Monthly Archives: November 2011
Syrian troops kill 13 anti-govt protesters
THE violence Sunday came on the first day of the Muslim Eid al-Adha festival, and just days after the government of President Bashar al-Assad agreed to an Arab League peace plan in which the government promised to end its crackdown against the uprising.
Greece PM Papandreou steps down, unity govt to take over
POLITICAL leaders in Greece reached an agreement Sunday night to form a new unity government, a move that will allow the debt-ridden country to secure a European Union bailout.
Former professional skier on how Jesus changed his life
TEENAGERS today think that in order to be happy, you must have what you want when you want it, do whatever feels right and be financially successful. However, that kind of thinking is just a delusion.
Muslim pilgrims gather in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
THE 2011 pilgrimage takes place November 4-9. It is a demonstration of the solidarity of the Muslim people and is the largest gathering of people in the world.
At 7 billion, world abounds in inequality
INDIA, predicted to overtake China as the world's most populous country within 20 years, will have to fit a projected 1.6 billion people into about a third of the land China has. Some parts of the Indian subcontinent are rapidly progressing; others, not so much.
Christian call to prayer riles Muslims
THE local head of a national Muslim civil rights group says a Christian prayer summit to be held at Ford Field next week promotes anti-Muslim sentiment and is warning local mosques to step up their security.
Billy Graham audio clips now in online database
THE Billy Graham Audio Archives can be searched by location, date and topic, with topics ranging from divorce to Christians’ relationship with the world.
Burmese army attacks Christians in war on insurgents
A recent attack on Christians and church buildings by Burmese soldiers in Kachin state showed that Christian civilians are targeted in the military offensive against insurgents.
The making of a Good Samaritan
THE parable of the Good Samaritan, found in Luke 10:25-37, is a well known one, often quoted to children in schools and Sunday schools to illustrate that we should be helpful to those around us.
17 things you need to know about manna
IT'S a God-given food to the Israelites in the wilderness after they were redeemed from the bondage of Egypt (Exodus 16:14-36). What else do you know about manna? Learn more.
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‘Mandisa loved God, found comfort in the Bible’
Despite her personal hardships, she maintained a message of hope and resilience, attributing her strength to her relationship with God.
