Israeli Forces Pound Hamas Targets, Tighten Grip on Gaza City
Israeli forces pounded dozens of targets and edged closer to Gaza City on Saturday while southern Israel came under renewed rocket fire after one of its quietest nights in the two-week offensive against Hamas.
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Gators' Tebow Sports 'John 3:16' in Championship Game
NCAA football star Tim Tebow helped bring the spotlight to his team and his faith Thursday night, leading No. 1 Florida to a 24-14 win over No. 2 Oklahoma for the BCS championship.
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Get Your Copy of Scandalous Truth. The New Novel by Monica Carter
Can this family survive the scandalous truth?
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Michelle Obama's Mother will Live in the White House
Over the years, several U.S. presidents have been forced to ponder the delicate, sometimes unpleasant, question of whether to move the in-laws into the White House.
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What's Hot on BCNN1.com
The Top Ten Most Popular Articles on Black Christian News, According to our Audience.
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Judge to Rule on Dismissing Oral Roberts Lawsuits
An attorney for Oral Roberts University expects a fired accountant's lawsuit alleging misspending at the school to be dismissed this month.
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Debunking the Myth that Latinos Elected Obama, by Earl Ofari Hutchinson
The voluntary withdrawal by scandal plagued New Mexico governor Bill Richardson from the Commerce Secretary post drew instant and angry demands from some Latino leaders for Obama to pick another Latino to replace Richardson.
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Importance of Fathers and Mothers Confirmed in New Study
The latest issue of The Journal of Communication and Religion (November 2008, Volume 31, Number 2) contains an excellent analysis of the importance of opposite-sex parent relationships.
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Obama's Pastor Pick, Negative Media Fails to Sway Americans
Though liberal activists and media continue to pound Barack Obama over his selection of Pastor Rick Warren as the invocation deliverer, most Americans remain unchanged in their opinions of the president-elect and believe that that if any negative impact comes from Obama’s pick, it will only be slight.
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Ted Haggard, Now on Comeback Trail; Says His Sexual Identity is Complex
Speaking out two years after being embroiled in a gay sex scandal, former evangelical pastor Ted Haggard said Friday his sexual identity is complex and can't be put into "stereotypical boxes," but that his relationship with his wife is stronger than ever.
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Get Your Copy of the Barack Obama 2009 Wall Calendar by CushCity Now
ONLY $15.99. 8-1/2" x 11" glossy calendar opens to 11" x 17". Cover features photo of the First Family with the Presidential seal. Calendar features more than 30 full-color photos from the Obama presidential campaign. Each month features an inspirational quotation.
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The 2009 Black Christian Conference/Convention Season. All major conventions and conferences are listed here at BCNN1.com  
Hampton Ministers’ Conference; 10th Annual First Lady Conference; all 6 Church of God In Christ Conferences; all 4 National Baptist Conventions; Reaching Creatures Conference; E.K. Bailey Expository Preaching Conference; FBFA Conference; Tony Evans' Kingdom Agenda Conference; and more.

ENTIRE VIDEO--NEW! Sermon of the Week
Speak To Me, Lord, by Bishop Kenneth Ulmer. Click Here for Video.

On "Being Saved" in Black America
While growing up in a very religious and church-going family, I often heard the phrase "Being Saved." Now to me and my peers, "Being Saved" was a rather spooky and mystical thing, and only the real holy folk could be such — whatever it was.
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Happy New Year
So who’s happy? I’m not happy to be a year older. I know I’ll not keep my resolutions. I know that going to some party won’t cheer me up next week or next month. So what’s new? Same debts, same people, same problems, same job, same world...
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What to Do After you Enter Through the Door
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Be Encouraged and Be an Encouragement

Christian Author of the Week: Luther G. Williams
Luther G. Williams is a Bible prophecy writer, biblical numerics research specialist, and founder of the field of “theoacoustics” (translating the Bible into sound waves).  He has taught at the University of New Orleans, Xavier University of Louisiana, and Clark Atlanta University with his academic research focusing principally on music as communication.  Dr. Williams is a marketing consultant, accomplished pianist, and exponent of Harlem Stride Piano.He is the author of: 111: The Media War Between Jesus Christ and Satan. E-mail address: terry@tatepublishing.com. Website: www.111thebook.com.

Pastor of the Week: Dr. Allen R. McFarland, Pastor of Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Virginia
Pastor McFarland hails from Charleston, South Carolina where he attended South Carolina State University before moving to Washington, DC. He has attended Washington Bible College and holds a B.A. in Pastoral Studies from Liberty University as well as a Masters of Divinity, a Doctorate of Divinity, and a Doctorate of Ministry from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.Dr. McFarland is a member of the Board of Trustees of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, a Board Member of Atlantic Shores Christian Schools in Virginia Beach, VA, a member of the Board of Directors, (Kids Across America), Branson, Missouri, a Board Member of the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, Inc. (Norfolk, Virginia) and the President of the Fundamental Baptist Fellowship Association. Pastor McFarland and Doris, his wife of forty years, are the parents of four daughters and one son. They are the the proud grandparents of 10 grandchildren. Pastor McFarland acknowledges and is strongly persuaded that “whatever you do in word or deed do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:17).E-mail address: pastormac@calvaryevangelical.org. Website: www.calvaryevangelical.org.
(If you want to submit information about your pastor to be reviewed for possible inclusion in this section, please send that information to  bcnn1@blackchristiannews.com.)

Music Minister of the Week: Regina Belle
Grammy® Award-winning artist Regina Belle's new gospel CD LOVE FOREVER SHINES (300208500) debuted at #3 on the Billboard Current Gospel chart, #5 on Billboard's Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart, and #14 on the Record Label Independent Current Albums chart upon its release May 13.  On the CBA side, LOVE FOREVER SHINES debuted at #3 Top Current Gospel Overall charts, #6 Top Christian/Gospel-Mainstream Retail Overall, #7 Top Christian/Gospel Overall chart.  This is the debut CD release for the re-launch of Ruben Rodriguez' Pendulum Records, in association with Walker Davis Entertainment, distributed by Fontana.  The CD is executive produced by Ruben Rodriguez, Ray J. Davis and Chris Walker. E-mail address: gwendolynquinn@aol.com.

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