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 […]
Read More →Reactions are swift to Pope Benedict XVI’s retirement announcement
VATICAN CITY (WordNews.org) Feb.11, 2013 – Pope Benedict XVI announced today he would be retiring at the end of this month, becoming the first pope to resign in 600 years, according to published reports. The 85-year-old pope surprised cardinals today when he said during a Vatican concistory, “my strengths, due to an advanced age, are […]
Read More →God and football: 30% of Americans think God plays role in outcomes of sporting events
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) Jan. 31, 2013 –Almost a third of Americans believe God plays a role in the outcome of sporting events such as the upcoming Super Bowl. That’s according to a new survey by the Public Religion Research Institute. According to the survey, 53 percent say God rewards athletes who have faith with good […]
Read More →Kerry condemns American Pastor Saeed Abedini’s arrest in Iran
IRAN (WordNews.org) Jan. 29, 2013 – The American Center for Law and Justice is lobbying the United Nations, European Union and the Council in an effort to secure the release of American Pastor Saeed Abedini, who was sentenced to eight years in prison in one of Iran’s most “brutal and deadly prisons—simply because of his […]
Read More →Child Evangelism Fellowship USA experiencing rapid growth
WARRENTON, Mo. (WordNews.org) Jan. 28, 2013 — Child Evangelism Fellowship, which bills itself as the largest Christian ministry to children in the world, reported ministering to nearly 900,000 children in the United States in 2012. That’s up 10.3 percent from 2011. Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) ministers through 15 programs in the United States, including the […]
Read More →Saturdays with Jamie Grace: Writing songs that mean something (Part 3)
DES MOINES, Iowa (WordNews.org) Jan. 26, 2013 – Christian music artist Jamie Grace conducts an interview with Word News from her parked car. She laughs. “I just need to be out of my room, away from my guitar,” she explains, “because I will end up playing it. I’m kind of sitting really weird. My feet […]
Read More →Christian mission organization launches Educators’ Think Tank to develop curriculum
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WordNews.org) Jan. 24, 2013 — Water Missions International has launched the Educators’ Think Tank to develop curriculum focused on educating students on the global water crisis. The Think Tank is made up of 10 current and former educators, administrators and staff from across the country that have experience in in teaching and best […]
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