Faith and Religion
Ministries Respond to Tornado Disaster
Posted: 4:51 am on April 29, 2011
Numerous churches and ministries are reaching out to those affected by this week's deadly tornado outbreak in the Southeast.
The Salvation Army has deployed 10 mobile units to provide food, beverage and spiritual support to storm victims in Tuscaloosa, greater Birmingham, Guntersville and . . .
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May Is Digital Outreach Month
Posted: 4:27 am on April 29, 2011
"You have an incredible gift at your fingertips - literally. Your keyboard," says the team at Internet Evangelism Day. They claim there is growing potential to share the good news online in a variety of ways. Christians can investigate these options during May, which has been designated Digital . . .
Read full articletags: evangelism, Internet, outreach, social media
New Web Site Seeks to Equip Engaged Couples for Lifelong Marriage
Posted: 4:16 am on April 01, 2011
With two million couples expected to tie the knot in 2011, the wedding industry is a booming business, and yet the divorce rate of 50% overshadows many of these otherwise joyous celebrations. Why are marriages falling apart so quickly after the altar? What can couples do differently? Is there any . . .
Read full articletags: couples, dating, marriage
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign Generates $142 Million
Posted: 5:40 am on February 24, 2011
The Salvation Army raised a record $142 million during its 2010 annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. The amount of money generated represented a two percent increase from 2009.
“We’ve all witnessed the extreme demands the economic recession has placed on Americans during the past three . . .
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Chris August, Jason Crabb Top Dove Nominees
Posted: 8:15 am on February 17, 2011
Chris August and Jason Crabb each received five Dove Award nominations. August and Crabb were both nominated in the Song of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year categories. In addition, August is nominated in the New Artist of the Year category.
Francesca Battistelli, who had four overall . . .
Read full articletags: Christian music, Dove Awards
Top 100 Arts And Faith Movies
Posted: 5:23 am on February 17, 2011
The online community Artsandfaith.com has released a list of its top 100 films of all time. Topping the list is Carl Dreyer’s silent 1927 classic The Passion of Joan of Arc. The Arts and Faith list showcases top films and directors from around the world. and includes silent movies, contemporary . . .
Read full articletags: arts and faith, Image Journal, movies
New Facebook Settings Put Family Last
Posted: 5:03 am on February 17, 2011
New default settings for family on Facebook demote children, spouses and parents to the bottom of the page while elevating friends to the top, a change some parents find disconcerting.
Marnie Swedberg, author of SANE: Social Networking Success in 15 Minutes a Day, states, "Facebook has had a . . .
Read full articletags: Facebook, Marnie Swedberg, social networking
Winans, Houghton, Switchfoot Claim Gospel Grammys
Posted: 6:40 am on February 14, 2011
Several Gospel performers were honored at last night's 53rd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Within the Gospel categories--which run the full gamut from contemporary Christian to traditional--the big winners were BeBe and CeCe Winans, who won for Best Gospel Performance and Best Contemporary R&B . . .
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God’s Love Letter
Posted: 8:11 am on February 13, 2011
This Valentine's Day, whether you have a significant other or not, you should reflect on God's deep and amazing love for each of us. Nothing captures this better than this "Father's Love Letter" from Father Heart Communications. Click here for a PDF version. Take some time to reflect upon God's . . .
tags: love, love letter, Valentine's Day
‘Wicked Bible’ Up For Auction
Posted: 7:57 pm on February 11, 2011
In 1631, royal printers Robert Barker and Martin Lucas accidentally published what became known later as the "Wicked" Bible.
The London printers, who were seeking to reprint the King James Bible, made a small but significant typo in Exodus 20;14 of the Ten Commandments--leaving out the word . . .
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Study Links Diet Soda With Increased Risk Of Stroke
Posted: 7:42 pm on February 11, 2011
A preliminary study by researchers at Columbia University and the University of Miami shows that people who drink diet soda on a daily basis were 48% more likely to suffer a stroke or other vascular event than people who did not drink diet soda.
The findings, presented this week at the American . . .
Read full articleDespite Success, Justin Bieber Stays Grounded In Christian Faith
Posted: 8:27 am on February 11, 2011
Fans of Canadian pop star Justin Bieber will be flocking to theaters today for his new movie Never Say Never.
Despite Bieber's success as one of the most recognized and celebrated names in the entertainment industry, little has been written about the 16-year-old's Christian faith.
Read full articletags: Justin Bieber, movies, Pattie Lynn Mallette, pop music
Texas Pastor Pulls Pistol On Burglary Suspects
Posted: 7:20 pm on February 09, 2011
The pastor of a Beaumont, Texas church took matters into his own hands this weekend when he spotted two teenagers breaking into the church's youth center.
James McAbee, pastor of Southside Assembly of God, held the two suspects at gunpoint until police arrived on the scene.
McAbee says that . . .
Read full articletags: burglary, James McAbee, Southside Assembly of God
Free Downloads Of Digital NIV Bible Available
Posted: 2:23 pm on February 09, 2011
Bible publisher Zondervan is teaming up with Biblica and YouVersion to offer 1 million free downloads of the New International Version (NIV) Bible beginning February 12.
Beginning at 8 p.m. ET on February 12, the popular NIV translation will be available through YouVersion's Bible app for 400 . . .
Read full articletags: apps, Bible, Biblica, iPhone, Zondervan, YouVersion
Majority Of Teens Want To Be Virgins When Married
Posted: 6:46 am on February 09, 2011
A majority of American teens--61%--would like to be virgins when they get married and 63% of young people in the U.S. would regain their virginity if possible. These are among the findings of research conducted by the non-profit OneHope about teens' beliefs, values and spirtituality.
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tags: marriage, OneHope, research, surveys, teens
Detroit Offers $1,000 Homes To Police, Firefighters
Posted: 6:34 am on February 09, 2011
In an effort to revitalize his city, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has announced a plan where local police officers and firefighters could buy renovated homes for as little as $1,000.
The program, dubbed "Project 14," is intended to bolster public safety in deteriorating neighborhoods. Currently more . . .
Read full articletags: Detroit, firefighters, housing, police, urban renewal
Best And Worst Jobs Of 2011
Posted: 9:12 am on February 08, 2011
The job-search Web site CareerCast has listed the best and worst jobs of 2011.
This year's top job: software engineer--a job that involves the design and creation of software for everything from operating systems to cell phone "apps" to interactive games.
CareerCast notes that past top jobs, . . .
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New Mexico Couple To Be Honored As ‘Longest Married’
Posted: 1:12 pm on February 07, 2011
Marshall and Winnie Kuykendall of Lordsburg, New Mexico will celebrate their 82nd anniversary on February 14. Two days before their next anniversary, the Kuykendalls will be recognized as the nation's longest married couple by the faith-based marriage enrichment program Worldwide Marriage . . .
Read full articletags: marriage, Valentine's Day, Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Steelers ‘Championship’ Gear Helping Impoverished Communities
Posted: 12:38 pm on February 07, 2011
Pre-printed championship clothing bearing a Super Bowl title for the Pittsburgh Steelers is headed to Zambia, Armenia, Nicaragua and Romania to help impoverished communities in those nations.
The Steelers fell to the Green Bay Packers Sunday 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV but all of the pre-printed . . .
Read full articletags: football, Super Bowl, World Vision
Obama, Kelly Speak At National Prayer Breakfast
Posted: 4:36 pm on February 04, 2011
Speaking at the annual National Prayer Breakfast Thursday, President Barack Obama shared personal stories of how prayer has impacted his life since taking office.
"When I wake in the morning, I wait on the Lord, and I ask Him to give me the strength to do right by our country and its people," . . .
Read full articletags: Barack Obama, Gabrielle Giffords, Mark Kelly, National Prayer Breakfast, prayer
