Megachurch pastor steps away from pulpit because he feels far from God, tired in soul

Knowing one’s limit is wisdom and God-led. It is for the purpose of giving God our best in this life for His glory.

Rev. Howard-John Wesley, senior pastor of the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, surprised his congregation earlier this month with an announcement that he is stepping away from his ministry for a season because he feels far from God, tired in his soul and needed to recuperate mentally and physically.

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Orthodox Christianity in the 21st Century

Concentrated in Europe, Orthodox Christians have declined as share of the global Christian population, from 20% in 1910 to 12% today. But the Ethiopian community is highly observant and growing.

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Birth mother who identifies as transgender man is not legally a ‘father,’ court rules

A U.K. court has ruled that a woman who identifies as a man and recently gave birth cannot be recognized as the baby’s

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Woman looking to buy juicer for cancer-stricken mom gets a kind surprise from stranger | Good News – Yahoo News Canada

Woman looking to buy juicer for cancer-stricken mom gets a kind surprise from stranger | Good News – Yahoo News Canada.

Dan Price, Gravity Payments CEO raises pay – Business Insider

However, The New York Times has just reported that two of Gravity’s “most valued” employees have quit as a result of the pay raise. 
Why?  

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Dan Price, Gravity Payments CEO raises pay – Business Insider.

He dropped a “Roofie” into her drink and she never noticed. I didn’t expect to see what he did next! | Viral4Real

It only takes one or two seconds for a person to slip a “roofie” into your drinks. Always be aware and be cautious when talking to strangers. Keep safe, ladies! ~ Joey Salads

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Child-Free Day celebrates choice to be childless – Yahoo News Canada

“This kind of lifestyle is different from the norm, so it scares people,” Baribeau continued, adding that outspoken advocates of childlessness are often called “selfish,” among other things.

Child-Free Day celebrates choice to be childless – Yahoo News Canada.

Here’s what the Scriptures say about it: Psalms 127: 3, Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him.  New Living Translation

 

We can create babies without men, claim scientists | Daily Mail Online

Sign of the times?

Paul Tully, of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, said: ‘Parthenogenisis is akin to cloning in a sense. It is the way lower orders of animals such as frogs and insects are able to reproduce. ‘It is entirely unknown for this to happen in humans and this is a very disturbing discovery. Apart from the ethical concerns of what was happening to these embryos without their consent, it could mean that, theoretically, it would be possible to eradicate men.’ He added: ‘What we are seeing here is the technological imperative – they are doing it just because they can. Is society going to curb this or are we going to see even more outlandish discoveries? ‘My fear is that, as with cloning, there will be horrific developmental abnormalities and accelerated ageing of these embryos. One dreads to think what they may suffer in the name of science.’

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On the Mayweather Victory and Why It Doesn’t Matter | Jio F. Deslate

Mayweather may have won this morning but it doesn’t really matter. He could defeat ten more Manny Pacquiao’s but he will never be remembered the way Pacman will be, as a true fighter. “Money” stands for nothing. He may be undefeated, but he is not a champion. Manny Pacquiao is and always will be.~Jio F. Deslate

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What a True Christian Really Looks Like

Genuine Christians affirm the Bible alone communicates God’s divine answer to humanity’s deepest needs, provides moral and ethical guidance to foster human flourishing and right and peaceable living.BETHANY BLANKLEY

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