A Christian school built by Samaritan’s Purse was bombed and destroyed in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan. Eight bombs were dropped on Heiban Bible College Feb. 1, destroying two buildings. MORE
NOTE: Since August, at least four other churches, built by Samaritan's Purse, have been destroyed by bombing or arson.
Komen bows to pressure, says Planned Parenthood still eligible
Susan G. Komen for the Cure revised a policy Friday that it had recently used in deciding to stop funding for Planned Parenthood, leaving the impression it had reversed itself on future grants to the country's No. 1 abortion provider. MORE
Planned Parenthood purchases headquarters office space for $34.8 million
The Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) has purchased the office space it previously leased as its national headquarters for $34.8 million. MORE
Despite backup role, Giants' Carr is 'blessed'
You could forgive David Carr if he happened to be bitter about football. But talk to him, and "bitter" as a description isn't even on the radar. He's positive, happy, motivated — and thrilled to be at his first Super Bowl, even if it's unlikely that he'll take a single snap. MORE
Patriots' Slater a spiritual leader for teammates
As the son of an NFL Hall of Famer, Matthew Slater of the New England Patriots had some advantages when it came to learning the game of football. When Matthew steps onto the field in Indianapolis on Sunday for Super Bowl XLVI, he will share a special experience with his dad, Jackie Slater, who in 1980 played in Super Bowl XIV. MORE
Senator Rubio seeks repeal of 'contraceptive mandate'
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida has introduced legislation to rescind a new Obama administration rule that has produced widespread opposition to its mandate that health insurance plans cover contraceptives, including ones that can cause abortions. MORE
Finding grace
Role of faith in Bush White House examined
When former White House aide Timothy Goeglein realized he had been caught in a plagiarism scandal, he collapsed as a broken man, gripping the cross of Christ and genuinely hating himself. MORE
Features…
Rescue missions reach out during homeless killing spree Jim Palmer, CEO of the Orange County Rescue Mission, specializes in planning for every kind of contingency but nowhere in his playbook did he account for a serial killer. MORE
No room at the inn Victim of homeless killing spree couldn’t find a home For whatever reason this night, Marie Middaugh tapped lightly on the door of a spare room her grown son would occasionally use and said, “Oh, Jimmy.” MORE
Quarterback Tim Tebow’s faith generates internet buzz, criticism For nearly three decades San Diego Chargers chaplain Shawn Mitchell has taken a knee with some of the game’s most prominent Christian players. MORE
Shaken and Broken Church and ministry leader find reconciliation after 15 years For more than a decade Dan and Sandy Adler led worship but after things began to fall apart they left the church— disappointment and pain—on both sides—marked the next 15 years. MORE
Perspective…
Charles W. Colson Barbie vs. Godzilla...What’s behind gender free toys London’s most venerable toy store, Hamleys, recently underwent a make-over. The self-described “finest toy shop in the world” did away with separate girls and boys sections and, instead, organized the store by types of toys. Pink and blue signs were replaced by red and white ones. MORE
More columnists... Phil Cooke Criticizing won’t change the world When it comes to engaging in public policy and challenging today’s culture, some of the least successful strategies are ones built around criticism. The growing number of churches and ministries that are constantly “against something” is a disturbing trend. MORE James K. Lewis Presidential plan to cut deductions for charitable groups would devastate nonprofits Congress is examining potential ways to cap, decrease or completely eliminate the tax deduction for charitable giving. MORE
Mark Larson High-tech gadgets no replacement for one-on-one time with the Creator Sometimes I’m afraid that if the Rapture happens in our lifetime, we’ll all be caught up while on our iPhones. If you don’t have that particular brand of wireless appliance, it doesn’t matter... MORE
Cal Thomas Not by sight, but by faith A group of conservative evangelical leaders met and endorsed a Roman Catholic for president. Given the history of evangelical antipathy toward the theological underpinnings of the Roman Catholic Church, that in itself signals a remarkable evolution (pardon the word), along with a considerable amount of political pragmatism. MORE
Music, Entertainment, Book Reviews…
Bookreview Have you ever failed? What does God think when you do? How many of us have ever failed at something? In our fallen world, every one of us at some point in our lives has encountered and had to respond to failure. That failure might be in our professional lives or it may be personal, but we’ll all experience the doubt, grief, loneliness and sometimes even hopelessness that accompany our missteps. MORE
Oprah's Gospel Entertainment mogul preaches ‘many paths’ to God One of the most controversial aspects of Oprah’s cultural influence derives from the emphasis she places on religion and spirituality. MORE
Persecution…
Inspirational video…
Convert to Christianity faces death threats from former colleagues in Uganda A former member of a Muslim extremist group in Uganda who converted to Christianity is in hiding in Kenya, his movements severely restricted following threats to kill him. MORE
Christian charged with ‘blasphemy’ in Pakistan denied bail A judge has denied bail to a young Christian man charged with desecrating the Quran under Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws despite the lack of evidence against him, sources said. MORE
Why God allows suffering — Greg Laurie Laurie offers encouragement for making sense of our trials in light of eternity.
