Tag : faith
Jean Christy title : Church ‘Birthday Ambassador’ Dies At Age 111 After Starting Ministry at 105
summary : Jean Christy, 111 years old, was a devout United Methodist who will be missed every time other people's birthdays come around in her congregation in southwestern North Carolina. She died May 28, leaving a void as the community's phone-based "birthday ambassador." The congregation of Andrews United Methodist Church celebrated Christy's life on June 4.
date : Jun 04, 2016 07:05 PM EDT
Jacqueline Zoutene title : Cameroon Christian Relies 'On God's Word' Amidst Muslim Terrorists Boko Haram
summary : Jacqueline Zoutene's father was a pastor, so she grew up with God's Word in Central Africa. Now, as she sees her region being terrorized by the Muslim sect Boko Haram, she fears for her loved ones but continues to draw her strength from the Bible. In fact, she turned her commitment to God into a job working for the United Bible Societies since 2006.
date : Jun 01, 2016 09:18 AM EDT
Alice Cooper title : Alice Cooper Religion: 'Every Word of Bible is True,' Launches Teen Ministry
summary : It may surprise some people to learn Vincent Furnier - also known as the singer of bizarre lyrics and macabre stage theatrics, Alice Cooper - was born the son of a minister, especially given the rocker used to simulate animal sacrifice, and even his own execution, on stage. However, these days, Furnier called on his religious faith to found Solid Rock, a teen ministry in Phoenix, Az., aimed to keep kids out of trouble during non-school hours.
date : May 16, 2016 09:49 AM EDT
Reagan Twenty Five J is for Jesus title : Mother Who Lost Daughter at 25th Week Pregnancy Starts Clothing Business, Donates 25 Percent of Proceeds to Families of Infant Loss
summary : After Heather Bienz's second daughter, Reagan, suddenly passed away during the 25th week of pregnancy due to Turner Syndrome on May 28, 2015, she launched a U.S. faith-based clothing business that donates 25 percent of proceeds to other families who have lost infants. Purchasers also get the blessing of an added prayer cast over the order before shipping.
date : Apr 27, 2016 09:04 PM EDT
Shameless Maya title : Shameless Maya Asks 'Do You Believe in God?' As She Documents Growing Pains
summary : Docu-web actress and vlogger "Shameless Maya" launched a YouTube channel for which she pondered what would happen if she shamelessly promoted herself for 365 days. What she started as a social media experiment became her lifestyle and job, and now her most recent video from Sunday poses questions about beliefs in God.
date : Apr 11, 2016 11:08 AM EDT
Faith Driven Consumer title : AT&T, Comcast, Allstate, Marriott and Wells Fargo Asked to Stop Excluding Christian Consumers
summary : A new survey by Lifeway Research found that two-thirds of Americans (63 percent) said Christians face increasing intolerance, up from half (50 percent) in 2013. One advocacy group, Faith Driven Consumer (FDC), is trying to affect a different future pattern by launching a new "#GodsNotDead2Us grassroots movie to movement campaign" that targets and challenges five, top diversity and inclusion leaders -- AT&T, Comcast, Allstate, Marriott and Wells Fargo -- to treat Christian employees and customers with the same equality as they treat other consumer segments.
date : Apr 05, 2016 07:20 PM EDT
Cas Spencer title : Christian Dating Reality TV Show Being Shopped by Media Consultant Casimir Spencer
summary : Would there be a "fantasy suite option" in the proposed Christian-themed, "Bachelorette-style" reality TV show being shopped to networks by publicist Casimir Spencer? Spencer issued a Los Angeles-based news release Friday (April 1) indicating her concept of a future show would emphasize participants who are family- and faith-friendly.
date : Apr 01, 2016 02:42 PM EDT
Chris Pratt Easter Cross title : Chris Pratt, 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Star, Erects Huge Cross on Easter To Proclaim Faith
summary : God-honoring actor and director Chris Pratt spent this Easter erecting a gigantic metal cross to show his deep faith.
date : Mar 29, 2016 09:52 AM EDT
Eddings title : Easter Mercy Embraced: Pastor Couple Resurrect Lives After Car Crash Claimed Young Sons
summary : This year was the first Easter Gentry and Hadley Eddings had to face without their 2-year-old son, Dobbs. They also lost their newborn son, Reed, to the same tractor trailer/car crash that took Dobbs' life on May 23 last year, however they've embraced the promise of Easter as they work to resurrect their lives. Following Jesus' example, the couple has forgiven the 28-year-old truck driver who caused the wreck, and found peace in their certainty they will see their sons again in heaven.
date : Mar 27, 2016 06:46 PM EDT
Sadie Robertson title : Sadie Robertson Assures 'God's Not Dead 2' Movement will Encourage, Inspire People
summary : Reality television star Sadie Robertson joined fellow cast members Monday for the movie premiere of "God's Not Dead 2" in Los Angeles. God's Not Dead 2 is scheduled to open in theaters April 1.
date : Mar 23, 2016 02:26 PM EDT
Jesse Metcalfe title : 'God's Not Dead 2' Star Jesse Metcalfe Credits God, Prayer With Saving Him from Downward Spiral
summary : Jesse Metcalfe, one of the stars of the upcoming faith-based film "God's Not Dead 2", has credited God with saving him from a "dark time" in his life and giving him the strength to abandon a life of damaging behavior.
date : Mar 23, 2016 12:57 PM EDT
Da' T.R.U.T.H. with Dr. Ravi Zacharias title : Religion's Intricacies Tackled By Rapper Da' TRUTH With Christian Apologist Ravi Zacharias
summary : After Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist and Christian rapper Da' T.R.U.T.H. just released his new album, "It's Complicated," people worldwide are debating the intent of his lyrics in the new song "Religion." Additionally, people are wondering exactly why a verbal message from Christian apologist Dr. Ravi Zacharias was featured within the song.
date : Mar 22, 2016 11:56 AM EDT
Jencarlos Canela title : Religion Is Not God, Says Jencarlos Canela Who Played Jesus in Fox Musical 'The Passion'
summary : Although Jencarlos Canela performed as Jesus Christ in Fox TV's live musical The Passion Sunday evening, the singer-songwriter doesn't profess to being the typically devout, religious man in his real life. He praises peace and love, and has respect for the symbol of the cross, however said, "But sometimes when I walk into church and see the image of Jesus nailed to the cross, I wonder, do I need to constantly be exposed to that to remember what my Father did for me?"
date : Mar 21, 2016 03:21 PM EDT
Jordan Smith title : 'The Voice' Champ Jordan Smith Releases Faith-Inspiring Debut Album 'Something Beautiful'
summary : It's time for Jordan Smith, "The Voice" Season 9 victor and the show's best-selling artist, to again "Stand in the Light" with the March 18 release of his full-length debut album, Something Beautiful, done by LightWorkers Media/Republic Records. He first captured Christians' attention when he took the chance of belting out religious-based songs in the competition rounds.
date : Mar 18, 2016 05:59 PM EDT
Tony Perkins title : Obama Team 'Targeted Christian Faith for Quarantining' Claims Conservative Radio Host Tony Perkins
summary : After a caller to "Washington Watch Live Daily" recently shared she was disappointed with her church pastor for strongly supporting President Barack Obama, the radio host Tony Perkins suggested the caller consider changing churches. Perkins, also president of conservative policy and lobbying organization Family Research Council in Washington, D.C., added he believed the Obama administration has "systematically targeted the Christian faith for quarantining" inside churches.
date : Mar 17, 2016 06:23 PM EDT
Delormes title : Christian Bakers Threatened with Personal Violence After Declining Same-Sex Couple's Wedding Cake
summary : A Christian couple in Texas with devout religious beliefs who own a bakery and refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple said they received a threatening phone call that warned their house would be burned down and their 17-year-old son harmed.
date : Mar 15, 2016 07:29 PM EDT
National Day of Repentance title : Repentance Starts With Self-Revival, 2016 Can Include 'It is Time' Selfie Challenges
summary : Repentance and faith can be understood as "two sides of the same coin." The term repentance, from the Greek word metanoia, means "turning from sin." The biblical definition of repentance often is interpreted more as "change one's mind." Regardless of exact personal definitions of repentance, many Christians believe it is nearly impossible to place faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior without first changing one's mind about who He is and what He has done.
date : Mar 10, 2016 02:39 PM EST
Amberley Snyder title : Paralyzed Rodeo Champion Is Back in Saddle: 'My Faith In God Has Grown'
summary : While it would be easy to envision someone who rides horses competitively to become physically hurt due to the sport of barrel racing, that wasn't what caused the paralysis of one female rodeo star from Utah. Amberley Snyder overcorrected her truck on Jan. 10, 2010, was ejected, hit a fence post and ultimately was paralyzed from the waist down in the resulting accident. Since that time, her primary goal has been to determine a way to get back into the saddle of her beloved horses and sport. In the process, she's gotten back to God, too.
date : Mar 10, 2016 12:05 PM EST
Worshipping in Water title : Religion's Roots Built in Human Brains Before God Had Name Says Florida Therapist
summary : Adam, the Bible's first man, established control over nature by giving names to things per Genesis 2:19, so there must have been a time during which God had no name among humans, reasons William Morrow, a Florida-based marriage and family therapist and author of "The Rain Doesn't Fall Straight Down: A Positive Slant on Marriage Relationships."
date : Mar 08, 2016 02:45 PM EST
Bethany Hamilton title : Bethany Hamilton Hosts Make-A-Wish Surf Camp, Still Anchored In God After Losing Arm To Shark
summary : Life is very fast paced now-a-days for pro surfer and mother Bethany Hamilton, yet she urges everyone to focus on what really matters and cherish all they love. The Christian athlete, who lost her left arm in a shark attack in 2003, authored a book "Body and Soul: A Girl's Guide to a Fit, Fun and Fabulous Life" to share her faith beliefs by emphasizing God's love for his children. Having a child of her own now emphasized that connection, and she recently hosted the 3rd annual Make-A-Wish Hawaii Surf Camp for wish kids and their families.
date : Mar 06, 2016 09:32 PM EST
Joey, Rory and Indiana Feek title : Joey Feek Funeral Rests Remains at Tennessee Home, Pausing Joey+Rory 'Romeo and Juliet Love Story' for Now
summary : The body of Joey Martin Feek, from Joey + Rory country and bluegrass music duo fame, is back home in Tennessee. Her husband, Rory Feek, went back to their farm with 2-year-old daughter Indiana after Joey died Friday, March 4, after an extended battle with cervical cancer. Her funeral will be private and straightforward.
date : Mar 06, 2016 10:50 AM EST
My Faith Votes title : Ben Carson Will Lead Christian Voter Group, Ends his 2016 Presidential Campaign
summary : Republican presidential candidate, Christian and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson on Friday officially ended his presidential campaign while revealing his next move will be to chair My Faith Votes, a national non-partisan group focused on getting out the Christian vote in November. "We have to save our nation," he said.
date : Mar 04, 2016 07:52 PM EST
Franklin Graham title : Franklin Graham: Pray First, Vote For Bible-Believing Evangelical Presidential Candidates
summary : While GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump campaigns to "Make America great again," Evangelist and social conservative Franklin Graham said he wants to make it Christian again. That's partly why Graham is taking his Decision America rallies to all 50 U.S. state capitols.
date : Mar 02, 2016 11:50 AM EST
God's Not Dead 2 title : God's Not Dead 2: New Trailer Stars Melissa Joan Hart in Eastertime Christian Drama Movie
summary : As an upcoming movie starring actress and director Melissa Joan Hart as a Christian teacher who is forced before a judge for answering a question about Jesus in the classroom, "God's Not Dead 2: He's Surely Alive" tackles several ethical and freedom of religion dilemmas facing society today. In the movie, the principal and superintendent join forces with a zealous civil liberties group, and the teacher faces an epic court case that could cost her a career she loves and expel God from the classroom.
date : Mar 02, 2016 11:23 AM EST
University of Cincinnati Students title : New Ohio Bill 425 On Religion to Prohibit Penalizing or Rewarding Student's Faith Expression: A Benefit or a Detriment?
summary : Student religious expression is being explored from various perspectives in America's Midwest. Conversations about holding scriptural belief and Darwinian evolution concepts as equally valid within a scientific classroom continues on the University of Cincinnati campus. House Bill 425, known as the Ohio Student Religious Liberties Act of 2016, passed the Ohio Legislature last week, drawing many responses, from campus ministers to anthropology professors to the campus' Secular Student Alliance.
date : Mar 01, 2016 01:35 PM EST
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