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Monday, November 12, 2007
About three years ago, I went on a summer mission trip where I worked on a house with six students I'd never met before. As we got to know each other, a guy asked about my job. So, I gave them each a copy of Ignite Your Faith. As much as I'd wanted to, I didn't manage to keep in touch with those students. But two years later, one of the girls, Libby, sent me an e-mail. She said that she'd been reading Ignite ever since I gave her that issue. She told me how much it had meant to her and her faith walk. That e-mail meant a lot to me—and not just because it allowed me to hear from one of these students I'd met. We love to hear from any readers about Ignite Your Faith, and not just the good stuff. We want to know what works, what doesn't and what you're thinking. We want to start conversations about God. And like any conversation, we need someone to talk back. So, we hope as you read the new Nov/Dec issue or the stories online this week, you'll be like Libby and tell us what you think. Our top story today is "The Death of Death." How does death die? Well, the answer's a big part of what it means to be a Christian. In fact, this article is the final in our 10-part series of articles using each line in the Apostles' Creed to explore what Christians really believe. If you've missed any of these, go check them out. They have a lot to say. We also have an advice column addressing a serious issue—taking over-the-counter drugs to get high—and a feature on the Desperation Band's experience of watching their beloved pastor fall into secret sin. Other than that, the big news about the site this week is how much free stuff we want to give you. Seriously. First, there's the Heroes of Rock! contest where you can win a Superchic[k] prize pack. Second, you can win 25 free CDs from Christianbook.com for voting in our Golden Ear Awards. And third, we have launched a special Bonus Contest this week to give away a Jonah 33 skateboard deck. Whoa. That's a lot of free stuff. So, happy reading. (And don't forget: Tell us what you think!)  Todd Hertz for IYF advertisement
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 GOOD ADVICEOver-the-Counter High Q. There's a group of guys at school who use prescription and over-the-counter drugs to get high. They say it's different than doing drugs because these medicines are safe and legal. Is it true? Read Jim Burns's answer | More Good Advice
 BANDS & ARTISTSWhen a Leader Falls When the pastor of Desperation Band's church fell, they learned through pain. Last year, worship band Desperation Band joined the other music ministries of New Life Church in Colorado to record a live worship CD and DVD called My Savior Lives (Integrity). Finish this article | More Bands & Artists
 CHOOSING A COLLEGEWho Are You Becoming? As you plan for the future, don't miss out on God's plan for the present. With high school winding down, college applications piling up and that haunting question—"Where will I go to college?"—ringing in your ears, it's easy to lose focus. Even if you manage to keep track of what you're supposed to be doing, you might forget why. | Finish this article |
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The Death of Death
Vote for the Golden Ear Awards!
Facing Your Giants, Teen Edition
Let It Snow Baby … Let It Reindeer, CD
End of the Spear, DVD
The Secret is OUT!