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IRN USA Radio News Merger Gives Listeners 2500+ Air Waves of Real News
2008-03-14 -- On March 9th the merger of Memphis-based Information Radio Network (IRN) and Dallas-based USA Radio Network (USA) was announced at the NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) Convention in Nashville. The union, say corporate executives, is a match made in heaven by the hand of God.    more...
MOVIE REVIEWS: 10,000 B. C. (Warner Brothers)
2008-03-13 -- In 1966 there was a movie released titled One Million Years B. C. It featured a lollapalooza named Raquel Welch. Now in 2008 we get a movie titled 10,000 B. C. All I can say is where is Raquel Welch when you need her? This new film is long on saber toothed tigers but short on anyone with sex appeal. This is a movie in which everybody needs a bath and matted dreadlocks are the fashion statement of the day.    more...
MOVIE REVIEW: College Road Trip (Walt Disney Pictures)
2008-03-13 -- Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symone star in College Road Trip, a movie that focuses on that special relation ship between fathers and daughters. This is a sweet movie in the mode of Father of the Bride and Lawrence is able to be just as loving and sentimental as Steve Martin was.    more...
Best Selling Author Spends Forty Days and Nights in the Judean Desert
2008-03-12 -- At forty-two years old, Bill Elliott knew that he needed something more. Haunted by his past and troubled by his future, he has come to the ruthless Judean Desert for reasons that even he doesnt fully comprehend. Why risk his life in such an environment?    more...
Paul White’s Life By Design Conference Comes to Tampa
2008-03-11 -- On Thursday, March 13th, and Sunday, March 15th, the 2008 Life By Design Conference will grace audiences at the Without Walls Central Church in Tampa, Florida, with the secret wisdom of how to build their lives from the inside out.    more...
Nutrition Company Launches Product of Biblical Proportion Roex, Inc.® goes back to the basics to create their new, biblically-inspired multi-nutrient formula.
2008-03-11 -- Roex, Inc®, a manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, announced the launch of The Biblical Solution(TM), a daily nutritional support formula inspired by the Bible.    more...
Go Ahead and Laugh...
2008-03-08 -- Go ahead and laugh that we cling to our religious faith and proudly display religious items throughout our home. Go ahead and laugh when you say that we don't seem to live in the 'real' world because things aren't done that way anymore. Go ahead and laugh as you say, yes it's good to be religious but my family seems fanatical and a little weird.    more...
The Truth Is Out There...You Just Need to Know Where to Find It, Say IRN USA Radio News Executives
2008-03-08 -- Information Radio Network (IRN) and USA Radio Network (USA) officially joined forces on March 3rd. And according to Nielsen Media Research, the merging of these two radio network families has created one of the largest news networks in the country, one the new organization – IRN USA Radio News – promises will be a powerful voice for accurate information in America and around the globe.    more...
Taking Your Faith-Based Global Reach to the 4th Degree with WDC: Four Great Companies, One Powerful Media Package
2008-03-07 -- The Big4 is an all-new service offered to WDC Media clients, enabling them to multiply their global reach with powerful services carried out by companies with a proven track record for success. Instead of wasting valuable time searching for the right delivery network, production company, or on-line host, WDC Media clients have immediate access to the same tried and true communications experts used by WDC Media.    more...
1 Million Will Attend the Church of Oprah Monday, March 10, 2008
2008-03-07 -- Christians are being deceived! We must pray and stop allowing this in their homes! Christian women are tuning in...hey, its not like its Marilyn Manson...or is it?    more...
MOVIE REVIEWS: Penelope (Summit Entertainment)
2008-03-07 -- Penelope is a modern day fairy tale that teaches lessons about loving yourself and finding happiness in even the worst of situations. Christian Ricci and James McAvoy co-star in this sweet and entertaining film that is suitable for the entire family.    more...
TBN’s War on Indecency Wins Seal of Approval Network’s Value-driven Programming Honored by Parents Television Council
2008-03-07 -- Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), JCTV, and Smile of a Child received the Entertainment Seal of Approval from the Parents Television Council (PTC) for its authentic, family-friendly cable network programming. Paul Crouch, Jr., TBN's chief of staff, was honored with the award on TBN’s Behind the Scenes program earlier this week.    more...
Trinity Broadcasting Network Honored by Parents Television Council
2008-03-04 -- Almost 50 years past FCC Commissioner Newton N. Minow gave his speech titled “Television and the Public Interest.” If the top communications dog had little good to say about TV in May of 1961 what would he say about it today?    more...
Widely Known Internet Evangelist says Oprah is the most Dangerous Women in America
2008-03-04 -- Bill Keller has a whopping big list of 2.4 million subscribers who send up to 40,000 prayer request a day to his LivePrayer ministries. He has told both his subscribers and those who tune in to his daily internet broadcast that Oprah is offering the nation “new age,” not the gospel.    more...
Presbyterian Court Confirms Historic Standards on Sexuality "We need to simply observe the obvious meaning and beneficial intent of our church constitution." -- Director of Presbyterian Action Jim Berkley
2008-03-03 -- The highest church court of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ruled February 11 that it "do[es] not permit departure from the 'fidelity and chastity' requirement" for persons seeking ordination as church officers or ministers. The church constitution stipulates that persons to be ordained must meet the standard of "fidelity within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman, or chastity in singleness."    more...
What are the Dangers of Being Religious
2008-03-03 -- Beverly Medley Jones spends her days on the streets of Ohio spreading hope to a lost generation. The message she shares focuses on a relationship with Jesus Christ, rather than religious traditions, rules, or regulations.    more...
Bereaved Parent, Sibling Organization Recognizes 95 Compassionate Employers Nationwide
2008-03-03 -- Ninety five employers, representing 38 states plus Washington D. C., are being recognized by The Compassionate Friends for showing extra sensitivity to bereaved employees following the death of a child. The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is the nation's largest self-help bereavement organization with 600 chapters serving all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.    more...
Is Oprah the most dangerous woman in the world? Internet evangelist, Bill Keller says "Yes!"
2008-03-03 -- The world's leading Internet evangelist, Bill Keller, founder of Liveprayer.com, has accused Oprah of selling the equivalent of "spiritual crack," as she pushes her New Age teachings on millions of unsuspecting followers. Keller has been warning the subscribers of his Daily Devotional for years about entertainment icon Oprah Winfrey and how she uses her TV program to promote every New Age philosophy in the world, like the very popular book and DVD last year, "The Secret."    more...
TBN Awarded Seal of Approval™ by Parents Television Council Network Is Winning the War on Indecency with Positive, Pro-family Programming
2008-02-29 -- 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...

 


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