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21st Annual Harvest Crusade draws 118,000 to Angel Stadium Drawing from his own experience of grief and loss over the death of his son, Christopher, in a 2008 car crash, evangelist Laurie told the audience about the hope they could find in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Chapman later added, “God restores and redeems what He takes away. There are no words for the pain of loss, but our hope is in the resurrection. Emmanuel, God is with us.” FULL STORY
Photo: Evangelist Greg Laurie interviews musician Steven Curtis Chapman during the 2010 SoCal Harvest event. Both men, who lost children to car accidents, shared their experiences during “An Evening of Hope.” - Photo by Trever Hoehne/Harvest Ministries
U.S. kidnapping victim released in Sudan Samaritan’s Purse aid worker Flavia Wagner was released August 30 after being held captive for 105 days in Sudan. FULL STORY Vietnam stepping up religious rights abuses, experts say Government-perpetrated violence against a Catholic village in Vietnam has highlighted a series of human rights abuses in the communist nation, and three U.S. congressmen are calling on the United Nations to intervene. FULL STORY
The changing landscape of the mission field Does recent attack in Afghanistan prevent future missionaries from taking the field?
The recent attack in Afghanistan that left 10 members of mission aid team dead will have an effect on the future work of the International Assistance Mission. FULL STORY
FAQs on Prop 8, California’s contested marriage amendment A landmark federal ruling on California Proposition 8 has thrust the issue of "gay marriage" back into the national spotlight. Following are questions and answers about the ruling's significance. FULL STORY
Two separate prayer initiatives to usher in new school year
Hundreds of thousands of students worldwide are expected to usher in the new school year with the global See You at the Pole 2010 event, set for Sept. 22. FULL STORY
World Vision: Celebrating 60 years Sixty years. Think about it. That’s six decades, over half a century and just years away from being classified as a senior citizen. It’s an accomplishment, an achievement, something to celebrate.... FULL STORY
Pakistan crisis grows, straining disaster relief funds Assessments over the last few days in Pakistan reveal a rapid increase in the human suffering from the flood-ravaged country and is only expected to worsen. FULL STORY
Taliban threatens aid workers as flooding continues in Pakistan Aid workers are on alert in Pakistan after warnings of possible Taliban attacks against foreigners helping with flood relief in the country. WATCH VIDEO
Faith-based leaders urge Congress to reject proposed law restricting freedom of religion Leaders from more than 100 religious organizations have urged Congress to protect the hiring rights of faith-based organizations. FULL STORY Abstinence education still being slashed despite study showing positive results In response to public pressure, the Department of Health and Human Services has disclosed a taxpayer-funded study that reflects positively on abstinence education, having first kept the full study under wraps while funding for such programs was slashed. FULL STORY 77-plus foot Kerrville cross is raised in nation’s mid-section A mammoth 70-ton cross, measuring 77 feet and 7 inches, was installed along Interstate 10 in Texas, ending a nine-year battle to complete the project. FULL STORY
Pollster: Most 'gay marriage' polls skewed A leading pollster whose company favors liberal causes says most polls on "gay marriage" can't be trusted because Americans — not wanting to be labeled intolerant — are hesitant to state their position on the issue to a live interviewer. FULL STORY
Cultural News…
Cityfest features skateboarding
Thousands expected at Southern California’s CityFest evangelistic outreach The Luis Palau Association, which has sponsored an ambitious five-month Season of Service campaign that generated more than $3.33 million in donated labor to the region, is treating an entire community to a mammoth evangelistic block party. FULL STORY
MUSIC UPDATES Jars of Clay prepare for fall release of The Shelter On Oct. 5, Jars of Clay will release their latest project The Shelter. The songs on the album focus on the idea of community, both physical and spiritual, and feature songwriting and vocal guests like Mac Powell, Matt Maher, Brandon Heath... MORE MUSIC NEWS cont.
U.S. Christian home after months in North Korea jail Aijalon Gomes, the American Christian who was imprisoned in North Korea for seven months, is back home in the U.S. FULL STORY Victim of Orissa, India violence rescued from trafficking ring Nearly two years after large-scale anti-Christian violence broke out in India’s Kandhamal district, Orissa state, a team working against human trafficking rescued a 16-year-old Christian girl – one of at least 60 people sold into slavery after being displaced by the 2008 attacks. FULL STORY
Other news…
‘Daughters of Cambodia’ leave sex trade for Christ In Cambodia, 90 percent of prostitutes are sold into the sex industry by their parents. VIDEO
Perspective…
Charles W. Colson — Prison Fellowship Re-education: It's not just for tyrants anymore When we wrote the Manhattan Declaration last fall, we warned about “the decline in respect for religious values in the media, the academy and political leadership.” An example of this decline is on display currently in Georgia. FULL COMMENTARY
Mark Larson — Radio and television personality Public education: A boon for educrats or students? Now that we’ve settled into the routine of the back-to-school season, I think it’s time to consider what President George W. Bush once asked: Is our children learning? Critics had a field day with that one, but no matter how he said it, the famous question is more valid than ever. Even more importantly, WHAT are our kids learning? FULL COMMENTARY
Oprah's Gospel
Entertainment mogul preaches ‘many paths’ to God One of the most controversial aspects of her cultural influence derives from the emphasis she places on religion... Read story.
