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WDC MEDIA NEWS Recent News TBN Awarded Seal of Approval™ by Parents Television Council Network Is Winning the War on Indecency with Positive, Pro-family Programming2008-02-29 -- The Parents Television Council™ (PTC) will present its Entertainment Seal of Approval™ to Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), JCTV, and Smile of a Child for being authentic, family-friendly cable networks. PTC president Tim Winter will present the award to TBN’s chief of staff, Paul Crouch, Jr, on TBN’s Behind the Scenes program on February 29. more... Coach Dungy Receives Honorary Degree 2008-02-28 -- Tony Dungy, head coach of the 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts and a bestselling author, addressed Indiana Wesleyan University students today in a convocation that included his induction into the schools Society of World Changers. more... Liveprayer.com Announces Christian Music Artist Search 2008-02-27 -- Liveprayer.com is launching a 6 month search for the top artists in Christian music. This worldwide online search begins this week and will end at the end of August ’08 when a winner is determined in each of the 4 categories: soloists, duets/groups (2-8 members), bands (instruments), and choirs (9+). more... The Great God Debate: Making a Case for Christianity 2008-02-27 -- In our science-steeped world, the public sphere has become totally dominated by atheists claiming technology has "enlightened" them. How can Christian broadcasters continue to make the case for Christianity when the mainstream media makes churchgoers seem more like cult members? more... Statement on the Passing of William F. Buckley, Jr. 2008-02-27 -- Concerned Women for America (CWA) expresses its sense of profound loss on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr. Mr. Buckley's life was devoted to promoting conservative values as the foundation for a free and democratic society. William Buckley's ideas have helped to shape American thought and produced writing that influenced political leaders and civic-minded Americans over half a century of remarkable productivity. It is fitting that he died while at work. We send our condolences to his son, Christopher and other family members. more... California Republican Party Endorses Save Our Kids and Protect Marriage Initiatives 2008-02-26 -- The California Republican Party overwhelmingly endorsed the Save Our Kids initiative to overturn SB 777 at their spring convention last weekend. more... Boy Scouts Still Under Siege Texas Gov. Rick Perrys On My Honor Explains Attack on the Beloved Youth Organization and Leftist Attempts to Redefine American Values 2008-02-26 -- In his new book, On My Honor: Why the American Values of the Boy Scouts are Worth Fighting For, [Stroud & Hall Publishers] Texas Governor Rick Perry, examines the scorched earth attacks on the Boy Scouts of America more... Civil Rights Heroes are Front and Center in New Multi-Cultural Resource Learning About God Through Lessons of the Past 2008-02-25 -- In a day when too many young people believe that Martin Luther King, Jr. freed the slaves, Abingdon Press presents Walk It Out: Together in the Way of Jesus to introduce participants to some of the pillars of the Civil Rights movement and to demonstrate how God uses people to promote the beloved community of Jesus Christ, then and now. more... Christian Coalition of America Commends the NFL for Allowing Church Super Bowl Parties to Continue with Large-screen TV Showings 2008-02-25 -- Christian Coalition of America applauds the decision by National Football League (NFL) to allow churches and religious groups to continue to hold their Super Bowl parties with large- screen televisions, similar to those sports bars use and approved by the NFL. Right before this year's Super Bowl, a number of churches around the United States cancelled their long-time Super Bowl parties because of supposed threats from the NFL. There was a huge uproar from churches complaining that sports bars were able to show the Super Bowl game on large screens, but yet churches were not able to do so for church fellowship events. more... From Pain to Peace: Woman Tells Her Personal Story 2008-02-25 -- Kathleen Ann Marchant was a teen victim of a sexual attack which forced a pivotal change in her life path. A divorced mother who struggled with depression, exhaustion, anxiety and migraine headaches often times not understanding why. During those years she built a wall, a fortress around her heart for protection. Stone by stone she built this wall so that she would no longer be humiliated or hurt. "But," she says, "with the construction of this protection I had prevented myself from experiencing life as God intended it be experienced." more... Obamas All New and Impregnable Firewall – It’s About America 2008-02-23 -- Barack Obama has silenced and nearly shamed Hillary in the latest round of debates including the recent remarks made by Clinton about Obama’s changes being something you can Xerox. more... Steven Curtis Chapman on Gospel Music Channel Sat. Night 2008-02-22 -- Steven Curtis Chapman Visits the Kitchen Sink this Saturday, Feb. 23 at 8pm -- Multiple GRAMMY, and 51-time Dove Award winner Steven Curtis Chapman will be the special guest on Gospel Music Channels new news, entertainment and variety series The Kitchen Sink this Saturday, Feb. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: The Spiderwick Chronicles (Paramount Pictures) 2008-02-22 -- Freddie Highmore adds another solid performance(s) to his list of outstanding roles with his dual roles in The Spiderwick Chronicles. In this film he plays twins and manages to make a distinct impression with each of the roles. The film itself is a jumble of goblin and ogre attacks but Freddie saves the day and to a great extent the film. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: Jumper (20th Century Fox) 2008-02-22 -- Jumper is a movie that is so fast-paced that you barely notice the holes in the plot and the wooden acting of the two leads. It is a short film, only one hundred minutes, and the whole time you are watching it the story is racing from one point to the next and one action sequence to the next. It may not mean its the best movie around but it does mean it is the quickest one. more... Minister Who Works Outside of Church Has Enormous Success at Florida State Fair 2008-02-22 -- One minister who spent years preaching in a circuit of churches says it was time to obey Christ and start preaching the gospel to “every creature” as Christ commanded. more... Business Model Uses the Wisdom of Peter and Paul to Serve Delta and Dollar General Biblical Principles Guide Mission and Spirit of Retained Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Firm 2008-02-21 -- The service they provide to Fortune 500 companies is to guarantee the presentation of several qualified candidates in a record-setting 20 business days, but, more importantly, their company mission is to teach business leaders to never tire of doing what is right! more... Healing Hands - Amazing Ministry out of Knoxville Spans Several Continents 2008-02-21 -- Millions of Americans have turned to chiropractic for pain relief and other health problems. In Knoxville you may get far more than a chiropractic adjustment you can end up with a total healing and a whole new direction for life! more... Pastor Greg’s Season Three Kick-off Proves God Really Does Have a Sense of Humor. 2008-02-21 -- Pastor Greg’s Season Three Kick-off Proves God Really Does Have a Sense of Humor. The World’s First Christian Sitcom Returns to TBN on Friday, February 22nd more... Event Challenging Born Gay View to Make Memphis Debut At Feb. 23 event, science, personal stories debunk mainstream mistruths 2008-02-20 -- Focus on the Familys counter-cultural Love Won Out conference, which challenges the born gay view that dominates mainstream media, will arrive in Memphis on Saturday, Feb. 23. Love Won Out will provide a redemptive message to men and women struggling with unwanted same-sex attractions and educate the community on how to respond with grace and truth to people living homosexually. more... Who is Charles Barkley Anyway? 2008-02-20 -- Day Gardner, President, National Black Pro-Life Union, submits the following for publication and is available for comment: more... The Save a Life in 2008 Seminar Challenges Southern California Christians to Rescue at Least One Child from AbortionFree Sidewalk Counseling and Prayer Seminar Will Show Attendees an Easy, Effective Way to Save a Babys Life 2008-02-19 -- Christians throughout Southern California are being given a unique challenge to put some feet on their pro-life views. Crusade for Life is asking every Christian to put saving the life of at least one unborn child from abortion on their to do list for 2008. more... Charles Barkley Makes Bigoted Anti-Christian Remarks -- The Christian Anti-Defamation Commission Calls for Apology 2008-02-19 -- Charles Barkley revealed an unfortunate lack of understanding of the Bible and Christian morality by attacking pro-life and pro-family conservatives as fake Christians, said Dr. Gary Cass, Chairman and CEO of the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission. Barkley rips one phrase of the Bible from its context, and then asserts that anyone who is opposed to abortion or gay marriage is a fake Christian. more... Charles Barkley Must Apologize For Fake Christians Remark or Face Suspension, Says Rev. Peterson 2008-02-19 -- Former NBA star and TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley attacked Christian conservatives Friday on CNNs The Situation Room news show, referring to them as fake Christians and hypocritical people. Barkley has endorsed Barack Obama and has a problem with conservative Republican stances against abortion and homosexual marriage. more... Prayershop Publishing Announces the Publication of a Groundbreaking Resource Book on Prayer with Contributions from 80 Authors 2008-02-19 -- PrayerShop Publishing announced today the publication of a 400 page textbook entitled Giving Ourselves to Prayer: An Acts 6:4 Primer for Ministry. This first-ever resource textbook for ministerial students focused solely on the topic of prayer, will be available in May. Contributing authors include Henry Blackaby and Dutch Sheets, as well as a wide-range of authors from the academic community and the global prayer movement, such as Elmer Towns, Bingham Hunter, and T.W. Hunt. more... Today with God Series Wins 'Best Television Teaching Program of the Year' 2008-02-19 -- Today with God has been awarded the "2008 NRB Media Award for Best Television Teaching Program of the Year" by the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). The award signifies that the program demonstrates creative use of a teaching format, adheres to sound doctrine and biblical integrity (as stated in the NRB Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics), and is uniquely innovative in the presentation of the Gospel. more... Epicenter Event of Epic Proportion: Paul White's Life By Design Service Back by Popular Demand! 2008-02-15 -- On Sunday, February 17th at 10:00AM, Paula White's Life By Design series at The Epicenter: A Place for Life, in San Antonio, Texas (located at 5820 NW Loop 410, just north of the Ingram Road Exit in San Antonio), will enlighten audiences on the secret wisdom of building their lives from the inside out. Come early, bring a friend, and be part of this supernatural time in the presence of Pastor Paula White and God. Admission is free. more... Merchant of False Hope? Christian Leader Questions Osama's Faith and Values 2008-02-15 -- Bill Keller and the founder of Liveprayer.com, who coined the now infamous phrase "a vote for Romney is a vote for Satan" is questioning Barack Obama's bid for the White-house. Keller, who releases a daily devotional to 2.4 million subscribers, had much to say about Osama, who Keller views as a Merchant of False Hope" (full transcript below) more... Gospel GRAMMY'S to Air Live on Gospel Music Channel Dove Awards to be Seen Live on Gospel Music Channel in Multi-Year Agreement Between GMA and GMC 2008-02-14 -- Gospel Music Channel, the nation's first and only 24/7 all-Gospel/Christian music television network, will become the exclusive television home for the GMA Dove Awards in a multi- year agreement announced today by John W. Styll, president/CEO of Gospel Music Association (GMA) and Charles Humbard, founder and president, Gospel Music Channel (GMC). more... Smokie Norful: Faith & Fame World Premiere On Gospel Music Channel Wed. Feb. 20 Life Story of One of Gospel's Leading Men Told in Revealing Faith & Fame: Smokie Norful 2008-02-13 -- Smokie Norful, one of the top gospel artists of today, shares his heart, ministry and music in a revealing new portrait of the multi-talented performer in Faith & Fame: Smokie Norful, world premiering on the Gospel Music Channel television network Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. (ET) as part of Gospel Music Channel's Black History Month programming. more... Faith-Based NASCAR Team Fights 'David & Goliath' Battle, Tells Amazing Story 2008-02-13 -- The sports pages are filled with Cinderella stories where lesser known teams with limited resources compete against finely-tuned organizations with far greater name recognition. Nowhere is this distinction more pronounced than in NASCAR, where multi-million dollar corporate sponsorships and driving talent combine to compete for victories, championships, and big-dollar purses, while teams without the financial backing rely more exclusively on resolve, and in at least one instance, faith. more... Reel Dreams Film Competition Offers Full Tuition-Paid Scholarship 2008-02-13 -- Now underway, Regent Universitys Reel Dreams Film Competition is designed to empower aspiring film artists to use their talents and abilities to bring creative films to the entertainment industry. Its aim is to reveal and focus attention on works of quality from independent filmmakers to contribute to the growth and recognition of young artists and to feature positive messages that transform the minds of audiences worldwide. more... Josiah Website Launched to Encourage and Support the Disabled 2008-02-13 -- Imagine what its like to be a wheelchair-bound child. Now, meet Josiah, who will enlighten you and teach you about empathy, dignity and the power of a positive attitude. more... TBN's Quest for New Programming Promises to INNOVATE! Producers in Contest for Best Family-Friendly Show 2008-02-12 -- The INNOVATE! contest inspires producers to rise to the top of their craft by submitting fresh, original ideas for high quality programming to air on TBN's four specialized networks – Smile of a Child, for viewers age 2 to 12; JCTV, for teens and young adults age 13 through 29; the Church Channel, for viewers who enjoy worship, teaching, and preaching; and TBN Enlace USA, for Hispanic viewers. more... WDC Rolls Out The "BIG FOUR" 2008-02-12 -- WDC MEDIA has developed relationships with some of the world's leading companies offering products and services that are directly related to our own. Here's how it works... when you become a WDC client and need additional services - instead of searching for the right company on your own and hoping you've found the right one - WDC will make those connections for you with companies that have a proven track record. more... Bobby Jones Comes To Gospel Music Channel 2008-02-12 -- Ambassador of Gospel to Host New Weekly GMC Series Searching For the Next Generation Of Stars, Series to Premiere in the Spring more... Author Speaks on Subject Near to Her Heart: Organ Donation 2008-02-11 -- The New York Organ Donor Network, Inc. reported 28,111 organ transplant recipients in the United States in 2005; twenty-two year old author Amber Nicole Metz was one of them. more... Press Conference to Announce the Release of 'Demographic Winter: the decline of the human family' 2008-02-11 -- A press conference will be held to announce the release of "Demographic Winter: the decline of the human family." more... Video-on-Demand Scores Big with TBN Viewers. Video Archives of Favorite Praise The Lord and Behind The Scenes Broadcasts available 24/7 2008-02-08 -- Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the world’s largest faith and family friendly network, enhanced website (complete with a new bold look) features video archives of past broadcasts of TBN's shows 'Praise The Lord' and 'Behind The Scenes' has scored big with viewers says insiders at the network. more... ROMNEY QUITS! "THIS IS A GREAT DAY FOR OUR NATION AND MANY UNSUSPECTING SOULS!" SAY'S FOUNDER OF LIVEPRAYER.COM 2008-02-08 -- The world's leading Internet evangelist, Bill Keller of Liveprayer.com, was the first national Christian leader to speak out against Mitt Romney's bid to become America's next President when he launched his now infamous statement, " A vote for Romney is a vote for Satan" last spring. Keller took his stand against Romney based on his contention that Mormon theology is 100% inconsistent with Biblical Christianity and that a Mormon is no more a Christian than a Muslim is despite their deceptive attempts to make peoplebelieve otherwise. more... Holy Land Experience details its expansion 2008-02-08 -- The biblically themed tourist attraction is planning to erect a 30-foot-tall sign along Interstate 4, highlighting its new owner, Trinity Broadcasting Network, which purchased the park last June for $37 million. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: The Eye (Lionsgate) 2008-02-08 -- Jessica Alba stars in The Eye, a movie with a plot that seems tailor made for Sarah Michelle Geller. But Alba or Geller, it doesnt matter since the key role is a pretty girl in peril. Both of these young actresses along with a ton more could handle the part. Since Alba is my personal favorite among this group, she enhances the movie. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: Over Her Dead Body (New Line Cinema) 2008-02-08 -- Eva Longoria Parker plays a ghost in her new film Over Her Dead Body. She haunts her husbands new girlfriend, played by Lake Bell. This could be a cute, romantic comedy but the script never gives the actors a ghost of a chance. more... TBN Second Chance Reaches Out To A Forgotten Population - Men and Women Behind Bars with Rehabilitative TV Programming at No Cost to Taxpayers 2008-02-07 -- TBN’s faith-based programming is a favorite with American audiences and millions of viewers across six continents. Now, the family of networks wants to reach a largely forgotten population – the more than two million men and women who are behind bars in the United States – and offer them a Second Chance. more... Answers in Genesis Programming Coming to the NRB Network 2008-02-07 -- The NRB Network announced a new lineup for the Tuesday 9:00 p.m. (ET) hour. Answers Creation Hour will feature programs developed by Answers in Genesis (AiG). The programs will be part of the NRB Networks Tuesday night Nature/Science Night. more... New PEPFAR Draft Undermines Family Values 2008-02-07 -- The House Committee on Foreign Relations is scheduled on Thursday, February 14, to review the renewal of the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). more... Audio Bibles Go to College Audio Bibles are making the grade. 2008-02-07 -- At a chapel service Wed., Feb. 6, more than 1,300 students from Dallas Baptist University here, committed 28 minutes a day to listen through the entire New Testament in 40 days. This volunteer Bible listening campaign, called You've Got The Time DBU, is using Audio New Testaments from Faith Comes By Hearing, the world's leading Audio Bible ministry. more... Exodus Mandate, Phyllis Schlafly and a Coalition of Christian and Pro-family Organizations Endorse Call for 'Exodus' From California Schools Exodus Mandate, Eagle Forum, and California-Based K-12 Christian Education and Pro-Family Organizations Join the Campaign for Children and Families' Call for Parents To Remove Their Children From California's Public Schools 2008-02-07 -- California Governor Schwarzenegger signed legislation mandating that public school children be indoctrinated to accept as normal the homosexual lifestyle and other forms of sexual deviancy. In the wake of the failed effort to obtain a referendum to repeal this legislation, a broad coalition of Christian grassroots organizations have endorsed the Campaign for Children and Families' call for California families and churches to rescue their children from California's public schools. more... Hollywood's Cardinal Must Go 2008-02-07 -- Roger Cardinal Mahony of Los Angeles has spent three-quarters of a billion dollars in payouts to victims of sex crimes, many of which he stands accused of tolerating. Dr. Dennis Jarrard, former head of the Commission on Obscenity and Pornography of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, says, "Cardinal Mahony must go" before Pope Benedict XVI arrives in the United States in April. more... Top Internet Evangelist says Romney Vote is a Vote for Satan 2008-02-06 -- Using only his Bible as a guide top internet evangelist Bill Keller has a new website entitled “A vote for Romney is a vote for Satan.” more... American Bible Society Joins Sponsors for Faith-Based Films Contest 2008-02-06 -- The American Bible Society has joined forces with the 168 Hour Film Project to sponsor its annual Speed Filmmaking Contest, an international competition which produces faith-based short films, all made during the same week. more... Steve Amerson to Sing at the at Reagan Library 2008-02-05 -- The Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California will be the site of A Celebration of Freedom Gala which will be a special evening dedicated to bring honor to our nations Congressional Medal of Honor recipients and provide a platform for leaders from across the country to focus on freedom and the virtues of those who defend it. The event will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2008. more... Clint Brown Releases 17th Praise and Worship CD 2008-02-05 -- Veteran praise and worship artist Clint Brown, unveils his 17th CD Fall Like Rain on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 nationwide via Tribe Music Group/Universal Music Christian Group. The pastor of Orlando, Floridas 6,000 member Faith World Church has been one of the foundational stones in the modern praise and worship movement. more... Dot Com Evangelist Brings Jesus and Gospel Music to Twelve-day-long Florida State Fair 2008-02-05 -- The world's leading internet evangelist, Bill Keller of Liveprayer.com, is one of the gold sponsor's of this year¹s Florida State Fair in Tampa. Over half a million visitors are expected to attend the twelve-day event that runs February 7th through the 18th. Keller¹s contribution to this year¹s fair is a 5,000 square-foot tent on the midway where gospel music can be enjoyed throughout each of the twelve days and nights of the Florida State Fair. more... Votingforsatan.com Features Judas Gallery of High-Profile Christians Supporting Romney’s Candidacy 2008-02-04 -- In an attempt to educate people on what Mormons really believe, Bill Keller – who coined the infamous phrase, "a vote for Romney is a vote for Satan" – now wants to hold high-profile Christians accountable for endorsing Romney's bid for the presidency. more... Watch out Netflix and Blockbuster If you don't rent soft-core pornography, why support a company who offers it. 2008-02-04 -- aith and Family Flix (FFF), a company out of Peotone, Illinois, has started a family friendly alternative to Netflix and Blockbuster. FFF will offer online DVD rental with a twist. The bulk of titles are made up of family friendly, and faith based titles. CEO, Steve Thomas believes that people are ready for this type of approach to DVD rental. more... 'Running God's Way' Helps Christian Candidates Launch a Successful Campaign 2008-02-04 -- With a presidential election looming on the horizon, American voters are carefully weighing the contenders' religious views--or lack of them. more... One Nation ABOVE God... 2008-02-01 -- And there arose another generation after them who did not know the LORD. Judges 2:10 Christian Newswire -- El Paseo Publications announces the publication of the nonfiction book, ONE NATION ABOVE GOD, by Shane Idleman. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: Meet the Spartans (20th Century Fox) 2008-02-01 -- Meet the Spartans is a supposed spoof on the mega-successful film 300. It isnt actually a spoof because spoofs are supposed to be funny, and this movie aint funny. It is crude, lewd and silly but nowhere is it funny. Maybe the problem is that 300 is a movie that borders on being a caricature of those old sand and saga movies. It borders on parody but never crosses over. Meet the Spartans crosses over. more... In Time for Black History Month 'THE BETTER HOUR: The Legacy of William Wilberforce' Airs Nationwide on Public Television Beginning in February, 200 2008-02-01 -- In time for Black History Month, an inspiring, new one-hour television documentary, " THE BETTER HOUR: The Legacy of William Wilberforce, will appear nationwide on public television beginning in February, 2008. The film was produced to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the 1807 abolition of British and American slave trade in a 20-year heroic effort led by British Parliamentarian William Wilberforce. (Effective date of U.S. legislation was January, 1808.) more... Will the Super Bowl be Family Friendly 2008-02-01 -- "We have high hopes that this year's Super Bowl will be a family-friendly affair," said Wendy Wright, President of Concerned Women for America (CWA). "Even though the networks are aggressively fighting the FCC's attempts to keep the public airwaves a safe place for children, it would not make good business sense to upset the largest TV audience of the year by broadcasting another offense on the scale of Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction." more... Christian Superhero Call Released 2008-01-31 -- Kenneth Clifton (B.S. Degree in Religion - Bible Concentration, Liberty University) has issued a new book calling for Christians to rise up to meet their own worlds challenges. more... A Generals Spiritual Journey 70,000 copies of new book debut to American troops in the Middle East 2008-01-31 -- Millions were inspired by the stirring, visceral account of Lt. General Hal Moores Vietnam war experience as told in the New York Times #1 bestseller We Were Soldiers Once...And Young. The major motion picture adaptation, We Were Soldiers, was hailed by many as one of the best war movies ever made. But there is so much more to the story. more... Controversial New Website "VotingForSatan.com" Launched 2008-01-31 -- It's designed to educate people on what members of the Mormon cult really believe, and to hold Christian leaders who support Romney'¹s bid for the White House accountable for their actions." The new web site features an interactive section with polls and a message board, news notes on the race to the White House, Keller's numerous articles on Romney and the Mormon church, in-depth writings by an ex-Mormon who clearly lays out the beliefs and theology of Mormonism, and access to videos. more... Super Bowl Gospel Celebration 2008 to World Premiere Exclusively on Gospel Music Channel on Sat. Feb. 9 Patti Labelle, Cece Winans, Donnie Mcclurkin, Marvin Winans, Martha Munizzi, David Mr. Brown Mann among Peformers; First-Ever Nfl Players All-Star Choir To Debut 2008-01-30 -- The Super Bowl party will continue on the Gospel Music Channel (GMC) television network on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) when GMC presents the exclusive world premiere of Super Bowl Gospel Celebration 2008, the only gospel event sanctioned by the National Football League for Super Bowl Weekend. more... Are Revival Fires Burning in France 2008-01-30 -- Next week, the international prayer coalition, (Pray for France ), is inviting Christians from around the world to intercede for France from February 6 through March 16. more... Are Christians Forgoing Mission Trips? 2008-01-30 -- Mission trips are no longer the soul target for Christian evangelists. Yes, there are still people that are hands on field experts; however, missionaries are now grabbing keyboard and mouse and clicking their way to foreign countries without leaving their own. more... Vienna's Cardinal Schönborn to present his new book at Berkeley Refuting 'New Atheism' and Examining the Idea of God and Creation 2008-01-30 -- Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, archbishop of Vienna and main editor of the official Catechism of the Catholic Church, will discuss his views on creation and evolution when he officially presents his new book, Chance or Purpose? Creation, Evolution and a Rational Faith (Ignatius Press), at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Berkeley, CA, on Friday, February 15 from 2:15 - 3:45 pm Pacific Time. Address: 2301 Vine Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 - Galleria. more... Florida Representative Church Leader Gives Advice to Primary Voters As Florida voters go to the polls on Tuesday, Christians have an important role to play. 2008-01-29 -- Amid the confusion and fractured support that seems to be present, values voters need to exert their influence, said The National Clergy Councils senior fellow for public policy, the Rev. Dr. Charles Nestor, a resident of Lakeland, Florida. more... Joni Eareckson Tada hosts Joni and Friends TV Program on TBN 2008-01-29 -- TBNs faith-based programming is a favorite with American audiences and millions of viewers across six continents. Now, the family of networks invites audiences to journey with Joni and Friends into the lives of real people as they face heart-wrenching trials, and endure Gods toughest tests. more... LivePrayer.com and Bill Keller the Worlds Leading Internet Evangelist Breaking New Ground on the Future of Christian Broadcasting Everyday on Live Streaming TV Broadcasts. 2008-01-29 -- Bill Keller who is well known across the nation for coining the phrase "A vote for Romney is a vote for Satan" is creating even more controversy with his ground breaking live stream daily broadcasts of LivePrayer. Bill has circumvented the usual broadcast restrictions that hamper almost all Christian broadcasters. He addresses every issue and every person who has misconstrued or bashed the Christian faith. This week Bill will discuss questions that are of interest to every believer in the nation. more... Remarks by the President on the Faith-Based and Community Initiative 2008-01-29 -- the following is the remarks by the President on the Faith-Based and Community Initiative. more... Excellent Interview Opportunity: Five Million Experienced God through Brownsville Revival 2008-01-29 -- Today, Music Missions International (MMI) using Cooley's music as a vehicle hopes to recapture that same revival spirit in order to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through music, ministry, missions, and education. more... Population Research Institute Releases Groundbreaking Video 2008-01-28 -- Population Research Institute has released the third video in its series on YouTube, this time focusing on the overwhelming youth presence at this years March for Life. more... GodTube.com Announces Largest Ever Election Polling for Christian Community for the 2008 Presidential Race More than 40,000 Respond to First Poll 2008-01-28 -- GodTube.com, the website which set the record as the #1 fastest growing website in the U.S. according to ComScore during its first official launch month, announces it will conduct ongoing election polling for the 2008 presidential race. Religion has already taken center stage in this year's Presidential election, and GodTube.com allows concerned Christians to have a voice on important issues, such as the war in Iraq, abortion, and the economy. more... Blessed Are the Bankrupt 2008-01-28 -- At first glance, Jesus' words in the beloved "Blessed are" verses in Matthew 5 are merely soothing and comforting; just what's needed for a quaint motto for that plaque on the wall. In his new book, "Papa's Voice", Dr. Charles Brown reveals the Beatitudes for what they truly are--dangerous and demanding, ready to expose hypocrisy, destroy self- made religiosity, and restore the glory of true spirituality. more... Silent No More Awareness Campaign's Dr. Alveda King Named One of 'Inside the Vatican' Magazine's Top Ten People of the Year 2008-01-28 -- Dr. Alveda King, Spokeswoman for the Silent No More Awareness Campaign (SNMAC) and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has been named one of the Top Ten People of 2007 by Inside the Vatican magazine. more... WORLD'S LEADING INTERNET EVANGELIST BLASTS DOBSON AND FOCUS ON THE FAMILY FOR THEIR MISLEADING SOFT-SELL OF CULT MEMBER ROMNEY! 2008-01-26 -- The world's leading internet evangelist and the first national Christian leader to oppose Mitt Romney's candidacy for being part of a "satanic cult" with his now infamous "A vote for Romney is a vote for Satan" message, is blasting James Dobson, leader of the evangelical family ministry Focus on the Family, for soft-selling and lying about Mitt Romney's recent faith speech. FOF stated in a relase Friday that Romney acknowledged a Mormon is not a Christian. more... Manhood 08: Let the Truth Be Told - Promise Keepers Tackles Moral Relativism, Busyness, Sexual Freedom 2008-01-25 -- Promise Keepers (PK), the international ministry to men, will hold its high energy mens conferences in seven cities in 2008, marking 18 years of life-transforming events in sports arenas across the United States. The theme for the gatherings is Manhood 08: Let the Truth Be Told. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: Cloverfield (Paramount Pictures) 2008-01-25 -- Cloverfield is a gimmicky monster movie that wouldnt have drawn any attention were it not for the fact that JJ Abrams (Lost) is the producer. His name plus a smart trailer that told you nothing are the reasons this movie is making a ton of money. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: Mad Money (Overture Films) 2008-01-25 -- Sometimes the genius is in the casting. Such is definitely the case with Mad Money, a run of the mill crime caper film that is made better than average entertainment by the whole hog enthusiasm of the cast. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: 27 Dresses (20th Century Fox) 2008-01-25 -- 27 Dresses is a new romantic comedy starring Katherine Heigl that is funny, romantic and for the most part clean! Now that is a new concept, a comedy that doesnt over utilize every dirty word or sexual combination available. more... John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Henry Simmons Join Host Steve Harvey on BETs Celebration of Gospel Premiering Sunday, January 27 at 8:00 P.M., ET/PT 2008-01-24 -- With spiritually-uplifting performances by some of the biggest names in gospel and mainstream music, BETs CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL is a hand-clapping, foot-stomping two-hour revival! Hosted by veteran comedian/actor and popular syndicated radio personality Steve Harvey, this inspirational affair was taped at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. more... ESPN Anchor Sinks to New Low with Christian Bashing 2008-01-24 -- ESPNs anchorwoman Dana Jacobson ought to be fired for her bigoted, anti-Christian tirade at a recent ESPN function, says Dr. Gary Cass, Chairman and CEO of the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission. more... The Church of the Nazarene Accredited by National Financial Accountability Organization 2008-01-24 -- At a time when some faith- based groups are under scrutiny for their financial operations, one large Protestant denomination - the Church of the Nazarene - has received accreditation by and approved as a member of The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). more... Protest at ESPN Offices Over Anchor's 'F--k Jesus' Comment 2008-01-24 -- The Christian Defense Coalition plans to lead a public demonstration and prayer vigil outside of ESPN Headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, on Friday, January 25, at 12:00 noon. more... Protest Demands ESPN Releases Tape of Anchor's Profane Comments 2008-01-24 -- The Christian Defense Coalition plans to lead a public demonstration and prayer vigil outside of ESPN Headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, on Friday, January 25, at 12:00 noon. more... ESPN Statement on Dana Jacobson 2008-01-24 -- ESPN released the following statement on comments made by anchor Dana Jacobson on January 11 at a roast of Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg: more... Christian Broadcasting Reaches Remote Areas in Africa 2008-01-23 -- After years of obstacles that hindered expansion of Christian radio ministry, Gospel Radio Burkina has grown from one station to four in Bobo-Dioulasso, the second-largest urban center in Burkina Faso, West Africa. more... EVANGELIST BILL KELLER WHO COINED "A VOTE FOR ROMNEY IS A VOTE FOR SATAN" IS SHOCKED AND APPALLED AT ANN COULTER BACKING OF ROMNEY! 2008-01-23 -- The world's leading Internet evangelist and founder of www.liveprayer.com Bill Keller, has blasted Ann Coulter for her public endorsement of Mormon cult member Mitt Romney. more... LoveFest 6 Taps Hollywood Actress to Headline Annual Abstinence Conference - Music by Christian Rocker and Top Clean Comedian Round out the All Star Event 2008-01-22 -- Our Savior Lutheran Church announced today an all-star line-up for its annual event, LoveFest 6: Shine, being held on February 9th and 10th, 2008. Sure to satisfy all in attendance, LoveFest offers its most diverse casting to date with renowned Christian entertainment plus soul-searching sessions at this years weekend event. more... Voting the Race Color and Creed Ticket 2008-01-22 -- How many people really vote for the person they think is the best all around and most qualified candidate for President of these United States apart from race, color or creed? It might surprise you to learn how few there are. more... Wall of Misconception - Does the Separation of Church and State Mean the Separation of God and Government 2008-01-18 -- What are the sixteen words that built the most debated invisible wall in human history? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... the words included in the First Amendment of the U.S., Constitution. What is this wall? It is known as the wall of separation between church and state. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: The Kite Runner (Paramount Vantage) 2008-01-18 -- Kaled Hosseinis novel THE KITE RUNER sold a phenomenal amount of copies. It was one of the major successes in the book world. But sometimes a great book does not make a great movie and that is the case with the screen version of The Kite Runner. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (Freestyle Releasing) 2008-01-18 -- In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale is one of those movies you know you should avoid but somehow get sucked into. Even as you are buying your ticket a small voice is whispering in your head, dont go in there! But some will and those are the people who are to be pitied. more... Huckabee Rewrite More Jeffersonian than Not 2008-01-18 -- Liberal talk shows and bloggers are falling all over themselves ridiculing presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee for his recent remarks in Michigan. A closer look at Huck’s controversial statement will prove that he wasn’t the first one to come up with the ideas he has espoused. more... San Francisco Presbyterians Bend Ordination Standards 2008-01-18 -- "We do not wink at sexual morality being cast aside. We care enough to uphold God's good and beneficial will for all our lives." -- Director of Presbyterian Action, James D. Berkley more... Effective Solutions for 'Marriage's #1 Problem' to be Presented At Becoming Financial Soul Mates Money Management Seminar ...Feb. 15-16 in Springfield, VA 2008-01-18 -- "24 Hours to Financial Fitness & Marital Harmony" will be the fast-paced topic for a special Becoming Financial Soul Mates(TM) conference on Friday evening and Saturday, February 15-16, at Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield, Virginia. more... Celebrate a Year of New Beginnings: Paul White's Life By Design Conference Comes to San Antonio, Texas 2008-01-17 -- : Paula White developed her Life By Design series as a gathering place for the gifts of God to be released upon the earth today. The events help individuals come to the realization of who they truly are by inspiring them to discover their unique gifts. more... The Osteen Bible and other Apostasy Milestones 2008-01-17 -- What is all the talk about an “apostasy” or a “falling away” really about? Hundreds of examples have occurred in 2007 and this year holds the promise of more to come. Let’s examine just a few examples from the very first week of 2008. more... Audio Bible Ministry Gives Out 10,000 Bibles 2008-01-17 -- Audio Bibles are being given out and downloaded by the thousands in Albuquerque and its surrounding communities. In fact, area churches have distributed more than 8,500 Audio Bibles in MP3 format to their congregations, challenging them to listen through the whole New Testament in 40 days. more... Motivational Speaker, Author, and Life Coach Pastor Paula White Honored for Best Video on Demand Broadcast 2008-01-16 -- The votes are in! This year Paula White Ministries in Tampa, Florida and Pastor Paula White herself, were honored with the Best Video on Demand Broadcast by StreamingFaith.com. The award recognizes the quality and dynamic video content on White’s web site at http://www.paulawhite.org/. more... LivePrayer.com With Bill Keller Is Still Packing A Wallop With The Top Most Controversial Subjects In The Country And Around The World 2008-01-16 -- Bill has preached in churches all over the country but now says he wants to reach the rank and file of the secular world since they are the best candidates for salvation. more... 'SOLD OUT on Super Sunday' Faith, Family, and Football go all-access with Super Bowl Champion Head Coach Tony Dungy! 2008-01-16 -- A SOLD OUT TV one hour documentary special will air in primetime nationally on the GOD TV network (DIRECTV channel 365) via satellite: Thursday, January 17 at 10.30pm (EST), and Friday January 25 at 5.30pm (EST). more... Millions Experienced God through Brownsville Revival Lindell Cooley, Former Revival Worship Leader, Re-igniting the Passion through Music and Outreach 2008-01-16 -- When the Holy Spirit swept into Pensacola, Florida, worship leader Lindell Cooley had a front row seat from which to watch Him move. From its humble beginnings as the Brownsville Revival Assembly of God, the Pensacola Outpouring - as it came to be known - catalyzed millions of people to come together. more... Newman to Testify Before Grand Jury Investigating Late-Term Abortionist Tiller 2008-01-16 -- Operation Rescue President Troy Newman is scheduled to testify today before a county grand jury that is investigating the notorious abortionist George R. Tiller on claims he committed illegal late-term abortions and other crimes. Tiller operates Women's Health Care Services in Wichita, Kansas, the largest free-standing late-term abortion clinic outside Communist China. more... Book Finds Missing Link Between Evolution, Racism Darwin's Plantation Breaks New Ground in Study of Subject 2008-01-15 -- Author Ken Ham and theologian Dr. A. Charles Ware take a groundbreaking look at one of the human races greatest problems - racism - in Darwins Plantation: Evolutions Racist Roots. Along the way, they also tackle the questions of the origin of all the people groups, skin color, and interracial marriage. more... Religious Freedom Day, 2008; By the President of the United States of America -- A Proclamation 2008-01-14 -- The following is a proclamation released by the White House: more... 'Divorce' is the Word -- New Movie Takes Aim to Help the Hurting 2008-01-14 -- Take a poll of any church congregation and see how many people have had their lives affected by divorce. more... Chinese Believers Targeted Open Doors' Prayer Campaign Marks Countdown to Olympics 2008-01-14 -- The Open Doors' director for China summarized Christian persecution in China in 2007 by saying that most Chinese can't practice their religion openly. more... Best Selling Author and Life Coach Paula White To be Presenter at The 16th Annual Trumpet Awards 2008-01-12 -- Best Selling Author and Life Coach Pastor Paula White of Paula White Ministries will be among the presenters at the 16th annual 2008 Trumpet Awards being held this Sunday, January 13th, in Atlanta, Georgia more... NBC Producers Need Sensitivity Training L&O Episode Defames Christians and Student Ministries 2008-01-11 -- This week an episode of Law & Order on NBC, which regularly adopts real life events and blurs the line between fiction and fact, portrayed a leader in a college Christian ministry as being guilty of making death threats against a professor because the Christian was anti-homosexual. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (Sony Pictures) 2008-01-11 -- The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" is a story about a young boy whose father is not in the picture. He discovers a magical creature that brings joy back into his life. more... Highly Controversial Internet TV Program "LivePrayer with Bill Keller" Scores Bigs with Viewers Its First Week on The Net! 2008-01-11 -- The controversial "LivePrayer with Bill Keller" program that aired on CBS for nearly 5 yrs before being taken off due to pressure from Islamic activist group CAIR has scored big with Internet viewers in its first week of airing on the net! more... 4th Annual Walk for Life West Coast -- A New Tradition, A New Voice Saturday, January 19, 2008, 11 a.m. -- Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco 2008-01-10 -- The Walk for Life West Coast and Rally will begin at Ferry Park Plaza (lawn area of Justin Herman Plaza) located at the foot of Washington Street and the Embarcadero in San Francisco and will proceed along the San Francisco Waterfront, ending at the Marina Green. Estimated crowds will be approximately 25,000. more... Find Your Happiness by Living Simply Author Paul Borthwick reveals how those trapped in chaotic, stressful lives can find sanity and joy 2008-01-10 -- Do you find that while working to "have it all" you are busier than ever but experiencing less personal satisfaction? Despite all your efforts, is your "to-do" list beginning to look like a novel? Is your over-booked schedule interfering with or causing damage to the relationships you have with God and the most important people in your lives? more... Remarks by the President After Visit to Church of the Nativity 2008-01-10 -- The following text is of remarks by President Bush after visit to Church of the Nativity: more... New Weight Loss Teleclass Addresses Black Women's Obesity Rate Disparity 2008-01-10 -- With over 66% of black women citing stress-related eating and lack of time as their top weight loss issues, author and wellness coach Kimberly Floyd has developed the new Take Back Your Temple Weight Loss Teleclass to help women overcome these obstacles to reaching a healthy weight. The program's proprietary faith-based curriculum is the result of an effort by Floyd, the author of 'MoneyWise Weight Loss,' to address obesity disparities between African American women and women of other races. more... Dreaming Big Authors Help Readers Soar, If a man wants his dreams to come true, he must first wake up.--Indian Proverb 2008-01-09 -- Most of us can look back to a time in our lives when the future seemed limitless. As young people--before we were programmed by the negative influences of the world or burdened by the expectations of others--we were free to dream big dreams. more... DiscoverChristianSchools.com Announces John Fedele as National Director 2008-01-08 -- DiscoverChristianSchools.com, the communications arm of the Mid-Atlantic Christian Schools Association, announces the appointment of John Fedele as the new National Director to lead the effort to band together U.S. Christian schools and present the compelling message of Christian education. more... A Handbook for Today's Conservatives 2008-01-08 -- What if "conservative" did not just mean emphases on traditional morality, small government and lower taxes? What if conservative also meant doing the right thing in compassion issues like Jesus did: healing the sick, feeding the hungry, appreciating the "lilies" (God's creation), and freeing the oppressed? What if conservatives were not only patriots but also valuable contributors as citizens of the world? more... Homeschoolers Rally to Make Pro-Life/Pro-Family Movie 2008-01-07 -- With a tiny budget and cast and crew of homeschool students, Advent Film Group (AFG) begins "pickup" filming of its first movie, "Come What May" for a week on location at Purcellville, Virginia in late January 2008. During a special AFG Film Day on January 30th, a contingent of homeschool families from across the country will join the set, some from as far away as Oregon and Texas. more... Watch out YouTube -- Here Comes Christian Family Tube 2008-01-07 -- Where can you find a Christian internet social networking community that features uplifting and inspirational videos, audios, games, and ministry websites - all for free? The answer is ChristianFamilyTube.com the premier Christian ChristianFamilyTube.com more... Philanthropy Expert Calls Upon Creflo Dollar and Other Media Ministers to Open their Financial Books 2008-01-07 -- In a televised interview on CNN, Friday, January 4, 2008, Larry King interviewed media minister Creflo Dollar of Atlanta. Dollar and several other ministers have been recently targeted by a Senate probe initiated by Sen. Charles Grassley (R- Iowa). In light of the allegations of opulent lifestyles, extravagant spending, and possible financial scandals, Grassley is seeking to investigate the ministries of Paula and Randy White, Eddie Long, Benny Hinn, Joyce Meyer, Ken and Gloria Copeland, and, Creflo Dollar. more... Making a New Year's Resolution is Christianlike According to ChristiaNet.com Poll 2008-01-07 -- ChristiaNet.com, the world's largest Christian portal with twelve million monthly page loads, recently asked, "Should Christians make New Year's resolutions?" President of ChristiaNet, Bill Cooper, stated, "Christ requires all Christians to take a true discerning look at their lifestyle and behaviors and desires a Godly improvement." more... Rediscovering the Power of the Vow 2008-01-03 -- There was a time in America when a man was only as good as his word. In todays culture, promises, commitments, even ideologies, are subject to change as convenience and popular thinking dictate. more... Students Headed to CHICAGO for Biblical Training Black College Students to Gather for Biblical Training During Martin Luther King J.R. Weekend 2008-01-03 -- The Impact Movement, an international organization that aims to positively influence the African American community through faith and action, continues its series of regional conferences January 18-21, 2008, in Atlanta, Chicago and Washington, DC. Gospel rap artist FLAME will be among featured guests at the Chicago conference. more... Gaither Comes to Gospel Music Channel Bill Gaither Comes to Gospel Music Channel; GMC Announces Programming Agreement with Christian Music Legend to Air Gaither Homecoming Series 2008-01-03 -- Bill Gaither, one of the most successful and most honored artists in the history of Christian music, will have a weekly home on the Gospel Music Channel when Gaither Homecoming, which brings together gospel music legends with todays new artists, makes its Gospel Music Channel premiere on January 7, 2008, it was announced today. more... Teens and Parents Authors Book Release Timely in Wake of Jamie Lynn Spears Pregnancy News 2008-01-02 -- Book Aimed at Fostering Parent Child Discussions on Teen Choices more... Christian Financial Accountability Organization Poised to Expand in 2008; Aspires to Greater Role with Churches 2008-01-02 -- The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), an oversight and accreditation organization with more than 2,000 Christian nonprofit organization members, is poised to have even greater influence for better managed ministries, agencies, schools - and now churches - than it has had in the past nearly 30 years of existence, ECFA President Ken Behr is quoted as saying in the current issue of "Church Executive" magazine. more... How Much is One Life Worth? Vitae Caring Foundation Believes Each One is Priceless 2008-01-02 -- You can't set a price on the life of a baby--or its mother. To get that message to the widest possible audience the Vitae Caring Foundation has spent the last 16 years producing professional television and radio commercials designed to educate viewers and listeners about resources for pregnant women facing a crisis pregnancy. more... Priests for Life Announces Voter Registration Sundays 2008-01-02 -- On the eve of the first Presidential caucus, Priests for Life announced today that it has designated four Sundays in 2008 as "National Voter Registration Sundays." The organization is urging Churches of every denomination to give the members of their congregations the opportunity to vote by having voter registration forms at Church for people to fill out. The dates chosen are January 20, April 20, June 29, and September 7. more... Highly controversial program "LivePrayer with Bill Keller" moves from network television exclusively to the internet with sizzling topics for the first 5 programs! 2007-12-28 -- The controversial "LivePrayer with Bill Keller" program that aired on CBS for nearly 5 yrs before being taken off due to pressure from Islamic activist group CAIR will be aired exclusively on the internet starting Monday January 7, 2008. more... GospelTube.com Presents the Top 10 Christian Videos of 2007 2007-12-27 -- One of the most popular features of Gospeltube.com is the ability to share powerful spiritual videos with people all over the globe. On GospelTube you will find videos with preaching, teaching, singing and much more uplifting the name of Jesus Christ. more... Immigration in Spain - A profile 2007-12-27 -- The dream of most immigrants is to strike it rich and then move back home. But, striking it rich is relative, given that in many of the countries these people come from the monthly salary can be around 200 dollars. more... GFA Leader Says Assassination has Global Repercussions 2007-12-27 -- "The assassination of Benazir Bhutto has far-reaching affects across the Indian Subcontinent and around the world," says Dr. K.P. Yohannan, president and founder of Gospel for Asia, which has more than 16,500 missionaries working in the region. more... Forecast America 2008 – The Church and the Nation 2007-12-24 -- People have often asked me over the years what I would predict for America. I can only say what I have been able to discern and the few things God has intimated to my heart from time to time. I have never been nor do I want to be a public prognosticator but if I have to say anything it would be as follows. more... Presidential Message -- Merry Christmas 2007-12-21 -- "But the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High...his kingdom will never end.'" more... Small Media Division Turned Studio in Pre-Production on Faith-Based Feature 2007-12-21 -- Coram Deo Studios is embarking on its first feature film. Originally founded as a small media division of a large national fundraising company, Signature Fundraising, Coram Deo has flourished into a full working production company. Having produced over a dozen short films, and a children's educational show pilot, they are ready to tackle their first feature film. more... A Very White Christmas for New Yorkers! 2007-12-20 -- The news media and capacity crowds were spirited away by Pastor Paula White’s Special Christmas Celebration at the Life by Design Empowerment Center, Manhattan Center, New York City on December 16th. more... Globalization and the myth of collapsing borders 2007-12-20 -- The problem with Thomas Friedman's theory that the 'the world is flat' is that it is not carried over into real life and 'is grossly mis-based,' claims Prof. Pankaj Ghemawat. more... 'First Christmas' Video Debuts on Godtube.com to Rave Reviews 2007-12-20 -- Alastair Macdonald, the writer and creator of First Christmas, a picture book that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, today announced that a video of the book on Godtube.com is receiving rave reviews. "I have been astounded at the positive reception my video has received on Godtube.com," Mr. Macdonald said today. "In a very short time, the video has been viewed almost 3,000 times and many of the viewers have posted very positive comments. For example one viewer stated, 'This is without a doubt the best Christmas video I have ever seen...' and another viewer commented, 'Absolutely lovely... I hope that primary school teachers take advantage of this free gift, and show it to their classes!'" more... Watch out Netflix and BlockbusterIf you dont rent soft core pornography, why support a company who offers it! 2007-12-19 -- Faith and Family Flix (FFF), a company out of Peotone, Illinois, has started a family friendly alternative to Netflix and Blockbuster. FFF will offer online DVD rental with a twist. The bulk of titles are made up of family friendly, and faith based titles. more... Audio Bible Ministry Launches Bible Listening Campaign 2007-12-19 -- Faith Comes By Hearing, the worlds largest Audio Bible ministry, announces today the launch of Youve Got The Time Albuquerque, a Bible listening campaign designed to reach Albuquerque and the surrounding cities. more... America Still Asks - What Child is This? 2007-12-19 -- If the ACLU has not contended against all the nativity scenes and public displays for a Christ centered Christmas, this year 2007 might be a pretty good Christmas in America. The only thing missing might be the knowledge of what it really means despite the smattering of meaning of Christmas TV specials. more... Gun Saint Society Honors Colorado Church Heroine 2007-12-18 -- The St. Gabriel Possenti Society, Inc. this week awarded Jeanne Assam of New Life Church in Colorado Springs its Medal and Certificate of Honor, Society Founder/Chairman John M. Snyder announced here today. more... Internet Upstart repHIM.com Captures Urban Christian Niche Amidst YouTube Craze 2007-12-18 -- Millions of Christians visit YouTube, though many would rather avoid much of what they're likely to run into enroute to their favorite Christian videos. Many would like to share videos on Christian sites like GodTube, but have yet to find one with an urban vibe. Still others see YouTube as a fertile mission field for spreading the Gospel because it makes Christian videos readily accessible to non- believers. YouTube's popularity has also sparked many sites that target young internet users directly with morally questionable content. more... Baby Jesus Makes an Appearance in Times Square A nativity scene was displayed in Times Square this past weekend as part of "The Nativity Project." 2007-12-18 -- A nativity scene was displayed in Times Square this past weekend as part of "The Nativity Project." more... The Supreme Court is Listening; Thirty-Five Years After 'Roe v. Wade' -- What's New? 2007-12-18 -- In the recent Supreme Court decision which upheld the partial birth abortion ban the Justice Foundation's Amicus Brief was the only brief cited by the Court. In Justice Kennedy's opinion he quoted from the Justice Foundation's Brief on behalf of Sandra Cano, the former "Doe" of Doe v. Bolton and 180 Women Hurt By Abortion. The Supreme Court said that abortion hurts some women causing severe depression and loss of self-esteem. The Court listened to the women of Operation Outcry, The Justice Foundation's project to end legalized abortion by mobilizing men and women who have had abortions to tell the courts the truth that abortion hurts women. See www.operationoutcry.org. more... America's Christmas Channel Commercial-Free Christmas Highlights 24/7 Christmas Programming Starting This Friday, Dec 21 on Gospel Music Channel 2007-12-18 -- The Gospel Music Channel (GMC) will become "America's Christmas Channel" when it flips the switch to around-the-clock Christmas programming featuring some of the biggest names in music starting this Friday, Dec 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET. more... Wellness Coach Offers Tips for Weight Loss Resolution Success 2007-12-18 -- The holidays are here and many of us will soon be making New Years weight loss resolutions. While tradition shows that most resolutions made in January are forgotten by February, wellness coaches can increase your chances of success. Using principles of positive psychology, wellness coaches partner with their clients to identify motivation for change, create action steps toward their goals, and assist them in overcoming obstacles. more... Christmas in North Korea How The Underground Church Celebrates Christs Birth 2007-12-17 -- No bright lights, no Christmas dinner and not even a Christmas Eve service for the followers of Jesus Christ in North Korea. more... Christianity is Simple 2007-12-17 -- Pastor Don Swarthout submits the following for publication and is available for comment: more... MOVIE REVIEW: The Golden Compass (New Line Cinema) 2007-12-14 -- A lot of controversy has surrounded the release of the Nicole Kidman film The Golden Compass. The controversy has stemmed from the source material for the movie, and that is a trilogy of books by Phillip Pullman who is an avowed atheist. more... MOVIE REVIEW: Noelle (Gener8Xion Entertainment) 2007-12-14 -- Noelle is an easy to like and comfortably entertaining movie from the makers of One Night With the King. This movie is a modern story whereas that film was a biblical one but they both have moral messages that affect us all. Filmmaker David Wall immersed himself in the film. He wrote, directed, produced and stars in the movie. more... MOVIE REVIEW: The Perfect Holiday (Yari Film Group) 2007-12-14 -- The Perfect Holiday is a Christmas movie that is so non-enjoyable it could give the holidays a bad name. Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut and Charlie Murphy are the stars of the film, but Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard are also credited with being in the cast. more... Florida Marriage Protection Amendment Makes Historic Petition Goal for 2008 Ballot Marriage Leaders Blast Opponents for Deception and Scare Tactics 2007-12-13 -- www.Florida4Marriage.org representatives in Tallahassee today announced that the Florida Marriage Protection Amendment has exceeded the number of verified petitions to qualify to be on the November 4, 2008 ballot. more... INSPIRATIONAL FILM FOLLOWS ONE MAN’S SEARCH INTO THE ORIGINS OF CHRISTIAN FAITH OPENS EXCLUSIVELY IN DALLAS 2007-12-12 -- Historical And Moving Epic Starring Dolph Lundgren, Opens for US Theatrical Premiere in Dallas at the Regent Highland Park Village. One-Week Special Engagement on December 14th more... Shroud of Turin Preservation Society Created 2007-12-12 -- Christs burial cloth to be preserved for future generations. more... TBN’s “Reality Check” Hosted by Carman to Examine the Truth Behind Christmas Traditions 2007-12-12 -- Christian music and movie icon, Carman, is tracking down the origin of Christmas traditions with his upcoming television program, “Reality Check.” The theme of this investigative broadcast, set to air on the Trinity Broadcasting Network on Dec. 19 (8pm EST) and Dec. 22 (10pm PST), is ‘Christmas Traditions, The Truth Behind the Facts.’ more... Christian Fiction Shows Struggling Teens How to Grow in Faith 2007-12-11 -- Leave It With Him is a coming of age story set on the beautiful waterways in Washington State where crabbing and fishing are a way of life. more... Author Creates Biblical Meditations to Help Christians Overcome Worry and Strengthen Their Relationship with God 2007-12-11 -- Many Christians struggle with worry, anxiety, and fear. Negative thoughts steal their peace of mind and busyness prevents them from spending quality time with God. Author Rhonda Jones, has created a series of faith-based and Christ-centered meditation and affirmation CDs to help Christians realize a more abundant, faith-driven, worry-free, spirit-led, and fulfilling life. more... Amy & Natalie Grant on GMC this SaturdayNatalie Grants New Christmas at Union Station Premieres @ 9 Pm 2007-12-11 -- They are the leading ladies in Christian music today, sharing a wealth of talent, success and fans...and a last name. And on Saturday night, Dec. 15, Natalie Grant and Amy Grant will share the Gospel Music Channel television stage in a night of exclusive new world premiere specials. more... With So Many Mass Murders by Individuals, Perhaps There is a Common Explanation, Like Popular Culture, Says Morality in Media President Robert Peters 2007-12-10 -- Morality in Media President Robert Peters had the following comments in response to latest mass murder in Omaha: more... Advent Conspiracy Restores Scandal of Christmas 2007-12-10 -- The Advent Conspiracy www.AdventConspiracy.org -- an emerging international movement that seeks to restore the scandal of Christmas by worshipping Christ more authentically more... Top 10 Tips for Year-End Donations by Generosity Expert 2007-12-10 -- Billions of dollars will be given to charitable and religious organizations by December 31st. "With the recent inquiries by US Senator Grassley into questionable financial and lifestyle practices more... Gospel Music Channel Fastest Growing Cable Network New Launches Drive Gospel Music Channel Past 22 Million Subs 2007-12-10 -- Recent distribution agreements and launches across multiple MSOs have driven Gospel Music Channel (GMC) past the 22 million household mark, the network announced today. GMC has added more than 14 million cable subscribers in 2007, exceeding its projections and making the nation's only 24/7 Gospel/Christian music television channel the fastest growing (non-launch) network of the year. more... Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh, a Precious Gift of Godly Remembrance & . . . Presence 2007-12-10 -- IBI announces the launch of it's new Virtue® Perfumed Body Lotion, in time for holiday gift giving. more... Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh, a Precious Gift of Godly Remembrance & . . . Presence 2007-12-10 -- IBI announces the launch of it's new Virtue® Perfumed Body Lotion, in time for holiday gift giving. more... Huckabee on Homosexuality: A Man of Integrity 2007-12-10 -- Stephen Bennett is executive director and founder of www.TheParentsGroup.com, a worldwide Christian support community for parents with children who are homosexual, HIV positive or children who have died from complications due to HIV/AIDS. more... Does the Bible Hold the Missing Key to the Current UFO Debate 2007-12-07 -- Recent high-profile discussions about UFOs and the call by former pilots and officials for full government disclosure concerning what is known -- if anything -- about these strange aerial sightings have people of all walks of life speculating about the nature and intention of extra- terrestrial entities. more... Carman Takes a Look at the Phenomenon of Miraculous Healings 2007-12-07 -- Christian Music Icon Carman and semi-regular host on the TBNs PTL program. On Friday, Dec. 7th, (9pm Pacific time check local listing), Carman will host Reality Check, which will feature the topic of Healing broadcasted on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. The program will discuss the pros and cons of the phenomenon of divine healing. more... The Golden Compass: Hollywood's $180 Million Attempt to Kill God 2007-12-07 -- The Golden Compass is promoted as the blockbuster family movie of the holiday season--even though its based on the first of three books by outspoken atheist Philip Pullman. more... Feature Film 'The Least Among You' Starts Shooting in Los Angeles An upward spiral, 'The Least Among You' finds the best within you. 2007-12-07 -- It's the darkness that hides revelation. At least that's what an elderly ex-alcoholic janitor tells young Richard Kelly in THE LEAST AMONG YOU, a compelling film that will either provoke or inspire you. Starring Academy Award® Winner Louis Gossett Jr., and introducing Cedric Sanders (hot off of AMERICAN GANSTER), this remarkable story of the life of Richard Kelly emerges as one of hope and inspiration. more... White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Hosts 'Compassion in Action' Roundtable to Discuss HIV/AIDS 2007-12-07 -- The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives will convene a Compassion in Action Roundtable with a discussion entitled "Faith-Based and Community Solutions to Combat HIV/AIDS" on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will feature Jay Hein, Director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives; Ambassador Mark Dybul, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator; Kay Warren, Executive Director of the HIV/AIDS Initiative at Saddleback Church; as well as non-governmental organizations and government officials working in the field of HIV/AIDS care and prevention. more... "Romney's Speech Nothing But a Lie," Says Evangelical Leader Bill Keller, Who Coined the Infamous “A Vote for Romney Is a Vote for Satan" Slogan 2007-12-06 -- Bill Keller, founder of www.liveprayer.com - the first national Christian leader to call into question Mitt Romney's Mormon background with his now infamous "A vote for Romney is a vote for Satan" message - is calling Romney's speech on Thursday will be "Nothing but a big lie." Keller, who sends out a daily devotional to over 2.4 million opt-in subscribers worldwide, critiqued Romney's speech as deceptive and misleading. more... Its Okay for Parents to Spank 2007-12-05 -- The American College of Pediatricians carefully reviewed the available research on corporal punishment and concludes, in its position statement on the subject, that disciplinary spanking by parents can be effective when properly used. more... Watch out YouTube - Here Comes Christian Family Tube 2007-12-05 -- Where can you find a Christian internet social networking community that features uplifting and inspirational videos, audios, games, and ministry websites - all for free? The answer is ChristianFamilyTube.com more... Santa Fights to Take Back Christmas for Christ 2007-12-05 -- This year Santa is leveraging the Internet to tell children the true meaning of Christmas. ChristmasGram.com has created personalized video messages from Santa that explain the real reason for Christmas - Christ. more... Authors Healing Touch Proves Faith Precedes a Miracle -- Points Readers to Scriptures in Quest for Miracle-Working God 2007-12-05 -- Veteran author Jason Powers is no stranger to miracle-working. As a volunteer with Benny Hinn Ministries, he has witnessed first hand many miracles that touched lives and proved to those involved that Jesus Christ wishes nothing but the best for their life. more... Ohio Choose Life Inc. Announces Today They Have Raised Over $100,000 for the Cause of Life and Adoption 2007-12-05 -- Ohio Choose Life Inc. announces today they have raised over $100,000.00 for the cause of life and adoption with the Choose Life license plate funds generated by more than 5,000 Ohio drivers switching to this specialty license plate. Ohios Choose Life plate has been available since May of 2005. more... GMC Christmas Celebration Starring Trin-i-tee 57 and Take 6 2007-12-05 -- Take 6 and Trin-i-tee 5:7 Offer up a Soulful Christmas Celebration on Gospel Music Channel this Weekend. Double Bill Christmas at Union Station Concert -- World Premieres Sat. Night Dec. 8 at 9:00 p.m. more... First Christmas Cards to Incorporate Christ and Your Family Photo 2007-12-04 -- TrueChristmasCards.com, LLC, announces the launch of the first-ever, complete line of Christmas cards which uniquely combine a true Christmas message celebrating the birth of Christ along with a beautiful religious image and your favorite family photo. more... Women In Toys Nominates Creator of The Wumblers Laura Wellington, Creator of The Wumblers and CEO of The Giddy Gander Company LLC, is Nominated By Women In Toys As 'Top Entrepreneur' 2007-12-04 -- The Giddy Gander Company's top Wumbler, Laura Wellington, has been nominated in the Top Entrepreneur category for the 2008 Wonder Women of Toys Awards. Created in 2003, Women in Toys together with Playthings Magazine, created The Wonder Women of Toys Awards to recognize those women who show innovation, dedication and have made outstanding contributions within the toy, entertainment and licensing industries. more... Judge Roy Moore and Foundation for Moral Law File Brief Defending Prayers in the Name of Jesus at Cobb County, Georgia Meetings 2007-12-04 -- Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and the Foundation for Moral Law filed an amicus curiae ("friend-of-the-court") brief in federal court today arguing that prayers offered in the name of Jesus at Cobb County, Georgia Commission meetings do not violate the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. The brief, filed in the Pelphrey v. Cobb County, Ga. case in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, maintains that the trial court properly rejected the arguments of the ACLU and Americans United for Separation of Church and State, who called for forced censorship of all Christian prayers at Cobb County meetings. more... Meaty, Tasty, and Easily Digestible Theological Offerings 2007-12-04 -- Nordskog Publishing, Inc. opens new doors in the Christian book publishing world. After 37 years of publishing POWERBOAT Magazine, Gerald ("Jerry") Christian Nordskog enters into the Christian book publishing industry. more... Keep Walking -- One Man's Journey to Feed the World One Child at a Time 2007-12-03 -- Feed The Children is currently the eighth-largest charity in the world and provides food, medicine, clothing, and other necessities to children and families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty, or natural disaster. Yet few know the story of the man behind the mission. In KEEP WALKING: One Man's Journey to Feed the World One Child at a Time (Doubleday Religion; December 4, 2007; $23.95), FTC founder Larry Jones tells his remarkable, inspiring journey from humble beginnings to global humanitarian as well as the life- affirming work of his legendary organization. more... How to Protect a Prophet from a Teddy Bear 2007-12-01 -- If we didn’t actually see it would we believe it? British middle school teacher Gillian Gibbons sits in fear of her life in a Sudanese jail because she named a teddy bear given to her students, Muhammad. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: August Rush (Warner Brothers) 2007-11-30 -- August Rush is a movie that will be too sweetly sentimental for some people, but for those in tune with its fable like story it will be a bonanza of emotional enjoyment. Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell and Jonathan Rhys Meyers pour their hearts into their roles and make each note the screenplay strikes believable and involving. more... MOVIE REVIEWS: Enchanted (Walt Disney Pictures) 2007-11-30 -- Enchanted is a holiday delight of a movie. The magical forces at the Walt Disney Studios assemble and create a movie that is a blend of the fantasy world and real life. Funny, musical and romantic - the movie pleases on all fronts. Amy Adams leads a cast of clever actors who help you suspend belief and plunge into the world of Disney where anything can happen. more... 35 Years After Roe v. Wade: What's New? -- Finally, the Supreme Court is Listening 2007-11-29 -- Thirty-five years after the Supreme Court legalized abortion-on-demand on January 22, 1973, the tide has turned. It's the beginning of the end of Roe v. Wade. In Gonzales v. Carhart, upholding the federal ban on the horrific and gruesome "partial-birth abortion" procedure, the Supreme Court cited on April 18, 2007 The Justice Foundation's Amicus Brief (also known as a friend of the court brief) in its ruling. The brief was filed on behalf of Sandra Cano, who was "Mary Doe" of Doe v. Bolton (the companion case to Roe v. Wade), and 180 women hurt by abortion. more... Aids Ignorance: One-Third of Adults Admit Little or No Knowledge of Pandemic 2007-11-29 -- More than 25 years after HIV was discovered, one-third of the people in seven wealthy nations admit they know little or nothing about the global HIV and AIDS epidemic, and one-fourth believe the problem is greatly exaggerated, according to a survey released today by World Vision, the international humanitarian organization. more... Learn Five Keys How You Can be Healed Today in New Book by Steve Krotoski 2007-11-29 -- esus wants you healthy. In fact, He wants you to live in perfect health. In the new book, The Kingdom: Experiencing Heaven on Earth, author Steve Krotoski shares practical Biblical keys on how you can be healed by Jesus and experience the Kingdom of God. The book and audio book can be bought at www.TheKingdomBook.com and are released this month in stores. more... If You Liked Bella, You will Love Noelle 2007-11-28 -- Quirky and quaint, yet steeped in genuine tradition, Noalle is a gift-wrapped family drama, complete with all the trimmings, and set to open at theaters nationwide on December 7th. more... The Calvary Hour Final Broadcast 2007-11-28 -- One of the longest running religious radio programs in the country will bring its broadcast to a close at the end of the year. The Calvary Hour hosted by Bill Detweiler, will air its final broadcast on Sunday, December 30, 2007, after 71 years of broadcasting. more... New Film Amazing Grace Highlights Christian Role in Abolitionist Movement 2007-11-28 -- The release on DVD last week of the film Amazing Grace, about the life of British abolitionist William Wilberforce, should help dispel one of the greatest lies secularists continue to tell themselves: That it was the atheist free thinkers of the Enlightenment who led the abolitionist cause to ban slavery in Europe. more... Christian Artists Speak Out in Reaction to Pullman's Golden Compass Boycott 2007-11-28 -- Christian author Anthony Horvath and Christian artisan Luke Thompson warned today that Christians should pursue a balanced approach to their Christmas shopping, and instead of focusing on boycotting anti-Christian movies and music, they should also consider supporting the work of Christians. more... Godtube.Com Establishes New Milestone with 1st Ever Long-Term Partnership Uniting 50 Diverse Christian Organizations, Reaching 1.2 Billion Worldwide GodTube.com & Liberty University Announce 4-Year Scholarship Contest 2007-11-28 -- GodTube.com the website which set the record as the #1 fastest growing website in the U.S. according to ComScore during its first official launch month, continues to break new ground by announcing the innovative new partnership which, for the first time in history, brings together 50 diverse, faith-based organizations that span across the wide array of denominations, ranging from Protestant to Catholic. more... New Stats - The Real Christmas Story: By the Numbers 2007-11-28 -- Wycliffe Bible Translators Releases New Worldwide Bible Translation Statistics more... Paula White Shines during Larry King Interview 2007-11-28 -- In a refreshing and genuine style televangelist Paula White demonstrated composure, gracefulness and assurance as veteran talk show host and interviewer Larry King popped an array of questions to her on Monday November 26, 2007. The prime time talk show boasts between 30-4 million viewers on any night of the week. more... Joyce Meyer Ministries: Response to Senator Grassley Inquiry 2007-11-28 -- On November 6, 2007, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, formally requested the leadership of Joyce Meyer Ministries to provide detailed records and personal information pertaining to Dave and Joyce Meyer for his review. more... Massachusetts Spanking Ban Would Criminalize Good Parents Thomasson: "This bill equates loving, corrective discipline with hateful, harmful abuse" 2007-11-28 -- This morning on FNC's Fox & Friends, Campaign for Children and Families President Randy Thomasson debated Rep. Jay Kaufman, whose bill banning spanking is scheduled for a hearing today in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. more... What Can We Learn From the Life of Mother Teresa? Ten Years Ago the World Said "Good-Bye" to One of the Most Beloved Women of Our Time 2007-11-28 -- The year 2007 marks the tenth anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the diminutive Albanian nun whose heroic works of charity and compassion won her the friendship of Pope John Paul II, the admiration of millions the world over, and a Nobel Peace Prize. Yet now, when she is only step away from canonization, the Catholic Church's formal declaration that Mother Teresa is truly a saint, the publication of some of Mother Teresa's private correspondence in which she admitted to suffering doubts and spiritual trials have caused confusion even among Mother Teresa's most ardent admirers. more... What Can We Learn From the Life of Mother Teresa? Ten Years Ago the World Said "Good-Bye" to One of the Most Beloved Women of Our Time 2007-11-28 -- The year 2007 marks the tenth anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the diminutive Albanian nun whose heroic works of charity and compassion won her the friendship of Pope John Paul II, the admiration of millions the world over, and a Nobel Peace Prize. Yet now, when she is only step away from canonization, the Catholic Church's formal declaration that Mother Teresa is truly a saint, the publication of some of Mother Teresa's private correspondence in which she admitted to suffering doubts and spiritual trials have caused confusion even among Mother Teresa's most ardent admirers. more... Five Talents International Announces New Microcredit Program in Sudan 2007-11-27 -- Five Talents International announced today it will be funding an innovative microcredit program in southern Sudan, an area that is transitioning from the ravages of more than 20 years of war. Almost three years after a peace agreement, hundreds of thousands are still internally displaced and others who have found a home are looking to rebuild their shattered lives. more... Too-Close-To-Call Races In First-Ever Gospel Music Channel Video Awards Voting With Polls Set To Close This Wednesday, Dec. 5 Relient K, Rodney Atkins, Mary Mary, Krystal Meyers, Da T.R.U.T.H. featuring Tye Tribbett and Face 2 Face Leading Their Categories 2007-11-27 -- Thousands of gospel and Christian music fans are letting their voices be heard in voting for the inaugural Gospel Music Channel Video Awards as the races hit the final homestretch. The first-ever GMCVAs will honor the top videos in six genre categories as well as the overall Top Video of the Year, with winners being determined by viewers and fans through online voting at www.gospelmusicchannel.com. Voters are choosing from nominees in Rock, Country, Soul, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Latin categories that were determined by the amount of airplay the videos received on Gospel Music Channel during 2007. Voting continues through this Wednesday, Dec. 5. more... The Street Life Series by Kevin M. Weeks Tops African American Literary Reading List for 2007 Holiday Season 2007-11-26 -- According to the Holiday 2007 Jupiter Report, "Online retail sales for holiday 2007 will increase by 20% over 2006." This news is encouraging for authors, such as Kevin M. Weeks, whose online book sales constitute a large portion of book revenue. Even more exciting for Xlibris Author Kevin M. Weeks is the fact that "The Street Life Series: Is It Suicide or Murder?" debut novel is listed in the MosaicBooks.com 2007 Bestseller List. Also last week, Conversations Book Club included The Street Life Series in their "Best Kept Literary Secrets of 2007" recommended reading list. more... Christians Consider Drinking Beer Acceptable According to ChristiaNet.com Poll 2007-11-26 -- ChristiaNet.com, the world's largest Christian portal with twelve million monthly page loads, recently asked, "Is it wrong for a Christian to consume beer?" President of ChristiaNet, Bill Cooper, responds, "Christ warns of the results of drunkenness." more... The Golden Compass - Navigates to Nowhere 2007-11-26 -- The Golden Compass is the film based on the first novel in a trilogy written by Philip Pullman. The darkly twisted theme is based on witches that are heroes, angels that are homosexual, a church that is bad and a god (allusion to God) that dies at the end of it all. more... Noëlle - A Christmas Movie Powerhouse with a Message to Heal Millions 2007-11-26 -- Movies today can end with nothing being resolved and some films even offer alternate endings in the event you didn't like the way it did end. The movie Noëlle ends with something we can all live with and something millions can't live without. more... AIDS Epidemic in D.C. -- It is Not Everybody's Disease 2007-11-26 -- A new report claims that HIV/AIDS in the District of Columbia is a modern epidemic and its author is quoted saying that officials have the imperative to address all aspects of the epidemic. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty is quoted saying that the epidemic must be addressed with a sense of urgency. more... Twenty-Somethings Return from Journey of Self Discovery and Service 2007-11-26 -- When over a hundred twenty-somethings left the comfort of their homes and possessions in January 2007, they were in search of a life filled with adventure. They called it a pilgrimage - an opportunity to find themselves and experience the Third World firsthand. They have just returned home. more... (Press Release) Life Coach and Motivational Speaker Paula White Talks to Larry King Tonight about Her New Book, You’re All That! 2007-11-23 -- Author, motivational speaker, and life coach Paula White will appear on Larry King Live from Los Angeles on Monday, November 26th. Tune into CNN at 6:00PM Pacific/9:00PM Eastern to hear Pastor White discuss her new book, You’re All That! She will also talk about the challenges women face in their lives today, and share some of her personal struggles. more... Will Christ's 2nd coming be in Missouri? 2007-11-20 -- St. Petersburg Fla. Bill Keller the world's largest internet evangelist and host of the powerful Live Prayer program out of St Petersburg, Fla. has launched a public video message that calls upon Pres. Candidate Mitt Romney's wife Ann to stop lying to people and trying to make people believe that Mormons are Christians since the teachings of the Mormon cult are 100% inconsistent with Biblical Christianity. The video addresses Ann Romney's comments made during a recent interview with Sean Hannity on the Fox News broadcast. more... Remarks by President Bush on Thanksgiving 2007-11-20 -- THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Thanks very much. Thanks for the warm welcome. I am proud to be back in the great state of Virginia. I particularly appreciate the chance to visit Berkeley Plantation. I thank the good people who care for this historic treasure. Over the years, Presidents have visited Berkeley. President William Henry Harrison called it home. As a matter of fact, it was here where he composed the longest inauguration speech in history. (Laughter.) He went on for nearly two hours. You don't need to worry; I'm not going to try to one-up him today. (Laughter.) more... New Book Reveals Proven Principle for Effectively Managing Life's Problems and Opportunities 2007-11-20 -- Roy and Ann Chapman lived rather ordinary lives until they discovered a simple, spiritual principle that produced extraordinary results. Their lives were filled with confusion and financial hardships until they rededicated their lives to Jesus and learned to have a Jesus Filled Day. more... White House to Host Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Summit on Prisoner Re-Entry in Los Angeles 2007-11-20 -- The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and the Faith- Based and Community Centers at the Departments of Justice and Labor will host the White House Faith- Based and Community Initiatives National Summit on Prisoner Re-Entry. The opening plenary session, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, will feature Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and Jay Hein, Director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. more... Acclaimed Motion Picture "Chariots of Fire" To Air Thanksgiving Day at 9:00 P.M. EST / 11:00 P.M. PST on TBN 2007-11-19 -- (Los Angeles) -- Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) has announced that the critically acclaimed motion picture, "Chariot’s of Fire,” will broadcast on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 22 at 9pm EST / 11pm PST. TBN will air the award-winning film with no commercial interruptions. "Chariots of Fire” relates in flashback to the true story of two young British sprinters competing for fame in the 1924 Olympics. more... Atheism for Children - New Book Responds to The Golden Compass Film and Atheistic Books for Children 2007-11-19 -- Pied Piper of Atheism: Philip Pullman and Childrens Fantasy by Sandra Miesel and Peter Vere, with Introduction by Carl E. Olson, is an intelligent examination of the controversial book, The Golden Compass, and the series of books by British atheist writer Philip Pullman, called His Dark Materials. more... World Vision Appealing for US $2.1 Million to Continue Bangladesh Response The scale of devastation is enormous ... there is need wherever we look 2007-11-19 -- World Vision, the Christian humanitarian agency, is appealing for $2.1 million to provide an aid package that includes temporary shelter for more than 50,000 people whose homes were torn to shreds by Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh. more... Bee Movie (Paramount Pictures) 2007-11-16 -- Jerry Seinfeld is in very aspect of the new animated film Bee Movie. He is a co-producer and co-writer of the film, and his voice gives life to the lead bee Barry B. Benson. On some levels all this Seinfeld works, but when it comes to entertaining kids some of the humor is too sarcastic and too high brow for them to appreciate. more... Fred Claus (Warner Brothers) 2007-11-16 -- Fred Claus is a mildly entertaining movie but its story about Santa Claus and Christmas seems to have been done a million times before. Vince Vaughn makes a valiant effort to make it different but goes down in defeat. There are some moments that are funny and some that will give you a lump in your throat but the overall effect is been there, done this a million times before. more... Martian Child (New Line Cinema) 2007-11-16 -- John Cusack stars in a sweet movie titled "Martian Child." It is loosely based on a true story and will appeal to all audiences who respond to true affection between a man and a child. The story gets a little too sweet at times but overall it is a film the entire family can enjoy. more... The Real Inconvenient Truth – Has Already Taken Fifty Million Lives 2007-11-16 -- With an ocean of pro-choice Presidential candidates on the progressive side of the fence it seems reasonable to wonder why they are not labeled as digressive candidates. Wasting a human life should never be considered progress on any level. more... New Filmmakers Give Us a Glimpse of Grace Director Says 2007-11-15 -- Just as Moses lifted a flaming serpent on a bronze pole before the children of Israel, pointing onlookers to Messiah, the theatre and film arts today are capturing the modern imagination with their craft, focusing it on Christ and His victory over evil in our world, says midlife convert, director Paul Kuritz. more... Faithvine.com asks, What Makes Christians Different from Anybody Else? 2007-11-15 -- The staff at the new Christian social-networking site, Faithvine.com, wants to know, What makes a Christian different from anybody else? In fact, they are so sincere about getting answers to this question; they are paying $2,000 in cash prizes for the best articles submitted to the site! more... Gospel Music Channel Offers a Feast for Thanksgiving; Reflections and Hometown on the Menu 2007-11-15 -- As families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Gospel Music Channel will celebrate the family holiday with programming menu that reveals the heart, soul and home of Christian and gospel artists and their music. more... FLAME Unveils Discipling From A Distance Website Gospel Rap Artist Flame Spreads Good News Through Website Flame314.com 2007-11-15 -- National Gospel Rap recording artist, FLAME, is welcoming fans, believers and non-believers, alike, to visit his webpage. Stepping out of the box with a different take on an artist website, www.FLAME314.com offers sermons, devotionals and tools from FLAMEs collection. more... Till We Meet Again: New Book Depicts Images of Heaven to Cope with Loss 2007-11-14 -- The loss of a loved one is devastating even when there is a promise of a future reunion in heaven. Though believers in Christ know that the future guarantees reuniting with loved ones who have gone before, the physical separation from this earthly life to the next is tremendously challenging. Vickie Funston and Jaime Broxson have combined their God-given talents to provide, "I'll See You in Heaven", a unique way to comprehend this transition that brings comfort and encouragement to those who have hope, yet suffer. more... What Is God's Greatest Gift to Parents? Mom of Six Has the Answer 2007-11-14 -- "It's a miracle." That's the only explanation Deborah Burch has for her ability to write an enchanting new children's book--and illustrate it-- while working in an artist's studio, running a busy household, taking care of her husband Dan, and raising six children. more... Thanksgiving Day in America – The Secret Riches of Thankfulness 2007-11-13 -- The Spaniards of El Paso Texas claimed to have the first thanksgiving on April 30, 1598. The Virginia Colonists also lay claim to the prime Thanksgiving Day on December 4, 1698. The most famous claim to the first Thanksgiving comes from the Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony in 1623. more... New Book Shows How to Live in the Secret Place of Psalm 91, by Steve Krotoski 2007-11-10 -- In the new book "The Kingdom: Experiencing Heaven on Earth", author Steve Krotoski shares how to know Jesus throughout the day, with His strength being your strength and His mind being your mind. He shows how you can live as one with Christ. The book and audio book can be bought at www.TheKingdomBook.com and release this month in stores. more... Another Columbine... Could Finland School Massacre be Related to Violent Video 2007-11-10 -- t least seven people were killed Wednesday after an 18-year-old man opened fire at a high school in southern Finland. Could this be related to violent video games? John Douglas thinks so - and he should know. He's played over 7,000 of them! more... White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Hosts Compassion in Action Roundtable to Discuss Adoption and Orphan Care 2007-11-10 -- The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives will convene a Compassion in Action Roundtable with a discussion entitled "Faith-Based and Community Solutions for Orphans and Vulnerable Children" on Friday, November 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will feature Jedd Medefind, Deputy Director, White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and actor, producer and adoption advocate Eduardo Verástegui, who stars in the adoption- themed movie Bella, as well as non-governmental organizations and government officials working in the field of adoption and orphan care. more... San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival Announces 2007 Jubilee Award Winners 2007-11-07 -- More than eleven hundred participants representing states from Florida to Washington and foreign countries from Scotland to Nigeria were on hand for the presentation of the Jubilee Awards during closing ceremonies at the fourth annual San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival held at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in downtown San Antonio this last weekend. more... Judge Roy Moore and Foundation for Moral Law Welcome Court of Appealsn Decision Reversing Ban on Prayers in the Name of Jesus in Indiana House of Representatives 2007-11-07 -- Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and the Foundation for Moral Law hailed the decision issued yesterday by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in Hinrichs v. Speaker of the House, Indiana General Assembly as a victory in the battle against prayer censorship in the halls of government. more... More than 1,500 Pastors Take The Preacher's Pledge 2007-11-07 -- Pastors across the U.S. and around the globe are affirming The Preachers Pledge--a declaration of the centrality of the Bible in preaching and sermon preparation. More than 1,500 preachers from over 50 nations have already taken The Pledge, with many more affirming it every day. | ||||||||||||
