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World Net Daily: "Allstate terminates manager over homosexuality column"
[Excerpted from World Net Daily]"On own time, man posted anti-'gay' article insurance giant says didn't reflect its values""A former manager with Allstate has sued the insurance giant, alleging the company, which financially supports homosexual advocacy groups, fired him solely because he wrote a column posted on several websites that was critical of same-sex marriage and espoused his Christian beliefs."
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continued at World Net Daily]
Also visit
American Family Association's Action Alert.
Work & Witness... WOW!
"['Lil Bit'] has experienced 17 Work and Witness adventures and has joined the
'Many Hands One Heart' project in Indianapolis, Indiana, preceding our Nazarene General Conventions and Assembly, in June 2005." [
continued]
[previous articles][Ed. Note: Again, thanks to all our Nazarene brothers & sisters... for praying for Indy... and working in Indy. "We prayed to our God and posted a guard..." (Neh 4:9)]
Reaching New Heights...
Climbing the nearly 4,000-foot face of The Nose El Capitan in California? Tough, but doable. High school social climbing? Heartbreaking.
“
Senior year was horrible,” 16-year-old climbing champion Tori Allen told a 40-person crowd at the North American Church of God Convention in Anderson...
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continued at The Herald Bulletin]
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 22
Day 22: Pray that the book of James will be a promissory note from the Holy Spirit as we submit ourselves to His Lordship.
Dear Faith Hope & Love Participants...[
Click for more info re "Faith, Hope & Love"]
Top Stories Today via ChristianHeadlines.com
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continued at Blogs+News=Blews.Network]
40 days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 21
Day 21: Pray that we will keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters and not forsake one another.
Dear Faith Hope & Love Participants...[
Click for more info re "Faith, Hope & Love"]
God's Word
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:12-13
NIV
Commandments at Statehouse? Gov. Daniels hopes so.
Gov. Mitch Daniels said Tuesday he would welcome the Ten Commandments back to the grounds of the Indiana Statehouse, and keepers of an existing monument built for that purpose are eager to oblige him....
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continued at IndyStar.com]
Looking for 'Emergent' churches...
Here's an interesting email that I thought I'd post, in hopes of getting some comment-feedback... maybe some web-links to 'emergent churches' here in the Indy area...
"Don't know if you can help me or not -- but I'm a pastor from VA, and will be in Indianapolis [soon]
. I'm trying to find an emergent church in the area for worship. I'm particularly interested in churches that are attemtping to worship in creative ways. Any suggestions?"
One City, One Book? "City Impact"
Considering that "Transform Indiana" ministry coalition leaders are now 3 years into the concept of city-reaching... and considering the many pastors & leaders we've talked with, conferences attended, books read... if you put them all together in book form... it couldn't come out as great as "City Impact", by Daniel Bernard, Executive Director of Somebody Cares Tampa Bay. ($12)
At Transform Indiana meetings, we can hope to impact a few pastors & leaders for an hour or two. But imagine the 'city impact' if we get this book out into the hands of many Christian pastors, elders and other 'driven Christians' around Indianapolis, for several hours of quiet reading and careful consideration!
Sure, buy a copy online or at a nearby Christian bookstore -- it's new, so if they don't have it, ask them to order it for you -- but then also recommend it for your favorite pastor [or better yet, buy 'em a copy]. Who knows just what God might do as a result of your actions?
Today's Top Stories via ChristianHeadlines.com
Top Headlines
- Air Force Names Rabbi As Adviser On Religion AP
- Same-sex marriage appears set to finally be passed in the Commons on Tuesday Canadian Press
- Graham's appeal to a new generation: With jumbo screens and pop lyrics, the premier evangelist still resonates with today's youth Christian Science Monitor
- Bill, Hillary Clinton Use Billy Graham to Gain Political Ground: Some disappointed that Graham too friendly with the morally bankrupt Dakota Voice
- Pews in local archdiocese are overflowing with parishioners: Immigration and expanding suburbs lead to a membership boom Houston Chronicle
- Billy Graham to Bill Clinton: Let Hillary 'Run the Country' Life Site News
- Jesus joins Beckham as youth 'superhero' London Telegraph
- Churches Join to Urge Aid to Africa: Evangelicals unite with liberal and moderate religious groups to press President Bush to increase spending on development efforts Los Angeles Times
- Scientists study the power of prayer Los Angeles Times
- Teen witch caught up in spells Nation News
- Graham finale focuses on end: The evangelist, in possibly his last crusade, preaches repentance, saying end times may well be near New York Times
- Christian Groups Plan More Monuments: Many Expect Confusion and Litigation on Ten Commandments to Continue Washington Post
- Conservative advocates hit restrictions on 'symbols' Washington Times
- The final altar call Washington Times
- Pro-gay group seeks support at PTA convention Washington Times
- Evolution poll shows majority want change: Respondents to a recent poll say they want schools to teach more than just theories on evolution Wichita Eagle
- Cop 'tries to convert' pagans during arrest: Couple with 'Druid Thing' bumper sticker say Christian officer violated civil rights WorldNetDaily
- Homosexuals prompt Temple Mount protest: Leader: 'If gays can have their parade, Jews must be allowed to assemble' WorldNetDaily
Courts
- Court: Some Ten Commandments Displays OK AP
- Ten Commandments Excerpts AP
- Divided on display of commandments: Ten Commandments monuments upheld, rejected based on context Denver Post
- Jerusalem gay pride parade to go ahead, Lupolianski fined ["A court yesterday ordered Jerusalem municipality to drop its ban on the fourth annual gay pride parade in the city"] Haaretz
- Both sides in local case optimistic: The fate a courthouse display of a Bible is to be decided this year by the 5th Circuit Houston Chronicle
- Breyer casts decisive vote on religious displays Justice: Old monuments with Commandments are OK; new displays are not MSNBC
- Free Speech and Hate Speech: French Ruling Roils the Waters New York Times
- Experts Warn Houses of Worship at Risk After Court Ruling: Eminent domain ruling could make churches, poor vulnerable Religion News Service
- US justices issue mixed rulings on Ten Commandments Reuters
- Commandments ruling affects Everett case Seattle Times
- ACLU defends polygamy: Legal group backs 'freedom of choice' WorldNetDaily
- Justices 'erase' key clause from Constitution: Breyer: Any seizure of private property could benefit public WorldNetDaily
More at Blogs+News=Blews.Network
Less crime for less money...
"INDIANAPOLIS, IN – A special session addressing cost-effective solutions to reduce crime and bring both justice and rehabilitation to juvenile offenders is being presented by the Indiana Youth Institute, in partnership with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. Youth workers, judges, juvenile justice policy makers, juvenile law enforcement officials, and others are invited to attend the interactive ISSUES AND ANSWERS session, Effective Youth Development Practices for Juvenile Offenders, to be held on July 21, in Indianapolis."
[
Click for more info. and also see...
IssueAlert.pdf]
[Also... mark your calendars for July 19th, when Dr. John Perkins (founder,
CCDA) will be in Indy speaking in a number of locations... including the Transform Indiana ministry network's luncheon meeting... continuing on the topic of "
Breaking Out of the Jail Cycle".]
Church-State Debate Clouded by Court's Decisions
Church-state debate clouded by yesterday's decisions.
[Thanks, Robert King, IndyStar.com, for keeping on top of all these rulings.]Support builds for Indiana Statehouse monument.
Another decision to come today.
[ChristianWireService.com]
God's Word
You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. Oh,that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
Psalms 119:4-6
NIV
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 20
Day 20: Pray that there will be follow-up for any individuals and their families who embrace servant outreach, and that those who may come to Christ through this event will be adequately discipled.
Dear Faith Hope & Love Participants...[
Click for more info re "Faith, Hope & Love"]
Another Supreme Court 'Commandments' Decision Coming...
"This morning the Supreme Court is expected to file its decision whether to grant review to another Ten Commandments case."
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continued at ChristianWireService.com]
Supreme Court: Split Decisions
"The Supreme Court struggled in a pair of 5-4 rulings today to define how much blending of church and state is constitutionally permissible, allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed outside the Texas state Capitol but not inside Kentucky courthouses...."
[
continued at IndyStar.com]
Today's Top Stories via ChristianHeadlines.com
Top Headlines
- Anglicans urge action on companies' ties with Israel AP
- Same-sex bill on way to adoption: Despite Tory rear-guard adoption: Despite Tory rear-guard action Canadian Press
- Blasphemous? Comic books as religion: Professor studying for the priesthood calls kids' pastime a keeper of the faith Cox News Service
- Bill, Hillary Clinton Use Billy Graham to Gain Political Ground: Some disappointed that Graham too friendly with the morally bankrupt Dakota Voice
- Poverty takes center stage: Rock stars, religious leaders and others show renewed zeal in war on world hunger Dallas News
- Zondervan puts new spin on an old favorite, the Bible Detroit News
- Pews in local archdiocese are overflowing with parishioners: Immigration and expanding suburbs lead to a membership boom Houston Chronicle
- Jesus joins Beckham as youth 'superhero' London Telegraph
- Breaching the Wall at Prayer: Muslim women who enjoy equality outside the mosque are fighting the barriers inside that constrain them as worshipers and leaders Los Angeles Times
- Graham finale focuses on end: The evangelist, in possibly his last crusade, preaches repentance, saying end times may well be near New York Times
- The final altar call Washington Times
- Religious leaders seek peace with 'transnational ' meeting Washington Times
- Cop 'tries to convert' pagans during arrest: Couple with 'Druid Thing' bumper sticker say Christian officer violated civil rights WorldNetDaily
- Homosexuals prompt Temple Mount protest: Leader: 'If gays can have their parade, Jews must be allowed to assemble' WorldNetDaily
Courts
- Jerusalem gay pride parade to go ahead, Lupolianski fined ["A court yesterday ordered Jerusalem municipality to drop its ban on the fourth annual gay pride parade in the city"] Haaretz
- Free Speech and Hate Speech: French Ruling Roils the Waters New York Times
- ACLU defends polygamy: Legal group backs 'freedom of choice' WorldNetDaily
- ACLU fights school board's prayers: Panel has been invoking God before meetings for 30 years WorldNetDaily
- Justices 'erase' key clause from Constitution: Breyer: Any seizure of private property could benefit public WorldNetDaily
Editorial/Opinion
Missions
Mission Network News -- Last update: June 27
- With the United Kingdom's religious tolerance bill nearing approval, Voice of the Martyrs-Canada is asking Christians to pray
- Global Missions Fellowship says Americans are the bait in evangelizing Muslims in Ethiopia
- A special literacy program helps the herdboys of Lesotho
- Technology expands Back To The Bible's ministry with a new language
- Camp brings fun with ministry for Romanian orphans
Politics
Pro-Life Issues
- Senate Panel Girds for Abortion Fight: Amid the possibility of a Supreme Court vacancy, witnesses, including 'Roe,' are summoned Los Angeles Times
- ACLU fights abstinence program: Claims federal funding is endorsement of religion WorldNetDaily
- Adult stem cells in breakthrough: Study shows they have same ability to multiply as embryonic WorldNetDaily
- Nurse fired for refusing to give abortion pill: Files suit claiming she was activing on her religious beliefs WorldNetDaily
Press Releases
Christian News Wire -- Last update: June 27
- Demonstration Organizers to Await Ten Commandments Decision Outside Supreme Court
- The White House: Statement by the President Bush on United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
- National Clergy Council: Clintons Use Graham to Gain Political Ground
Religious Persecution
- Saudi Arabia Releases Detained East African Christians, But Many Still Jailed BosNewsLife
- Allstate terminates manager over homosexuality column: On own time, man posted anti-'gay' article insurance giant says didn't reflect its values WorldNetDaily
- Group tireless in supporting persecuted church: Founder of Voice of the Martyrs jailed, tortured by Communists for years WorldNetDaily
More at Blogs+News=Blews.Network
Reminder: Host City Team gathering... Friday, July 1st
The 'Host City Team' (
CCDA Indy 2005) will again be gathering for breakfast, prayer and planning together, Friday morning, July 1st, at the cafe... the
Unleavened Bread Cafe (
Map to 30th & Central Ave)... 8am.
Everyone is welcome... Pastors, leaders and other regular everyday Christ-followers who are vitally interested in networking for impact in the heart of the city.
"Spoken"... Professor wants you on videotape.
"Patrick Craig Manning wants to hear what you have to say.
An assistant professor of photography at Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Manning wants to videotape Indiana residents 18 and older talking about their opinions, dreams, ideas, memories and cherished places.
He's going to use the resulting video footage to create an installation called "Speak/Spoken," which will be shown on two outdoor screens under West Street Bridge along the canal in Downtown Indianapolis.
According to Manning, "Speak/Spoken" will be both a record of what his interview subjects say and a means for people to hear and see one another in an urban environment..."
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continued at IndyStar.com]
"This video database would preserve not only those thoughts but the visages of the people who hold them and the images of what Hoosiers hold dear to themselves. "[Christians... are you up to the challenge?]
God's Word
It is the LORD your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.
Deuteronomy 13:4
NIV
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 19
Day 19: Pray that our government leaders will be helpful, considerate, and participate in conjunction with this outreach.
Dear Faith Hope & Love Participants...[
Click for more info re "Faith, Hope & Love"]
"Faith, Hope & Love" volunteers needed...
We'll need as many volunteers of all sorts... for any day(s) you can commit to, between July 24-30.
But especially at this point, we really could use an administrative volunteer, for as much or little time as you have available in the next 25 days.
Pray about it. And contact
Merlin Gonzales.
Welcome... WNTS listeners...
Thanks for welcoming me onto the "New Day Dawning" program this afternoon.
[
Visit 1590AM - WNTS.com]
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Contact me (Neil), to learn how YOU can get involved in helping network the 'driven Christians' in YOUR neighborhoods of Greater Indianapolis.
Or come join us any Saturday morning at 10am, for our informal training session --
U.B.bloggin' at the cafe, over coffee.
Billy Graham: Jesus and Justice...
"How Billy Graham tactfully led evangelicals on
RACE at his first New York City crusade." [
"Jesus and Justice"... continued at Christianity Today]
Also...
"
Thousands make decisions for Christ at Graham's NYC crusade"
Future 'Windows' To Include RSS...
"You may not know what RSS is right now, or even care. But you will know soon."
[As always, our Greater Indianapolis Christian techs interact with other great Christian innovators from around the country to keep you abreast of things that important to the future of ministry in the 21st Century..... at
Wireless Coffee blog.]
Today's Top Stories via ChristianHeadlines.com
- Tories fear Grit closure on same-sex ["Conservatives fear the Liberal government intends to invoke closure to ensure the same-sex marriage bill passes through the House of Commons next week"] CanWest News Service
- Blasphemous? Comic books as religion: Professor studying for the priesthood calls kids' pastime a keeper of the faith Cox News Service
- Poverty takes center stage: Rock stars, religious leaders and others show renewed zeal in war on world hunger Dallas News
- Zondervan puts new spin on an old favorite, the Bible Detroit News
- Pews in local archdiocese are overflowing with parishioners: Immigration and expanding suburbs lead to a membership boom Houston Chronicle
- China and Vatican Make No Secret of Thaw: Both would gain by establishing ties, though complete religious freedom is unlikely Los Angeles Times
- New Urban Model Becomes Article of Faith: The approach prefers churches embedded in a neighborhood next to the sidewalks, not isolated by suburban-style parking lots Los Angeles Times
- Billy Graham, a Hard Act to Follow New York Times
- Billy Graham and the City: A Later Look at His Words New York Times
- Disney finds religion for its Chronicles of Narnia Orlando Sentinel
- Canadian readers believe Da Vinci Code: The book has been condemned by Christian church officials, delighted conspiracy theorists and spawned a global pop culture phenomenon Ottawa Citizen
- Anglican group pressures firms backing Israeli occupation Reuters
- Graham gives possible last sermon UPI
- From Billy Graham, A Big-Tent Revival Washington Post
- Evangelicals Building a Base in Iraq: Newcomers Raise Worry Among Traditional Church Leaders Washington Post
- Progress and Struggle For Vietnam's Catholics: As Restrictions Are Eased, Membership Grows Washington Post
- Billy Graham's faith mission nears close Washington Times
- Allstate terminates manager over homosexuality column: on own time, man posted anti-'gay' article insurance giant says didn't reflect its values WorldNetDaily
- Pastor faces 8 years in jail: Charged with leading unregistered church WorldNetDaily
More... at
Blogs+News=Blews.Network
God's Word
Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.
Luke 6:20-23
NIV
Cult-proofing
Dan & Agusta HartingFamilies Against Cults
Indianapolis, Indiana"David Geoffery Moore, became interested in the Heavens' Gate cult. Dave's mom was terrified, but David said, "I don't know whether this is right for me... but it really speaks to something I've been looking for. If I don't like it, I'll leave. I can't promise when you'll hear from me".
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continue at Families Against Cults]
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 18
Day 18: Pray that the emergence of new leaders will transpire as this event becomes a reality.
Dear Faith Hope & Love Participants...[
Click for more info re "Faith, Hope & Love"]
Today's Top Stories via ChristianHeadlines.com
- Monk and 4 nuns charged in exorcism death AP
- New group may spark Presbyterian split AP
- Tories fear Grit closure on same-sex ["Conservatives fear the Liberal government intends to invoke closure to ensure the same-sex marriage bill passes through the House of Commons next week"] CanWest News Service
- Jerusalem bans gay pride parade Haaretz
- Co-op Bank bars 'anti-gay' Christian group ITV
- Anglican council hardens its stance on investment in Israel London Times
- China and Vatican Make No Secret of Thaw: Both would gain by establishing ties, though complete religious freedom is unlikely Los Angeles Times
- New Urban Model Becomes Article of Faith: The approach prefers churches embedded in a neighborhood next to the sidewalks, not isolated by suburban-style parking lots Los Angeles Times
- Disney finds religion for its Chronicles of Narnia Orlando Sentinel
- Billy Graham and the City: A Later Look at His Words New York Times
- Canadian readers believe Da Vinci Code: The book has been condemned by Christian church officials, delighted conspiracy theorists and spawned a global pop culture phenomenon Ottawa Citizen
- Christian body to appeal against Graham Staines verdict Press Trust of India
- Anglican group pressures firms backing Israeli occupation Reuters
- Graham gives possible last sermon UPI
- Evangelicals Building a Base in Iraq: Newcomers Raise Worry Among Traditional Church Leaders Washington Post
- Progress and Struggle For Vietnam's Catholics: As Restrictions Are Eased, Membership Grows Washington Post
- PTA snubs former-gays group for workshop Washington Times
- Spellings avoids PTA ties to pro-gay advocacy group Washington Times
- Thousands flock to see Billy Graham Washington Times
- Allstate terminates manager over homosexuality column: on own time, man posted anti-'gay' article insurance giant says didn't reflect its values WorldNetDaily
- Pastor faces 8 years in jail: Charged with leading unregistered church WorldNetDaily
- U.S. founded to destroy Islam? Pastor's book calls America to be 'Silent No More' WorldNetDaily
More at... Blogs+News=Blews.Net
God's Word
You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
Psalms 119:4-6
NIV
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 17
Day 17: Pray that the Son of God will march with us and that the Unity in the bond of love will be apparent.
Dear Faith Hope & Love Participants...[
Click for more info re "Faith, Hope & Love"]
IndyStar Editorial: Convention Center draws other local benefits too
[Great editorial by the Star staff today...]"[Indianapolis Star] position is: Local benefits of hosting large national conventions are on display this week.Forgive us for mixing religion and politics, but we just can't resist the temptation.
You see the Church of the Nazarene convention is in town, and the witness that the 40,000 participants are providing stretches well beyond the doors of their churches. By the time they finish work today, more than 2,200 Nazarenes will have helped repair 110 homes in the city. Other volunteers will have fixed up more than 20 city parks.
But not even those good deeds measure the extent of the convention's benefits to the city. Participants are filling hotels and restaurants, on course to spend about $40 million in Central Indiana by the time the convention ends July 1."
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continued at IndyStar.com]
[IndyChristian.com Ed.Note: Christ-like acts of service to the city's poor speak loudly. Again, God bless all of you who are involved in such projects. Btw, here's a community ministry founded by the Nazarenes, which stays in Indy all year, every year... Shepherd Community. And later this year... in November, Indianapolis will host the national CCDA convention, bringing thousands of Christian community development folks to our city.]
Roof caves in on Muncie church hall
MUNCIE, Ind. — The roof of a 7 year old church hall collapsed just days after a minister saw a wall crack, prompting members to stop activities in the building...
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continued at IndyStar.com]
Blogging is similar to Spiritual Multiplication
[Excerpted from an email recently received from Doug Weiss, a new blogger formerly from Indianapolis and now involved in ministry across the country...]"I have been following your blog for some time and am encouraged by your network."
"Blogging is similar to Spiritual Multiplication."by Doug Weiss, 'Outside The Box Ministry' Blog[
continued at OutsideTheBoxMinistry.com]
[Want to learn to blog over coffee? Every Saturday morning at the cafe. Visit UBbloggin.com.]
Today's Top Stories from ChristianHeadlines.com
- Monk and 4 nuns charged in exorcism death AP
- New group may spark Presbyterian split AP
- Anglicans 'expel' Canada: Clergy barred from key bodies over gay marriage CanWest News Service
- Mother, daughter protest textbook Daily Local News
- Report denies bias at AFA: "Insensitivity" on religion still cited Denver Post
- Jerusalem bans gay pride parade Haaretz
- Baptists agree to hold schools accountable: SBC stops short of urging an exodus from institutions the group sees as morally offensive Houston Chronicle
- Co-op Bank bars 'anti-gay' Christian group ITV
- Anglicans May Target Firms Seen as Anti-Palestinian: A plan calls for churches to urge companies in their investment portfolios to end activities that support the Israeli occupation Los Angeles Times
- School's Religious Intolerance Misguided, Pentagon Reports: An investigation finds non-Christians were not accomodated at the Air Force Academy, but the situation is blamed on a lack of guidelines Los Angeles Times
- Air Force Academy Staff Found Promoting Religion New York Times
- Billy Graham and the City: A Later Look at His Words New York Times
- Mounting a Billy Graham Crusade Takes Prayers, Mailings and Many, Many Chairs New York Times
- Christian body to appeal against Graham Staines verdict Press Trust of India
- Evangelicals Building a Base in Iraq: Newcomers Raise Worry Among Traditional Church Leaders Washington Post
- Progress and Struggle For Vietnam's Catholics: As Restrictions Are Eased, Membership Grows Washington Post
- PTA snubs former-gays group for workshop Washington Times
- Doctors Differ From Patients on Religion WebMD
- Pastor faces 8 years in jail: Charged with leading unregistered church WorldNetDaily
- U.S. founded to destroy Islam? Pastor's book calls America to be 'Silent No More' WorldNetDaily
Click to continue for expanded coverage...
- Courts
- Missions
- Editorials
- Politics
- Pro-Life
- Press Releases
- Persecution
Leadership Summit 2005... hosted by Grace Community Church
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continued at CenterforCongregations.org]
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 16
Day 16: Pray that by faith we will understand the Castleton/Nora community of believers and as we walk together, this will be a week of encouragement, community, and servant evangelism.
Dear Faith Hope & Love Participants...[
Click for more info re "Faith, Hope & Love"]
IndyStar: Hostettler & Durbin should 'cool it'.
[Check out today's Indianapolis Star Editorial Staff conclusions...]"Turn it down, congressman. Cool it, senator. Your overheated rhetoric is destructive and insulting."[
continued at IndyStar.com]
[
See IndyChristian.com coverage of Hostettler remarks.]
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IndyChristian.com Ed. Note: It seems ironic that the Star so strongly calls for Congressman Hostettler to
'cool it' regarding his strong assertions of anti-Christian attitudes on Capitol Hill.
Nazarenes help fix up our neighborhoods...
"Many hands, One mission"In town for convention, thousands of
church volunteers repair homes for free.
[Excerpts from the great article by Rob Schneider, with contributions by Robert King, in today's Indianapolis Star. ]
"James and Barbara Mosley sat in their back yard Wednesday looking stunned. They had been told months ago what would happen when the Church of the Nazarene convention came to town this week, but James Mosley still shook his head and said, '
I'm shocked.' ""Though it's hard to put a price tag on the One Heart-Many Hands effort, the convention's economic impact goes well beyond the sweat expended repairing Indianapolis homes.
'Financially, it's our largest convention of the year based on economic impact,' said Bob Schultz, a spokesman for the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association."
[
Complete article at IndyStar.com]
[We praise God for you, brothers & sisters... Come to Indy anytime!]
God's Word
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
NIV
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 15
Day 15: Pray that by faith we will understand the Castleton/Nora community of believers and as we walk together, this will be a week of encouragement, community, and servant evangelism.
Dear Faith Hope & Love Participants...[
Click for more info re "Faith, Hope & Love"]
IndyStar.com opens blog columns to comments...
IndyStar.com now has added some blog functionality to its
online editorial page.
Perhaps the significance of this escapes some of you, but let me go out on a limb and congratulate the Indianapolis Star for opening (some of) its editorial pieces to 'comments' by online users.
[
Expresso] [
Fresh Thoughts] [
In Touch]
And you can track your favorite Star bloggers... Example:
Dr. A. Charles Ware, Crossroads Bible College. And
Kevin Bain.
And perhaps best of all... most of these pages have an 'RSS feed'. [
"Why Feed RSS to the Aggregators?"]
I'm guessing they soon may even be permalinking their articles (so we can refer to them permanently, knowing they'll be there for years to come... not just a couple of weeks). After all, disk space is virtually free these days -- why not? That'd add great value for those of us linking folks to their articles online.
Or how about this... Can you imagine if they added a comment section for some of their editorial staff opinions? Today, for instance... take
Dan Carpenter..... Please.
[No. Too tempting. Not going there.]Bottom line: 'Comments' are one of the reasons why I'm so 'big on blogs'... believing that God has given us new paradigm capabilities to help re-connect the Church, better communicate among them, and to let truth be sharpened at the speed of Light. Secular and Christian positions can now be more easily known, truth documented, debated openly and myths dismissed. With a decreased ability to isolate one's followers (and feed 'em whatever propaganda you want), truth will rise to the top.
So congratulations Dennis & tech staff at the Star. It's a bold move.
Christians... A new opportunity just arose, didn't it? Unlike (print-world) 'Letters to the Editor', online comments presumably will not be selective or edited. So let me suggest you regularly keep abreast of the Star online, and leave significant comments as appropriate.
"Truth will prevail. Truth at the speed of light will prevail at the speed of Light."*************************
Subsequent note: LOL. Oops. Spoke too soon. Tried to leave a comment just now on the "In Touch" section blogpost entitled "Stop Hostettler".... and it errored out during the preview mode. And after hitting the POST button, it thanked me for 'posting'.... but didn't display the comment... So apparently the comments ARE being moderated. [Sorry to see that, but I understand.] Thus it make take a while for your comment to show up. If your comment never shows up, let them know [and let us know also].
Indiana Wesleyan names new president
Dr. Henry L. Smith will succeed Dr. Jim Barnes, who will become IWU’s first chancellor on July 1. Smith previously served as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio.
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continued at Inside Indiana Business]
So you wanna run an urban ministry?
Our Pasadena friend and CCDA blogger, Rudy Carrasco, shares a day in his life at the Harambee Center. You'll all enjoy
meeting Rudy in November.
You can pick up the trail at... "
Takin' It Back".
Gannett Eying Emmis TV Stations
[from IBJ.com]"Gannett Co. is considering buying all 16 television stations owned by locally based Emmis Communications Corp., Bloomberg News reported today.
Responding to a question, Gannett CEO Douglas McConkindale said this morning at the 2005 NAA Mid-Year Media Review that his company is looking at various opportunities, including the Emmis stations, said Tara Connell, a Gannett spokeswoman.
"If it makes sense economically, then we will do it," McConkindale said at the media review, according to the Bloomberg story."
[
continued at IBJ.com]
[
See related IndyChristian.com posts re Gannett/Indianapolis Star... soliciting your feedback.]
Neighborhoods urged to stop deadly violence...
"Standing behind a coffin, flanked by children he hopes to keep off the streets and out of caskets of their own, Byron Alston voiced the frustration of his audience."
[
continued at IndyStar.com]
[Also see "Save The Youth" contact information at "People Helping People". Thanks Jeff!]
Indiana Supreme Court hears abortion case
"A 10-year legal battle over a state law requiring women to wait 18 hours before an abortion went to the Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Indiana's informed consent law has been under attack since it was signed by then-Gov. Evan Bayh."
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continued at IndyStar.com]
Not-for-Profit News... Week of June 21...
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continued at Charitable Advisors]
Pastors to meet re: "Faith, Hope & Love"
Pastors & others involved in, or interested in the upcoming "
Faith, Hope & Love" initiatve (July 24-30), are warmly invited to come pray & plan together...
... Thursday, June 23, 10:30am, at
Church At The Crossing.
(map)
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 14
Day 14: : Pray that clarity and conciseness will come to the leaders, pastor, and lay leaders by the spirit through faith, hope and love.
Dear Faith Hope & Love Participants...[
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Patterson & Coffey make Instapundit
Perhaps the best known blogger in the world today, Glenn Reynolds,
'Instapundit', picks up on the Patterson/Coffey vs. Indianapolis Star lawsuit regarding allegations of 'religious discrimination'.
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continued at Instapundit.com]
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full coverage at IndyChristian.com]
[hat-tip 'Arbitrary Aardvark' via The Volokh Conspiracy]
God's Word
Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me."
John 14:23-24
NIV
Benefits of Blogging
There are many,
many reasons to blog.
A Holy War in D.C... Hostettler: Dems demonize Christians
photo, Christian Coalition"An Indiana congressman accused Democrats of waging a "war on Christianity" on Monday, as a debate over religious tolerance at the U.S. Air Force Academy erupted in shouts and finger- pointing...." [
continued at Rocky Mountain News]
God's Word
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.
Galatians 5:22-24
NIV
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 13
Day 13: Pray that all churches participating will be able to engage in open community and that the no compete clause will remain in effect as we engage with one another in service to Christ.
Dear Faith Hope & Love Participants...[
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God's Word
So Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
Hebrews 9:28
NIV
Why Bible College? Why Crossroads?
Dr. Charles Ware, Pres.
Crossroads Bible CollegeWhy Bible College?The Bible is the heart and core of every educational program at Crossroads. We believe it to be the inspired, inerrant, authoritative Word of God, the all-sufficient source of truth. Theologically, Crossroads is conservative and evangelical, which means your Christian faith will not be attacked but built up. We affirm the historic fundamentals held by all true Christians, regardless of denomination, through the ages.
At Crossroads we are persuaded that what we are is as important as what we know. Therefore we place much effort in developing Christ-like character and a servant's heart. You will be challenged to live a balanced, mature, consistent Christian life.
Why Crossroads?With a racially integrated board, administration, faculty, staff, and student body, Crossroads is a national leader in modeling and promoting multiethnic ministry. At Crossroads you will learn to appreciate the heritages and cultures of those different from yourself and develop a love for all people.
Training Christian Leaders to Reach a Multiethnic Urban World for Christ—that's not just an empty slogan at Crossroads. We are committed to the city and to biblical racial reconciliation. Blended with these are our strong emphasis upon expository preaching/teaching, biblical counseling, discipleship, and church planting.
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continued at Crossroads.edu]
'Concerned Women' concerned about Indiana policy
[excerpted from CWA's article]"Indiana Governor’s Memo Paves Way for Quotas for Homosexuals, Transvestites""Indiana may soon begin hiring men in dresses in order to satisfy the governor’s affirmative action plan. That’s a possibility because of an April 26, 2005, policy statement issued by Republican Gov. Mitchell E. Daniels Jr...."[
continued at Concerned Women for America]
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 12
Day 12: Pray that the Spirit of Intimate belonging will produce the fruit of righteousness; that the consuming fire event will be warmly received in Castleton/Nora area.
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'Faith, Hope, Love' week offering a neighborly hand
[Indianapolis Star writer, Jim Gillaspy is now covering the upcoming 'Faith, Hope & Love' initiative.]A coalition of churches organizing a community service mission of faith, hope and love has gained momentum with the enlistment of more churches, business sponsors and Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson.
Peterson has proclaimed July 30 to be "Faith, Hope and Love Day" in Indianapolis in support of the weeklong effort by church volunteers July 24-30.
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continued at IndyStar.com]
[For other links associated with the Faith, Hope & Love initiative, click here.]
God's Word
So be careful to do what the LORD your God has commanded
you; do not turn aside to the right or to the left. Walk in
all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, so
that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the
land that you will possess.
Deuteronomy 5:32-33
NIV
To Dad: A Real Card
Lori Borgman, Columnist, IndyStar"Deciding to give a Father’s Day card to the husband this year, I spent a long time standing in front of the card display." [
continued at LoriBorgman.com]
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 11
Day 11: : Pray that families, as those chosen by God would put on a heart of compassion, be patient with one another, forgiving, and patience with one another; that we will be strong in the Lord , filled with the spirit and witnesses to God’s grace.
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Gay Rights A Political Tightrope For Gov. Daniels
"Gov. Mitch Daniels is straddling a divide in the Republican Party over how far the party should go in recognizing gay rights.
On one side is a growing number of moderates who want to see Daniels lead the way toward a more inclusive party. On the other side is a vocal conservative core who already thinks the governor has gone too far.
Micah Clark, leader of the 12,000 members of the American Family Association of Indiana, a conservative, pro-family group, used his Web site to call Daniels "a disappointment in the family values department."
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continued at IndyStar.com]
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Also visit Micah Clark's article at American Family Association of Indiana.]
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 10
Day 10: Pray that the Spirit of the Lord would rest upon our leaders and servants; that the Spirit of counsel, might and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and wisdom lead us into all truth.
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Christians United... in 'Fort Ben' Community
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continued at IndyStar.com]
Carmel Mayor declares "Faith, Hope & Love Day", July 30th
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard joined with Indianapolis Mayor Peterson, calling for July 30th to be a special "Faith, Hope & Love Day".... [
Carmel article at ClayTerrace.org]
Trierweilers headed to national 'Campus' office
[Indianapolis] After 27 years of practicing law in the business community, Bob Trierweiler has transitioned this spring to join his wife, Janice, in full-time ministry with
Campus Crusade for Christ. They will be working at Campus Crusade's world headquarters in Orlando, Florida, where Bob will be utilizing his legal expertise in the General Counsel's Office and Janice will use her gifts in leadership and administration by working in the Office of the President. Campus Crusade has more than 27,000 staff members working in over 190countries through 60 different sub-ministries. Through their work at the world headquarters, Bob and Janice will literally be touching lives for Christ all over the globe.
Like all Campus Crusade staff members, the nature of the Trierweiler's ministry requires that they raise their own financial support. To request more about their ministry and how you participate in supporting Bob and Janice, please Email
bobtrier1@ameritech.netor call (317) 824-1552.
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IndyChristian.com Ed. Note:
Janice & Bob...
I've greatly enjoyed working with you over the years, especially as I watched you in action... selflessly leading the collaborative efforts here for the benefit of our city's leadership... at the annual Indy Prayer Breakfast. I'm sure Priority Associates will also greatly miss your daily co-laboring there as well.May God specially bless your ongoing efforts of faith!
The Governor's new... well, consistent... EEO policy
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Keep up with it all via Micah Clark at AFA of Indiana]
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 9
Day 9: Pray that the Holy Spirit will overshadow the churches in the Castleton/Nora area and that faith, hope and love will be born of God as Our Consuming fire.
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God's Word
The City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. "Although you have been forsaken and hated, with no one traveling through, I will make you the everlasting pride and the joy of all generations. You will drink the milk of nations and be nursed at royal breasts. Then you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior, your Redeemer, the Mighty one of Jacob. No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders, but you will call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise. The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end.
Isaiah 60:14-16, 18-20
NIV
J.A.M.... "Jesus And Me"...
[Received via email from one of our great inner-city partners... Oasis of Hope]
"J.A.M. Explosion is the culmination of outreach and community development efforts spearheaded by Oasis of Hope Baptist Church, and several partnering churches and community organizations in an effort to create an opportunity for the community to to address these issues experience unity and revitalization. This all day celebration, for all people..." [
continued at UBbloggin.com]
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[Oasis of Hope Baptist Church is a great partner among the growing "CCDA Indy 2005" 'Host City Team' as we work together to glorify God and enjoy Him forever... TOGETHER. If you're not yet part of this city-team effort... by all means, consider yourself warmly invited. We meet on the first Friday of every month (July 1st), right here at the cafe at 30th x Central. See you then!]
Walk for Dreams.... Inner-city Dreams.... June 26
Want a great way to have fun and raise money for Area Youth Ministry's programs for inner-city teens? Plan now to participate in the Second Annual Walking for Dreams Family Walk! [
continued at Area Youth Ministry]
Essay Contest Winner: "What does the Drop-in Center mean to me?"
Latrice, 15"Well it means a lot to me, it's a place were I could go and relax and meet new friends. I think it's a good thing to have a place in the ghetto were you could go to. To me it's a place to get young boys and girls off the street. Kids go there to play games, relax, make new friend, and to stay off the streets. Also, it's a place where adults could treat you with respect, not many adults I know talk to me the way the adults do at the drop in center. Secondly, it's also a holy place. They're always telling you about god and how much he loves you. For those who don't go to church, well the drop-in center would be the spot..." [
continued]
Indiana lynching survivor finally gets his apology
(Washington D.C., June 14) James Cameron left Washington with something he had waited a long time for, the simple words, "We're sorry."
"Well, it was too late. But better late than never."
It had taken 75 years, since 1930, when a Marion lynch mob was ready to hang him along with two others for killing a white man, until someone vouched for his innocence and he was spared.
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continued at WTHR]
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 8
Day 8: Pray that as the One who called us is holy we might also be holy in all that we do: Pray for the grace to embrace God’s discipline as beloved son’s and daughters, for the revelation that He brings us to Holiness; that we might worship the Lord in the majesty and splendor of His holiness.
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God's Word
And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.
1 Chronicles 28:9
NIV
This week's 'Not-for-Profit News'
[This was so cute... not to mention, effective... It was hard not to point you all to Bryan Orander's great newsletter... and RTW's.]
"It's hard to believe that we are 200 editions into the Not-for-Profit eNews. As many of you know, this is largely a volunteer effort, supplemented by small fees from advertising. We have retained our commitment to not competing with you for grant funding and plan to stay that way.
I hear stories every week about people who have new jobs because of a posting in the newsletter, found a valuable new resource, or learned about something they had missed in the paper - and from employers about the great candidates they get when they advertise. We also have dozens of organizations that benefit each year from the Swap Meet.
We often have people ask us if they can make a donation to thank us for the work we do - either meeting a specific need or producing this newsletter week in and week out. We usually say "No, but thanks". In June 2005, we are saying 'YES, PLEASE MAKE A DONATION, but not to us'."
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continued at NotForProfitNews.org]
[Also... specially notice "Swap Meet Collaborators Wanted". Great idea, Bryan.]
IndyStar: "Give them a pass to observe religion."
Excerpted from IndyStar.com's Editorial page..."Our position is: Students should be excused for legitimate religious observances provided schoolwork is made up.
School officials in Lake County are being sued for refusing to give an excused absence to a student attending a weeklong religious event called Festival of the Holy Days, observed by the United Church of God, a Christian denomination that doesn't celebrate Christmas or Easter.
In a pluralistic society, school officials certainly have difficulty accommodating the needs of every child and his or her parents."
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continued at IndyStar.com]
First "Jail-break" attempt...
At yesterday's Transform Indiana ministry networking meeting, 50 pastors & ministry leaders convened at
Crossroads Bible College for the first of a series of discussions and planning sessions aimed at "Breaking Out of the Jail Cycle".
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continued at TransformIndiana.com]
WhenYouNeedSomeone.com... for Addictions?
A Christian friend wrote me today...
"I am writing specifically to learn if you can be of any help in my locating a faith-based resource that will help a friend overcome an addiction to crack."Many Christians around the city would like to know such things:
"Where can I turn to help get food, shelter, clothing, transportation, counseling, or.....?"That is the very purpose that some Christian ministries networked here in the Greater Indianapolis area have started working together to compile such answers to these questions. And IndyChristian.com has made the answers available at a sister-site called...
"Welcome... You've come to the right place. Jesus loves you, and so do we. He said, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' We're a long ways from perfect, or perfectly-able to meet all your needs... but we care, and our network of providers will try to help as best we possibly can."
The WhenYouNeedSomeone (WYNS) network is currently only a virtual listing of various services recommended by some key ministries here in the Greater Indianapolis area. The past compilation has been largely accomplished through the generosity of one anonymous donor working through an unnamed, Christ-driven ministry in the city -- who has in turn published a small pocket-sized guide to these services, suitable for use by pastors, police, counselors and others.
[Here's the link to how you may
obtain a copy of this small guide. Or if you would like to help fund the updating of this guide in the next printing, please contact us and we'll put you in touch with the lead-ministry who is providing it.]
As you'll see at the site, the needs are categorized into a dozen main rolled-up categories. Many 'needs' are the very types of needs that Jesus himself dealt with and commands us to help our 'neighbors' with. He didn't stop with just helping with their physical needs, but went on to offer them healing of their much more important need... their need for an eternally-abundant life. Likewise, we would of course like to most often recommend needs-providers who are motivated and able to also deal with the spiritual needs of our friends & neighbors.
So please help us to add/delete/edit the resources listed at the site and in the pocket-guide.
For example, using today's question above... You'll see at the site, that '
ADDICTIONS' is one of the main rolled-up categories. Take a moment to review this short list. If you know of additional resources that deal primarily with addictions,
please contact us.
Or if you would like to participate in the compilation/editing process to help research or speed this effort, perhaps God has equipped you for exactly such a time as this. Let us hear from you.
And as always,
prayer is readily available throughout the area.
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 7
Day 7: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: that the Jewish brethren in the Castleton/Nora will come to know Jesus as Messiah.
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God's Word
And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all that he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 6:39-40
NIV
Religious discrimination suit filed against Indianapolis Star
(Indianapolis) -- According to
documents received today from the office of John Price, Attorney, suit was filed yesterday in U.S. District Court against Gannett Co., Inc., owner of the Indianapolis Star, alleging religious, age and racial discrimination.
Complaintants James Patterson and Lisa Coffey are described in the suit as as people with strong and sincere Christian religious beliefs. Both cited hostility by management toward Christianity and Christian employees of The Star. The suit also accuses the Star of "displaying strong disagreement with anyone who had a Biblical view of homosexuality", and is said to have "implemented a policy and practice of encouraging, favoring and printing news coverage and editorials with a positive slant on homosexuality and of disfavoring editorials with a positive slant on Christianity".
The suit cites numerous awards won and positive evaluations over the years by both complaintants.
Patterson, a 51-year old African-American man also cited age and racially related forms of discrimination.
Ms. Coffey alleges constructive-termination in 2003 after 14 years of employment. Mr. Patterson was terminated in May 2005, having worked at the paper since 1989.
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[IndyChristian.com Ed. Note: After Mr. Patterson's termination, he has become a contributing writer here at IndyChristian.com.][Perhaps it would be in order to revisit our commentary regarding the Star's March 2004 top headline article... "Intolerant Image Cools Job Climate".]
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June 15th story at the Indianapolis StarAnd their tv partner...
WTHR... story link.
And local tv station...
WISH-tv.
And now a
denunciation by the Star.
Instapundit weighs in.
Bloomington pastors writes about the passing of Kenneth Taylor
"Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old." -Proverbs 23:22
Bloomington Pastor Tim Bayly writes about the passing of his father-in-law, a great saint among evangelicals, Kenneth Taylor... founder of Tyndale House Publishers.
"Ken Taylor was my father-in-law, and what a wonderful father-in-law he was!"
["Kenneth respected the Word, but he wrestled with archaisms in the King James Bible—a certain portent of future editorial tasks. As publisher and writer, he would similarly honor the Bible and its effective communication." ...excerpted from Christianity Today]"Ken was known around the world as the translator of The Living Bible, which sold more than 40 million copies...
He began his translation work in the early 1950s, when he would paraphrase portions of Scripture for use in the family’s daily devotions. Much of this work was done on the train as he commuted between Wheaton and Chicago. The result of that early work was a book called Living Letters, which was a modern-language paraphrase of the New Testament epistles. He couldn’t find a publisher who was interested in the project, so he decided to publish it himself. Living Letters went on to sell millions of copies after Billy Graham began giving copies to his television audience. Ken paraphrased the rest of the Bible over the next nine years, and The Living Bible was published in 1971. It was the best-selling book in America in 1972 and 1973."
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continued at BaylyBlog]
God's Word
Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
2 Timothy 2:11-13
NIV
Christians say they do best at relationships, worst at Bible knowledge
"Nine out of ten adults contend that their faith is very important in their life, and three out of every four adults who consider themselves to be Christian say there are aspects of their faith life they would like to improve. A new national survey by The Barna Group discovered that there are two faith dimensions in which people are most likely to desire such improvement, but that few people believe that they are immature in any of seven aspects of faith practice."
"Perhaps the outcomes of the survey will encourage church leaders to help people not only prioritize their spiritual development, but also to consider what spiritual transformation looks like in practical terms. The old adage tells us that ‘you get what you measure’ and the survey revealed that most Christians don’t measure much of anything beyond church attendance when it comes to their spiritual maturity. This information could help leaders assist followers of Christ in connecting the dots regarding the meaning of and the route to spiritual growth.”
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continued at Barna.org]
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[IndyChristian Ed. Note: Many key Barna statistics are now available specific to the Indianapolis / Indiana market. If you or your foundation or ministry could help fund the purchasing of this special marketing report for our city/state,
please contact us.]
40 Days of Prayer & Fasting -- Day 6
Day 6: Pray for purity in thought, word, and deed for our leaders. Pray that we would be a people who confess our sins, receive forgiveness, and are purified from all unrighteousness. Proclaim that we are a people who like King David cry out: “Create in me a pure heart, Oh God.” Take joy in the promise, “The pure in heart shall see God.”
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