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Is Michelle Obama 'Letting Down the Team?', by R. Albert Mohler
President-elect Barack Obama will take the oath of office on January 20, thereby accepting the constitutional office to which he has been elected. Simultaneously, Michelle Obama will also accept an official role, though not a constitutional office.
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VIDEO: Obama Names Gov. Richardson to be Commerce Secretary
President-elect Barack Obama selected New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary Wednesday, naming a prominent Hispanic to his new Cabinet and calling him a leading "economic diplomat for America" in troubled times.
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Motive is Floated in Jennifer Hudson Family Killings: Prosecutors say Balfour Murdered Relatives because Wife was Dating Another Man
Bail was denied Wednesday for William Balfour, whom prosecutors believe murdered the family members of singer Jennifer Hudson out of anger over his estranged wife (Hudson's older sister Julia) dating another man.
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New and Exciting Reads from Lorraine Thomas: Innovative Lessons For Youth Ministry and Unequally Yoked
Teach Bible Truths in Creative and Exciting Ways! This is the book you’ve been waiting for! Children will have fun as they participate in the activities that are designed to capture and sustain their attention as they learn and understand Biblical principles.
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Georgia Senator Wants HBCUs Merged with White Schools
With state budgets tight across the country, a Republican lawmaker in Georgia suggests saving money in his state by merging local historically black public colleges with nearby white-majority schools.
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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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Religion Shaped 2008 in Big, Dramatic Ways
Barack Obama may have chosen Joe Biden, and John McCain may have turned to Sarah Palin, but in the end the most sought-after running mate in the 2008 campaign never appeared on a single ballot. God, it seems, couldn't be entirely wooed by either party.
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Black Sheep Secret: The Homosexual Spirit Exposed, by James Bligen
Black Sheep Secret: The Homosexual Spirit Exposed is a definitive look into the spirit of homosexuality and the role it plays in the church, and in the lives of women struggling to find a real brother.
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The Nuclear Option, by Joseph C. Phillips
I decided to take my number two sons' football coach up on his request and join his "staff" as an assistant coach. The team had a rough year. Our boys played hard and our team managed to get into the playoffs where we were promptly run over by a team that out weighed us by about 50 pounds a boy.
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8 Million Gift-Filled Boxes to Reach Needy Children Around the World
The world's largest Christmas project is celebrating the collection of 8 million gift-filled shoe boxes that will be shipped overseas and hand-delivered to needy children around the world.
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Thanksgiving-Christmas Sale Continues Get 10% Off of Black Christian Book Promo's Already Low Summer Lite Sale Prices Complete Book Promo is only $161.64 www.BlackChristianBookPromo.com

Copyright Trial Against Tyler Perry Begins
Tyler Perry stepped onto the sidewalk outside Marshall's federal courthouse a few minutes after noon Tuesday to be greeted by a small group of female fans, who rushed toward him seeking autographs.
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Thomas Nelson Cuts 55 Jobs
Nashville-based Christian book publisher Thomas Nelson laid off 55 employees on Tuesday, as religious book sales continue to dwindle. Analysts said the layoffs were the result of a deteriorating economy that caught Thomas Nelson and others in the publishing industry off guard
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Second Coming Watch/World:
Report: Israel Preparing to Strike Iran Without U.S. Consent
Israel is drawing up plans to attack Iran's nuclear facilities and is prepared to launch a strike without backing from the U.S., an Israeli newspaper reported Thursday.
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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
Trapped in Tomb, by Bishop Kenneth C. 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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What's Christmas All About, Anyway?
This is the Christmas season—a time for giving and receiving gifts. And for weeks now you have probably been working on your gift list and shopping, shopping, shopping.
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What to Do After you Enter Through the Door
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Black Christian News/BCBC National Bestsellers List (New List Every Monday Morning)
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September-December 2008 Black Christian Book Marketing Catalog
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Be Encouraged and Be an Encouragement

Christian Author of the Week: Kevin Wayne Johnson
With the fundamental belief that God uses "ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things", Kevin Wayne Johnson lives to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Using literary talents and teachings God's Word, Johnson strives to enlarge Christ's body of believers. E-mail address: kevin@writingforthelord.com.

Pastor of the Week: Pastor Tony Evans, Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Dallas, Texas
Dr. Tony Evans is founder and serves as Senior Pastor of the over 7,000 member Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas. He is also founder and president of The Urban Alternative, a national organization that seeks to bring about spiritual renewal in urban America through the church. The Urban Alternative radio broadcast, "The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans," can be heard over 500 stations daily throughout the U.S. and in over 40 countries worldwide. He is a speaker on the Promise Keepers' platform, as well as speaking regularly in crusades and Bible conferences in the United States and abroad. He is married to Lois, and is the father of four children: Chrystal, Priscilla, Anthony, Jr., and Jonathan, and six grandchildren. E-mail address: sstewart@ocbfchurch.org. Website: www.ocbfchurch.org.
(If you want to submit information about your pastor to be reviewed for possible inclusion in this section, please send that information to:  churchnews@bcnn1.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.

Christian Bookstore of the Week: Mustard Seed Christian Bookstore, Columbus, GA
5300 Sidney Simons Blvd; Columbus, GA 31904. Phone: (706) 324-3809.

Black Bookstore of the Week: Jokae's African American Bookstore, Dallas, TX
3223 W. Camp Wisdom Road; Dallas, Texas 75237 Phone: 214.331.8100. Fax:214.331.8400. Toll-Free: 1.800.749.7725. Website: www.jokaes.com

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