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Living Holy And Loving It!

by Melody La Luz Sat, May 19, 2007 Loving sex as a single? Are you wondering how to live holy and love it? Learn the theology of purity, sex and...
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A Theology of Shalom

by Noel Castellanos Fri, May 18, 2007 Shalom is a biblical concept that pushes us as Kingdom people to examine the depths of our understanding of wholeness, justice and community....
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Environmental Justice and the Call to Stewardship of the Earth

by Michael Mata Sat, May 19, 2007 Did you know that we sin against God when we abuse the environment? Rarely do we think of caring for nature as a...
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Larry Acosta excerpt from “Deep Justice in a Broken World”

"Whether we live in an urban, rural, or suburban context, we are now making either/or choices with our checkbooks and finances everyday. Yet we who have enough money to do...
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The Missing Pieces to Your After School Program

by Wanda Parker & Lori Ybarra Christian Are you satisfied with the results of your ministry? What if you could get even greater results? Come discover what missing pieces may...
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A PLACE OF HOPE (General Session 2 – UYWI05)

by Jeremy Del Rio Fri, May 20, 2005 Jeremy co-founded the Ground Zero Clergy Task Force/Northeast Clergy Group following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He will challenge you...
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Martin Luther King Jr. quote

The church must be reminded that it is not the master or the servant of the state, but rather the conscience of the state. It must be the guide and...
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We’re Brothers Forever

If you didn't watch American Idol last night, we'll catch you up on the next William Hung sensation. I sure hope there's a chorus of THIS sung at one of...
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UYWI07 Quote

"I see right here -- This is what the future of the American church HAS to look like. This is where it's headed. This is what American Christianity HAS to...
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“Rookie” Question

I love when we get questions in like this because those of you with experience really help develop young leaders who have all the questions. Please give any possible "constructive"...
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“Help for the Homeless” video

Andy Bales, a trainer at UYWI08 and President of Union Rescue Mission, was featured in a Human Rights VLOG video by Chronicle Project (CP). Here Andy talks about the overwhelming...
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message from Denzel

Grace Hill Media has allowed us to provide you with a personal message from Denzel Washington, "The Great Debaters" trailer, groups discounts, as well as a link to a Bible...
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