Insurance deductibles threaten church budgets in hurricane-ravaged states The property insurance market has changed in the three years since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita blew through the Gulf Coast — and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike are unveiling the extent of those changes. During hurricane season, from June to November, every coastal state from Texas to Maine could be hit by a storm. Expanded commercial and residential development along the coastal areas has put more churches at risk for damage from hurricane winds and water. FULL STORY
Photo: This hymnal, open to "The Great Physician," was found at the front door of Oak Grove Baptist Church, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Ike and was rebuilt after Hurricane Rita in 2005. Photo by Karen L. Willoughby—BP.
The story of Billy Graham comes to the big screen Grandsons pen tabletop book tribute from perspective of those whose lives changed
Weeks before America’s most beloved evangelist celebrates his 90th birthday, the independent film “Billy: The Early Years,” is scheduled for theatrical release Oct. 10. FULL STORY
Congress moves to inform mothers, protect unborn A bill to protect the lives of unborn children diagnosed with disabilities has passed both chambers of Congress and is awaiting President Bush's signature. The bill would provide support and balanced information to parents who receive a diagnosis of Down syndrome or any other condition prenatally or until a year after birth. FULL STORY
'See You at the Pole' lets students take a stand
Across the nation thousands of students gathered around flagpoles to pray, marking the annual observance of a student-initiated prayer movement. FULL STORY
So, what is an evangelical? Study shows nearly half of all Americans can’t define the term Evangelical Christians, who have emerged as an often-cited political voting bloc, cannot easily be described by Americans and some—including evangelicals themselves—admit they don’t have the slightest clue how to define them. FULL STORY Related story 'What is an evangelical?' study quotes
California marriage amendment donations show tale of two campaigns As millions of dollars pour into the landmark California campaign over Proposition 8—the proposed amendment that would restore traditional marriage in the Golden State—a review of those donations is painting drastically different portraits of each side of the debate. FULL STORY Related story Applicants for California marriage license denied; Bride and Groom notations unacceptable America challenged to 'Go Barefoot' to provide shoes for needy
Manny Ohonme plans to put his feet where his heart is—by going barefoot and will begin a 300-mile "barefoot walk" to raise awareness for the global mission of Samaritan's Feet. FULL STORY
Musician Molly Jenson’s song tapped for national ‘Freshman Survival Kit’ Ever since she was a youngster singing in the choir, Molly Jenson has loved music. Even now as she inches closer to the release of her first album next spring, Jenson looks back fondly to her freshman year and the salve she found through special songs she calls anthems—the kind you play over and over and over. FULL STORY
A proud Muslim finds the path to peace
Yusuf Mohamed* will never forget the moment God broke him. It took some doing. Yusuf, born into a family of Syrian immigrants to Argentina, was the proud son of a proud father. His father led a strict and ancient Muslim sect. FULL STORY
The Call California prayer rally set for Nov. 1 at Qualcomm in San Diego Thousands of Christians from across California and the nation are expected to descend on Qualcomm Stadium Nov. 1 for The Call, a day-long prayer event. The gathering will conclude a 40-day fasting period for California that began September 24. FULL STORY
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QUESTION: Did the Saddleback Civil Forum give you an understanding of the differences between the two presidential candidates? Yes..........89%
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CULTURE WATCH
American Idol Winner Jordin Sparks promotes purity During MTV Video Music Awards, host Russell Brand made fun of young stars, like the Jonas Brothers, for wearing promise rings as a pledge to remain sexually abstinent until marriage while Jordin Sparks, who also has taken a purity pledge, came to their defense while on stage FULL STORY Haitian hurricane damages Audio Adrenaline’s children’s village The Hands & Feet Project, the children’s village in Jacmel, Haiti that was started in 2004 by the band Audio Adrenaline, suffered major damage in the recent hurricanes. MORE MUSIC NEWS cont.
PERSECUTION WATCH
Saudi official kills own daughter for conversion to Christianity A government official in Saudi Arabia cut out his daughter's tongue and burned her to death after learning she had become a follower of Jesus Christ. FULL STORY
Survivors recount terror in Orissa, India A Christian woman told of her husband being cut to pieces before her eyes. A man described his brother being burned alive in his home after refusing to deny Christ. These are two of the hundreds of stories emerging from India, where anti-Christian attacks carried out by mobs of extremist Hindus in the eastern state of Orissa have yet to be quelled. FULL STORY
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: John McCain and Barack Obama Abortion and The Role of the Federal Courts NASHVILLE, Tenn. — This is a compilation of the candidate responses on two specific national issues and detailing where the two major presidential candidates stand. FULL STORY
Vice Presidential debate includes 'gay marriage,' Darfur The first and only vice presidential debate of the 2008 election season, between Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin, covered domestic topics such as taxes and "gay marriage" as well as foreign issues including Israel and Darfur. FULL STORY
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COMMENTARY
Freedom from freedom? Atheism, Christianity, and September 11 Those who would eliminate Christianity from public life are sawing off the branch they are sitting on. Sept. 11 the whole nation paused to remember the 3,000 innocent victims of 9/11 murdered by Islamist terrorists, and to be grateful for those who gave their lives to rescue others—everybody, that is, except the Freedom From Religion Foundation... FULL COMMENTARY
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Foreign policy issues and the Veep In an unexpected, frightening moment in April 1945, Vice President Harry Truman got the news: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was dead. For many Americans who suffered through the Great Depression and World War II, FDR was more than a president; he was their political savior. FULL COMMENTARY
Dr. Paul Kengor Professor at Grove City College
Other Headline News Bill would protect chaplains' prayers Do military chaplains have the right to pray in Jesus' name in ceremonies outside of chapel services? The military insists they do, but ... FULL STORY Virginia police chaplains resign after restrictions forced them to disregard their own faith GOP lawmakers are questioning VA Governor Tim Kaine’s role in requiring State Police chaplains to stop denominational prayers at public events. FULL STORY Arson suspected at historic Iowa church Investigators have not ruled out arson in an early morning fire that destroyed the educational wing and pastor's office of Bethany Baptist Church in Keokuk, Iowa, Sept. 19. FULL STORY Exodus International launches new women's ministry Exodus International, the world's largest Christian outreach to those affected by homosexuality, is launching a new ministry aimed at helping women embrace their faith and God-given femininity. FULL STORY
