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ARTICLE ARCHIVES 2003  •  2006  •  2007  •  2008  •  2009  •  2010  •  2011 Jan 2011 •  Year in Review 2010: Looking back, looking ahead •  Year in Review 2010:  Media Mind •  Survey finds recession catching up to American churches •  Apple again rejects iPhone Christian app •  ‘Day of Dialogue’ offers students an alternative to express viewpoints on homosexuality •  Woman tosses calendar to aid parents of critically injured toddler •  The Barnabas Group celebrates 10 years of service •  Tour of Hope seeks to inspire women to missions work •  A year later, Firefighters for Christ say needs still enormous •  Church creates channel for new digital video player •  Tensions high in Nigeria after Christians killed in bombings •  MUSIC NOTES Grammy nominations for Houghton, Switchfoot and Forever Jones •  American and Arab pastors join forces in a bid to stop religious hatred in a troubled world •  George Beverly Shea to receive Grammy •  Ministering to India’s ‘untouchables’ •  Thousands of Vietnamese Christians celebrate Christmas •  A race against death for Lesotho's people •  Mount Soledad memorial cross is ruled unconstitutional •  Islamic countries dominate Christian persecution list •  Accusations of torture spur wife of missing Christian Chinese lawyer to action •  A brief biography of Gao Zhisheng •  Abortion doc kills fully delivered babies, charged with murder •  Staggering: U.S. passed 53 million mark for abortions in 2010 Commentary • New resolve: Savoring the gifts bestowed by the Savior by Mark Larson • Zealously going where God leads by Barry H. Corey • Fred Phelps and Westboro Baptist Church:  Not of us by Phil Cooke Feb 2011 •  Court rules in favor of World Vision’s faith-based hiring practices •  Scripture verse pavers pulled from school walkway •  Poll finds churches are fans of Facebook, social media •  Stroke survivor finds beauty in suffering •  U.S. Missionary gunned down in Mexico •  Study says recession catching up to churches •  Former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson writes memoir •  Group’s study of housing allowance, love offerings could impact churches •  Ministry launches campaign to rebuild quake homes with polystyrene blocks •  Corbin Bernsen, Christian film festival highlight needs for faith-based movies •  Spirit West Coast tickets to go on sale •  Out of the depths of darkness a new cancer care center was born •  A pregnancy in New York City is twice as likely to end in abortion •  Supreme Court in India rejects bail of legislator convicted of murdering a Christian •  Music Updates Grant, Smith kick off U.S. tour •  One tract brings many Chinese to Christ •  Chick-fil-A target of gay rights’ boycott •  Tebow, Bradford, McCoy benefit from spiritual mentors •  Judge dismisses case against Air Force Academy prayer luncheon •  California high court nixes San Diego city’s appeal in firefighter case •  Calif. high court to rule on key Prop 8 legal issue •  Dr. Nathanson, hardcore abortion doctor who renounced the practice, dies •  Troubling trends in homeschooling abroad and in U.S. •  American missionaries killed by Somali pirates Commentary • Reagan’s legacy firmly eclipses label of ‘amiable dunce’ by Mark Larson • Thirty-eight years and 50 million humans lost by Cal Thomas Mar 2011 •  Tweeting the entire Bible, one chapter a day •  Obama will not defend the Defense of Marriage Act •  Camping program emphasizes discipleship, missions outreach •  Outreach Inc. moving to Colorado Springs •  Raceway Ministries zooms toward spiritual victories •  Trevor Bayne, in spotlight after Daytona 500 win •  White House weakens conscience protections for health workers •  Amid Africa's political turmoil, Christians glorify God •  Christians who attend church regularly face much lower divorce rate •  What Obama's DOMA decision means & why it is significant •  2011 Grammys honor gospel music artists •  Afghani aid worker released from prison; another Christian remains imprisoned •  Islamists suspected in abduction of Christian girl in Sudan •  British court rules Christian beliefs harmful to children •  Eggsploitation' reveals egg donor dangers •  Suspected Islamists kill Pakistan’s Christian cabinet member •  ABC’s new show mocks Christian woman, boycott pledged •  Virginity making a comeback, government data says •  Rob Bell answers tough questions, interview goes viral •  Pastor faces federal securities fraud charge in scheme against builder •  Americans in Japan evaluate the risks of staying •  Pakistani jailed since '02 for blasphemy dies •  Disaster Relief Organizations •  Disaster pushes Japanese beyond their self-sufficient lifestyle Commentary • All aTwitter: Social media offers opportunity to deepen friendships by Mark Larson • The Christian divorce rate myth by Glenn T. Stanton Apr 2011 •  5th-grader initially banned from performing ‘offensive’ Christian song in talent show •  Facebook rising source in divorce cases; couples need safeguard •  ‘Soul Surfer’ makes a splash as this year’s ‘The Blind Side’ •  Greg Laurie’s ‘Road to the Resurrection’ book, devotionals focus on Easter •  New blog to tackle biblical illiteracy •  Missionary couple reaches out to California’s deaf community •  Christians minister to physical, spiritual needs in decimated Japan •  How to talk to kids about tragedies, disasters •  Author promises women hope of ‘a younger you’ in 31 days •  Getty exhibit captures Holy Land in 19th century photography •  J.J. Heller’s poetic style noted on secular folk chart •  QR codes & smartphones make for smart ministry •  Judge exonerates jailed evangelist in Bangladesh •  Two Christians slain in attack outside church in Pakistan •  Israeli-Palestinian standoff: Never-ending 'eye for an eye' •  Palestinian Christian reaches out to Jews •  California woman, 91, sells kits used for suicide •  Pro-life group debunks Planned Parenthood's mammogram claim •  Easter ad rejected by national movie theater chain •  New regulations mean church nurseries must replace cribs •  For beleaguered baseball players, singing a hymn helps •  Federal appeals court affirms National Day of Prayer •  The assurance of Easter •  TV 'Family Movie Night' re-launches •  Americans embrace pluralism reject universalism, poll says Commentary • Despite disasters, unrest, look carefully to see JOY in this world by Mark Larson • Is Christianity a dominant and oppressive religion? by Dean Broyles • Atlas Shrugged – You Shouldn’t! by Clay Jones May 2011 •  Francesca Battistelli wins Dove Awards' top honor •  Egyptian Christian convert flees potential dangers in Syria •  India pastor beaten unconscious •  Japanese fireman searches rubble to ease pain •  400-year-old KJV Bible still popular •  Giving (up) the Tithe? •  Switzerland may allow assisted death in nursing homes •  Would-be porn house instead spotlights Jesus through Christian films •  National ministry plans to launch pro-life maternity hospitals •  Philanthropist Steve Green compiles vast collections of biblical gems for public display •  ‘Soul Surfer’ rides wave of opening success •  Monterey’s Spirit West Coast’s line-up will be worth the effort •  Band’s tour raising support for orphan care •  Most Egyptians favor ending peace treaty with Israel •  Court motion alleges Calfornia marriage amendment judge biased •  White House releases birth certificate •  10 house church leaders jailed on ‘suspicion of fraud’ due to Lausanne connection •  Teen Challenge founder David Wilkerson killed in Texas crash •  Egypt called a top religious liberty violator •  Tornado carries Georgia couple and house — 140 feet •  Harvest Crusade expands its reach in Southern California •  Media conference explored digital future of entertainment industry •  Calif. Pastor arrested for reading Bible in public Commentary • Understanding our state of confusion by Mark Larson • Is there really a ‘Separation of Church and State? by Jennifer Monk June 2011 •  Chaplain groups ask military to create religious liberty protections •  Chilean miner uses underground accident to proclaim God's light •  Olympic swimming champion found unconditional love in Jesus •  Pastor and former Navy SEAL helps Christians reconcile their faith to the repercussions of war •  Survivor player joined CBS cast to win cash, walks away with something bigger •  In an African village one church breaks generations of lostness •  Christian Examiner named top Christian newspaper in North America •  Rick Warren, John Piper talk doctrinal issues •  They followed Harold Camping when he was mainstream •  Christian woman in Darfur, Sudan arrested for evangelizing •  'Webcam' abortions banned in 4 states •  Winter Jam 2011 tour spectacular tops 500,000 fans •  San Diego Fair offers solid line-up of Christian music artists •  ChinaAid's Bob Fu on 'how little religious freedom China has' •  David Crowder Band to disband after fall tour •  Tim Tebow’s new book ‘Through My Eyes’  a hit with fans •  Millions to gather for Global Day of Prayer •  Appellate court bars churches from services in public schools •  NBC nixes 'Under God' from Pledge •  Violin played by the Titanic bandmaster as the ship went down has been found •  House bans abortions by webcams Commentary • Recent homecoming is sweet reminder of life’s honored cycles by Mark Larson • The way or not the way: Orthodoxy and why it matters by Chuck Colson • Gay diversity lessons, for 4th graders by Kelly Boggs • Values matter now more than ever by Phil Cooke July 2011 •  Challenge against clergy housing allowance dismissed •  High court rejects violent video game ban •  New York legalizes gay marriage •  High court to weigh TV indecency again •  Christian contestants create spiritual haven on set of ‘Survivor: Redemption Island’ •  Ambitious walker crosses country to spread the gospel •  TNIV debate renewed in critique of new NIV •  How Bible apps are changing the way we read Scripture •  Judge halts Planned Parenthood funding ban •  New book by Francis Chan takes in-depth look at what Scripture says about hell •  Dads create animated band to reinforce Scripture memorization •  Author gets friendly with NYT best-seller list with titles on heaven, Palin •  Dominic Balli uses reggae to communicate truth •  Lutheran Braille workers give spiritual sight to the blind •  Player on NBA’s first all-Black starting team stands tall for Jesus •  Missionary turned piano tuner opens doors with music •  Hostile rhetoric turns up heat on Iranian Christians •  In India, church 'on the street' is pastors' vision •  Mobs in Egypt attack Christian homes •  Graham’s first Hispanic-American festival drew thousands in Los Angeles •  Messianic Christian couple in Israel accused of converting minor •  New research shows faith plays important role in teens’ life decisions •  Congressional bill seeks to strengthen religious freedom foreign policy •  Chinese pastor sentenced to labor camp Commentary • Persistent confidence in Christ can ease America’s sagging mood by Mark Larson • Petitioning for Freedom by Chuck Colson • ‘Mortal Kombat’ and the First Amendment by Cal Thomas • What do we mean by a Christian subculture? by Scott Noble • Anthony Weiner is a lot more like you than you think by Phil Cooke Aug 2011 •  Atheist group files lawsuit to remove the World Trade Center Cross •  John Stott, evangelical leader, dead at 90 •  Marijuana legalization may be on Calif. ballot again •  Human-animal hybrids created in British laboratories •  Corporate chaplain program brings compassion, practical help to the workplace •  California boasts largest Mercy Ships volunteer base •  U.S. defender found purpose sitting on the bench at World Cup •  Ivory Coast churches begin healing after nearly nine-year-long civil war •  GoBible technology offers ‘on the go’ apps •  Willow Creek splits from Exodus International •  Climbing ministry points to heaven •  Churches viewed as a positive influence in the communities survey shows •  Coalition defends charitable giving •  Yancy to tackle songwriting for VBS materials •  Noted guitarist Phil Keaggy part of SWC’s ‘Jesus Music Reunion’ •  Harvest taps into cultural nuances of Los Angeles and Orange counties for crusades •  30-day prayer calendar for Ramadan outreach •  Economy still hitting many churches hard •  How politics and cultural engagement have shaped the Evangelical movement •  San Francisco targets pregnancy care centers •  Aborted babies provide vast majority of fetal tissue used in American medical research •  Famine in the Horn of Africa •  Religious gender gap has substantially closed according to new survey Commentary • Summer season ripe for simple, tech-free days with families by Mark Larson • The Terror of Evil and Sin: The Tragedy in Norway by Chuck Colson • Beijing's theology of repression by Dr. David Aikman • Always remain hopeful by Scott Noble • “It’s not a Christian organization if Christ isn’t in the name” by Phil Cooke Sept 2011 •  Facebook remark leads to teacher’s suspension •  Cartoons no laughing matter for today's young audience •  India, Myanmar, Bangladesh hit with floods •  Anaheim Harvest draws 115,000; Prep underway for Los Angeles gathering •  Chaplain reflects on 9/11 experience during Pentagon attack •  Disaster chaplain recounts on working at New York’s Ground Zero •  New butterfly documentary is vivid push for Intelligent Design •  A former basketball player takes on the tall task of teaching at-risk kids in Union City, N.J. •  'Courageous' movie calls ordinary men to bold resolution •  Beyond their community gardens: Fresh Start reaps a bountiful family harvest •  Glo Bible adds Atlas Lens for iOS users •  College nondiscrimination policy ruled constitutional •  Biden won't 'second-guess' China's coercive policy •  FCC finally strikes Fairness Doctrine from the books •  Libya beyond Gaddafi: Prayers voiced for access to Jesus •  Congregation sees little hope of rebuilding amid growing anti-Christian sentiment •  Noted guitarist Phil Keaggy’s music ministry still going strong •  Music Notes: Leeland to launch The Great Awakening •  School Board exonerates teacher suspended for Facebook comments •  Decorated novelist releases revised essay collection •  Chaplain reflects on 9/11 experience during Pentagon attack •  ACLU threatening schools to remove web filters that block sexually explicit material •  Dobson hospitalized with broken bones after horseback accident •  Religious liberty concerns mount Commentary • Manipulating the calendar for political gain by Mark Larson • Yesterday’s Taboos: Torchwood, Pedophilia, and a Dying Culture by Chuck Colson • Abortion's Slippery Slope: The "Two-Minus-One Pregnancy" by Dr. David J. Ayers • Atheists opposed to 9/11 cross may understand it better than its defenders by Janie B. Cheaney • The government isn’t your answer by Phil Cooke Oct 2011 •  Judge orders release of Proposition 8 trial tapes •  International religious liberty report gets bad reviews •  Dolphin Tale and rethinking dominion •  California city fines couple for home Bible study •  40 Days for Life set for next campaign •  Teacher placed on administrative leave for punishing student •  L.A. outreach draws record single-night attendance; virtual ‘candlelight’ prayer vigil marked 9/11 •  The Jesus Movement wants to keep the music playing •  Gospel mainstay Jessy Dixon dies at 73 •  The Adoption Option: A curriculum educates high school students about abortion alternative •  Iranian pastor refuses to recant, could be executed within days •  Inmate turns life around, heads up Protestant ministry in San Quentin •  City council prayers prompt ACLU lawsuit threat •  Actress Nancy Stafford honored for her witness within the entertainment industry •  Michael Catt encourages Christian men to ‘stand up in the culture’ •  Lao officials seize church building, convert it into school •  Suicide bomber attack first of its kind in Indonesia •  Former NFL football player found the Father’s blessing •  Reuben Morgan and Hillsong Live expand their reach •  Teacher to stop grade docking for ‘Bless You’ comments •  The changing face of evangelicalism •  Mt. Soledad cross case could be headed to Supreme Court Commentary • Forget the masquerades, God created each of us in His image by Mark Larson • To Google, it appears that some nonprofits are more equal than others by Chuck Colson • If Israel disappears by Cal Thomas • Steve Jobs: An unintended instrument of God by Theresa Keener • Branding faith: Sharing your story in a media-driven culture by Phil Cooke Nov 2011 •  Study finds young adults walking away from church with unanswered questions •  Beliefs and doctrines may stay the same but demographics will change •  Pro-life documentary ‘180’ gaining national attention •  New study claims changing sexual orientation possible •  Christian group files suit against school district for censorship •  11-year-old converts birthday party into church service day •  Striving for purity in a hyper-sexual culture •  Young adults struggle to keep an exclusive faith in a post-modern world •  Study links TV profanity, teen aggression •  NAE delegation meets with President to discuss issues important to evangelicals •  Christian college counselors stress faith, perseverance in stingy job market •  Spirit West Coast festivals announce 2012 dates •  Living legend Andraé Crouch continues his journey with his 18th record •  Rare Abbey Bible to go on exhibit at Getty Museum •  Violent attack, coma ushers in a newfound respect for Jesus •  Student missionaries are ‘confronted with lostness’ in China •  Prominent evangelical leaders debate social justice, Gospel •  NJ hospital threatens discrimination against pro-life nurses despite court order •  Author wants to help readers gain a transformed prayer life •  Agency ends foster care and adoption services due to Illinois’ civil union laws •  Tim Tebow sets his sights on a children's hospital in the Philippines •  California Marriage Admendment backers win major ruling Commentary • Thanksgiving offers perfect time to reflect on all we take for granted by Mark Larson • Phony Religious Freedom in China by Chuck Colson • In the face of tragedy, a family's choice to praise God challenges us to do the same by Andrée Seu • Christians must learn to love their foes—even the media by David Sanford • Why para-church ministries are the best and worst thing to happen to the church by Phil Cooke Dec 2011 •  Group demands USMC Camp Pendleton remove cross •  Keeping the Christmas season Christ centered •  City drops fines against Bible study hosts •  Ministry links donors with impoverished towns to create preschools •  Bibles, books, family-friendly films make for lasting gifts •  Christmas gift alternatives provide blessings beyond the recipients •  Amid famine, life-and-death decisions grip Africa aid workers •  Pro-wrestling champion talks of new life in Christ •  Love INC reopens national office—with new focus and strategy •  Keith & Kristyn Getty on the importance of hymns •  Seasonal albums offer varied approach to Christmas •  Christians in Nepal attacked as bomb goes off •  At least 45 Christians killed in Nigeria; thousands flee •  Employee case against NASA’s Jet Propulsion lab goes to court •  Inviting men into a new conversation •  Dolly scientist: abandon embryonic stem cell research •  HHS rejects 'morning-after' pill on store shelves •  One more try to reverse California gay history law •  Bed and Breakfast fights for right not to host civil unions •  Atheists’ efforts to get Texas nativity removed sparks controversy •  Does U.S. lack national Christian leader? •  Japanese couple looks beyond homelessness •  LifeWay pulls Bible benefiting Susan G. Komen •  Group asks Court to reverse ruling that excludes religious groups from college campuses •  The Christmas Story Commentary • Don’t let Christmas hustle block view of heaven by Mark Larson • So Long, Sex Week at Yale? Students Fight Back by Chuck Colson • Penn State’s shame reflects immoral national norms by Cal Thomas • The true meaning of Christmas by Miles McPherson • Spending Christmas in occupied territory by Phil Cooke

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