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Georgia Run-off Denies Obama Total Control of U.S. Senate
The Republicans have won a crucial election to deny president-elect Barack Obama and the Democrats the chance of a 60-seat "super-majority" in the Senate. The Republican incumbent, Saxby Chambliss, held on to his seat in Georgia in an election run-off held because the November 4 vote failed to produce an outright winner.
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Atheist Sign Placed with Nativity Scene, Christmas Tree at Capitol
An atheist group has unveiled an anti-religion placard in the state Capitol, joining a Christian Nativity scene and "holiday tree" on display during December. The atheists' sign was installed Monday by Washington members of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national group based in Madison, Wis.
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Obama to Nominate Richardson for Commerce Secretary
President-elect Barack Obama plans to nominate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be secretary of commerce, a Democratic source told CNN on Tuesday. The former Democratic presidential candidate's name has been bandied about as the next head of Commerce.
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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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Automakers Head Back to Congress, Asking for Billions
The state of the U.S. auto industry, a pillar of the country's manufacturing industry, is growing increasingly desperate. General Motors, which needs a government bailout to stave off financial collapse, told Congress on Tuesday that it was willing to shrink every aspect of its operations drastically to ensure its long-term survival.
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The Top Ten Most Popular Articles on Black Christian News, According to our Audience.
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Family of Trampled Worker to Sue Wal-Mart
Jordan Hecht, an attorney for Hecht, Kleeger, Pintel and Damashek Law Firm, said Jdimytai Damour's three sisters and brother will file a wrongful death suit.
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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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Church Ad Banned for Being Offensive to Homosexuals
An advertising watchdog has banned a newspaper advert run by a Belfast church condemning homosexuality. The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the advert was offensive and indecent
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New Bill Allows Students To Express Religious Viewpoints in Oklahoma Classrooms
The first House bill filed for the 2009 legislative session seeks to clarify where the line is drawn on allowing religion in public schools. The "Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act" is authored by Oklahoma City Republican Reps.
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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

Second Coming Watch/World:
Chances of WMD Attack in Big Cities Greater
The chances of a terror attack on a major city somewhere in the world using weapons of mass destruction are better than even, according to a task force mandated by the U.S. Congress, The Washington Post reported in its Tuesday edition.
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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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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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