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Ministry Delivers Bibles in China – Legally

World Editor — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:21:21 +0000

China (MNN) ― Many Christians working in China say, “Whatever you’ve heard about China, it’s probably happening somewhere in China.” With a population of over a billion people and very diverse geography and demographics, that saying is probably true. However, one organization says they find that sharing the Gospel is easier than expected. President of Voice [...]

Quran Burning Will Put Believers’ Lives at Risk

Editor — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:12:12 +0000

USA (MNN) ― A 50-member church in Gainesville, Florida has decided to go ahead with their “International Burn-a-Quran Day” on September 11 despite numerous warnings to refrain. Pleas to cease what could be viewed as a blasphemous and treacherous act against Muslims around the world have been ignored by the non-denominational church’s pastor, Dr. Terry Jones. [...]

Minneapolis Settles Lawsuit Over Wrongful Termination of Christian Psychologist

Legal Editor — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:07:43 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS /Christian News/ — A Christian psychologist represented by the Alliance Defense Fund has agreed to a substantial settlement from the city of Minneapolis after it unconstitutionally terminated its relationship with him because he had ties to a pro-family organization. The Minneapolis City Council approved the settlement on Friday. ADF attorneys filed the lawsuit Campion v. [...]

DaySpring to Give Away Half a Million Encouragement Cards on September 12

U.S. Editor — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:03:10 +0000

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. /Christian News/ — In honor of Sept. 12’s National Day of Encouragement, DaySpring® is giving away 500,000 cards through Christian stores across the country. The free card was designed specifically for the National Day of Encouragement with the message “In this great big world, YOU make a difference.” “Encouragement is in the DNA [...]

Compassion for the Whole Person – A Few Tips if You’re Going to Help the Poor

U.S. Editor — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:12:13 +0000

International (MNN) ― Have you ever wondered if the money you’re pouring into a ministry to help the materially poor is being used well? Have you ever wondered if the ministry for which you work is as effective as it can be in reaching the poor? Some guidelines from The Mission Society may help you to [...]

Understanding the Doctrine of Grace

Kelly Ann Griffin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:13:52 +0000

/Christian News/ — In Galatians 2:20, Paul exclaims, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” I remember the first time that verse profoundly struck me, I thought, “Is Paul serious? Christ lives in me?” At that moment, God began to show me the core of the [...]

Inspired by Compelling True Story, ‘The Least Among You’ Released On DVD

Dan Wooding — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:47:54 +0000

LOS ANGELES, CA (ANS) — Inspired by the true story of a falsely accused black college graduate forced to serve probation in an all-white seminary in the 1960s, “The Least Among You” debuted on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand last month from Lionsgate®. The emotionally charged film stars NAACP Theatre Award-winner Cedric Sanders (American Gangster), [...]

The Summer of Floods – High Waters Now Strike Mexico

World Editor — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:18:37 +0000

Mexico (MNN) ― Floods in Pakistan displacing millions. Floods in India destroying homes. Floods in Gambia adding to the disaster of famine. When it seems like the earth cannot possibly harbor any more rain, high waters strike again, this time in Mexico. In the past few months, Compassion International has been forced to temporarily shut down [...]

Somali Militants Chase Christians Who’ve Fled

World Editor — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:55:56 +0000

Ethiopia (MNN) ― After months of evading his pursuers, they finally caught up with him. Voice of the Martyrs Canada confirms that on August 21, Islamic militants in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia found Mohamed Ali Garas, a prominent Somali church leader and convert from Islam, and beat him severely. Five years ago, Garas fled his Somali homeland. VOMC’s [...]

UK-Based Sorted Magazine Launches iPad App to Reach Christian Men

Peter Wooding — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:17:39 +0000

LITTLEHAMPTON, ENGLAND (ANS) — Sorted this week became one of the world’s first Christian magazines to launch an iPad app. “More apps have been downloaded than there are people on the planet and they’re the biggest technological phenomenon since the smart phone,” said Steve Legg editor of Sorted the UK’s first Christian magazine for men. He added: [...]