Visit to the other Holy Land A visit to Ephesus Turkey
Michael J. McManus profiles Ephesus in Turkey, noting its ancient ruins and preserved streets, the Temple of Domitian, Celsus Library, and 25,000-seat theater. He links Paul’s acts there to Demetrius’s riot, and cites guides and theologians on why Ephesus faded, ending with reflections on the lampstand prophecy.
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Ephesus
Turkey
Israel
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Jesus
Greece
Corinth
Galatia
Thessalonica
Domitian
Rome
Paul
Demetrius
Artemis
Diana
Ephesians
Asia
Luke
Episcopal
Terrence Kershaw
Mediterranean
Terry Fullam
Fullam
Michael J. McManus
Bethesda, Md
Biblically Based Weigh Down Workshop at Emmanuel Lutheran
The Rev. Phil Konz describes his 40 pound weight loss through a Bible centered 12 week program avoiding calorie counting. The seminar emphasizes spiritual growth, coping with stress and head hunger, and last year he stopped late night snacks and second helpings. Orientation sessions are scheduled for Sunday and August 25 with a $103 per person fee and family discounts. For details call 366-9311.
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Phil Konz
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Kont
Konz
Emmanuel Lutheran
Odessa
Miss Christian Teen USA shaped by faith and backstage prayer
Lynniee Thompson, 18, of Killeen, won the Miss Christian Teen USA pageant in Fort Worth, arguing Christian pageants focus on inner beauty over glamour. The three day event emphasized prayer, interviews, and talent with no swimsuits, featuring hosts Marcus and Joni Lamb and a final on August 3.
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Fort Worth
Lynniee Thompson
Thompson
Killeen
Fon Worth
Tarrant County Convention Center
Vickie Harms
Lubbock
Vannessa
Henry Goodrich
Vanessa Goodrich
Marcus
Joni Lamb
KMPX/Channel 29
Right
Mandy Hull
Irving
Smiles
Weigh Down Workshop Promotes Faith Based Weight Loss
Nashville report on Weigh Down Workshop, a Christian program founded by Gwen Shamblin in 1986. Donna Peak credits faith with shedding 120 pounds from 276, amid 12 week seminars at churches across Tennessee. The approach emphasizes prayer, Bible scripture and deterrence from overeating with mental links to God.
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Peak
God
Tennessee
Franklin, Tenn
Weigh Down
Gwen Shamblin
Shamblin
Renee Reed
Debra Duncan
Donna Peak
Mickey Newman
Nashville
Tenn
Society fixates on cruelty and killing in modern times
A column reflects on society’s fascination with murder and violence from cockfights to snuff films. It cites Michael J. Farrell and Saul Grossman on human inhibition against killing, the Holocaust, Bosnia, and a shift toward systemic acceptance of violence in war and everyday life.
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National Catholic Reporter
Michael J. Farrell
Farrell
Carlie Routier
Rowlett
New York Times
Peter Maass
Bosnia
Ve Grossman
Grossman
Gettysburg
Vietnam
Dente Pit
Satan
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Ethics & Religion
Goodrich
Pageantry
Brian Chambers
Chambers
Nashville, Tenn
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