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Operation Christmas Child gifts come full circle in Minnesota
The world’s largest Christmas project begins with one shoe box gift. One person committed to bringing hope to a child in need. Contagious compassion quickly spreads and soon 8 million shoe box gifts are on their way to children suffering from war, terrorism, disease, natural disaster, famine and poverty in more than 100 countries. “From Minnesota with love,” could be stamped on each box...
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PHOTO: “Part of Hope Christian Academy’s mission is to teach students to live for Christ. We mentor and apprentice students to serve in Christ’s name,” said Principal Randy Krussow. Students from Hope Academy help pack OCC gifts. |
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Christian Community Fair a ‘hub of Christian networking’
Rich Branham, creator of The Christian Community Fair, said the event is designed to provide a sampling of what is available in the Christian community. “This year we have Bob and Larry from VeggieTales, great vendors, an archery range, free CPR classes, a huge petting zoo, many authors from around the country, great music, and much more,” Branham said.
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Billy Graham turns 90, visitors honor lifelong ministry on Web site
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For evangelist Billy Graham’s 90th birthday, which takes place on Nov. 7, his son Franklin Graham and others at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association wanted to do something unique.
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New devotional features ‘lost writings’ of Corrie Ten Boom
Recently discovered “lost writings” from the late Corrie Ten Boom, whose family sheltered Jews during Germany’s occupation of her native Holland, have been translated and published in the new devotional, “I Stand at the Door and Knock.”
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Zondervan launches Bible Across America tour
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The NIV Bible, one of America’s most popular versions of the Holy Scriptures, will celebrate its 30th anniversary this fall with a nationwide tour.
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Friendship Place offers new option for adults with special needs
“God is so amazing. He never ceases to provide for our needs,” said Theresa Dakota, program director of Friendship Place, a new group home on Ash St. in Lino Lakes. Friendship Place will eventually become home to eight adults with developmental disabilities. All residents are in their early 20s to late 30s and will begin moving in early this month.
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Christmas activities abound in Twin Cities this season
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Looking for a new activity to enjoy with friends and family this Christmas season? Local churches, ministries and institutions offer no shortage of unique holiday offerings.
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Fireproof passes $23M at box office
"Fireproof" continued its impressive run in its fifth weekend in theaters, passing the $23 million mark and losing only 17.1 percent from the previous weekend, according to studio estimates. The film — the latest release from the makers of "Facing the Giants" — was boosted in part by its opening in 85 new cities.
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Indigenous tribes transformed by Gospel
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Sweat dripped from Dut's short, slender body as she hollowed out a grave in the floor of the Colombian rain forest. Only minutes earlier the Nu* Indian woman had given birth to a boy but didn't like what she saw.
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Switchfoot’s frontman releases solo compilation album
Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman recently released Limbs and Branches, a compilation of hits from his widely acclaimed solo EPs Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. The full length, 12-song recording also features two new tunes, “Broken From the Start” and “Over the River.”
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Author Calvin Miller pens memoir on life of service
As a pastor, professor, author and poet, Dr. Calvin Miller has impacted many lives. His dozens of books, decades in the pastorate and years of teaching have drawn many people closer to the Savior.
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U.S. condemns beating of China pastor's sons
The United States has voiced grave concern over the brutal beating of "Pastor Bike" Zhang Mingxuan's two sons by public security officials in China. Hospital records indicated he received severe injuries that required complicated surgery.
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Pakistani Christian leader urges UN intervention for halting anti-Christian violence in India
Condemning the egregiously shocking mistreatment of religious minorities in India, the Chief of the All Pakistan Minorities Alliance (APMA) and a member of National Assembly, Shahbaz Bhatti, has called upon the United Nations to ensure protection of lives and properties of minorities in India.
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Pastoral care: It’s not just for pastors anymore
Being a nonjudgmental listener can be a rare commodity in today’s busy world. But, Bloomington-based BeFriender Ministry is promoting listening capabilities through leadership training and program support for lay pastoral care listening ministries.
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Local authors offer comfort to suddenly single women
Sharon Knudson, past president of the 140-member Minnesota Christian Writers’ Guild, and Mary Fran Heitzman, the group’s current president, share several things in common. Both love to write, and both have encountered many women who found themselves single again—through death or divorce—whose stories deserved to be told.
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Feeling ‘Christmasy’ already
It always seems like I start feeling the onset of “Christmas spirit” earlier than anyone (except for the major retailers, who have obviously been planning their assault for this oh-so-important sales season many months in advance). It’s not that I particularly love eggnog, caroling, shopping, holiday decorations or even this season of the year that sparks my excitement. What gets me started at feeling all “Christmasy” is...
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Bryan
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I wish for pro-life Democrats, anti-poverty Republicans
Political campaigning is what it is, but what bothers me most is the mean-spiritedness with which Christians attack others in opposing parties. And I level this critique toward Christians on both sides of the partisan divide.
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New law may reduce Down abortions
President Bush has signed into law a measure that may help to curtail the number of abortions of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome and other conditions.
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FCC may impede wireless microphones which may effect churches
The use of wireless microphones in churches could be among the technologies dramatically changed if the Federal Communications Commission votes to place new unlicensed devices in unused bandwidth called "white space." Technology companies such as Google, Microsoft and Dell have pressed for use of open-air space.
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FCC bans some wireless microphones
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After his church invested $250,000 in wireless technology, Chris Hinkle of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas is concerned by the federal government's vote to ban wireless microphones in the 700 megahertz band.
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