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

Oklahoma bill introduced to protect high school Bible classes

A bill has been introduced in the Oklahoma Senate to protect the rights of public high schools to teach Bible classes framing it as a historical document. The bill is similar to legislation already passed in … Read more

Missionary returns to U.S. after being freed from North Korea

A Korean-American missionary who defiantly crossed a frozen river into North Korea intent on urging a change in its leadership has reunited with his overjoyed family, silent and downcast after 43 days in the communist nation’s … Read more

Super Bowl of Preaching draws a crowd

A Cincinnati church continued a Super Bowl weekend tradition by holding its annual Super Bowl of Preaching over Saturday and Sunday. The event drew thousands to as pastors discussed topics pertaining to parenting and men’s involvement … Read more

Tim Tebow pro-life ad used soft-sell approach

The controversy swirling around the Super Bowl ad featuring University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and his mother Pam sponsored by Focus on the Family largely ended following the airing of the commercial. The 30-second spot … Read more

Blog: Church leaders bear responsiblity for jailed missionaries in Haiti

A veteran religion reporter and columnist suggests that the Southern Baptist Convention leadership be held responsible for the missteps of the 10 missionaries from Idaho jailed in Haiti for attempting to take a busload of Haitian … Read more

National Marriage Week underway

Starting yesterday through next Sunday – Valentine’s Day – is being celebrated as national Marriage Week. According to a report released last year by the National Center on African American Marriages and Parenting (NCAAMP) and the … Read more

Christian world view presented in series to Iowa lawmakers

A Christian video series meant to encourage people to focus on God in all areas of life, including government, is playing at the Iowa Capitol. The videos, produced Focus on the Family, cover ethics, science, family, … Read more

Baptists aim to deliver Bible CD to all Texas homes by Easter

Baptist groups are fanning across Texas to put multilingual Bible CDs in every household in the state by Easter. “I really think that people need to hear the Gospel in their heart language, whether they read … 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

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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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