Illinois Church Sues, Gets Permit to Hold Marine's Memorial Service
June 14, 2006
- An Illinois town has had a change of heart and will now allow the family of a U.S. Marine killed in Iraq to hold a memorial service at a small evangelical church. Wadsworth village trustees originally told relatives of Staff Sergeant Edward Davis they could not hold their regular worship service or the memorial service it had planned for this Th... Full Story...Louisiana State Lawmakers Honor Black Home-Schooling Families
June 14, 2006
- Louisiana state lawmakers are honoring black Americans involved in the home-schooling movement. The Louisiana State Legislature recently passed a resolution commending a group called National Black Home Educators (NBHE) for introducing the benefits of home schooling to black families in the state. Full Story...
'Discrimination' Charge Cleared Up; 'Sexual Orientation' Issue Still Up for Grabs
June 14, 2006
- A lesbian activist has dropped her claim of discrimination against a Christian businessman in Virginia after he refused to make copies of videotapes of homosexual-rights marches for her. But legal advisors for the man say they will continue to pursue their case against the county where the complaint was originally filed, saying officials there v... Full Story...
A Difference Worth Embracing
June 14, 2006
- In what some are calling a "second front" in the culture war -- trailing in the wake of same-sex "marriage" -- the battle over homosexual adoption is increasing in intensity. Full Story...
Christian Radio Network Sponsors Gulf Coast Storm Relief Project
June 14, 2006
- As a sponsor of 8 Days of Hope II on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, American Family Radio (AFR) broadcast from the Hurricane Katrina-ravaged area during the May 28-June 3 project. More than 1,100 volunteers completed 260 projects in 202 homes in Waveland, Pascagoula, Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, and Gulfport. Full Story...
ADF Celebrates Oregon High School Student's Free-Speech Victory
June 13, 2006
- A high school in Oregon has apologized to a student for censoring her Christian view on homosexuality. Full Story...
Home Churches Growing Increasingly Popular as Worship Alternative
June 13, 2006
- Church and culture analyst George Barna, founder of The Barna Group, says millions of Christians are leaving conventional churches to meet in homes. According to the researcher, about 50 million American adults meet in home churches at least once a month, and the numbers choosing this option are on the increase. Full Story...
Baptist Pastors Urged to Maintain Focus Amidst Controversy
June 13, 2006
- The day before their denomination's annual business meeting convened, pastors in the Southern Baptist Convention were encouraged to keep an eternal and unselfish perspective when sharing the good news of Christ, and to not allow disagreements in the denomination to distract believers from more important issues. On that note, the pastors heard a ... Full Story...
California Pro-Family Forces Rally Against Homosexual Education Bills
June 13, 2006
- Yesterday in Sacramento, California, more than 4,000 parents, grandparents and children rallied at the State Capitol against three bills that opponents see as sexual indoctrination legislation designed to promote homosexuality to school children. Full Story...
Volunteers Deliver More Hope to Storm-Ravaged Mississippi Coast
June 13, 2006
- "Nothing ever happens in Waveland, Mississippi!" insisted Paul Jordan. And with that declaration, Paul and his wife Florence decided to stay in their home while Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast in August 2005. Full Story...
Summer Reading -- A Passport to Anywhere
June 13, 2006
- From tee-ball games to church camp to family vacation, the summer months can easily become just as busy as the rest of the year. Therefore, Dr. Cathy Stewart, an adjunct professor for the University of Mississippi School of Education and a former elementary teacher of 20 years, urges parents and children to make time for summer reading. Full Story...
Creeps Crash Online Hangouts
June 13, 2006
- "GTG, QT ... PIR ... TLK-2-U-L-8-R!" If you're under the age of 30, this sentence makes perfect sense. If not, keep reading. Full Story...
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