July 2 – July 8

Here are your top 5 interesting, must-know news articles from the past week. Enjoy!

"It’s good to know the news, but it’s also good to know what is being said about the news. And while it is still important to formulate your own opinions through God-given discernment, it does not hurt to read what’s out there. So with that said, here is what evangelism can become or has become, and what sex was really meant to be for."

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// Tebow: football, NFL not source of true success

When 6-foot-3, 250-pound, Heisman Trophy winner and new Denver Bronco quarterback Tim Tebow was asked by a sports reporter if he felt successful, he answered, “Yes, but not because I’m famous [but] because I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ." Tebow spoke of this interview to a Georgia church this past Sunday. Young Tebow accepted Christ when he was six years old and hopes that when he meets Jesus “his arms are going to be open wide.” Original article.

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// Calif. Evangelist: We're Just No Good at Evangelism

Evangelist, Greg Laurie preps his mega-congregation on the what, why, and how of evangelism as they prepare for the annual Harvest Crusade in Southern California.  He says, "If there's one thing that Christians and non-Christians have in common, it's this: we're both uptight about evangelism." He explains that not bringing the Gospel message to others is a sin of omission and Christians need to be more active about sharing their faith. Original article.

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// Green movement puts faith in spill

Religious leaders hope that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill will inspire Christians to support cleaner energy and transform their personal lives to consume less and contemplate more.  Activists are calling this movement “green religion” or “eco-theology”. Walt Grazer, head of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment explains, “This is one of those rare moments when you can really focus people’s attention on what’s happening to God’s creation.” Original article.

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// How Missionaries Lost Their Chariots of Fire

American Christians have evolved in recent years to be social activists. Although this movement has spurred greater attention to the poor, the abused, and the neglected, some may say that the message of the Gospel is becoming lost amidst good deeds. And while good works are admirable, a 2006 study showed that Hondurans who were receiving humanitarian work understand the different between the Christians and the non-Christian efforts. Writer Brad E. Greenberg finds that a balance is needed. Original article.

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// Sex Is Not About Waiting

Sex outside the context of a marriage covenant can become an abused and "utilitarian process” and a means to an end, thus losing its original intent. Writer Michael Lawrence dismisses the commonly used Christian clichés of our time that attempt to explain and justify sex after marriage by saying that sex isn't just about waiting or pursuing pleasure. It is about the union God created which glorifies and exemplifies our union with Christ Himself. Original article.

Special thanks to contributing writers, Clifford and Grace Kwon.

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