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November 23, 2009

Be thankful for the little things -- they mean a lot!
Jesus gave thanks for a few pieces of bread and a couple of grilled fish -- and then he used that small lunch to feed thousands of hungry people!

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. Here's just a sample of what you'll experience with CWR.

In the Winter issue of the award-winning Plain Truth magazine
Beginning with this issue, Plain Truth will be published quarterly -- but with more pages and more great articles! Find out how Johnny Cash -- the "man in black" -- finally saw the Light; learn about the harmful effects on young girls of continuous messages of shame masquerading as modesty; discover the real meaning of God coming to us in the person of Jesus; become aware of the dangers of reading millennialism into the Bible. All these articles and many, many more in the Winter 2009 Plain Truth magazine!

Rescuing religious hamsters
You can't help but notice our hamsters on the PTM website. One is always running in a squeaky wheel, while the other has found freedom. View all of our hamster animations and find out more about our hamsters lear in a video with Greg Albrecht.

Experiencing the Word Online!
PTM's popular Bible course is on the PTM website -- and it's FREE!

Conversations About Jesus
A new audio ministry is here -- as 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 daily 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.

Can a Christian be a member of a non-Christian cult?
Is it possible for Christians to be present in a group whose teachings are unchristian -- such as Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses?

Jesus -- along with us for life's roller coaster ride
Although we may endure suffering, hardship and worry in this life, Jesus is there with us!

Stop the political noise pollution
Tired of all those negative political email messages bashing Democrats, Republicans and everyone else?

New! A webcast interview with Dr. Soong Chan Rah
As global Christianity is shifting away from the West to the South and East, the North American church is diversifying in terms of race, ethnicity and culture, in response to today’s cultural realities. Soong Chan Rah has studied this changing Christian landscape at length as Assistant Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary. In this compelling webcast interview with Greg Albrecht, he calls on the North American church to escape its captivity to western cultural trappings and religious traditions and to embrace a new multiethnic, multicultural worldview.

Get your copy of Greg Albrecht's book-- Unplugging From Religion . . . Connecting With God
In this book from PTM, Greg Albrecht offers vital help for those who are or have been shackled to legalistic religion -- and who are ready to transition to the freedom of God’s amazing grace. Unplugging From Religion… Connecting With God gives readers courage, confidence and faith to break free from the tyranny of religion and accept the intimate relationship God offers. To see a video and learn more about Unplugging From Religion . . . Connecting With God or to order a copy click here.

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 . . . The real meanings of words -- a Thanksgiving reflection

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	Be thankful for the little things -- they mean a lot! Jesus gave thanks for a few pieces of bread and a couple of grilled fish -- and then he used that small lunch to feed thousands of hungry people!
	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. Here's just a sample of what you'll experience with CWR.
	In the Winter issue of the award-winning Plain Truth magazine Beginning with this issue, Plain Truth will be published quarterly -- but with more pages and more great articles! Find out how Johnny Cash -- the "man in black" -- finally saw the Light; learn about the harmful effects on young girls of continuous messages of shame masquerading as modesty; discover the real meaning of God coming to us in the person of Jesus; become aware of the dangers of reading millennialism into the Bible. All these articles and many, many more in the Winter 2009 Plain Truth magazine!
	Rescuing religious hamsters You can't help but notice our hamsters on the PTM website. One is always running in a squeaky wheel, while the other has found freedom. View all of our hamster animations and find out more about our hamsters lear in a video with Greg Albrecht.
	Experiencing the Word Online! PTM's popular Bible course is on the PTM website -- and it's FREE!
	Conversations About Jesus A new audio ministry is here -- as 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 daily 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.
	Can a Christian be a member of a non-Christian cult? Is it possible for Christians to be present in a group whose teachings are unchristian -- such as Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses?
	Jesus -- along with us for life's roller coaster ride Although we may endure suffering, hardship and worry in this life, Jesus is there with us!
	Stop the political noise pollution Tired of all those negative political email messages bashing Democrats, Republicans and everyone else?
	New! A webcast interview with Dr. Soong Chan Rah As global Christianity is shifting away from the West to the South and East, the North American church is diversifying in terms of race, ethnicity and culture, in response to today’s cultural realities. Soong Chan Rah has studied this changing Christian landscape at length as Assistant Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary. In this compelling webcast interview with Greg Albrecht, he calls on the North American church to escape its captivity to western cultural trappings and religious traditions and to embrace a new multiethnic, multicultural worldview.
	Get your copy of Greg Albrecht's book-- Unplugging From Religion . . . Connecting With God In this book from PTM, Greg Albrecht offers vital help for those who are or have been shackled to legalistic religion -- and who are ready to transition to the freedom of God’s amazing grace. Unplugging From Religion… Connecting With God gives readers courage, confidence and faith to break free from the tyranny of religion and accept the intimate relationship God offers. To see a video and learn more about Unplugging From Religion . . . Connecting With God or to order a copy click here.
	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 . . . The real meanings of words -- a Thanksgiving reflection