Article Archive 2010 ARTICLE ARCHIVES 2003  •  2006  •  2007  •  2008  •  2009  •  2010  •  2011  •  2012 Jan 2010 •  After suffering a couple of ‘minor strokes’ Chuck Smith is recovering •  Year in Review 2009:  Hope and change and something for everyone •  Year in Review 2009: Religion and America by the numbers •  Year in Review 2009: The Top 10 Stories of 2009 •  Year in Review 2009: Notable Deaths in 2009 •  Abortion group drops suit against ex-worker •  Residential dwelling from Jesus’ era unearthed in Nazareth •  How does your state line up on the importance of religion? •  One-child global policy proposed •  Christians should care about the global warming debate •  Ministry delivers Rose Parade castoffs to senior centers •  Faith guides Vols' Crompton in tough times •  Iran seeks to smuggle in raw uranium despite new U.S. tougher sanctions against Iran •  Sudanese Christian woman flees Muslim family •  Christians freed on desecrating Quran charge •  Christians in Vietnam hold second historic celebration •  MUSIC NOTES Gospel duo Mary Mary hope for a Grammy repeat •  What’s wrong with Evangelicalism? •  Mother, newborn thrive after Christmas miracle brings them back to life Commentary • Christians can tap spiritual confidence to dim the din by Mark Larson Feb 2010 •  Christian musicians ‘Come Together’ to benefit Haiti •  Christian workers in Haiti recount cataclysmic quake •  Church missions team rocked by Haiti quake •  Haiti earthquake survivors ache for family, friends •  Religious beliefs targeted in Proposition 8 •  Church brings teen challenges to big screen •  Religion in public life: finding a consensus •  School system agrees to curb Gideons •  Judge limits medical access for abortion doctor after patient death •  eHarmony pressured to add same-sex partners to main site •  Chan Gailey carries faith back to NFL •  Sex-selection abortions help cause growing imbalance in China •  Skillet, Newsboys, Jars of Clay to headline 2010 Spirit West Coast •  The Master’s College offers Darwin essay contest •  Violent death of girl in Pakistan spurs push for justice •  North Korea top persecutor of Christians—again •  MUSIC NOTES Audio Adrenaline, Third Day seek help for Haiti •  Court upholds University of California ban of religious-based courses •  SUPER BOWL: Faith fuels Saints' intensity •  Youth pastor appeals mall’s ban on religious speech Commentary • No need to sing the moody blues by Mark Larson Mar 2010 •  Gunman shoots two students at Colorado school •  Olympian says there's 'no atheist at the top of a bobsled run' •  Fourteen days in the life of Haiti relief •  Ministry on call to help with Haitian adoption work •  Former Haiti detainee calls story about note 'fabrication' •  Archaeologist discovers ancient wall in Jerusalem dating back to King Solomon •  Pro-life billboards claim black children are an ‘endangered species’ •  Judge refuses to pull license from abortion doctor •  Michael Vick shares first-ever testimony •  NCAA looks to ban Tebow-type eye black •  High school student finds “deal with the devil” assignment an affront to her faith •  Pac, Meyers win bobsled bronze; say it’s all God-driven •  Christian family gunned down; hundreds fleeing violence in city •  Spirit West Coast to participate in national talent search •  Arrests made in Texas church arson cases •  MUSIC NOTES Musicians continue to respond to Haiti with their time, talent •  'Son of Hamas' was key Israeli informer •  Court dismisses Shirley Dobson from lawsuit challenging National Day of Prayer •  Use of ‘God’ in pledge and on money constitutional Commentary • Procrastination serves only to delay, increase consequences by Mark Larson Apr 2010 •  Repression of human rights on rise, State Dept. says •  Pro-life leaders nearly unanimous in dismay •  Evangelicals respond to immigration reform •  Pregnancy clinic rolls out new expanded service with mobile unit •  Former Marine weapons instructor reaches out to troubled youth •  Influential pastor and teacher announces leave of absence •  Chilean pastor wept after quake, then got to work •  Gingrich taps California pastor to head Renewing American Leadership •  Mission America challenges church to a new depth of ‘loving your neighbor’ •  U.S. Supreme Court will consider First Amendment rights of Christian club •  Chapman to make inaugural appearance at Spirit West Coast •  Rescue mission, Season of Service team up for Sleepless San Diego •  Pastor, artist team up to create graphic novel series on Bible’s last book •  Barna survey: Easter's meaning unclear to many Americans •  Judge rules National Day of Prayer ‘unconstitutional’ •  MUSIC NOTES Switchfoot at work on annual Bro-Am competition •  White House to appeal Day of Prayer ruling Commentary • Chaos, canceled plans usher in divine moments by Mark Larson May 2010 •  Franklin Graham removed from Pentagon prayer service •  Casting Crowns named artist of of year at 41st Dove Awards •  Gospel Showcase returns to Knott’s Berry Farm •  ‘Theology Mom’ makes learning fascinating and fun •  Supreme Court OKs Mojave War Memorial cross transfer •  Skepticism shadows Noah’s Ark find in Turkey •  Silsby to face trial in Haiti; charges dropped against nine missionaries •  Creative approach to balance the church budget: give money away •  Oklahoma women must be shown ultrasound before abortions •  High court to weigh violent video games •  Florida doctor kills wrong twin, loses license •  Billy Graham, Obama meet for 1st time •  Christians fight infant killing in Indian slum •  Suspected Islamists kidnap, slay pastor and his wife in Nigeria •  SWC-bound OC Supertones emerge from retirement—briefly •  MUSIC NOTES Third Day takes home the gold for its Revelations album •  Twister crushes church, not survivor's faith •  Franklin Graham prays outside the Pentagon on the National Day of Prayer •  Mojave memorial cross cut down, stolen Commentary • Recession offers opportunity for reflection, revelation by Mark Larson • Helping our leaders finish well by Daniel Henderson Jun 2010 •  Jews for Jesus founder dies •  Mojave memorial cross cut down, stolen and reappears •  British air first TV commercial on how to get an abortion •  Group applauds iPhone anti-porn stance •  Two women acquitted on apostasy in Iran •  Christian health-care sharing ministries granted exemptions •  How do medical health sharing groups work? •  Clean water celebrated at African village •  Campaign completes another fresh water well in Sudan •  Access to clean water: Facts are heartbreaking •  States opting out of abortion plans in new health law •  New Bible translations clear up confusion in Philippines •  Abortions by video to expand across the U.S. •  Second wave of deportations hits foreign Christians in Morocco •  Court case challenging tax-free clergy housing to proceed •  MUSIC NOTES Jaci Velasquez’s tribute is ‘out of this world’ •  L.A.’s Union Rescue Mission issues urgent donor appeal •  Judge blocks public school graduations held in churches •  'Son of Hamas' battling deportation •  New poll finds half of Americans find abortion morally wrong •  U.S. goalie Howard shines on and off the field •  CityFest SOS volunteer emphasis for June targets adult-minor friendships Commentary • Skewed priorities, shaded truths mock Christianity by Mark Larson • A new, emerging black leadership by Star Parker Jul 2010 •  Four Christians arrested outside Arab festival •  U.S. soccer's Goodson says 'God has been faithful' •  Joni Eareckson Tada gets 'positive prognosis' after surgery •  Prophecy in the Middle East unfolding? Israel more isolated •  .xxx’s porn red-light district domain is one step closer •  U.S. soccer team players open about their faith •  Man travels 2,000 miles to offer prayers in wake of spill •  Crenshaw Christian Center tries to address HIV/AIDS pandemic •  People 'being killed for their organs'? •  High Court denies petitioners privacy, sends decision back to lower court •  Volunteers usher in another successful Spirit West Coast •  MUSIC NOTES Former Audio Adrenaline singer, bassist team up for new venture Commentary • High-tech gadgets brings high risk to families, society by Mark Larson • How big is your vision? by Louis Palau Aug 2010 •  Gospel music legend Doug Oldham dies •  All Star anchored in Christ •  Restoration work under way for house of MAF Martyr Nate Saint •  Vacation survey finds Americans ditch smartphones; favor prayer •  Suicide prevention resources offered as part of ‘To Save a Life’ week •  Study: Abortion triples breast cancer risk •  Golf caddy finds rewarding job not on the greens, but as link to Kingdom work •  Parents win 'candy cane case'; appeal looms •  Airport chaplains are reminders of God •  Brothers accused of ‘blasphemy’ slain in Pakistan •  Bhutan proposes 'anti-conversion' law •  Christians’ skulls, bones used for Buddhist ritual •  Iranians in Europe are converting to Christianity •  Rick Warren recovering from serious eye burns •  Georgia graduate student told to change beliefs or lose degree •  Rich Buhler, SoCal Christian radio host, has cancer •  Judge overturns Proposition 8; appeal vowed •  California’s Imperial County to appeal Proposition 8 •  6 American aid workers murdered in Afghanistan •  Photos of eight of the slain workers in Afghanistan •  Bodies of slain aid workers identified •  MUSIC NOTES Artist headliners set for David Crowder’s Worship Conference Commentary • Storytelling an age-old tradition with modern implications by Mark Larson Sep 2010 •  Faith-based leaders urge Congress to reject proposed law restricting freedom of religion •  21st Annual Harvest Crusade draws 118,000 to Angel Stadium •  Two separate prayer initiatives to usher in new school year •  FAQs on Prop 8, California’s contested marriage amendment •  The changing landscape of the mission field •  Pollster: Most 'gay marriage' polls skewed •  World Vision: Celebrating 60 years •  77-plus foot Kerrville cross is raised in nation’s mid-section •  Inspirational Country Music award nominations •  Tony Dungy: From Super Bowl coach to 'All Pro Dad' •  Man uses stink-free pigs to share Gospel in Thailand •  Thousands expected at Southern California’s CityFest evangelistic outreach •  Victim of Orissa, India violence rescued from trafficking ring •  Men to bike across U.S. in support of Haiti orphans •  Thousands gather for music and fun at Southern California’s evangelistic outreach •  MUSIC NOTES Jars of Clay prepare for fall release of The Shelter Commentary • Public education: A boon for educrats or students? by Mark Larson Oct 2010 •  ACLU takes on Nebraska football coach for being too religious •  Parents urged to protect kids on Internet •  Senate fails to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ •  Polls show California could be first to legalize marijuana •  Archaeologists find ‘royal box’ at Herod’s palace •  Survey reveals Americans’ religious knowledge •  Gov. Schwarzenegger joins opposition to Calif.’s marijuana initiative •  Lifeline program reaches out to inmate dads, kids •  Congress condemns theft of Mojave Cross memorial •  International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church •  40 days for Life launches largest campaign with prayer as focus •  Former atheist finds truth, self in Christianity •  Radio show host discusses music, chronic pain, and ministry •  Army chaplain first slain in combat since Vietnam •  Judge throws out suit challenging U.S. pledge, motto •  30 years of one-child policy plagues China •  Chilean engineer helps with rescue and spiritual needs of trapped miners •  Pastor and miner share hymn of hope •  Chilean miners say 'Thank you, Lord' for their rescue •  Future for world evangelism is bright in a globalized world •  Effectively sharing the gospel with the world •  China's ban on Lausanne delegates called 'gross violation' of rights Commentary • Observations from the observation ward by Mark Larson • Pastors: Seek accomplishment, not confidence by Phil Cooke Nov 2010 •  Thousands from around the world gather to equip the church in new millennium •  Modern-day slavery: A real and present danger •  Robbed at gunpoint, ‘unlikely’ homeless man regains wholeness, helps others rebuild lives •  Chaplain: Executed woman was true to faith until end •  Is Glenn Beck’s popularity legitimizing Mormon religion? •  Vocabulary gap between Christianity and Mormonism •  Atheist commentator defends Christianity against secular media •  Liberian envisions ‘light’ for his homeland through education •  Mary James wins ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ •  Obama: I could evolve on gay marriage •  Child pornography trafficked on Facebook •  Study: Teens able to get M-rated games •  Bhutan jails man over Christian films •  Iranian pastor faces death sentence •  Colorado judge rejects National Day of Prayer challenge •  MAF pilot drowns trying to save teens •  Study: TV profanity up 69 percent •  Two new lawsuits filed against Defense of Marriage Act •  Students can recite Pledge of Allegiance in New Hampshire •  China, Burma top list of religious freedom violators Commentary • Mediterranean excursion provides crucial civics, history lessons by Mark Larson • President Obama, please stop a nuclear Iran—now by Jim Garlow Dec 2010 •  Ministry launches project for veterans to help build churches in Vietnam •  Darlene Zschech, husband to leave Hillsong after 25 years •  Bibles, books, music provide gifts in keeping with the season •  Encounter with Jesus, Jewish advocate transforms homeless man •  Jewish professor highlights peace issues for Israel, Christians •  Setbacks help shape faith of Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton •  Cultivating an attitude of gratitude helps overcomers •  AIDS victims learn to start over •  Palestinian who once despised Jews making a difference in the West Bank •  Religious hiring rights the focus of House hearing •  Anti-Christian Sentiment in Egypt Heats Up •  Man accused of blasphemy among five killed •  Infant son of Sanctus Real’s lead singer diagnosed with congenital heart disease •  Two evangelists in Vietnam sentenced to prison •  Attrition of Christians in Iraq continues to increase •  A simple basketball gift helps 69-count felon renew relationship with son •  Iraqi Christians warrant push to 'redouble' protection •  Vietnamese authorities demolish Bible School, Mennonite pastor arrested •  45 percent of American children growing up in intact families •  Billy Graham reflects: 'My time is limited' Commentary • Ho Ho Ho, rampant entitlements no mo’ by Mark Larson • Diminished Capacity by Cal Thomas

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