Monthly Archives: May 2011
‘I focused on the benefits of hard work’
WHENEVER I see Naomi and Shalomi, I am reminded of the Williams sisters. These young girls from Chennai match their wits in every domain possible. Although they are exceptionally talented, they remain amazingly down-to-earth.
Does ‘Replacement Theology’ play a role in anti-Israel behavior?
HARSH criticism directed towards Israel from among some Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox communities raises the question if they believe in the 'Replacement Theology'.
Obama picks a ‘muddy boots’ combat veteran to head US military
MARTIN Dempsey is described by the media as a battle-hardened commander, a muddy-boots combat soldier - seemingly more comfortable in battle fatigues than in the dress blues of Washington’s corridors of power.
US Muslims will double by 2030: study
ACCORDING to Pew Research, the Muslim share of the US population (adults and children) is projected to grow from 0.8% in 2010 to 1.7% in 2030. The rise will make Muslims roughly as numerous as Jews or Episcopalians are in the United States today.
Faith lessons that ‘doubting’ Thomas teaches us
FOR centuries, Thomas, the disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ, has been represented as the patron and forerunner of all skeptics and doubters and grumblers and fault-finders. That, I think, is quite unfortunate.
‘It is well’
In 2 Kings 4:14-35 we read about the Shunammite woman’s test of faith. She holds in her arms the corpse of her only son when she sends word to her husband in the field that she’s in urgent need of a donkey and a servant that she may quickly go to Elisha the man of God.
Decision to pull out of Prez race spiritual: Huckabee
FORMER Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee has said his decision not to enter the 2012 Republican race for the White House is largely spiritual.
Brad Pitt on why he’s got issues with religion
HE may be starring as a ‘lost soul in the modern world’ searching for the meaning of life in Terrence Malick’s new film ‘Tree of Life’, but Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has not found solace in traditional religion himself.
TV channel floats conspiracy theories in favor of DSK
INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund chairman Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who was accused of raping a Manhattan hotel maid recently, may be in a jail cell and facing serious criminal charges.
Newsweek calls Franklin Graham ‘theological bully’
NEWSWEEK magazine has launched a stinging attack on Franklin Graham for what it believes to be a mangling of his father’s moderation, especially when it comes to Islam.
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6 essentials to producing fruit in Christian life
One of the greatest concerns of new converts is for the salvation of their loved ones. As a new Christian, my immediate concern was that if my beloved parents or my brother and sister died in their sins, they would go to Hell.
