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God's Chisel ~ The Skit Guys offer God's view of man, His Son

From the page: "When God chisels the dead weight out of our lives it can be very painful. In one of their most requested skits, Tommy and Eddie give a very creative look at a typical believer having to go through the process of discipline." Themes: Holiness, Obeying God, Spiritual maturity, Discipline, Comparison, Becoming like Christ

"Tommy Woodard and Eddie James are The Skit Guys. They have been best friends since high school. Think of them as the wise guys in class who had everyone laughing and managed to make a career out of it. They've been teaching God's word using comedy, drama and whatever category talking action figures fit into for over twenty years. They recently released two new books through Zondervan called, Instant Skits and Skits That Teach. They have also produced other plays, skits, and videos covering a wide variety of topics that are available to download through their website."

Phones 4 Charity makes good
use of discarded cell phonesFrom the page: "Phones 4 Charity has developed a revolutionary method in fundraising. There are over 800 million retired cell phones discarded in drawers, desks, and storages in the United States with over 140 million more phones entering the waste stream each year. Phones 4 Charity is a national program designed to remove discarded wireless phones from the country's environment while directly benefiting charitable organizations. We enable charities to capitalize on the untapped value of these used discarded cell phones. These phones are just waiting to be reprogrammed, refurbished or recycled to help benefit your community and the environment.

"Your donated cell phone will be refurbished and put to further use. Refurbished phones are sent to emerging countries and areas in the United States where there is an economic necessity for cell phones for both safety & communication. There are some parts of the world where technology is so precious that a cell phone can mean the difference between life and death. 'Access to communications can have far-reaching effects on people's lives' says Kate Raworth, co-author of the 2001 United Nations Human Development Report."

Aussie street performer
sells $1 kisses in Syndey

From the page: "August 28, 2009 08:47am

SYDNEY invented the Free Hugs Man and now the city has a $1-for-a-kiss seller. Eligible young bachelor Lachlan Christie, 24, is selling smooches outside the Queen Victoria Building in the heart of Sydney's CBD.

The street performer, who hides his eyes behind shades, has been spruiking kisses for two weeks and usually aims to take home $5 to $10 per day.

"I've sold three kisses in the past 50 minutes," he said. "I'm doing it as a social experiment to get a chance to see people's reactions.''

He said women were quite reluctant to receive kisses on the lips. "I want some brave girls to come up," he said. "A lot of people want to give me money but don't want a kiss."

Christie said he was currently single but wasn't necessarily trying to find a girlfriend. "It's mainly for the reaction ... to break down boundaries and challenge social norms," he said.

"Once I get more well known, hopefully business will boom. "It's great toeing the line of whether people think you're serious or not."

W. Bush Gets Downgraded;
'Worst' Reagan Gets Blame

From the page: "You're aware that this is all Ronald Reagan's fault? It's as simple as that. The ball that is now rolling over world economies was given it's first push by the 40th President of the U.S. And because of that, it's very safe to make this claim: Ronald Reagan was the worst President in U.S. history.

While conservatives like Newt Gingrich and John McCain worship Reagan far more than they worship Jesus Christ, the fact is that everything bad happening to the U.S. - both domestic and foreign - can be traced back to Reagan. And conservatives who invoke Reagan's name as if he was some type of savior are clearly worshipping a false prophet.

"Reaganomics: How much more evidence do we need to see that Reagan's "trickle-down economic" plan was not just inept, but outright treasonous. Massive corporations have run wild, leading to a massive savings & loan disaster, Enron collapsing and the current complete breakdown of the U.S. financial system, among other things. "

Porn and Pastries brings women to XXX event
From the page: "An evening of honest and open talk about porn. If you are a mother, a spouse, or struggle yourself, this night is for you to talk porn. Hear from people who get it--former sex industry insiders, former porn addicts and the XXXchurch pastors. This event is for women and young women junior high and up.

...You get great pastries, great teaching and the opportunity to tell people you went to Porn and Pastries. I mean really does anything more need to be said. Who is going to be there?

"Expect entertainment and great teaching at each Porn and Pastries. Each evening will cover the different issues surrounding pornography. You will hear from women who were formerly in the sex industry and gals who have been deep into porn and of course the XXXchurch pastors.

"In addition to teaching, you never know who else will show up. We promise that you will never forget your Friday night at Porn and Pastries." A September 2009 stop of the traveling show hits Norcross, GA.

What the...? No. 1 CHRISTIAN
Pσrn Site? Who’d Have Guessed!

I'm shocked! The internet's #1 site for addicts of dirty magazine, etc.!?! It actually was a case of Stumbling to find Fireproof Ministries' XXXchurch site - "Help for Pδrn Addiction and Sєx Addiction."

It began innocently enough, in a Facebook group of Christians nearing a million members. A new discussion topic asked members to fill our a "temptation survey" off-site with the password: "secret."

Questions were odd: "3. Battles Lost Please Indicate the last time that you did any of the below. Tick ALL that apply: gamble, steal, drink excessive alcohol, take other drug(s), self harm, use pδrn, other, within the last 7 days, within the last 30 days, longer ago

We laughed at the British term "Tick Off" instead "check" boxes, and puzzled over what "Self Harm" was supposed to mean.... I emailed the member who posted the topic. Searching his name, I found a Blogger page with a similar "Anonymous Christian Pδrn Survey,' a link led to THIS site. WOW!!!

Following and in my blog entry below are some of the confessions.... I think they're a little bizarre and creepy. But to keep from tripping S.U. filters on "hot words," we'll censor them. For the accompanying "activity" related to this type of publication, we'll substitute MMM for the M-word...
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meaningless life ~ I've been struggling with pợrn from my late teens,its started with curiosity,then over the years,dont know how but grew into an addiction that i...
Not really sure how this happened again. ~ I struggled with pợrnδgrapћỷ for a long time and I'd overcome those struggles to the point where the idea of it rarely even entered my mind...
My confession ~ I have been struggling with pợrnδgrapћỷ since I was thirteen. Everytime I give in I feel like God can't forgive me and all I want is to be able to....
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NOTE: If you know a man suffering with such an addition, send them to this site. The ministry also accepts donations to continue with this effort to release those who seem hopelessly involved.

SGM Radio offers internet
access to Southern Gospel
From the 'About Us' page: "SGM Radio is a network of Southern Gospel and classic Southern Gospel stations that broadcasts exclusively via the internet. SGM Radio has become a popular destination for all types of listeners and has been a tool to touch many lives.... We play the best in today's Southern Gospel and classic Southern Gospel music.

"SGM Radio exists to act as a vehicle in which to spread the Good News of ... the Gospel to people who would not normally listen to Christian radio and to countries where the Gospel is not readily available. Through the internet, we are able to reach the world.

"SGM Radio is also a great place for those of us who love good Southern Gospel and Christian Country music. Programmed by an award winning staff, with you, the listener, in mind, SGM Radio provides uplifting music and ministry twenty-four hours a day."