Alabama pastor blasts gay marriage at Birmingham city hall

Alabama pastor blasts gay marriage at Birmingham city hall

Noting there were historic same-sex marriages Feb. 9 at Linn Park across the street from Birmingham City Hall, street evangelist Cedric Hatcher took the opportunity to air his public criticism at a city council meeting. \"To me yesterday was one of the most bizarre scenes I\'ve ever seen in the ...

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Jordan's Queen Rania on ISIS: They 'hijacked Islam'

Queen Rania of Jordan said education policies in the Arab world need to be changed to eliminate \"the ideology of hate and terrorism.\"\"Islam is our responsibility. Our identity is our responsibility,\" said the queen about the need to defeat ISIS both military and ideologically.Days after the ...

Kayla Mueller wrote she 'surrendered' to God in ISIS prison

ISIS captive Kayla Mueller, whose death was confirmed by the White House Feb. 10, may best be remembered for her humanitarian efforts or for the contents of a handwritten letter she wrote to her parents in which she said she had \"surrendered\" to God -- and learned that \"even in prison, one can ...

Jordanian Baptist says his king has military prowess to eliminate ISIS

Dr. Nabeeh Abbassi, former president of the Jordan Baptist Convention, on sabbatical in the U.S., noted his king\'s military prowess in expressing confidence his native Jordan, working with the United States, will rid humanity of the ISIS savages who burned alive a Jordanian pilot trapped inside a ...

Joni & Friends global disability conference unites caregivers, leaders

Ripping off the bandaid to expose the suffering that unites the disabled, Global Access Conference brings together resources and networking for leaders, family members, and caregivers in one place in an unprecedented way Feb. 17-20, 2015. It is a first-ever conference that forms membership into a ...

Slain pastor's son accused of killing parents, 5-year-old brother

A pastor\'s son was arrested Feb. 4 as the prime suspect in the brutal triple murder of his parents and 5-year-old brother in Houston.Isaac Tiharihondi, 19, was taken into custody in Jackson, Mississippi, by FBI agents and was charged today with two counts of capital murder. He is awaiting ...

New Orleans Saints' Watson recalls being sidelined at Super Bowl

New Orleans Saints Benjamin Watson told thousands of university students about being sidelined by an injury from playing in Super Bowl 2004 with the New England Patriots and how it prompted his thoughts about the important things in life. He also spoke candidly about racism in America and a ...

Young pro golfer looks to give God glory in wins & losses

Professional golfer Ian Davis, a graduate of Oklahoma State, talks about his start in golf as a preacher\'s kid and his years at OSU. With mentor Doug Tewell, who won 8 PGA Tour tournaments, Davis says he has learned to \"give God the glory and the credit\" at the beginning of each round of golf – ...

Sowing seeds in Super Bowl city

Tim Knopps, head of the Timothy Institute of Evangelism in Oklahoma City, has coordinated big game evangelism efforts for 11 Super Bowls. This year he is working with AzEndgame, a network of churches, ministry groups and Southern Baptist associations across Arizona to bring the \"Good News of Jesus ...

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