http://everydaychristian.com Biblical truth for everyday life en jackwellman@hotmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-03T02:07:51+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/8228/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/devotions/post/8228/#When:10:00:01Z Looking for a good movie to watch with the family? Back in May, Five & Two pictures released “The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry.” Set in the summer of 1970, three 12-year-old boys experience a … The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry, following Jesus, Bible study,change 2010-09-02T10:00:01+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8255/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8255/#When:02:07:51Z Charles Swindoll, the voice behind the ministry, Insight for Living, is also an accomplished author. I am enrolled for my M.A. in seminary and am pastoring a church that has a desire to grow … Christian Living, Entertainment 2010-09-03T02:07:51+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8254/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8254/#When:00:24:06Z Back in July, I had the privilege of meeting Contemporary Christian singer, Meredith Andrews. She's a little woman with a passionate heart and very powerful voice. Last month, I checked back in with her. … Entertainment 2010-09-03T00:24:06+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8239/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8239/#When:19:30:47Z When you hear the name Glenn Beck what do you think?  Crazy man?  Radical?  Defender of our country?  Conservative? No matter what labels you put on the man, there is no doubt that he … News 2010-09-01T19:30:47+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8232/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8232/#When:00:08:55Z Several years ago, there was a young man who excelled at the sport of high diving, and to compliment his training for the Olympics, he attended a university where his skill could be honed … Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2010-09-01T00:08:55+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8231/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8231/#When:21:01:56Z Stating that parents sometimes have a tendency to water down their faith – if they acknowledge it all – is hardly a novel statement. Author and theology professor Kenda Dean stated that if that … Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2010-08-31T21:01:56+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8221/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8221/#When:14:01:55Z Justin Forsett is poised to possibly have a breakout year for the Seattle Seahawks. Entering his fourth NFL season when Seattle opens its quest for an NFC West title against top division rival San … Sports 2010-08-31T14:01:55+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8217/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8217/#When:19:28:31Z Growing up in a family environment where the men rule the nest can be pleasant and full of security or sometimes can be dangerous and abusive depending on the family dynamics. There are some … Christian Living, Family and Relationships, Entertainment 2010-08-30T19:28:31+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8213/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8213/#When:18:07:47Z Is taking time for yourself selfish?  There are different schools of thought on this.  Some believe that Christians should never put the focus on their own personal needs.  Our job is to serve others.  … Christian Living 2010-08-30T18:07:47+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8215/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8215/#When:18:03:55Z Natalie Grant is a Contemporary Christian music artist from Seattle, but currently lives in Nashville with her husband and twin girls. She has an amazing voice and was awarded the GMA Female Vocalist Of … Christian Living, Entertainment 2010-08-30T18:03:55+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8210/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8210/#When:10:35:18Z There’s Power in the Blood, an old Gospel hymn has an obvious meaning that there’s power in the blood of Jesus Christ to forgive sins.  But there’s power in your blood too.   There are … Christian Living, Health and Fitness 2010-08-30T10:35:18+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8209/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8209/#When:12:48:12Z Have you ever been to a church where you feel like they're trying to sell you something?  Like they're trying to fit you into your demographic so you stay interested in what they're offering. … Christian Living 2010-08-29T12:48:12+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8208/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8208/#When:12:47:18Z The Big Idea: Providing the best of the best around the Net. Links to the top five Christian blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living.  We Are One Every … Christian Living 2010-08-29T12:47:18+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8205/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8205/#When:20:02:02Z Please note that some of these jokes are just that, jokes.  But other events are actual occurrences, based upon real situations with real people.  In other words, I didn’t make all of these up. … Christian Living, Entertainment 2010-08-27T20:02:02+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8201/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8201/#When:18:35:49Z In the Bible the heart stands for the seat, source, reservoir and instigator of our thoughts, attitudes, desires, character and motivation. It is synonymous with our modern use of “mind,” since the mind is … Christian Living 2010-08-27T18:35:49+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8199/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8199/#When:17:49:48Z So just how good is Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers? First keep in mind it is still PRESEASON (and yes I capitalized that on purpose). However, Rodgers put on a mind-boggling performance last … Sports 2010-08-27T17:49:48+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8198/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8198/#When:16:00:41Z Editor’s Note: This will be the final installment of Lunchtime Links in its present form. Future posts will feature links with a stronger focus on Christian discipleship. Economic growth in the second quarter trudged … News Briefs 2010-08-27T16:00:41+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8197/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8197/#When:13:58:03Z I am a family doctor dedicated to helping people take charge of their lives. I have for that reason, been empowering people to become instruments of positive influence and to lead their best lives. … Christian Living, Entertainment 2010-08-27T13:58:03+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8193/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8193/#When:13:23:20Z The 4X4 Challenge is not another monster truck race. It is a new program for evangelism. Pastor Greg Wallace from Woodridge Baptist Church in Kingwood, Texas has developed a series of lessons and a … Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2010-08-27T13:23:20+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8195/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8195/#When:13:19:20Z Do you want to remedy the shallow stereotype of “take two verses and call me in the morning?” Are you ready to stop placing band-aids on your friends’ suffering and sin? Then engage in … Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2010-08-27T13:19:20+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8196/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/blogs/post/8196/#When:13:10:06Z One of the questions I hear a lot of believers ask is, “How do I know if something is from God?”  While the typical Christian answer might be that if it lines up with … Christian Living 2010-08-27T13:10:06+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/8113/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/8113/#When:11:34:08Z The Global Orphan Project champions the cause of orphaned and abandoned children in impoverished countries. 2010-08-20T11:34:08+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/7709/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/7709/#When:10:22:39Z Indianapolis-based Crescent Project works on various levels to help Christians communicate with Muslims in a non-threatening manner. 2010-08-10T10:22:39+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/7597/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/7597/#When:02:36:32Z Southern Sudan Mission works to facilitate distribution of medical supplies and other basic necessities to the people of the Aweil area of Southern Sudan 2010-08-01T02:36:32+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/7534/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/7534/#When:01:55:02Z As missionary-sending organization World Gospel Mission celebrates 100 years of taking the message of the gospel to the nations, the focus turns to supporting a new generation of workers--international missionaries. 2010-06-24T01:55:02+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/6522/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/causes/post/6522/#When:10:36:10Z The mission of California-based Open Doors USA began in 1955 when its founder began bringing Bibles to former Soviet bloc nations in Eastern Europe. Today, the ministry operates in dozens of countries where religious freedom is limited. 2010-04-13T10:36:10+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8253/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8253/#When:18:31:12Z In an interesting reversal of long-standing trends, young professional women are out-earning men, in some cities by as much as 20 percent. These income figures are common in cities of various cities ranging from Los Angeles to Raleigh. There are, however, some important catches. The figures apply only to single women under 30, and only in areas with significant populations. Married women or older women still more often than not are paid less than their male counterparts for similar work. News, Money, Careers 2010-09-02T18:31:12+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8252/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8252/#When:17:57:31Z “Milliennials” – people born between 1980 and 1991 – are divided over gay marriage, but a clear majority of them support it according to figures complied by LifeWay Research. The study of 1,200 Milliennials  done in August 2009 showed that 60 percent of them did not have an issue with homosexuals being legally married. There were, however, differences based on geography, race and gender. Residents of the Northeast and West both had clear majorities of people approving of gay marriage while only about 33% of Southerners approved. Women are also much more likely than men to be approving by a 68-55 margin.  African-Americans show a majority – 53 percent – opposed to gay marriage. Strong adherence to orthodox Christian beliefs also increased disapproval of gay marriage, with only 14 percent strongly agreeing that gay marriage should not be allowed. News, Christian Living, Family and Relationships 2010-09-02T17:57:31+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8251/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8251/#When:17:38:51Z An oil platform operated by Mariner Energy has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. The explosion is about 100 miles west where BP’s Deepwater Horizon rig sank in April triggering a massive oil spill. All 13 crew members on the rig have been rescued. At this time, leaked oil is not visible on the surface. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy News 2010-09-02T17:38:51+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8250/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8250/#When:14:31:37Z If you are heading out on the road for one last summer fling over Labor Day weekend, you might have more company than you expected. The American Automobile Association (AAA) is predicting about 35 million people will travel 60 miles or more over the holiday weekend. That would be almost a 10 percent jump over last year. A slowly improving economy and an increased willingness by consumers to spend is driving the travel. News 2010-09-02T14:31:37+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8249/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8249/#When:14:17:56Z Police in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Silver Spring, Md., have said James Lee did not leave behind any explosive devices before being shot during a hostage standoff at Discovery Channel headquarters on Wednesday. Lee was opposed to the network environmental programming, believing that humans needed to be sterilized to prevent population growth crowding out the natural world. News 2010-09-02T14:17:56+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8248/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8248/#When:13:57:04Z North Carolina’s Outer Banks are preparing from a strong hit from Hurricane Earl as it moves close to the coast later today and tomorrow. The storm may affect New York’s Long Island and the New England coastline over the weekend. North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue urged residents to heed evacuation warnings. News 2010-09-02T13:57:04+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8247/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8247/#When:13:35:47Z Stephen Hawking, the wheelchair-bound British physicist known worldwide for his intellect and observations, has published it is inconceivable that God or any other supernatural force created the universe. In a new book Hawking distances himself from earlier work which suggested God could not be written off as a possible architect in the creation of human civilization. His new work is aimed, rather, at debunking Isaac Newton’s theory that only God could have shaped Earth out of the chaos of early stages of the universe. “Because there is a law such as gravity, the universe can and will create itself from nothing,” Hawking said. “Spontaneous creation is the reason there is something rather than nothing, why the universe exists, why we exist. It is not necessary to invoke God to light the blue touch paper and set the universe going. News 2010-09-02T13:35:47+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8246/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8246/#When:20:19:36Z Apple unveiled a thinner, sleeker looking version of the iPod Touch today, available on the market in a few weeks. The device will include a retina display from the iPhone 4 plus enhanced gaming and HD video functions. Pre-orders are available now. It is available in 8-, 32-, and 64-gigabyte models. News, Technology 2010-09-01T20:19:36+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8245/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8245/#When:20:09:33Z Anyone who has played golf knows how frustrating the game can be. Hitting a ball into a pond off the tee or taking a triple bogey on a par-3 are never any fun. At least, however, few of us can ever claim our bad play actually set a course on fire. That apparently was the case last weekend in California when an so far anonymous golfer’s metal club struck a rock on a backswing, igniting a wildfire which drew in 150 local firefighters. News, Sports 2010-09-01T20:09:33+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8244/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/news/weblink/8244/#When:19:47:49Z When you think of a convention, plenty of images probably come to mind. Perhaps it’s a vacation hot spot, such as Las Vegas or Orlando, where attendees may duck out on a session or two to, respectively, play the slots or go hang out with Mickey Mouse. Oklahoma City perhaps not be viewed the same way, but it will be a memorable convention destination – at least in the short term – because a convention scheduled at its civic center. A Satanic church billing itself as Church of the IV Majesties will be holding a meeting at the Civic Center Music Hall on Oct. 21. The center has, ironically, booked Easter pageants and other Christian-related meetings in the past. "As a public building, we don't discriminate against any group, whether it be religious or nonreligious," said Jennifer McClintock, Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation specialist. "As long as the group comes in and abides by city laws, we will host them." News 2010-09-01T19:47:49+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6227/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6227/#When:16:13:30Z Taylor Firth is anything but a stranger to the pressure cooker of elite figure skating ranks. Being on screen is a different story and she is looking forward to see how the two blend together. … Entertainment 2010-02-10T16:13:30+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6239/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6239/#When:16:12:32Z Barna Group survey data released today showed that giving to non-profits and churches alike continues to decline as Americans prepare for a slow recovery from the recession. Of the roughly 1,000 people polled last month, … Money 2010-02-10T16:12:32+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6208/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6208/#When:19:37:51Z Two of the country’s most well-known evangelical pastors have created a group to help churches rebuild in the wake of disasters. Mark Driscoll of Seattle’s Mars Hill Church and James MacDonald of Chicago’s Harvest Bible … News 2010-02-03T19:37:51+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6174/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6174/#When:16:01:36Z The 30th Annual Christian Scholars Conference will be held June 3-5 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. “Beauty in the Academy: Faith, Scholarship & the Arts” is the theme for this interdisciplinary academic conference that … Christian Living 2010-02-01T16:01:36+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6145/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6145/#When:20:51:21Z Leon Amstutz has had an affinity for Haiti for decades. Amstutz made his first visit to the Caribbean nation in 1973 as a freshly minted college graduate. Over much of the past 37 years Amstutz … News 2010-01-26T20:51:21+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6133/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6133/#When:15:54:20Z The Barna Group released the second of its three-part series today examining how congregations dealt with the multiplied effects of the recession during the fourth quarter of 2009. Data from about 1,100 churches discussed three … Christian Living 2010-01-26T15:54:20+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6111/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6111/#When:13:33:12Z For the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs, seen their insurance benefits trimmed or both during the recession, basic health care costs have become a major issue. Options for people to still receive … Health and Fitness 2010-01-25T13:33:12+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6112/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6112/#When:15:58:31Z Gospel music star Kirk Franklin has released a new single in collaboration with other Christian musicians to benefit aid efforts in Haiti. In what he described as a Christian version of “We Are the World,” … Entertainment 2010-01-22T15:58:31+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6023/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/6023/#When:02:16:40Z A survey released Monday by the Christian research firm The Barna Group shows that church budgets were generally cut in 2009 but that some stabilizing may be taking place. A total of 1,114 Protestant pastors … News 2010-01-13T02:16:40+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/5982/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/5982/#When:16:47:40Z For the eighth consecutive year North Korea tops the list of 50 countries regarded as the worst persecutors of Christians. Open Doors USA has sponsored the list since 1991. The ministry supplies Christians around the … News 2010-01-08T16:47:40+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/5998/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/5998/#When:19:48:46Z The Passion Twenty Ten Conference in Atlanta this week raised $1.33 million for a variety of non-profits. The conference was attended by more than 20,000 college students who additionally contributed 15,000 towels and 74,000 pairs … Christian Living 2010-01-07T19:48:46+00:00 http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/5997/ http://www.everydaychristian.com/features/story/5997/#When:19:47:24Z Chrsitian author William Dembski is challenging college students to offer up proof of God’s existence. The contest at http://www.godornot.com prompts students to upload a video proving God despite the uneding supply of bad news about … News 2010-01-07T19:47:24+00:00