Faith - news
Illinois church wins first round of religious liberty court battle
CARLINVILL, Ill.—Carlinville Southern Baptist Church “can do everything we want in the new facility except use it for worship,” according to the church’s First Amendment attorney, Daniel Dalton. more »
by: Marty King - Apr 7, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty
Editorial: Parents are key
The world is out to win over the hearts and minds of our young people. Thousands of dollars are spent every day trying to lure them away into a compromising, self-centered, tolerant lifestyle. more »
by: staff - Apr 5, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Family, Children, Parenting
Editorial: Bring back the Bibles
For 100 years, many weary travelers have been pleased to discover a complimentary copy of the Bible in their hotel room, thanks the The Gideons International. more »
by: staff - Mar 27, 2008 - comments: 7 - topic(s): Faith, Bible, Ministry
LIFE DIGEST: HHS challenges physicians board on threat to pro-life doctors
The Bush administration has challenged the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) to clarify it will not punish pro-life doctors for refusing to refer patients for abortions. more »
by: Tom Strode - Mar 25, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Infertility, Suicide
93-year-old sells cookbook to raise money for wells
Winning 1,976 ribbons at Stokes County, Dixie Classic and North Carolina State fairs for cooking and canning excellence ought to count for something in the world of cookbooks, thought Katie Gilbert’s friends. more »
by: staff - Mar 21, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Citizenship,
TV ministries face March 31 deadline
Three television ministries have refused to cooperate with a U.S. Senate committee’s probe into their financial records and have been given a new deadline for providing the requested information, according to the panel’s leadership. more »
by: staff - Mar 13, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Finances
Widow, 79, serves faithfully in prisons
ST. LOUIS—Most would think that a woman of 79 years would just relax, enjoy her time alone, and just spend time in her garden or on the telephone making sure her grandchildren stay spoiled. more »
by: Emily Crutcher - Feb 23, 2008 - comments: 2 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Elderly
‘God and Government’: State leaders challenged to seek direction through prayer, stay focused on God
Scores of legislators and other government officials should feel prayed for and cared for after participating in the annual Legislative Prayer Luncheon Feb. more »
by: Jennifer Davis Rash - Feb 22, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Citizenship, Legislation
Livingstons get radical about marriage
Ministry couple casts large vision for state by starting in mall
JEFFERSON CITY—Pete and Debbie Livingston have a passion for family ministry that is plain to see as they sit together in their living room. more »
by: Allen Palmeri - Feb 22, 2008 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Marriage, Husbands, Wives
Young woman thanks God, Quinteros, FBC, Smithville
SMITHVILLE — Tonya Silcox has been through a lot of changes the past four years.
Last year she was in jail. She had lost her job, her marriage, was unable to care for her children, and was addicted to pain medications which were initially prescribed by a doctor. more »
by: Connie Davis Bushey - Feb 18, 2008 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse