January 9, 2007
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Coffee Break
~ Doing "The Drop" Another Way
~ Witnessing to an Officer |
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| New Book: How to Know God Exists |
 With a recent wave of books on atheism becoming New York Times best-sellers, the "God" debate is heating up. Because of the implications, it's the most significant question of all time: Is there a God, or isn't there? In How to Know God Exists, Ray Comfort argues the case with simple logic and common sense. If there is a God, surely He has made His presence known so that anyone -- young or old, scholar or schoolchild -- can find Him. By applying basic logic to three clear evidences for the existence of God, Comfort will help you to:
• Examine the case for evolution and see what top scientists are really saying about the theory
• Explore the facts that led the world's most notorious atheist to acknowledge a Creator
• Investigate the evidence to discover who God is
More than just thought-provoking, this book will convince you that belief in God is reasonable and rational -- a matter of fact and not faith. Through 100% scientific proof, you can know that He exists.
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NEW YEAR SPECIAL
Millions at Half-Price |
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New CD: "Passing the Torch"
Message by Emeal "E.Z." Zwayne |
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"Every now and then, out of the hundreds of thousands of messages preached from pulpits, one is a life-changer. This is one of those messages. It will have you in tears."
- Ray Comfort
Few would deny that there is a rising tide of atheism and anti-God sentiment in America. However, not too many can put their finger on why this is happening.
• Why has godlessness become so rampant?
• Why have the youth of our day grown so violent?
• Why is America forsaking her heritage?
• Is there a way to turn the tide?
"Passing the Torch," a message by Emeal "E.Z." Zwayne, will give you a unique and sobering perspective. But more than that, it will thrill you because it will reveal to you that there is something extremely practical and powerful that you can add to prayer, petitions and being part of the political process. |
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| Dinner with Atheists |
 Last December, Ray received an invite to dine with forty atheists. They meet once a month for dinner at IHOP at the John Wayne Airport, and wanted to have him for their January dinner. They asked him to arrive an hour early to "set a baseline" because "some of our members do get a bit hot headed when discussing religion." You won't believe what happened. To find out sign up for the blog.
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| Pray for Tom |
Received by email:
"One of our guys gave [one of your tracts] to Tom Hanks last week at the Third Street Promenade. At first he didn't want it, but our guy insisted and then he took it."
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| The Basic Training Course |
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| From Worldview Weekend |
 Three Events To Build Your Faith and Strengthen Your Biblical Worldview • Event Number One: One Night, Code Blue Rally, No Admission Charge,
Coming to 15 Cities Between January 26 and April 13, 2008
Featuring: David Barton, Brannon Howse, Dr. Voddie Baucham, Dr. Ron Carlson, Jason Carlson, Dr. Norm Geisler, Dr. Frank Harber, Sean McDowell, Dr. Bob Cornuke and/or Sean McDowell
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Featuring: Dr. David Jeremiah, Mrs. Kay Arthur, Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. Alistair Begg, Dr. Norm Geisler, Dr. Ron Carlson, Mr. Brannon Howse, Mr. Jason Carlson
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Featuring: Mr. David Barton, Mr. Kerby Anderson, Dr. Norm Geisler, Dr. Bob Cornuke, Mr. Brannon Howse, Mr. Jason Carlson, Dr. Ron Carlson, Mr. David Wheaton
For details see: www.worldviewweekend.com |
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Doing "The Drop" Another Way...
Sent in by Lorraine P. from the midwest U.S.A.
I just finished reading in the "Coffee Break" column about doing "The Drop" from Dave K. of Dublin, Ireland. I had to let you know what I do. I like doing the tract drop in a little different way. I get your million dollar bills and clear zip lock type bags (2" x 3") online. The bags I get are just big enough to hold a million dollar bill folded in half and then again folded, leaving the front side showing. The bags keep the tract nice and from getting wet when dropped in the rain or snow. At first glance, it looks like real money folded in the bag. You have to look closer to see that it isn't. By that time, the finder has the message of the gospel right in his face! I like dropping these little gems EVERYWHERE. Who can resist a bag with money in it found lying somewhere? So far, I haven't seen anyone who can! I have dropped them and then watch people as they find "the money" and get really excited. They open it up and then realize that it's not real. But I have never seen anyone throw them away. They always keep on walking and reading the tract and then stick it in their pocket. They have just gotten something very important to think about and talk about. I know I am reaching people with the message of the gospel that I otherwise would not even have a chance to talk to. I pray, hope and trust that there will be those who will do some serious thinking about the message on these tracts! And I hope and pray for a bountiful harvest for Christ! Thanks for the million dollar bills. Keep them coming!
Witnessing to an Officer
Sent in by Reid G. of Amarillo, TX
I am 24 years old and had never received a single traffic ticket... that is, until last night. An officer pulled me over for not putting on my turn signal when I made a right-on-red turn at a traffic light. The guy was nice and waived the violation, but as it turned out, my driver's license needed renewing and I had also failed to update my new address with the DMV. So, I ended up with a ticket after all. And as the officer handed it to me and began to walk away I said, "Excuse me officer, I would like to give you something. I realize I have broken the law and I will have to pay a fine for that, but I want to tell you that you and I have both broken a much greater Law, that carries with a much more severe consequence; that being God's Law." I handed the officer one of my homemade tracts, which follows the Way of the Master pattern: of law first, then grace. (I use the Way of the Master tracts all the time, I just happened to pick up one of my own this time.) I said to the officer, "I hope you will read this and take it to heart". He thanked me for my tract and we both went on our way. So, the next time you find yourself pulled over, or in some other frustrating situation with those who are entrusted to enforce our civil laws, don't forget to speak to them about God's Law.
| Do you want to contribute your witnessing experiences, tract stories, and creative evangelism ideas to the "Coffee Break" column? Send them to: share@livingwaters.com and maybe we'll use yours!
(Please include your first name, last initial, and location, in case we use your story!) |
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