California’s ‘Religion is Essential Act’ Gains Supporters
CHINO, Calif. (WordNews.org) Feb. 26, 2021 — The “Religion is Essential Act” introduced by California state Sen. Brian W. Jones (R-Santee) has gained another supporter, Pastor Jack Hibbs, pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills. The measure is designed to, among other things, keep churches open and recognized as an essential service in California. “Sen. Brian Jones […]
Read More →March for Life Chicago 2018 expected to be largest pro-life event in Midwest
CHICAGO (WordNews.org) Jan. 6, 2018 – Organizers of the 2018 March for Life Chicago expect to draw more than 6,000 pro-life advocates on Sunday, Jan. 14. Marchers from all walks of life will gather at Federal Plaza to proclaim the sanctity of human life and call for an end to abortion as they march through the […]
Read More →Night to Shine Prom for Special Needs Students Expands
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (WordNews.org) Jan. 30, 2017 – On Feb. 10, 2017, Liquid Church in Morristown, N.J., will play host for a Night to Shine prom for special needs students who are 14 years old or older. This is an event sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. It will be just one of more than 350 […]
Read More →Protest launched over Rose Bowl parade: Not for family viewing, ministry says
PASADENA, Calif. (WordNews.org) Jan. 1, 2014 — A Christian ministry is urging families to not watch the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, because it will feature the “wedding” of two men. The wedding between two homosexual males is expected to take place aboard a float sponsored by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. The American […]
Read More →Heptathlete Bettie Wade on “the best thing I ever did”
BY LIZ McCONKEY For Word News DES MOINES, Iowa (WordNews.org) July 5, 2013 — Bettie Wade, who recently took second place in the heptathlon at the USA Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, recently. After taking fourth place at the 2012 Olympic Trials, Wade is happy to qualify for the upcoming World Championships […]
Read More →Track & Field stars talk about following Christ on and off the turf
BY LIZ McCONKEY For Word News DES MOINES, Iowa (WordNews.org) June 26, 2013 – Michelle Carter, three-time USA Outdoor champion and a 2012 World Indoor bronze medalist, took first in the shot put at the USA Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, by setting an American record. She didn’t think much about her […]
Read More →Long-jumper’s leap of faith
BY LIZ McCONKEY For Word News DES MOINES, Iowa (WordNews.org) June 23, 2013 00 — Omar Craddock, a recent winner of the NCAA Championships in the triple jump, just took first at the USA Track and Field Championships with his personal best of 56 feet 3¼ inches. Craddock (pictured) quickly gives God the glory for […]
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 […]
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