solely to late-term abortions - and your tax dollars will be paying for it! Is this what you want your tax dollars spent on? Under the guise of "health care" reform, the Senate recently authorized the largest expansion of taxpayer-funding for Planned Parenthood in decades. This "health care" bill actually routes taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood as an "essential community provider"! In addition, it subsidizes insurance plans that cover elective abortions with your tax dollars, imposes a mandatory abortion tax on pro-life Americans who happen to be enrolled in such plans, and could potentially require all health care plans to cover abortions as "preventive care." How many abortion mega-marts will the Senate health care bill fund in the coming months if it becomes law? Fortunately, we know that the American people will stand with Americans United for Life in strong opposition to taxpayer-funded abortion mega-marts - but only if we have the resources to get our message out to other pro-life voters. We need an urgent tax-deductible contribution of $50, $100, $250 or more to make sure that your tax dollars are never used to pay for abortion mega-marts. We will make sure your tax dollars are used to save lives rather than take lives. Yours for Life, Charmaine Yoest, Ph.D. President & CEO Americans United for Life P.S. With an annual budget in excess of $1 billion dollars, Planned Parenthood wants to build an abortion mega-mart in every city and college town, using your tax dollars. This is a tragedy. We urgently need you to stand with us and the millions of pro-life Americans who have become life savers rather than life takers. With your tax-deductible contribution of $50, $100, $250 or more we'll continue working to ensure that your tax dollars are never used to pay for abortions or to bankroll abortion providers.

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Heritage of Christian Activism

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But above all, like Dr. King, the activist must possess courage and an unyielding faith in the God of justice. Injustice does not loosen its grasp easily. We must be prepared for a long haul, drawing on the rich resources of community and that abiding hope and passion for truth. And we must avoid violence: in our rhetoric and our actions. As Martin Luther King reminded those who gathered at his home after it had been bombed, "Don't get panicky. . . . I want you to love our enemies. Be good to them. This is what we must live by. We must meet hate with love."

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So if the life of an activist holds so much discouragement and risk, why get involved at all? Because a Christian understanding of the world compels us to combat injustice and promote truth. That is a thought worth reflecting on, especially on Martin Luther King Day—a man who exhibited those qualities.

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CrossExamined Broadcast January 19 to Reach over 200,000

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This Tuesday, January 19th I'll be hosting a live radio and internet simulcast event called Church Dropout:  Overcoming the Youth Exodus.  The producers tell me that this program will draw an audience of over 200,000 to hear and see evidence for Christianity. The program is intended to help reverse the trend that 75% of Christian youth leave the church after high school.    My guests will be some of the top Christian apologists in the world:     We'll start the evening with the man who is currently the best debater on our side, Dr. William Lane Craig (http://www.ReasonableFaith.org).  Bill does scores of college events every year, and he provides great resources on his website. You need to hear Bill's evidence for the existence of God-- irrefutable!  We'll then turn to one of the founding fathers of the Intelligent Design movement-- Dr. Bill Dembski (http://www.designinference.com).  Bill has two PhD's, but he'll show us very simply how life points to an intelligent designer, and how most of the so-called "evidence" for macroevolution is based on materialistic and counter-factual philosophical assumptions.   My third expert guest will be Dr. Mike Adams, a Christian professor on a secular campus (Yes, there are a few!) and one of the most popular conservative columnists on www.Townhall.com.  Mike gets students motivated to make a difference for Christ!  He will give us advice on how to prepare yourself (or your child) for the radically anti-Christian environment found on many college campuses (he'll make you laugh too!).   We'll then cap the show with one of my all-time heroes of apologetics-- his books helped bring me to faith-- the one and only Josh McDowell (www.Josh.org).  Josh will give us very helpful insights on the importance of relationships to a young person's faith.  Josh is not only the most popular apologist but also the most passionate!    During the show, I'll also provide evidence for Christianity from our book I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, and take your calls.  Overall, the program will equip you with the critical information you need to keep yourself, your family, and your church firmly grounded in the truth.    It's this Tuesday, January 19, 7-10 p.m. CENTRAL time:  A listing of the 200 stations carrying the program can be found here (http://action.afa.net/Radio/).  For the live web simulcast, go here: http://action.afa.net/Webcast/WebcastPlayer.aspx?id=2147491014 Our friends at the American Family Association, who are producing this event, will create a DVD of the program that will be available afterwards.  Check www.CrossExamined.org later for details.   Please pray that thousands are touched for Christ!    Blessings,   Frank     Dr. Frank Turek Founder & President of CrossExamined.org Speaker and author/co-author of: I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist Correct, NOT Politically Correct Legislating Morality TV Monday Nights @ 8 pm & Midnight ET DirecTV Ch. 378 Radio Saturdays @ 11 am ET www.afr.net                           704-845-1997nk Turek Founder & President of

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Testing the tests.

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1/13/2010
by Dr. Jeff Zweerink

"[Science] is not perfect. It can be misused. It is only a tool. But it is by far the best tool we have, self-correcting, ongoing, applicable to everything. It has two rules. First: there are no sacred truths; all assumptions must be critically examined; arguments from authority are worthless. Second: whatever is inconsistent with the facts must be discarded or revised. ... The obvious is sometimes false; the unexpected is sometimes true." — Carl Sagan, Cosmos, pg 277.

One underlying principle that enables the scientific enterprise to discover the truth is the commitment that everything must be tested. This principle comes directly from the Bible (see 1 Thessalonians 5:21). Because every belief and explanation rests on assumptions, the confidence in those beliefs and explanations grows as tests confirm the assumptions. Tests that falsify assumptions provide avenues to provide even better explanations. Recent exploration of meteorites demonstrates how this process works in practice.

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