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Norfolk mosque vandalized with black crosses painted on building

Religion / Religious News /

NORFOLK, Va. — The Masjid Ash-Shura mosque on Colley Avenue in Norfolk was vandalized between Sunday night and Monday morning with a series of black crosses spray-painted along the side of the building, but a group of volunteers quickly came together to help clean it off.

Police are in possession of a video that shows one man, at some point ...Read more

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Is it possible to receive God’s forgiveness after we die?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it possible to receive God’s forgiveness after we die? So many people say that prayer over a dead person to get them into Heaven doesn’t work. Is this true? – A.D.

A: There is life after death, and every individual must make the decision to repent of sin and receive Jesus Christ as Lord ...Read more

What was the name of the judge who killed 600 Philistines with an oxgoad?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Shamgar
B) Abimelech
C) Ehud
D) Samson

What is the famous passage in Jonah that describes God's compassion for all people?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Jonah 1:1-17
B) Jonah 2:1-10
C) Jonah 3:1-10
D) Jonah 4:1-11

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What will be the response of Hollywood elites when they see Jesus face to face?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve always been a big fan of Hollywood movies. The sheer talent of star power, drawing millions of viewers into their fantasy world, is inspiring. But I’m done with their deception after watching the Golden Globes, when scoffing at God was applauded. What will be their response when they see ...Read more

What is the famous passage in First Timothy that gives qualifications for overseers and deacons in the church?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) 1 Timothy 1:1-11
B) 1 Timothy 2:1-15
C) 1 Timothy 3:1-13
D) 1 Timothy 4:1-16

What was the name of Naomi's husband?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Elimelech
B) Boaz
C) Obed
D) Mahlon

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Is there a secret to overcoming a preoccupation that is ruining life?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does it say about me that I am a believer in Jesus, but I live in fear of everything: losing my job, developing cancer, suffering rejection from my spouse. None of these things has happened, and there’s no indication that they will, yet I am overcome with the “what if?” Is there a secret ...Read more

Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the Book of James?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) James, the son of Zebedee
B) James, the son of Alphaeus
C) James, the brother of Jesus
D) James, the apostle

What is the famous passage in Matthew that contains the Sermon on the Mount?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Matthew 5:1-16
B) Matthew 6:1-15
C) Matthew 7:1-12
D) Matthew 8:1-17

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The God Squad: A holiday letter for Zac and Zeke

Religion / God Squad /

Since Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas kind of bump up against each other this year, I send out to you all this old favorite God Squad, and with it my blessings for a year to find each other.

Q: I recently emailed my 8-year-old grandson, Zac, and asked for his Christmas wish list. He replied with the usual ...Read more

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Is it true that Satan was once an angel and was kicked out of Heaven?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is the story true that Satan was once an angel named Lucifer and got kicked out of Heaven because he was evil? Is this really believable? – D.G.

A: Lucifer (meaning “morning star” in Hebrew) was an angel created to glorify God, but this wasn’t the role he wanted. His heart’s desire was to...Read more

Who is the primary character in the Book of Jonah?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Jonah
B) Nahum
C) Obadiah
D) Micah

What did God create on the first day?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) The sun and moon
B) The land and sea
C) Light
D) Animals

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If there is no Heaven, is there no Hell?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Where is Heaven? Some people say there is no such place, and I think it helps them believe that if there is no Heaven, there also is no Hell. Are people fooling themselves? – G.H.

A: God set a firmament in the midst of the waters, divided the waters from the waters, and called the firmament “...Read more

 

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