Liberty Counsel keeps the ‘naughty’ or ‘nice’ list: Disney and Wal-Mart now recognize Christmas and move back to ‘nice’
Disney and Wal-Mart are among the major retailers who have chosen to begin acknowledging Christmas this year, after previously referring only to the “holidays” in their Christmas-season advertizing. The Florida-based pro-life, Christian legal organization Liberty Counsel is continuing its annual “Friend or Foe Christmas Campaign” this year. Every year the organization compiles a ‘Naughty and... Continue Reading
Christian College in Brazil issues proclamation of Religious Freedom to both hold to and teach that homosexuality is sin in face of proposed legislation
“Our law guarantees that individuals, religious groups and institutions have the right to express their confessional position and conscience in subjection to the Word of God. We take this firm stand so that this freedom may not be taken away from us.” Mackenzie Presbyterian University of Sao Paulo, one of the oldest institutions of higher... Continue Reading
Free University of Amsterdam (a secular institution) appoints a Chairman of the Department of Church Planting (re-read headline now)
But what if more Christians dreamed of similar ventures, partnering together for the sake of the Kingdom? How can we not only penetrate such public spaces, but also best serve them with the gospel? Redeemer City to City, a Redeemer NYC related ministry which focuses on church planting for the renewal of global cities recently... Continue Reading
In tune with giving: Briarwood pianist has food, clothing ministry
Daniel Cason, pianist at Briarwood Presbyterian Church (PCA) since 1999, said he feels a need to give because of what he received when generous people reached out to help a poor child who liked music. Daniel Cason and his wife, Gwendolyn, along with volunteers, have sorted through stacks of clothing at Daniel Cason Ministries. The... Continue Reading
Popular NIV Bible trims gender-inclusive language – Modifications aim to appease critics
1 Timothy 2:12…used to read, “I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man.” Now it says, “I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man.” The change from “have authority” to “assume authority” is huge. The world’s best-selling Bible is getting an... Continue Reading
PCA’s Mission to North America Disaster Response Accepted into National VOAD
Word has been received this week that MNA Disaster Response (MNA DR) has been received into National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). NVOAD is a national organization that facilitates collaboration between agencies with a national scope and provides a means for these organizations to work together in disaster response. National VOAD currently has 50... Continue Reading
Grove City College’s Center for Vision and Values Honored with 2010 Templeton Freedom Award
As the largest international prize program of its kind, during the past seven years the Templeton Freedom Awards have given out over $1.5 million in grants and prizes to think tanks that contribute to the advancement and understanding of freedom. The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College has won a 2010 Templeton... Continue Reading
A Typical Reformed University Fellowship Large Group Meeting. NOT! Belhaven and Jackson State coeds worship together
On this November night, a taste of that vision was on display, as kids from different backgrounds joined together in sincere, Christian fellowship and reverent, joyful, Christ-centered worship. The schedule said things were supposed to start at 8:45, but this was an event for college students after all. Students started congregating sometime after 8, but... Continue Reading
Getting Ahead of Black Friday – PCA bookstore goes for “36% off in 36 hours”
The PCA Bookstore, which is operated by the Christian Education and Publications Committee of the PCA, is getting the jump on “Black Friday” and rivaling discounts on books sold by the large online retailers. CEP is running a “36% off for 36 hours” sale for the second time in 2010. The sale began at noon... Continue Reading
Federal Reserve new debt-buying program (QE2) begins to affect mission activities
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s government-debt buying program is supposed to be aimed at supporting the economy. Dubbed “QE2,” it’s the second time a plan quantitative easing has been launched. What that means is the government is buying back $600 billion in debt in order to bring down interest rates and encourage spending. There is debate... Continue Reading
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