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THROUGH THE BIBLE: The synagogues of Magdala and Gamla; was Jesus here?

By Eric Mitchell, Christian Examiner GAMLA, Israel (Christian Examiner) – The Gospel accounts highlight the teachings and miracles of Jesus of Nazareth. Much of His ministry was set near the Sea of Galilee with Capernaum as His base.  Many of His twelve disciples came from this region. Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Phillip were from Bethsaida. Matthew and Peter were from Capernaum, where we are told Peter had a house. To read the rest of the article, click here. … [Read more...]

SURPRISING: Christianity gains 1 point in Britain, while ‘nones’ fall

By Gregory Tomlin, Christian Examiner LONDON (Christian Examiner) – This year's British Social Attitudes (BSA) Survey has yielded a surprising result – Christianity has gained slightly, halting decades of decline, the UK's Telegraph has reported. According to the paper, which has had an advanced look at the unpublished survey's findings, the BSA shows decades of decline in Christianity slowing, or "leveling off" as the paper suggests. The one percent uptick in the number of people claiming to be Christian (from 42 to 43 percent) corresponds with the one percent of people no longer listing themselves as "nones," or British citizens not officially connected with any church or religious denomination. To read the rest of the article, click here. … [Read more...]

Tending to his flock

One of four families from the Bridge Church in Madisonville who were trapped in their homes by rapidly rising water, Will and Charity Phillips along with their newborn baby and four-year-old twins were rescued by a National Guard team in a 5-ton truck Sunday morning, Aug. 14, and taken to a local restaurant situated on higher ground. Pastor Lane Corley was able to reach them there and take them to his home where they will remain until the floodwaters recede. Corley, who also serves as a church planning strategist for Louisiana Baptists, is thankful all four families were able to make it out unharmed, but knows there is a long road to recovery for everyone in the state. “There are so many neighborhoods, homes and businesses affected by this flood, including East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana’s most populated,” Corley said. “We’ve got a lot of work and a great opportunity to let our ‘light shine before men’ ahead of us in south Louisiana.” … [Read more...]

Safe and sound

Satsuma Baptist Church became a place of jubilation after near tragedy Aug. 11-14. Families separated after flash flooding in Livingston were reunited at the church Sunday morning. The Cajun Navy, an informal name for the many Louisianans who used personal boats to rescue others, transported people throughout the day, dropping them off at the church into the arms of anxious but grateful members of displaced families. Pastor Brad Delaughter said he was blessed to witness the church’s response as “the hands and feet of Jesus” and the tangible effects of coming together “as an Acts 2 church.” … [Read more...]

Visit these churches for help

Below are churches across south Louisiana where you or your family members may find assistance. The assistance available depends upon the location. Ascension Baptist, Gonzales 13432 Airline Hwy., Gonzales, LA 70737 — Distributing Goods, Feeding, Mudout (receiving forms) The Bayou, Lafayette 2234 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508 — Shower, Laundy, Feeding, Mudout (receiving forms), Distributing Goods Bethel, Livingston 20149 Circle Drive, Livingston, LA 70754 — Feeding, Shower Bethlehem, Albany 29350 S Montipelier, Albany, LA 70711 — Feeding, Distributing Goods Christ Community, Denham Springs 26574 Juban Road, Denham Springs, LA 70726 — Distributing Goods Church of Life Fellowship, Baton Rouge 6066 Evangeline St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805 — Water, Feeding, Mudout (receiving forms) Community Bible, Baton Rouge 1729 Monte Sano Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70807 — Feeding, Mudout (receiving forms) Colyell, Livingston 19524 LA Highway 42, Livingston, LA 70754 — Distributing Goods, Feeding, Mudout (receiving forms) Fellowship, Prairieville 14363 Highway 73, Prairieville, LA 70769 — Distributing Goods, Feeding, Mudout (receiving forms) First, Addis 6781 Hwy 1 South, Addis, LA … [Read more...]