Children's Advocate Pens Storybook Based on Mom's Chocolate Cake
July 20, 2005
A cake still warm from the oven is a gift anyone can appreciate. For children's advocate and author Kathy Young, using her mom's secret chocolate cake recipe cooks up some sweet memories, too. I seldom review children's books, but I couldn't pass up the chocolate cake. Full Story...Sex and the Single Christian
July 20, 2005
From episodes of Sex and the City to the pages of an Abercrombie & Fitch catalogue, American culture is caught in the snare of illicit sex and uses the media as its bullhorn to shout a message of fallacy. Full Story...
Sexual Health Expert Criticizes Pediatrics Group's New Teen Pregnancy Guidelines
July 19, 2005
The founder and chairman of the Austin, Texas-based Medical Institute for Sexual Health says he's very disappointed with the American Academy of Pediatrics' updated policy on teen pregnancy. Medical Institute CEO Dr. Joe McIlhaney, M.D., feels the AAP is sidestepping the very serious consequences of teen sex. He says the report from the national pe... Full Story...
Exodus International Celebrating 30 Years of 'Freedom'
July 19, 2005
Attendees have gathered this week for a yearly conference in Asheville, North Carolina, that birthed the "ex-gay" ministry Exodus International 30 years ago. The organization's membership director says the continued growth is a testament to the power of Christ, and friends and family, to help those struggling to change. Full Story...
Cross Symbol Controversies Plague Southern California Christians
July 19, 2005
Concerned Christians in Los Angeles County are trying to have a cross returned to their official county seal. Recently, under pressure from the American Civil Liberties Union, Los Angeles County supervisors voted to remove the cross from the county's seal. But now, a petition is being circulated to restore the Christian symbol that had been feature... Full Story...
FEC Throws Out Complaints Alleging Falwell Violated Election Laws
July 19, 2005
Jerry Falwell has scored a victory for the right of a preacher to speak out during an election campaign. The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) has unanimously dismissed a complaint against Jerry Falwell related to statements he made in an e-mail during last year's presidential campaigns. Full Story...
SD City Attorney Suspends Two City Councilmen from Office
July 19, 2005
In his first day as interim mayor of San Diego, Michael Zucchet was greeted with unwelcome news: he was found guilty of conspiracy, extortion, and fraud. As it did with Zucchet, the federal jury found fellow city councilman Ralph Inzunza guilty of taking payoffs from a strip club. Full Story...
Attorney: Fired Allstate Employee's Trial Carries Implications for Religious Freedom
July 19, 2005
There's a pre-trial hearing on Wednesday (July 20) in the case of a former Allstate employee who claims the insurance company fired him for writing an article against homosexual "marriage." The outcome of the case will likely determine whether a Christian employee can be fired for expressing his religious beliefs while off the job. Full Story...
Former Educ. Sec'y Sees School Voucher Programs as Needed 'Agents of Change'
July 19, 2005
Former Education Secretary Rod Paige says he's encouraged that school voucher programs are springing up in several states. He feels such programs should be viewed as a form of social justice. Full Story...
Former Actor: Avoid Exposure to 'Sleazed Up' Film Version of Dukes
July 18, 2005
A former star of The Dukes of Hazzard TV show is urging families to skip the upcoming movie version unless Warner Brothers cleans it up. Full Story...
Christian Pastor's New Book Tackles Social Problems With Biblical Truth
July 18, 2005
A well-known pastor is encouraging Christians to speak out on critical issues of the day. In his new book Silent No More (Charisma House, 2005), author and pastor Rod Parsley shares truths about education, poverty, racism, abortion, homosexuality and numerous other subjects. Full Story...
U.S. Lawmakers Move to Enact Geography Education Initiatives
July 18, 2005
A new bill in Congress seeks to improve geography literacy in U.S. public schools. The Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act would provide authority for the Department of Education to make grants to schools that want to improve their geography curricula, teacher training, and instructional materials. Full Story...
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