Monthly Archives: November 2011
Security tightened in Hyderabad for Franklin Graham festival
ACCORDING to a report in Times of India, as many as 40 suspected troublemakers have been rounded up and taken into custody till Wednesday night ahead of the three-day evangelical meeting to be addressed by Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham.
US pastor David Love admits to killing church member
A former pastor who preached at the memorial service of a murdered congregation member pleaded guilty Wednesday to being the killer. Still unclear, however, is whether the victim’s widow played a role in her husband’s death.
Top Bible verses that reveal God’s forgiveness
SOME people have no trouble accepting that salvation is a gift from God – it is free and that one does not have to do anything to secure it. What they have trouble in is realizing that God can forgive their sins, however gross they are.
The big game that Joe Paterno flunked
JOE Paterno, the now sacked Penn State football coach, has too many positives to his credit. He is perhaps the only coach who was invincible – well almost.
Tom Bradley replaces Joe Paterno as Penn State football coach
BRADLEY will assume head coaching duties for the Penn State football team for the remainder of the 2011 season, replacing long-time head coach Paterno.
Penn State Board announces Joe Paterno firing
THE Penn State Board of Trustees announced on Wednesday evening the firing of the legendary football coach Joe Paterno. The announcement was made by John Surma of the board of trustees.
Jose Paterno fired: Penn State coach’s statement
PENN State football coach Joe Paterno released the following statement Wednesday: “A tragedy occurred, and we all have to have patience to let the legal process proceed. I appreciate the outpouring of support but want to emphasize that everyone should remain calm."
VHP leader wants death sentence for conversion
VISHWA Hindu Parishad (VHP) international general secretary Pravin Togadia hit out against ‘appeasement politics’ due to which ‘large-scale’ conversions were happening in the country.
Deoband seminary issues fatwa against birthdays
A leading Islamic seminary, the Darul Uloom Deoband, has advised Muslims against celebrating birthdays, issuing a fatwa saying that Islam does not permit the practice, calling it a ‘tradition of Western countries’.
Azerbaijan plans clamp down on religious literature
HEFTIER fines and long prison sentences will now be the punishment for those who do not submit their religious literature to compulsory state censorship before producing or distributing it, according to Voice of the Martyrs, Canada.
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3 ways I deal with anxiety
There’s so much in there that brings me comfort. God reminds us that He cares about us more than we can imagine. He reminds us that worrying doesn’t add time to our lives. And He gives us a simple directive: Focus on today. Don’t worry about tomorrow.
