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Saturday, May 17, 2008
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Author challenges churchs to move beyond charity
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Author Brian McLaren is among the most influential American religious thinkers of the last decade. Full story »
Book looks for parables in Dr. Seuss stories
Saturday, May 17, 2008
No one has ever doubted the layers of meaning in the stories of Dr. Seuss. "The Lorax" has obvious lessons about the environment. "The Butter Battle Book" took direct aim at the Cold War arms race. Full story »
Religion calendar- May 10, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Religion calendar for May 10,2008. Full story »
Russian painter dedicates years of his life to painting ceiling of Orthodox church
Saturday, May 10, 2008
High above the pews at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Fresno, a Russian painter is breathing new life into the church's sanctuary, creating inspiring images of Jesus, prophets, evangelists and angels on the ceiling and arched walls. Full story »
Religion briefs- May 10, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Religion briefs for May 10,2008. Full story »
Religion calendar- May 3, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Religion calendar for May 3, 2008. Full story »
Grass-roots group seeks to foster change
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Organizers are hoping to gather enough interest among local churches to help form a grass-roots coalition to address regional issues ranging from affordable housing to transportation to toxic waste. Full story »
In slow economy, churches in New Orleans budget carefully
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Bishop J. Douglas Wiley has just a tent for a church and a fraction of his congregants, more than 21/2 years after Hurricane Katrina. Full story »
Fundraiser for African healthcare
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Ed Bjurstrom was inspired to take healthcare to Africa after a three-week trip to rural villages where people not only were suffering from HIV/AIDS but also were in dire need of the most basic services. Full story »
Religion briefs- May 3, 2008.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Religion briefs for May 3, 2008. Full story »
Nick Vujicic, although he lacks limbs, is good at lifting spirits
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Born without limbs, Nick Vujicic is a motivational speaker who empowers people to be all that God created them to be. Full story »
Rap stars spread the gospel, but some question message
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Yung Joc appears onstage for a performance as an assembly of youth swarms toward his direction, screaming at the top of their lungs. Full story »
Praying for the nation's leaders
Friday, May 2, 2008
It may have been early in the morning Thursday, but that didn't stop worshippers at Grace Brethren Church in Simi Valley from thinking about the coming U.S. presidential election and the state of the nation's economy. Full story »
Papal visit could spur more priests
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Roman Catholics burst into cheers when Pope Benedict XVI took the stage for a youth rally during his U.S. visit last week. Full story »
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