Some liberals call Republicans a party of white people. But this year's GOP convention suggests that's not the case.
...Politics: that's the concern of many in and around the GOP convention in Tampa, Fla., this week. But for an increasing number, it's becoming spiritual.
...Thousands of Syrians are racing to escape the violence of civil war. As these refugees seek safety, Christians in Jordan are stepping in to bring them help and hope.
Mitt Romney running mate, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, gave a rousing warm-up speech Wednesday at the Republican National Convention.
...In an apparent show of support for Iran, Egypt's President Morsi said it was a nation's right to develop nuclear energy as long as it was in keeping with international protocols.
...The University of Texas at Austin has cleared a professor facing allegations of scientific misconduct in a study on gay parenting.
...This week, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Harbinger, explains the motivation behind the book and how its prophetic message ties to America's destiny.
...A weakened Isaac is taking it's time moving out of New Orleans. Flooding has forced thousands from their homes, but officials believe everyone has been evacuated.
...CBN News Senior Political Correspondent David Brody was able to speak with Rice at the RNC Convention to talk about her thoughts on this year's election.
...Mitt Romney takes the stage tonight to close out the Republican Convention. He's expected to talk about his Mormon faith when he accepts the party's nomination.
...A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction to stop officials in Chattanooga, Tenn., from opening meetings with prayer.
...Catholic Cardinal Timothy Dolan will now offer prayers at both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.
...The U.S. economy grew at a tepid 1.7 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter.
...In a new television add, the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List is calling out President Obama's abortion record, noting how many times he voted for late-term abortions.
...Rising gas prices could be another issue in this election year. They're expected to be the highest ever for a Labor Day.
...Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan took his party's national convention spotlight Wednesday night.
...New Orleans families are dealing with several feet of water after a levee was breached amid Hurricane Isaac's strong winds and downpour.
...An atheist will deliver the prayer before this week's Tulsa City Council meeting.
...Prosecutors in Georgia say a murder investigation led to the discovery of a plot by four soldiers to attack two military bases.
...CBN News Senior Political Correspondent David Brody was able to sit down with Rice at the RNC to talk about her thoughts on this year's election.
...What does it mean to be created “in the image of God”? Over the last few posts, we’ve explored that question and raised some concerns about each of the major approaches. Does that mean we can’t really know what the image means? Should we give up and conclude that it’s just a mystery?
Not yet.
Never cry “mystery” until you’ve wrestled with all the issues. And that includes proposing your own solution. So that’s what I’m going to do.
First, let me summarize. We currently have four options on the table: (1) t...
by George Whitten, Editor of Worthy Devotions
Genesis 37:4 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.
John 15:25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Being hated without cause is an aspect of Messianic prophecy that applies to both Mashiach ben Yosef and Mashiach ben David. Just as Joseph was hated by his brothers, and David was hated by Saul without cause, is it any wonder that Yeshua (Je...
Six Army soldiers have been disciplined for burning Korans at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan last year.
...Now that the system is complete, today the Army Corp of Engineers is confident the levees will hold for Isaac and future storms.
...The Republican National Convention is getting underway Tuesday after being delayed by the threat of Tropical Storm Isaac.
...Business mogul Donald Trump said Mitt Romney should talk more about his Mormon faith, not less.
...Teens who use pot could pay for it later in life. A decades-long study suggests teenagers who routinely smoke marijuana risk a long-term drop in IQ.
...Disaster relief officials are on standby on the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Isaac makes its way toward the region Tuesday.
...Disaster relief officials are on standby on the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Isaac makes its way toward the region Tuesday.
...Isaac developed into a hurricane Tuesday as it neared the Gulf Coast, where millions scrambled to prepare for the nowCategory 1 storm.
...Two billboards meant to attack the presidential candidates' religious beliefs were taken down ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
...A major coalition of black pastors is thanking the Republican Party for its vigorous support of traditional marriage in its party platform.
...There's a dark side to nearly any convention, and it appears the Republican National Convention is no exception.
...As EU officials try to figure out how to rescue Greece, people continue to suffer. Many fear the problems are so deep, nothing will able to stop a total state meltdown.
...As EU officials try to figure out how to rescue Greece, people continue to suffer. Many fear the problems are so deep, nothing will able to stop a total state meltdown.
...As the nation mourns the loss of first man on the moon Neil Armstrong, his crew mate "Buzz' Aldrin recalled how he held the first communion on the moon.
...The American Academy of Pediatrics shifted its position on circumcision recently, saying the medical procedure for males has more health benefits than risks.
...Most Americans would rather take the necessary actions now, like raising taxes, to save Social Security benefits for future generations, according to a new AP-GfK poll.
...The conservative film "2016: Obama's America" expanded from limited theaters to a nationwide release -- and surprised Hollywood with a $6.2 million finish.
...As the Gulf Coast is making preparations for Tropical Storm Isaac Monday, the Caribbean is still reeling from the storm's deadly impact.
...A federal judge has dismissed Wheaton College's lawsuit against the Obama administration's mandate that groups to provide contraception coverage in their health insurance plans, even if it violates their beliefs.
...Tropical Storm Isaac has already cost the Republicans one day of their convention after cancelling Monday's proceedings for fear Isaac could pose a real danger.
...Gulf residents are bracing for Tropical Storm Isaac, which is expected to be a hurricane by the time it makes landfall around the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
...Taliban insurgents beheaded 17 Afghan civilians while celebrating in Afghanistan, over the weekend. The Taliban wanted to stop the music.
...by George Whitten, Editor of Worthy Devotions
Gen 41:45a And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah (“Decipherer of Secrets”);
Joseph interpreted dreams and revealed their meaning to those around him, and so Pharaoh gave him the name, Tsofnat Paneach (Zaphnathpaaneah) which means the "Decipherer or Revealer of Secrets". Yeshua, (Jesus) at his first advent coming as the suffering servant or otherwise known as "Mashiach ben Yosef" also came revealing secrets; not as an interpreter of dreams, but as one who disclosed the secrets of men.
Yeshua's teaching consistently exposed the innermost thoughts of the heart, forcing them into the light. As the living Word of God His words like a sword, cut through deception and went straight to the motives of men. Exposing sin through deep conviction, He presents the opportunity for real and sin...
Film critic Bob Waliszewski gives his review of the new film "Premium Rush" as well as "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" and "Sparkle."
...Tropical Storm Isaac has left Haiti, but a path of destroyed tents, flooded streets, and the deadly threat of cholera remains.
...Tropical Storm Isaac started pelting the Florida Keys with rain and strong winds on Sunday, and it could strengthen into a dangerous hurricane.
...Although the storm is now churning toward Cuba, flooding is rampant in some areas and at least 5,000 Haitians had to be evacuated as a result.
...The Iraqi city of Mosul is now the most violent area in the country, and much of the attacks there are directed at Christians.
...Investigators are unfolding details after a man, believed to be a disgruntled employee, opened fire outside the Empire State Building Friday morning.
...Until Katrina hit in 2005, Hurricane Andrew was the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. Today it is still only one of only three Category 5 storm to hit the country.
...The Family Research Council's building manager, Leo Johnson, who was shot in the arm last week while subduing a gunman, has been released from the hospital.
...Christians in Vietnam are reaching out to those lost in a world of drugs and despair.
...The modest man, who had people on Earth entranced and awed from almost a quarter-million miles away, but credited others for the feat, died Saturday.
...Desiring God has been posting some video interviews with J. I. Packer. As usual, he offers plenty of great insight. And I thought this video was particularly good for those of us interested in writing.
The video is less than ten minutes long, so it’s worth watching all the way through. But here are Packer’s three main pieces of advice:
1. Go deep in your grasp of God, and his will, and his ways, and the spirit of worship. Because you must constantly be expressing those things in every bit of writing that you do.
2. Understand, as preachers also have to understand, that it’s as important that you communicate with people as it is that you set before them truth and wisdom from the word of God.
3. Don’t attempt to be a writer unless you have got things to say which you feel must be put on paper an...
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the East Coast at 1:51 p.m. in 2011.
...A leading family group in California said Democrat lawmakers are trying to strip parents of the right to raise their children as they see fit.
...Watch the remarkable story of Ugandan pastor Umar Mulinde, his conversion to Christianity, the details of a horrific acid attack on him, forgiveness, and his message to the West.
...Forecasters said Tropical Storm Isaac will likely turn into a Category 1 hurricane as it nears the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
...The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said Armstrong used performance enhancing drugs throughout his athletic career.
...Lawsuits are mounting against the Obama administration's mandate that employers provide contraception coverage for workers, even if it violates their religious beliefs.
...In a recent article, Concerned Women for America's Janice Crouse, blasted Cosmo's Helen Gurley Brown. She talked with CBN News on why her legacy is so toxic.
...A former Navy SEAL could be putting a target not only on his back but also on the other special operations forces involved in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
...Investigators are unfolding details after a man, believed to be a disgruntled employee, opened fire outside the Empire State Building Friday morning.
...Circuit Court Judge Allan Sharrett has ruled the FBI had no grounds to detain a former Marine for concerning Facebook posts.
...A Catholic-owned Vermont country inn is paying large penalties after being sued by a lesbian couple.
...Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus told CBN's The Brody File show that the Republican Party will not apologize for being a solid pro-life party.
...GOP presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney said he wants the United States to be energy independent by the year 2020.
...Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren has cancelled the civil forum between President Obama and GOP presumptive nominee Mitt Romney.
...This summer 41 people have already died from the mosquito-born disease. That's four times the usual number of cases for this time of year.
...Haiti is once again facing the threat of natural disaster as forecasters predict Isaac will strike the island nation with hurricane-force strength by Friday night.
...Wildfires across several western states are proving to be expensive as flames have scorched more than 7 million acres this year, busting through budgets.
...Roman Catholic Cardinal Timothy Dolan will give the benediction at the Republican National Convention.
...For more than 100 years, football has been a man's game. But at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Mo Isom wanted to change that tradition.
...What if you could pay off more than $5,000 worth of debt in just 90 days? Thousands of Americans have learned how, with the help of financial expert Dave Ramsey.
...Standard and Poor's credit rating agency is warning that the United States is facing a growing risk of another recession.
...The DNC will feature a three-day series of events catering to Islamists. They'll include everything from prayer, to a regal banquet and a cultural festival.
...For more than a month, residents in Niger have suffered deadly flooding, and officials don't expect much relief in coming days.
...The gunman accused of wounding a man guarding the Family Research Council building in Washington, D.C., last week has been indicted.
...The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled 2-1 Tuesday that the agency overstepped its legal authority with its cross-state air pollution policy.
..."The American Bible Challenge" is scheduled to premier this Thursday on the Game Show Network and will be hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy.
...Akin issued a fundraising appeal this week, saying the "liberal elite" are trying to keep a "strong, pro-life conservative" out of the Senate.
...GOP Senate candidate Todd Akin issued an apology video for remarks he made about rape and reaffirmed that fact he has no plans to drop out.
...A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas can temporarily stop funding Planned Parenthood.
...Rockets fired by Afghan militants hit the chairman of the U.S. joint chiefs of staff's airplane in Afghanistan Monday.
...President Obama warned Syria that the threat of chemical or biological warfare would force his administration to take military action.
...Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin issued an apology video for remarks he made about rape and pregnancy and reaffirmed that fact he has no plans to drop out.
...Israeli archaeologists believe they've found evidence that the Old Testament strongman Samson was real, not just a biblical superhero.
...A Franklin County, Pa., school board in is fighting for its right to pray at the beginning of meetings.
...The 110-member panel passed the Human Life Amendment Tuesday in Tampa, Fla., where the RNC will hold hits convention next week.
...A Christian girl in Pakistan has been sent to prison for allegedly desecrating the Koran.
...Roopa Raju, an 18-year-old Indian girl who picked trash by day, by night was forced to sell her body. Find out what happened when she encountered Christ.
...Unemployment rates rose in 44 states last month, the most states to show a monthly increase in more than three years, according to the Labor Department.
...The West Nile virus outbreak is the worst ever this early in the season. Worsening matters, rain delayed efforts in states like Texas to fight the pestilence.
...Health officials are racing to stop a deadly salmonella outbreak that has sickened 141 people in 20 states.
...Republicans are used to losing arguments with Democrats over Medicare, but the tables appear to have turned.
...Fans are seeing Whitney Houston sing one more time in "Sparkle," her final film. Friends and crew member say the R&B legend set a worshipful tone on set.
...Publishers Weekly says talk show host Glenn Beck's publishing company, Mercury Ink, is negotiating with author David Barton on his new book.
...Some Israelis believe Netanyahu and others in the country are talking more about the Iran threat in hopes of getting world leaders involved in diluting the conflict.
...Missouri Republican Todd got in hot water for his answer when asked if he would support abortions for women who have been raped.
...Wildfires assaulting several states in the West forced thousands from their homes over the weekend.
...The U.S. government has launched a nationwide campaign to crack down on the number of kids being left in hot cars.
...Two-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas and her family shared about her faith and how it sustained her during competition, during her brief home-town visit.
...Arizona college student Jenn Baluch is hoping to score a date with the New York Jets newest star Tim Tebow.
...The U.S. is fighting one of the worst outbreaks of West Nile virus the country has seen. Now cities like Texas are taking controversial measures to end the outbreak.
...Priests for Life's Frank Pavon said March for Life founder Nellie Gray and Cosmo founder Helen Gurley Brown symbolized opposite sides of the nation's culture war.
...Imprisoned Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani will face yet another court appearance in less than a month to answer to the "charges brought against him."
...Floyd Lee Corkins II faces charges of assault with intent to kill. If convicted for the assault charge, he could face up to 30 years in prison.
...Retired Army Gen. Jerry Boykin said this week's Family Research Council shooting has only strengthened his resolve to be on the front lines of the so-called culture wars.
...Vice President Joe Biden and the man who hopes to replace him, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, are both Irish-American Catholics.
...The Obama campaign still wants Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to release additional tax returns to prove he paid the correct amount of taxes.
...The Vatican suggested that strains of feminism in the Leadership Conference of Women Religious were undermining the Church's teachings on marriage and abortion.
...The community of Stamford, Texas, is calling on God to send a "season of rain" and end the drought.
...Neal Postman warned that we were Amusing Ourselves to Death. Maybe today the fear is that we publicize ourselves to death. That’s the concern represented on this infographic.
Just consider some of these statistics:
But the best stat of all: “9 out of 10 Americans think people share too much.” Stop and think about that for a minute. 9 out of 10 of us are doing it. And we’re doing it a lot. But...
The number of atheists in America is on the rise while those with more religious beliefs is declining, according to a new Gallup International poll.
...The Obama administration opened the door, Wednesday, for undocumented immigrants under age 30 to get a driver's license and apply for work and school.
...An atheist group is suing to keep a steel cross found in the wreckage of New York City's ground zero from going on display.
...Since the recession began there in 2008, more people have committed suicide citing financial reasons, the Washington Post reports.
...The Freedom From Religion Foundation is threatening to sue a New York school district over songs taught in music class that include the words "God" and "Lord."
...Vice President Joe Biden is drawing criticism after telling a crowd that Mitt Romney's campaign policies would put them "back in chains."
...Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, is calling for an end to "reckless rhetoric" he believes is behind Wednesday's shooting.
...WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is safe from both U.S. and British authorities as Ecuador granted him political asylum Thursday.
...Michelle Obama has been called a secret weapon for the White House. She appeals to women voters, which both the president and Mitt Romney know is key.
...America is so divided that many wonder if her best days are behind her. But one author believes there's hope because the values that made America great still exist.
...The presidential candidates began sparring over energy policy but ended up trading accusations of dirty campaigning.
...In America, the Tea Party has been very successful in winning elections. Now members of a new party in Australia are hoping to do the same.
...Local authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation is responding to the shooting, which took place Wednesday morning, a police spokeswoman said.
...Republican establishment candidates pulled out wins against strong Tea Party contenders in primary races in Florida and Wisconsin.
...The Obama administration opened the door, Wednesday, for undocumented immigrants under age 30 to get a driver's license and apply for work and school.
...Today's 112th Congress is on track to be the least productive group of lawmakers since World War II.
...Virginia Pastor Timothy David Miller was convicted Tuesday of helping a former lesbian flee the country with her young daughter.
...Wednesday's shooting at the headquarters of the Family Research Council is raising debate about the rhetoric surrounding hot topic issues like gay marriage.
...It’s a boy! I could be wrong, but I imagine that’s the first the the doctor said to my parents when I was born. And I’m sure my parents didn’t find this at all unusual – especially since I am, in fact, a boy. But if you think about it for a moment, why is this always the first thing we think about when a new baby is born? Surely, my sexual genitalia were not my most notable features. The doctor could have made equally objective observations about the size of my head or the tone of my skin. Why does gender get so much attention?
The Transportation Security Administration has launched an investigation after claims of racial profiling minorities because of their appearance.
...A superior court judge in Maricopa County, Ariz., has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the governor's proclamation establishing a day of prayer.
...An atheist group in in Charlotte, N.C., put up two huge billboards Monday ridiculing Christianity and Mormonism.
...New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told USA Today he plans to offer some "very direct and hard truths to people in the country about the trouble that we're in."
...Taxpayers are continuing to lose money from the auto industry bailout given to General Motors by the Obama administration.
...Nellie Gray, founder of the March for Life event that now draws hundreds of thousands of pro-lifers to rally for the unborn, has passed away. She was 86.
...GOP primary action in Wisconsin Monday pits establishment candidates against Tea Party candidates.
...Even though the statistics show a slight improvement, the downturn is worse than any recession in the United States since the 1930s Great Depression.
...The drought across the country is helping to cause something besides higher corn prices: dust storms.
...Mitt Romney and his vice-presidential pick Paul Ryan are hot on the campaign trail Monday, drawing big crowds and energizing the Republican base.
...The Republican-led House of Representatives has asked a federal court to enforce a subpoena against Attorney General Eric Holder.
...Medical staff say evangelist Billy Graham remains stable while being treated for bronchitis at a North Carolina hospital.
...Chick-fil-A's battle calls into question the issue of political correctness and the growing pressure to keep quiet in America.
...Former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy is alleging the Muslim Brotherhood is gaining undue influence with the U.S. government.
...Evangelist Billy Graham is recovering at a hospital near his home in Asheville, North Carolina.
...Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney tapped Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his vice presidential running mate on Saturday.
...The Agricultural Department is cracking down on stores that break rules governing the use of food stamps.
...Christian history writer David Barton is facing heat after a post-publication review shows his book The Jefferson Lies has historical details not adequately supported.
...President Obama is hosting a Muslim dinner at the White House Friday night to celebrate the Islamic month of Ramadan.
...Earth’s crammed with heaven,
And every common bush afire with God;
But only he who sees, takes off his shoes–
The rest sit around and pluck blackberries.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Aurora Leigh, 1857
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Earth’s crammed with heaven,
And every common bush afire with God;
But only he who sees, takes off his shoes–
The rest sit around and pluck blackberries.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Aurora Leigh, 1857
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“For the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Revelation 7:17)
I heard President Obama the other night speaking after meeting with the victims and victim families from the Batman movie shooting in Colorado. He began his press conference remarks by quoting a Bible verse: “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes,” he stated.
When I heard that quote, I remembered having used that verse in a column I once wrote about one of my favorite hymn writers. If you’re not a student of songwriters, you might not recognize Fanny Crosby by name, but you have surely heard one of her songs.
Fanny Crosby wrote over 8,000 hymns during her lifetime, many of which still appear in today’s hymnals. Hymns like Blessed Assurance, All the Way My Savior Leads Me, To God Be the Glory, Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior, Safe in the Ar...
If you're an "American Idol" fan, the top 13 Idol finalists are holding concerts across the country. It's a grueling schedule that's testing the faith of some of the performers.
...The gay marriage controversy may now be standing in the way of a new Chik-fil-A opening in California.
...Team USA has 90 medals, including 39 gold. China is in second with 80 overall medals and 37 gold.
...A Tennessee mosque opened Friday, following a two-year legal battle to stop it. Leaders of the Islamic center of Murfreesboro will hold midday prayers.
...For those looking to get one last vacation in this summer, some extra cash for gas will be needed.
...A state-owned museum in Mississippi has reversed its ban on same-sex ceremonies after threats of a federal lawsuit.
...Attorneys representing the suspect in the Colorado movie theater massacre are expected to use an insanity defense.
...Friday begins a two-day period of mourning for the six people killed in the Sikh temple shooting in Oak Creek, Wis.
...A Hawaii lesbian couple filed suit against the state's gay marriage ban, but a judge said legislators and the people have the right to decide who can marry.
...Big stars are battling for the top spot at the box office this weekend with the release of "Hope Springs" and "The Bourne Legacy."
...by George Whitten, Editor of Worthy Devotions
Matthew 5:45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
The Lord quotes this scripture in Matthew. It contains an important principle which believers sometimes tend to overlook. Many believe and even teach that if you're blessed, your life will be filled with material prosperity, and that if you are undergoing extreme trial, it must be because you have sinned or that you lack faith. The Lord says that the sun rises and the rain falls on both the righteous and the unrighteous alike.
A life of good circumstances does not mean that God is with us. And likewise, a life of trial and suffering does not mean that God is not with us! If we base our lives on our circumstances, we are no different than people without ...
Marine biologist Nancy Black is now facing 20 years in prison for carrying out the very research the government permitted her to do.
...America has surged past China in the overall medal count at the Olympics. U.S. athletes have now earned 81 overall medals compared to China's 77.
...For those looking to get one last vacation in this summer, some extra cash for gas will be needed.
...A shakeup in leadership at the nation's largest breast cancer foundation continues as the president and founder of Susan G. Komen are both stepping down.
...Ernesto was downgraded to a tropical storm Wednesday after forcing thousands of tourists and fishermen to evuate beaches along the Mexican coast.
...Leading Islamist Anjem Choudary has been called the face of Islam in the United Kingdom. Now he's warning Islam will soon dominate America and the world.
...President Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney agree on something: Both say the Boy Scouts of America should end its ban on gay members.
...The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell by 6,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 361,000.
...College students around the country are responding to the Chick-fil-A controversy with petitions both for and against the fast food giant.
...The presidential candidates are battling for public approval in key states like Iowa and Colorado, both coming in with dismal ratings.
...But team member Reid Priddy is staying positive. He won a gold medal with the 2008 Olympic team in Beijing.
...Fewer homeowners are falling behind on their mortgage and a record number of homeowners are taking advantage of record low interest rates.
...The gunman who shot and killed six people during worship services at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the FBI said Wednesday.
...The head of the Knights of Columbus says Catholic voters have a duty to oppose candidates who support abortion rights and restrictions on the Church's religious freedom.
Flesh-eating bacteria: it's getting a lot of attention these days. But less than 1,000 people are infected with it each year. Ruben Pereyra is one of those rare victims.
...Two Hawaii churches are challenging the state's civil unions law, saying the exemption for churches needs to be widened.
...Jacob Wukie, part of the men's U.S. archery team, says he wants to use his new platform to share the gospel with other Olympic athletes.
...It's a growing crime in the U.S. - young girls, some from traditional, stable families, are lured into the sex trade and end up being bought and sold by men.
...Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's credibility is being questioned after he charged that Mitt Romney didn't pay taxes for 10 years.
...Now that I am halfway through my second masters degree, I have learned a thing or two about being productive. I would love to share some of the knowledge I have learned, so that you too can be more productive. But even more, I would also like to know what you would add or take away from this list. Here is some practical advice I have adopted which could possibly help save you hundreds of hours.
All systems tend towards disorder unless energy is added. You must add energy to your school work! I have heard so many people complain about assignments, readings, et al. The simple truth comes down to how much energy you...
President Barack Obama signed the Honoring America's Veterans Act Monday, which will require protestors to stay at least 300 feet away from military funerals.
...The Obama campaign and the Democratic National Committee are suing to change voting laws in the battleground state of Ohio.
...The United States is almost neck-and-neck with China in the medal count, with the U.S. trailing 64 to 63.
...Republicans are aiming to claim a Senate seat from Missouri this year, as GOP voters select their candidate to take on Democrat Sen. Claire McCaskill, Tuesday.
...Christians are extending a hand to their Sikh neighbors in Oak Creek, Wis., following Sunday's massacre at their temple.
...Former U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfield told Fox News that Israel is better off going at it alone against Iran.
...It was a somber moment at the London Olympics as officials remembered the 11 Israelis murdered by terrorists during the 1972 Munich Olympics.
...Christians are extending a hand to their Sikh neighbors in Oak Creek, Wis., following Sunday's massacre at their temple.
...When it comes to shopping, swiping a credit or debit card is often the way to pay. But every year, thieves are coming up with new ways to rob consumers of their identity.
...The leader of the Republican Party is firing back at Sen. Harry Reid over his repeated claims that presidential candidate Mitt Romney did not pay taxes for 10 years.
...China leads the United States by one medal going into the second week of the Olympics in London.
...Few protestors showed up for the gay "Kiss-In" last Friday at Chick-fil-A restaurants across the country.
...The man who allegedly opened fire inside a Sikh temple in Wisconsin is being described as a "frustrated neo-Nazi" who led a white supremacist band.
...Officials say a "monster" fire in northeastern Oklahoma's Creek County has been contained thanks to cooler temperatures and overnight rain.
...Iranian state television on Monday showed several suspects who supposedly confessed to killing five nuclear scientists in 2010.
...Honesty really is the best policy, according to a new study presented to the American Psychological Association over the weekend.
...Former U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfield told Fox News that Israel is better off going at it alone against Iran.
...Christian leaders came together this week for final planning stages of a national prayer event meant to address the "moral depravity" in the U.S.
...A possible plea deal in the deadly Tucson shootings that wounded then-U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords would send Jared Lee Loughner to prison for the rest of his life, according to a person familiar with the case.
A gunman opened fire Sunday and killed seven people at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee before he was killed in an exchange of gunfire police, authorities said.
...Check out what happens when people run into zombies doing fairly ordinary things.
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President Barack Obama is playing a round of golf on his birthday, taking the weekend off from campaigning.
...Residents of an Oklahoma town sift through their charred belongings to salvage what they can after a roaring wildfire.
...What is a hammer? That may sound like an odd question, but think about it for a second. How would you explain a hammer to someone who’d never seen one? You could try to describe what a hammer looks like, probably saying something about its handle and the shape of its head. But, of course, you’ll immediately run into a couple of problems. First, not every hammer has the same shape. And second, something with the proper shape but made out of shaving cream would hardly qualify as a hammer in any meaningful sense (though it would be fun to watch you try and use it).
Your other option is to focus on what a hammer does, its function. Thus, a hammer is anything that can drive a nail (or similarly pointed object) into something (e.g. your own finger). Granted, this means that a book, a screwdriver, and even a shoe might qualify as “hammers” at various times. Not very effective hammers maybe, but hammers nonetheless.
Murray Energy Corporation is blaming the Obama administration's "war on coal" for the closure of one of its mines in Brilliant, Ohio.
...Lawmakers are leaving for summer recess without having reached agreements on at least two pressing problems: drought relief and cyber-security.
...Pro-life groups are calling for new abortion regulations in Illinois after a 24-year-old woman who visited a Planned Parenthood clinic in Chicago last week and later died.
...Arturo Martinez was nearly bludgeoned to death by a home invader who also killed his wife and daughter.
...Gay rights activists are planning a nationwide "kiss in" protest of Chick-fil-A over their anger at company president Dan Cathy's support for traditional marriage.
...Opponents of President Barack Obama's health care plan rallied at the Capitol, Friday, with the message "hands off my health care."
...The generational divide in America could be the make or break factor in November's presidential election.
...Employment numbers released by the Labor Department Friday show the economy added 163,000 new jobs in July, the best hiring pace in five months.
...Democratic Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts said global warming is as dangerous as the possibility of war over Iran's nuclear activities.
...It's estimated one in 20 people have the potential to hoard. But identifying the problem or helping a hoarder isn't always easy.
...A new study shows one in six illegal immigrants is re-arrested within three years of release, and American taxpayers are paying for it.
...California has slashed the salaries of 217,000 state employees by nearly 5 percent as part of Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to save the state $850 million.
...The federal government is opening a new $3.6 million command center designed to stop Medicare fraud, which costs at least $60 billion a year.
...Kofi Annan is quitting his role as the United Nation's peace envoy for Syria, citing his frustration with the lack of unity in the U.N Security Council.
...Many saw Wednesday's "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day" as a necessary opportunity to support company leader Dan Cathy, but not all are praising the event.
...President Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney are hoping to draw voter support from key swing states after Thursday's campaign stops.
...Amid the spotlight and pressure of the Olympics are several athletes turning to God and prayer for continued strength.
...The debate surrounding issues that Christians value most is heating up, especially when it comes to traditional marriage. Are Christians responding appropriately?
...When a fire destroyed thousands of dollars of medicine at a Christian hospital in Africa in 2009, a U.S. couple set out on a quest to send them a used fire truck.
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How to get your kids to do their chores.
by George Whitten, Editor of Worthy Devotions
2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
As we were leaving for Jerusalem yesterday, my wife made one of her frequent requests of me – “Honey! Could you take down the trash?” Well, I don’t know about you– but this is not one of my favorite tasks. Why does it always seem like we guys always get pinned with the dirty work?!(My wife — and probably many of you ladies out there would probably have a good laugh at that question!) But really, though — I was sure I had just emptied that trash can two seconds ago! I mean, I turn around and it’s full again!
It amazes me how much garbage our little family makes. But it got me thinking about spiritual garbage. Let’s face it. We live in a world running rampant with s...
Bible prophecy expert Bill Salus and White House correspondent Bill Koenig take a look at how current events in the Middle East are fulfilling biblical prophecy.
...Swimmer Michael Phelps officially became the most decorated Olympian of all time Tuesday night, breaking a 48-year record.
...Long lines were seen at Chick-fil-A locations across the nation as supporters came out amid backlash over Dan Cathy's support of traditional marriage.
...Supporters of California's voter-approved marriage definition that bars gays from legal marriage are petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision.
...The debate surrounding issues that Christians value most is heating up, especially when it comes to traditional marriage. Are Christians responding appropriately?
...The Southern Baptist Convention is working to repair its image and address concerns of racism after a member Mississippi Baptist church refused to marry a black couple.
...Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has been caught spreading rumors about Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney based on unverified information.
...Greece's economic meltdown is causing society to unravel, and some are looking for scapegoats -- like refugees from Afghanistan and immigrants from other nearby nations.
...A federal judge has upheld Arizona's ban on abortions at 20 weeks of pregnancy.
...Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes heard the 12 counts of murder charges against him a day after grieving family members began burying their loved ones.
...One American competitor in the London Olympics has taken a unique approach in his preparation: He's decided to let God be his coach.
...High jumper Jesse Williams has his eyes set on a gold medal at this year's Olympic Games.
...The Southern Baptist Convention is working to repair its image and address concerns of racism after a member Mississippi Baptist church refused to marry a black couple.
...African-American pastors say that by embracing same-sex marriage, President Barack Obama threatens the stability of family, especially within the black community.
...Romney supporters have launched a pro-business tour called 'We Did Build This," in response to remarks by the president that "someone else" made their businesses succeed.
...The American Civil Liberties Union, which supports gay rights and other liberal issues, says Chick-fil-A shouldn't be discriminated against for its words and opinions.
...Livestock producers are asking the EPA to waive its ethanol mandate to help curb the rising cost of grain brought on by the historic drought in the Midwest.
...The latest International Religious Freedom Report exposed several violations, including the rise of anti-semitism in nations from Venezuela to the Netherlands.
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