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Is anything in the Bible that says we should commit ourselves to God?

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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: While attending a conference on joy, I heard a speaker challenge those in attendance to commit themselves to God. I’ve been in church all my life but I’ve never heard that said. The speaker passed out a little card with a prayer on it, asking us to read it and sign. I am careful about what I put...Read more

What is the famous passage in Habakkuk that expresses the prophet's faith in the Lord's sovereignty?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Habakkuk 1:1-11
B) Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
C) Habakkuk 2:2-20
D) Habakkuk 3:1-19

What is the famous passage in Nahum that describes the Lord as slow to anger and great in power?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Nahum 1:1-10
B) Nahum 1:11-15
C) Nahum 2:1-10
D) Nahum 3:1-19

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Dunleavy lays out efforts to preserve ability to spend public funds at private and religious schools

Religion / Religious News /

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In the wake of a court decision that struck down key statutes governing Alaska's public homeschooling programs, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Wednesday that he would not immediately seek to advance new statutes or regulations ensuring the programs can continue.

Anchorage Superior Court Judge Adolf Zeman ruled last week that the ...Read more

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This church, floor to ceiling in religious art, offers a portal to the past

Religion / Religious News /

MIAMI -- On the outside, the Miami Lakes church looks like any other house of God, perhaps plainer than most.

The unassuming white exterior, topped by a tall bronze dome that peeks over the Palmetto Expressway, offers no hint that stepping into Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral is like entering a glorious gallery of religious art — but ...Read more

The God Squad: Happy Passover from Father Tom

Religion / God Squad /

When Father Tom was alive we had a custom where I would offer Easter greetings from a rabbi and Tommy would offer Passover greetings from a priest. Now that this is no longer possible, I must rely on my memories of Tom’s Passover commentaries over the years.

This year, I remember as if he was still with us Tom’...Read more

How can a Christian deal with this?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My best friend all through school and college – best man at my wedding, godfather to my children – has turned on me with no explanation. I’ve searched my heart to see what I might have done to cause the destruction of a treasured friendship. He blocks me on social media and has even relocated ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Zechariah that speaks of the Lord's promise to pour out his Spirit?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Zechariah 1:1-6
B) Zechariah 1:7-17
C) Zechariah 2:1-13
D) Zechariah 12:10-14

What is the main theme of the Book of Haggai?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) The rebuilding of the temple

What can a person do to overcome horrible memories and the selfishness that caused them?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It is hard to get over the guilt I feel since my parents passed away. In their last years of life, I was very busy in my career and raising my family. My parents were struggling as they aged and dealt with weakness and pain, and no doubt loneliness. I sent them money, but I didn’t go to them and ...Read more

What was the name of the psalmist who composed the most psalms?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) David
B) Solomon
C) Asaph
D) Ethan

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NY Attorney General Letitia James, Diocese of Brooklyn reach settlement on clergy sex abuse reforms

Religion / Religious News /

NEW YORK — The Diocese of Brooklyn and state Attorney General Letitia James reached a settlement Tuesday on a host of reforms to address accusations of years of mismanaging allegations into priests who were accused of sexual abuse.

Those reforms include the installation of a secular monitor to oversee how the diocese will handle allegations ...Read more

Is it wrong to tell them He is seeking them?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Some friends of mine don’t understand my personal relationship with the Lord. We share much in common, but not when it comes to God. They pride themselves in diversity and fail to recognize their own prejudice against God. Is it wrong to tell them He is seeking them? – P.M.

A: By nature people ...Read more

Who is the author of the Book of Micah?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Micah
B) Nahum
C) Obadiah
D) Jonah

What is the famous passage in Joel that describes the outpouring of the Holy Spirit?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Joel 1:1-20
B) Joel 2:1-11
C) Joel 2:12-17
D) Joel 2:28-32

Is the Old Testament not for today?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: A leading pastor who was interviewed on Fox News declared that the Old Testament is not for today. Is this true? – B.D.

A: The Old Testament may not seem relevant to us today – but it is, because it’s part of God’s holy Word. After all, the Old Testament Scriptures were quoted by Jesus when...Read more

Who is the primary author of the Book of Amos?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Amos
B) Hosea
C) Micah
D) Joel

What is the main theme of the Book of Ephesians?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The unity of believers in Christ and the mystery of God's plan
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God