Monthly Archives: November 2011
Denmark to approve gay marriages in church
REPORTS said the government wants to allow same-sex couples to get married in formal church weddings, instead of the short blessing ceremonies that the state Lutheran Church currently offers.
Who’s America’s most influential Christian leader?
WHO is the most influential Christian leader in the United States? The results of a new study show that no individual overwhelmingly stands out, and Americans are divided over the answer.
Sr. Valsa John’s mobile phone may provide clues
THE police claimed to have entered a crucial phase in the investigations into the murder of Sister Valsa John, five days after the nun was hacked to death by a group of people.
Maken wants Kambli’s match-fixing claims probed
UNION Sports minister Ajay Maken wants the match-fixing claims made by former cricketer Vinod Kambli investigated by the BCCI and says his ministry might step in if the cricket board doesn’t order a probe.
Sukhram gets 5 years jail for ’96 telecom case
FORMER telecom minister Sukhram was sentenced to five years in jail in connection with 1996 telecom scam case today. The 86-year-old former union minister was convicted for taking Rs 3 lakhs as bribe to give a lucrative contract to a private firm in 1996.
FIR names three for Sister Valsa murder
THE investigation into the gruesome murder of Sister Valsa John is gathering momentum with the loding of the FIR (first information report) against 3 individuals at Ambrapara police station.
Catholic nun hacked to death for taking on coal mafia
CATHOLIC nun Sister Valsa John (52), who led a movement against displacement of tribal people by coal mining companies in Jharkhand, was killed on Nov 16.
King James Bible 400th Anniversary: Transcript of Archbishop’s sermon
WHAT is a good translation? Not one that just allows me to say, when I pick it up, ‘Now I understand’. Of course, if I’m faced with a text in a strange language, I need to be able simply to read it...Archbishop Rowan Williams' sermon transcript.
Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno diagnosed with lung cancer
ANNOUNCING this, Scott Paterno, the coach’s son, in a statement said that his father's doctors are optimistic the 84-year-old Paterno will make a full recovery.
King James Bible 400th Anniversary: Rowan Williams calls it ‘extraordinary’
THE Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams preached at a Thanksgiving Service for the 400th anniversary of the 1611 Authorized (King James) translation of the Bible and has paid tribute to its “extraordinary” and “abiding importance.”
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Pray with your small group in these 4 creative ways
Prayer is such an important part of your small group time. There are creative ways to pray together, and changing it up will keep prayer from becoming stale. Prayer can also lead to additional opportunities such as ministry, evangelism, and worship.
