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February 8, 2010

Is Jesus in competition with the devil?
Are Jesus and the devil actually in an ongoing war? Is there some question as to the outcome? Does the fate of the world hang in the balance every day as the forces of Jesus battle the minions of Satan? Some pastors and teachers in Christendom would have us believe that -- but how does this notion stand up to Scripture?

Christianity Without the Religion . . . at any specific geographic location. Christianity Without the Religion (CWR) comes to you where you are-- a fresh, new approach to weekly worship. CWR is ready when you are! Here's just a sample of what you'll experience with CWR.

A new PTM web ministry -- Free From Gravity
Join us for a NEW resource -- Free From Gravity is an interactive site featuring a lively and challenging blog hosted by PTM's newest addition, Paul Angone. Get ready for some honest, authentic conversations about faith, Christ and grace, as well as PTM books, resources, videos and many other features.

A new book from Greg Albrecht --
Spiritual Soup for the Hungry Soul
With a collection of 48 inspiring messages, in nearly 400 compelling pages, this is the most substantial of Greg’s books to date. Your spiritual appetite will be piqued with rich and satisfying Christ-centered meals -- a feast of food for thought, with a special emphasis on God’s love and grace. To see a video and learn more about Spiritual Soup for the Hungry Soul or to order a copy click here.

CWR -- Christianity Without the Religion on Facebook!
CWR has its own group page on the popular global social networking website Facebook.

New CWR video -- Slumdog Millionaire
The Academy Award-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire tells the story of a young man from the slums of Mumbai, India, who wins the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Join Greg as he considers the rich spiritual lessons in this powerful story.

Conversations About Jesus
Join us for this exciting audio ministry -- part of Christianity Without the Religion -- designed especially for the young and young at heart!

This week's Plain Truth radio schedule
Plain Truth radio offers biblically based insight -- insisting on the basic, core teachings of Christianity -- while asking if the gospel is getting lost in religion. Plain Truth radio is all about the main and plain teachings of Jesus Christ. If you can handle the truth, listen to Greg Albrecht on Plain Truth radio. Greg Albrecht is a voice -- not an echo!

Check out our website at www.ptm.org
Visit PTM's website today! You can read back issues of Plain Truth magazine, previous issues of the PTM Weekly Update, browse more than 1,000 questions and answers in our "Ask Greg" section, listen to Plain Truth radio online or download free MP3 files for Christianity Without the Religion. We also offer more than a hundred different Christian resources -- books, audio cassettes and booklets on a wide range of topics -- information carefully selected to improve your journey through life and your walk with God. For a list of our resources, click here. Many of these resources are free of charge, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Of course, we welcome contributions on our web site, too.

What our readers and listeners say
Exciting, inspiring, sometimes controversial, always interesting comments from our readers, listeners and friends.

PTM on Twitter
Plain Truth Ministries is now on Twitter. Click here for our Twitter address, or to sign up on Twitter. We'll keep you updated with happenings and new postings on our website.

CWR and Plain Truth radio PodCasts and MP3 files
Click on the picture to receive automatic downloads of CWR services for your iPod, other MP3 player, or for playback on your computer. To receive automatic downloads of Plain Truth radio programs, click here. You can also down load MP3 files of any Plain Truth radio program that has aired in the past two weeks! Just click here.

Who, exactly, is "saved"?
Can each and every one of us know exactly how many other people have a personal relationship with God? Can we identify them by name, and are they on the membership rolls of a particular church?

Will making a financial vow to God improve your finances?
Televangelists often pitch the idea that promising money to God (perhaps in the form of a pledge to their ministry) will result in an immediate boost to your personal finances. Learn why this is a flawed teaching, based on human performance.

2010 economic forecast
Where do we go from here? What can we expect in the New Year? 2009 exposed the soft underbelly of our consumer-based economy. This economic train wreck has been in the making for decades -- can we expect more?

A webcast interview with Greg Williams
Greg Williams is the host of PTM's audio ministry Conversations About Jesus. Join Greg Albrecht and Greg Williams to discover things you didn't know about about being Christ-centered and living a Christ-centered life. What does it mean to have Christ as the center of your life?

Win a book!
Every week in the PTM Weekly Update, we offer our readers the chance to win a book, CD or other resource. See last week's winners and find out what the new offers are.

And in conclusion . . . You think it's cold where you are?

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	Is Jesus in competition with the devil? Are Jesus and the devil actually in an ongoing war? Is there some question as to the outcome? Does the fate of the world hang in the balance every day as the forces of Jesus battle the minions of Satan? Some pastors and teachers in Christendom would have us believe that -- but how does this notion stand up to Scripture?
	Christianity Without the Religion . . . at any specific geographic location. Christianity Without the Religion (CWR) comes to you where you are-- a fresh, new approach to weekly worship. CWR is ready when you are! Here's just a sample of what you'll experience with CWR.
	A new PTM web ministry -- Free From Gravity Join us for a NEW resource -- Free From Gravity is an interactive site featuring a lively and challenging blog hosted by PTM's newest addition, Paul Angone. Get ready for some honest, authentic conversations about faith, Christ and grace, as well as PTM books, resources, videos and many other features.
	A new book from Greg Albrecht -- Spiritual Soup for the Hungry Soul With a collection of 48 inspiring messages, in nearly 400 compelling pages, this is the most substantial of Greg’s books to date. Your spiritual appetite will be piqued with rich and satisfying Christ-centered meals -- a feast of food for thought, with a special emphasis on God’s love and grace. To see a video and learn more about Spiritual Soup for the Hungry Soul or to order a copy click here.
	CWR -- Christianity Without the Religion on Facebook! CWR has its own group page on the popular global social networking website Facebook.
	New CWR video -- Slumdog Millionaire The Academy Award-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire tells the story of a young man from the slums of Mumbai, India, who wins the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Join Greg as he considers the rich spiritual lessons in this powerful story.
	Conversations About Jesus Join us for this exciting audio ministry -- part of Christianity Without the Religion -- designed especially for the young and young at heart!
	This week's Plain Truth radio schedule Plain Truth radio offers biblically based insight -- insisting on the basic, core teachings of Christianity -- while asking if the gospel is getting lost in religion. Plain Truth radio is all about the main and plain teachings of Jesus Christ. If you can handle the truth, listen to Greg Albrecht on Plain Truth radio. Greg Albrecht is a voice -- not an echo!
	Check out our website at www.ptm.org Visit PTM's website today! You can read back issues of Plain Truth magazine, previous issues of the PTM Weekly Update, browse more than 1,000 questions and answers in our "Ask Greg" section, listen to Plain Truth radio online or download free MP3 files for Christianity Without the Religion. We also offer more than a hundred different Christian resources -- books, audio cassettes and booklets on a wide range of topics -- information carefully selected to improve your journey through life and your walk with God. For a list of our resources, click here. Many of these resources are free of charge, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Of course, we welcome contributions on our web site, too.
	What our readers and listeners say Exciting, inspiring, sometimes controversial, always interesting comments from our readers, listeners and friends.
	PTM on Twitter Plain Truth Ministries is now on Twitter. Click here for our Twitter address, or to sign up on Twitter. We'll keep you updated with happenings and new postings on our website.
	CWR and Plain Truth radio PodCasts and MP3 files Click on the picture to receive automatic downloads of CWR services for your iPod, other MP3 player, or for playback on your computer. To receive automatic downloads of Plain Truth radio programs, click here. You can also down load MP3 files of any Plain Truth radio program that has aired in the past two weeks! Just click here.
	Who, exactly, is "saved"? Can each and every one of us know exactly how many other people have a personal relationship with God? Can we identify them by name, and are they on the membership rolls of a particular church?
	Will making a financial vow to God improve your finances? Televangelists often pitch the idea that promising money to God (perhaps in the form of a pledge to their ministry) will result in an immediate boost to your personal finances. Learn why this is a flawed teaching, based on human performance.
	2010 economic forecast Where do we go from here? What can we expect in the New Year? 2009 exposed the soft underbelly of our consumer-based economy. This economic train wreck has been in the making for decades -- can we expect more?
	A webcast interview with Greg Williams Greg Williams is the host of PTM's audio ministry Conversations About Jesus. Join Greg Albrecht and Greg Williams to discover things you didn't know about about being Christ-centered and living a Christ-centered life. What does it mean to have Christ as the center of your life?
	Win a book! Every week in the PTM Weekly Update, we offer our readers the chance to win a book, CD or other resource. See last week's winners and find out what the new offers are.
	And in conclusion . . . You think it's cold where you are?