Monthly Archives: April 2012
Chuck Colson shows slow progress after surgery
TWO weeks after brain surgery, evangelical leader Chuck Colson is able to talk to family members and continues to show progress, but he remains in the Intensive Care Unit, according to the latest update.
New Bible translation omits ‘Jesus Christ’, ‘Angel’
A new translation of the Bible into English does not contain the name ‘Jesus Christ’ nor the word ‘angel.’ It also prefers the word ‘emissary’ over ‘apostle.’
Mizo church cracks down on tight & revealing clothes
IN an apparent fight against questionable dress sense exhibited by some members of the congregation, the church in Mizoram has banned women from wearing trousers or showing cleavage when inside the sanctuary.
US Navy deploys second aircraft carrier to Persian Gulf
DERRICK-Frost says the two carriers will support the American military operations in Afghanistan and anti-piracy efforts off Somalia's coast and in the Gulf of Aden.
Iran floats compromise ahead of N-talks
WORRIED over possible ramifications over its controversial atomic program, Iran's nuclear chief hinted at a possible compromise offer from the country's leadership ahead of negotiations with world powers this week.
Is Russia or China destined to attack US and Israel?
SHOULD we be worried about President Obama’s exposed comment to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev referring to flexibility after reelection? Don Davis explores the possibilities based on world realities and Biblical prophecies.
‘The real Mayan story is about the people, not their calendar’
MOST Mayans aren’t concerned about the ancient calendar, according to International Mission Board missionaries who work among Mayan people groups. In fact, the real Mayan story isn’t about the calendar at all, they say.
Rev. Jim Duck, a pastor who ministers to police
THE senior pastor at University Baptist Church in Thibodaux has volunteered his services to local law enforcement for more than a decade, and the support he gives officers is similar to the support he provides for those at his church, he said.
Does God still speak through dreams?
In January a number of years ago my home was burglarized. That Saturday morning it seemed an unlikely event. The sun was shining brightly on my quiet friendly street and I was in a bright mood.
Authors wowed by response to bestseller ‘The Vow’
THE authors behind the bestselling book ‘The Vow’ are seeing lives changed and marriages healed after B&H Publishing Group released their book the same weekend as a hit Hollywood movie of the same name.
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Key church management skills you need to know
For managing communications during your worship services, you will need to provide a physical location people can visit to ask questions and get information.
