Today's Blogs

Lunchtime Links: February 8, 2010

The New Orleans Saints stunned the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17, to win Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday night in Miami. As surprising as the result of Super Bowl XLIV may have been there’s no denying how the … Read more

Drew Brees wins Super Bowl with faith, class

As surprising as the result of Super Bowl XLIV may have been to some – myself included – there’s no denying how the game’s MVP handled the spotlight with precision on the field and professionalism off … Read more

Offering daily prayers for Haiti

It’s Super Bowl time, which means many Americans’ focus will understandably be on football and, of course, all the advertising. Add to this the continuing economic roller coaster and the recent entertainment blitz over the Grammy … Read more

Lunchtime Links: February 5, 2010

January figures dipped the national unemployment rate under double digits to 9.7 percent, an indication the U.S. economy is slowly pulling back from the recession. What’s going on at Toyota headquarters?  Conflicting reports this morning say … Read more

Super Bowl stories with plenty of Christian overtones

Sunday evening as you plop down on the couch with your chicken wings and nachos in hand to watch Super Bowl XLIV you are likely to see one of the better offensive showdowns in the game’s … Read more


Today's Discussion

Does Manhattan Declaration unite or divide Christians?

Albert Mohler is misleading everyone.  He has been invited to speak at Anglo-Catholic events sponsored by so-called “orthodox” Episcopalians.  The fact that he would choose to speak to a group of papists and romanists who hide … Read more

Katy Perry and abandoning Christ for pop stardom

first off, all that any parent can do in relation to their child is to direct them in the direction they will or should go. every individual, once they reach the age of accountability is responsible … Read more

Is 40 Over the Hill for Christian Music?

This is a very interesting topic for me. I often wonder what people are looking for when they are listening to Christian music. When I listen to Christian music as opposed to when I write, I … Read more

Relief agencies speeding up in Haiti

Thanks so much for your coverage of Haiti. I wanted to make one clarification with regard to this post. Although our VP Dula James spent two years in Haiti with another NGO, and thus has great … Read more

Can you be injured by your iPod?

Prayers for Trinity!  Very interesting info Abbie! Read more


News

Idaho pastor largely steers clear of jailed missionaries in Haiti

The pastor of Central Valley Baptist Church in Meridian, Idaho, largely stayed away from the swirling controversy of 10 jailed missionaries in Haiti charged with trying to abduct a busload of children. There has been widespread … Read more

Pastor outlines 50 years of Charismatic Christianity

Rev. Ken Gurley of Houston discusses the 50th anniversary of the Charismatic movement in Christianity. The movement most often associated with Pentecostals also has roots within other denominations. Read more

Seeking a more stable balance between work, home, love life

Men who are heavily involved in their careers and work often have a difficult time communicating with their wives about family matters, particularly when it comes to sexual relationships. How can families gain a Christian perspective … Read more

Tony Dungy adusting to life as full-time dad

Current NBC football analyst and former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy is still adjusting to life after coaching, his wife Lauren said during Super Bowl XLIV activities. Dungy operates a Christian non-profit working with fathers to … Read more

World Vision to distribute Colts’ Super Bowl gear to Haiti

Christian humanitarian organization World Vision will be distributing about $2 million worth of unusable NFL apparel to Haiti relief efforts. Pre-printed shirts and caps proclaiming the Indianapolis Colts as Super Bowl XLIV champions will be shipped … Read more

Haitian churches struggle for survival

Haitian churches struggle to survive in the aftermath of the Jan. 12 quake. Providing safety and comfort to survivors is of primary importance. “As the largest diocese of the Episcopal Church until now, we are physically … Read more

Christian schools struggle to keep doors open during recession

The recession has hit Christian schools hard with declining enrollments and prompted difficult decision. The school operated by Indianapolis’ largest church will close this spring after 15 years as a sign of the times. … Read more

Religion once a part of U.S. Census

Specific questions about religion and religious affiliation have not appeared on the U.S. Census for decades nor will they be part of this year’s census. That, however, was not always the case as clergy were polled … Read more

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Featured

Haitian missionary recalls quake devastation

Leon Amstutz has had an affinity for Haiti for decades. Amstutz made his first visit to the Caribbean nation in 1973 as a freshly minted college graduate. Over much of the past 37 years Amstutz and … Read more

Kirk Franklin teams with Christian music stars for Haiti relief song

Gospel music star Kirk Franklin has released a new single in collaboration with other Christian musicians to benefit aid efforts in Haiti. In what he described as a Christian version of “We Are the World,” Franklin … Read more

Survey: Church budgets trimmed in 2009

A survey released Monday by the Christian research firm The Barna Group shows that church budgets were generally cut in 2009 but that some stabilizing may be taking place. A total of 1,114 Protestant pastors were … Read more

North Korea remains on top of watch list for Christian persecution

North Korea remains on top of watch list for Christian persecution

For the eighth consecutive year North Korea tops the list of 50 countries regarded as the worst persecutors of Christians. Open Doors USA has sponsored the list since 1991. The ministry supplies Christians around the globe … Read more

Ethiopia struggles with hunger 25 years after Live Aid

World Vision

Ethiopia struggles with hunger 25 years after Live Aid

Twenty-five years ago the Christmas season was punctuated by worldwide attention focused on Ethiopian famine. Irish rock star Bob Geldof organized at who’s who of pop icons to record “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” and released … Read more

Clean water mission organizations flow into developing world

Water is essential to survival. Access to clean water around the world is inconsistent and an unfortunate hallmark of impoverished nations. According to current UNICEF statistics, about 2.5 billion people in the developing world – roughly … Read more



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