Spiritual Growth Is Work -- June 10, 2011

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Spiritual Life Spiritual Growth Is Work Tullian Tchividjian It may come as a shock to some that "let go and let God" is not biblical. The truth is that the Christian life is not effortless. Read the full article here News Kirby Godsey's Unmitigated Theological Disaster Albert Mohler Kirby Godsey's Is God a Christian? presents a theological argument that reveals what happens when biblical authority is denied. Read the full article here Movies "Super 8" Captures the Summer Movie Experience Jeffrey Huston Super 8 is the kind of summer movie that made an entire generation fall in love with movies. Read the full article here Family Six Investing Lessons I Learned at the Beach Austin Pryor Going to the beach is not only fun, it's also where I learned a lot of commonsense investing basics. Read the full article here The Arts Pop Culture's View of Faith Justin Holcomb Times have changed and now faith is a significant theme of entertainment and a topic of popular culture. Faith has become a commodity. Read the full article here Blogs Pity the Graduate Dr. James Emery White It's a tough year to graduate from college. Read the full article here Today's Devotional Good Intention, Wrong Destination (from HomeWord with Jim Burns) Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." - John 14:6 In the news I read of a woman who had moved to a military base near where I live. Read the full article here Watch more Christian Video Sermons & Messages from Ministries on LightSource.com   •  Visit Israel - You'll Never Be The Same •  Free eBook Offer from CUFI! •  Fundraising? Get FREE kit •  Your Private Christian School •  Free Publishing Guide Crosswalk.com is a member of the Salem Web Network of sites including: • OnePlace.com • LightSource.com • ChristianJobs.com • CrossCards.com • SermonSearch.com • Christianity.com

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June Community Events

June community events: documentaries, performance by Palestinian youth, a rally and a meet-and-greet. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Community Events in June Dear Community Member: June is so packed with cultural and civic events that there is sure to be something to interest everyone in the family. Highlights include the documentary “Just Like Us,” which deals with Arab and Arab American stand-up comedy and will screen in San Francisco on June 17th and an performance by the Palestinian Youth Tour in San Mateo on June 26th. Have fun this month and don't forget to sign up for a booth or to be a sponsor of the Arab Cultural Festival, coming to San Francisco's Union Square on October 1, 2011 - more information on our website. San Francisco Debut of Documentary “Just Like Us” June 17th at Landmark Lumiere Theatre, 1572 California Street at Polk Pre-order tickets here. Check out an exclusive, San Francisco screening of the new documentary, "Just Like Us." This documentary features Egyptian-American comedian Ahmed Ahmed, in his directorial debut, along with a host of critically acclaimed international stand-up comedians. Presented by Cross Cultural Entertainment and Cross Cultural Productions, “Just Like Us” exemplifies their goal of reintroducing socially relevant issues to the world in an effort to build cultural bridges in this age of greater tolerance, understanding and acceptance. The film documents four countries in the Middle East, showcasing the cultures of Dubai, Lebanon, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Egypt with sold out crowds totaling over 20,000 people. Palestinian Youth Tour Performs in San Mateo June 26 at 7:30 pm, Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo $40 general, $25 students. To pre-oder, call 415-706-2730. For the first time in the US, the Palestine Strings of the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music and the Danadeesh Dance Group of Sareyyet Ramallah will perform in the Bay Area for one night only. Palestine Strings is a string orchestra of young Palestinians who perform both classical and folkloric music.  By bringing together young Palestinian musicians from all corners of Palestine, the orchestra aims to share with the world their melodious language of music while enhancing Palestinian cultural identity.  The Danadeesh Dance Group will offer exhilarating modern and folkloric dance routines inspired by Palestinian cultural heritage, in particular, and Arab heritage, in general.  The Dance Group offers creative performances of universal value meant to develop and strengthen the artistic standards in Palestine. "Cultures of Resistance" Screening in Berkeley Thursday June 30 -- 7pm, Berkeley City College, 2050 Center Street. 1/2 block from downtown Berkeley BART. $10 for general audience, $8 for students. Secure advance tickets here. Benefit for clean water for children in Gaza. No one turned away for lack of funds. The Middle East Children's Alliance and the Arab Film Festival present the Berkeley premiere of Bay Area filmmaker and activist Iara Lee's new feature film "Cultures of Resistance." The film won Best Documentary at the Tiburon International Film Festival and is showing internationally, from Portugal to China to Ethiopia. Journeying through five continents, it captures creative change-makers using art and activism to turn our upside-down world right-side-up, for peace with justice (including in Palestine and Lebanon). Their personal stories and strategies, told in many tongues, broaden our understanding of the geopolitical fault-lines behind modern day conflicts -- inspiring audiences to further engagement and action.    June 11: Out in Solidarity with Popular Uprisings in Arab Nations Saturday, June 11th at Civic Center Plaza, McAllister Street and Larkin Street Rally starts at 1 pm, marching begins at 2:15 pm Facebook Event Rally and march to support the people of Syria, Libya, Yemen, and other nations across the Middle East and North Africa as they struggle for dignity and justice against repressive governments. Call to Action: As the Arab Spring turns into summer, join us as we voice our support for those who have courageously risked their lives to speak out against humiliation and injustice, and to speak out for freedom, democracy and justice in the Middle East. Protest and march to stand in solidarity with the people of Syria, Libya, Yemen, and other countries in the region as they struggle against dictatorships and repressive governments.  CAIR Open House Tuesday, June 21st  6:00PM-8:00PM   At the San Francisco Bay Area CAIR office 3000 Scott Blvd., Ste. 101, Santa Clara (Right across the street from MCA)   Visit the first office of the nation's largest American  Muslim civil rights organization.   Get to know your local CAIR team, and meet the  new staff. See our new look.    RSVP to: info@sfba.cair.com or 408.986.9874  friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2011 Arab Cultural & Community Center, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up on our website or at one of our events. Our mailing address is: Arab Cultural & Community Center 2 Plaza Street San Francisco, California 94116 Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

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Cultivating a right attitude toward the government June 10, 2011 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Romans 13:1 I hear lots of people complaining about the government today. But while you and I as Americans have every right to voice our opinion on the issues of the day, it’s so important that we be sure to do it with the right perspective on the God-given role of our government leaders. The Bible tells us that we should pray for the governing authorities. So let me ask you this, when is the last time you prayed for the president? Have you prayed for the members of the Congress? Have you prayed for your local and state leaders? It’s easy to complain and criticize, but it is the call of the Christian to also pray for those in authority! Not only that, it’s also the responsibility of Christians to be good citizens. You do this by voting in elections and by paying your taxes. Now I know paying taxes may not be your favorite thing, but when you consider the blessings that we have as Americans, I will gladly pay my taxes for those privileges. God has placed us here to be salt and light. And one of the best ways you can do that is by submitting yourself to the governmental authorities and praying for your leaders every day! GOD HAS INSTITUTED GOVERNMENTAL AUTHROITIES FOR A REASON. SO PRAY FOR YOUR LEADERS AND BE A GOOD CITIZEN! For more from PowerPoint Ministries and Dr. Jack Graham, please visit www.jackgraham.org and Listen to Dr. Jack Graham's daily broadcast on OnePlace.com. Watch Jack Graham and Powerpoint Ministries Video Online.   Discover God’s awesome purpose for your life! Dear Friend, Every life, including yours, is a plan of God. That means that your life has a purpose… a destiny. And God wants to help you discover just what your destiny is! In my new series called Destiny: God’s Favor – Your Future, you’ll learn from the life of Joseph that YOUR life has a purpose. You’ll learn to discover the dreams God has for your life. And you’ll see how those dreams can lead you to your God-given purpose and destiny! Part One of Destiny: God’s Favor – Your Future is my gift to thank you for your online donation to PowerPoint today, so please request it when you give. It is my prayer that this resource will help you discover how God is weaving his awesome plan in your life! In Christ, Jack Graham  Click below for more great Crosswalk resources! More Devotionals        Newsletters         Popular Articles     Spiritual Life             Marriage               Parenting             Visit Israel - You'll Never Be The Same Free eBook Offer from CUFI! Fundraising? Get FREE kit World Class Homeschooling Free Publishing Guide Crosswalk.com is a member of the Salem Web Network of sites including: Oneplace.com LightSource.com ChristianJobs.com CrossCards.com SermonSearch.com Christianity.com ChristianCollege.com BibleStudyTools.com Jesus.org GodTube.com TheFish.com

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