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'Jesus, Bombs, & Ice Cream' Producers Hope for Peace on 9/11 Eve
“Jesus, Bombs, & Ice Cream” is the name of a variety show that will be performed on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on U.S. soil. While the show will bring together an unusual mix of performances and worldviews, the message organizers want to convey is simple: a peaceful world with more ice cream.
Lawyers Chide Ruling in Teacher Bashing Christianity Case
Lawyers for a former California high school student who previously won his lawsuit against a history teacher accused of bashing Christianity inside his classroom say a federal appeals court’s decision to overturn the ruling on Friday was politically motivated.
Megachurch's Organic Farm Gives Fresh Produce to Needy
Coming from a family of four generations of California farmers, ministry leader Gene Archibek said he was “done with farming” as a child. But God had different plans and Archibek now leads the Saddleback Organic Farm ministry.
D23 Expo: Regis Philbin Now a Disney Legend?
Fans of all-things Disney began converging for the three-day D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County, Calif. Friday for a chance to see the Walt Disney Co. roll out its latest additions, including comic book heroes and upcoming film stars
U.S. Study: Child Poverty Rate Up 18 Percent
A recently released study that found 1 in 5 children in America live in poverty has Christian advocacy groups urging Congress to not cut financial safety net programs while attempting to reduce the national debt.
Facebook Evangelism? Ministry Sees Overwhelming Response
The final number of people watching the three-day Harvest outreach event with Pastor Greg Laurie in Anaheim last weekend has not been fully tabulated, but one thing is certain – social media has helped at least triple the amount from last year.
Meth Lab Busts Up 600 Percent Since Tenn. County Launched Prayer Rallies
Government and church leaders in Tennessee’s Scott County are attributing a surge in meth lab seizures and drug arrests to the power of prayer originating from monthly community rallies which began in April.
San Francisco Transit's Cellphone Shutdown During Protest Under Scrutiny
The most recent news of government officials attempting to preempt potentially violent protests by shutting down mobile communications isn’t coming out of Egypt or London – it’s coming from San Francisco.
Death of Florida Girl From Rare Amoeba Infection Raises Awareness
The death of a 16-year-old Florida girl who died from a rare rare amoeba infection Saturday has spurred a campaign by her family and friends to raise awareness about the dangers of swimming in warm fresh water
Evangelist Greg Laurie Once Despised 'Jesus Freaks'
Evangelist Greg Laurie, speaking on the final night of a three-day outreach event at Angel Stadium in Anaheim to a maximum capacity crowd, told his own personal story of how he joined a group of "Jesus freaks," whom he had previously despised while attending high school.