1 Samuel 1:1–2, 6–7, 12–18, 20, 24–28
September 4, 2008
Explore the Bible Associate Professor of Christian Studies, School of Christian Studies, University of Mobile DECLARING THE LORD’S GRACE 1 Samuel 1:1–2, 6–7, 12–18, 20,
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Mob raids church, attempts ban on church services
September 4, 2008
CIPAYUNG, Indonesia — On Aug. 17, a Muslim mob stormed a church service in Cipayung, East Jakarta, forcing Christians to flee, and they then erected
Couple die after beating, arrest at house church
September 4, 2008
ISFAHAN, Iran — An Iranian Christian couple in their 60s died within a week of each other from injuries sustained when secret police raided a
Court denies Christian conversion in Malaysia
September 4, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — On Aug. 5, a civil court denied a woman’s appeal to renounce Islam in favor of Christianity, highlighting the jurisdictional disputes
Eight students detained for protesting Bible burning
September 4, 2008
SAWA, Eritrea — Authorities locked up eight high school students in metal shipping containers Aug. 5 at a military training school because they objected to
Congregations face discipleship challenges in post-seeker era
September 4, 2008
Alabama Baptist churches have become skilled at reaching the lost and raising attendance through creative events and ministries and changes in church culture like emphasizing
South Dakota outreach leads to 1,300 decisions
September 4, 2008
Tears told this tale. One couple past the first flush of youth came to Sturgis, S.D., to escape the ordinary. Winning a new Harley would
Evangelical Lutheran Church membership declines
September 4, 2008
CHICAGO — Membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the country’s largest Lutheran denomination, has fallen for the 16th consecutive year, the ELCA
