On a mission: Brian Walsh, West Point cadet heads to Haiti
HAITI (WordNews.org) Feb. 28, 2013 – Brian Walsh, a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy, is heading to Haiti on a mission trip with members of a Christian group at West Point. Walsh will be in Haiti from March 8-17, during spring break, with 20 cadets to work with Nehemiah Vision Ministries. “We will be […]
Read More →SHOCKWAVE: Thousands of youth to join together to pray for persecuted Christians
SANTA ANA, Calif. (WordNews.org) Feb. 28, 2013 – Thousands of young people are gathering around the world beginning tomorrow for three days of prayer for Christians being persecuted globally. The program, launched by Open Doors USA 12 years ago, is known as SHOCKWAVE. The theme this year is “Prayer and Unity,” with a focus on […]
Read More →Liberty Counsel files brief in ‘most comprehensive’ court challenge to ObamaCare
RICHMOND, Va. (WordNews.org) Feb. 28, 2013 – Liberty Counsel has filed an appellate brief in what the law firm considers to be the most comprehensive challenge to ObamaCare in the country. The brief was filed on behalf of Liberty University in the case of Liberty University v. Geitner. Liberty Counsel’s lawsuit challenges four aspects of […]
Read More →Imprisoned Iranian pastor details abuse in letter to wife; ACLJ heats up release efforts
IRAN (WordNews.org) Feb. 23, 2013 – Iranian Pastor Saeed Abedini, imprisoned in Evin, considered one of the worst prisons in Iran, says he has been physically and psychologically abused. Abedini, a U.S. citizen, is in prison for not denouncing his faith. The 32-year-old details in his letter “the psychological warfare, a year of not seeing […]
Read More →‘Unconditional’ released on DVD March 5
NASHVILLE (WordNews.org) Feb. 22, 2013 — The Christian film “Unconditional” is set to be released on DVD on March 5. The film follows the life of “Papa Joe” Bradford and features Lynn Collins (JOHN CARTER) and Michael Ealy (BARBERSHOP). It was first released in theaters in September. “A strong woman suffers loss but finds hope […]
Read More →Planned Parenthood closing 4 clinics in Wisconsin over funding
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin (WordNews.org) Feb. 19, 2013 – Planned Parenthood is closing four clinics in Wisconsin as a result of budget cuts, the Chippewa Herald is reporting. Teri Huyck, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Wisconsin, told the Herald the abortion provider need state funding to keep its offices open, but those fund were cut […]
Read More →Edward Blews outlines vision for Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) Feb. 18, 2013 – The new head of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities said the organization will play an active role in promoting Christian higher education “whether in the halls of Congress, the corridors of the White House, the chambers of courts, or any other forum.” “The CCCU will be […]
Read More →Bible Gateway celebrates 20th year online, adds ‘The Voice’ to lineup of Bible translations
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WordNews.org) Feb. 12, 2013 – Bible Gateway is adding a new Bible translation to its lineup of translations. The new addition, “The Voice,” was introduced to the market in 2011 by Thomas Nelson Inc. It is written in screenplay format, which Bible Gateway says allows readers to “step into the story of […]
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