Religious liberty is not optional
Catholic Bishops launch 'Fortnight for Freedom'
According to HHS, an entity deserves religious freedom only if it primarily hires and primarily serves its co-religionists. But the state has no competence or authority to define the church and her ministries, let alone to impose on her such a restrictive, inward-looking definition.
Diabetes diagnosis motivates “Tennessean” reporter to change his life
Bob is our most frequently reprinted religion reporter from a daily newspaper
A mile into my workout at the gym and I start dreaming of cake. Chocolate cake with buttercream frosting that’s chilled but not frozen — cold enough so the cake and frosting are firm and rich and so sweet that you can get lost in the flavor. And French fries, crinkle-cut and just snatched from the deep fryer, so crispy that they almost snap when you take a bite. With buckets of ketchup on the side and a Blue Moon beer with a slice of orange to wash them down.
A Christian guide to job hunting
9.5 Principles to Follow
At times, I’ve come across the person who says he wants to find work without anyone’s help; this is prideful and also impossible. If this is you, repent of your foolishness.
A Mountain Top View of God
Pondering God’s majestic splendor all we could do was whisper, “Wow!”
We headed for the summit. The air was thin and the going wasn’t easy; we had to stop often to catch our breath only to lose it again when surveying the majesty surrounding us….When we reached the summit we knew we were on “Hallowed Ground.” God created this beauty for us to inhale and enjoy. All we could do was to silently look around and whisper, “Wow!”
Kevin Durant ‘Blessed’ Despite Thunder’s Emotional Loss in NBA Finals
Attempting to get closer to the God by reading Scripture every day
Kevin Durant, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Christian forward, may have cried after an emotional NBA Finals loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday night, but the league's leading shooter has expressed nothing but gratitude for the opportunity to compete.
PCUSA Stated Clerk releases 2011 statistics
Total membership stands at just under two million, losses in most categories
“The vast majority of congregations and worshiping communities across the denomination can name individuals within their community who may be involved but will never end up on the rolls. I believe that they are the ones who can help teach us new ways in which religious institutions can serve God in this century.”
EPC General Assembly, Friday Morning
Two congregations share news of weather-involved tragedy
Over seven hundred people from the EPC poured into the town from both teams and individual volunteer commitments to graciously assist. One church alone sent over 21 teams to Joplin, MO (sight of massive tornado)
Why is Sanctification So Refreshing?
A Review of Panel Presentation by Dr. Mike Ross & Dr. Bryan Chapell
Refreshing may not the first thought that typically comes to mind when the word sanctification is broached, but that’s exactly what the panel presentation on sanctification by Dr. Bryan Chapell and Dr. Mike Ross at the PCA General Assembly was!
Why We Should Reexamine the Faith of Barack Obama
How Christians might think about the Gospel and the President.
Faith as construed by the President gives no offense and draws no boundaries. In the final analysis, what is missing from his theology is nothing other than the gospel, the message of God-given righteousness grounded in the cross of Christ that when received by faith and repentance runs roughshod over a sinner, transforming a ward of Satan into an angel of light. This exclusive reality—and the top-to-bottom ethic it creates—is noticeably lacking in President Obama's actions and proclamations.
‘Get in line’ or ‘resign’ Admiral tells military chaplain
Liberty Institute reports receiving more religios freedom complaints than they can handle.
Although the U.S. Military fight and die to uphold freedom, high-level military chaplains report they are increasingly being denied freedom of conscience and freedom of speech. There is also alarm about the negative effects on troop morale over the undoing of the 237-years’ practice of providing traditional religious support for U.S. soldiers.