Jeff Schapiro

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• Nov 8, 2011

  Focus on the Family's Date Night Challenge to Strengthen Marriages

  Sometimes married couples forget how to date. When many couples go out, they forget how to have fun and instead get caught up in discussing finances, children and other matters that are anything but romantic. Pastors want to help the couples in their congregations rekindle the romance in their relationships, which is why some pastors are turning to Focus on the Family's Date Night Challenge for help.

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  Nov 7, 2011

  Teen Mania Founder: MSNBC Documentary Is Deceptive

  MSNBC aired a documentary Sunday night featuring former interns from Teen Mania Ministries who say the group did them more harm than good and may even be a cult. The founder of the group, however, says the documentary is a case of irresponsible journalism and casts the ministry in a “very inaccurate and negative light.”

• Nov 4, 2011

  Muslims Take Precautions in Preparation for Christian Prayer Event

  The Michigan chapter of a Muslim-rights organization is concerned that an upcoming Christian prayer event, TheCall in Detroit, might result in some Christians going to local mosques to “harass or provoke” Muslim worshipers. As a precaution, the director of the group has advised Muslim houses of worship to beef up their security.

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  Nov 4, 2011

  Michigan State Quarterback Kirk Cousins Talks Faith, Football

  Michigan State University's football program has lived and died by the arm of its senior quarterback, Kirk Cousins. At a campus event Thursday, however, Cousins said his faith in Jesus Christ is even more important to him than the game.

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  Nov 3, 2011

  John Hagee Ministries Raises $6 Million for Jewish Charities

  John Hagee Ministries (JHM) raised over $6 million on Sunday to benefit Jewish charities as a part of the 30th annual Night to Honor Israel event at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio. The money was divided between 45 different organizations and will help to fund projects addressing a variety of financial, educational, emotional and medical needs of Jewish people, but not everyone was happy about it.

• Nov 3, 2011

  Trial Concerning Indonesia Church Bombing Attempt Begins

  Ten Islamic extremists have gone on trial in Indonesia for allegedly attempting to bomb Christ Cathedral Church just outside the nation's capital of Jakarta earlier this year.

• Nov 2, 2011

  School Criticized for Lesbian Homecoming King, Queen

  A lesbian couple that attends a San Diego, Calif., high school stirred up controversy over the weekend when they became the school's homecoming king and queen. Although it was the student body's vote that decided who received the honors, not all of the students are happy with the result and school officials say they have since been overwhelmed with “hate” messages from angry adults.

• Nov 2, 2011

  Image of Jesus Appears on Screen Door in Texas

  Throughout this past year, a number of different people have claimed to see the image of Jesus Christ in some of the most unlikely places, and while many remain skeptical, others are inspired by the thought that the Savior could appear in ordinary places. Texas resident Lupita la Bourdette said one such image appeared to her on the screen door leading into her home

• Nov 1, 2011

  Ore. Pastors Speak Out About Churches Meeting in Public Schools

  Many churches, especially start-ups, rent public school facilities on weekends in order to house their worship services. While opponents to these arrangements say that religious organizations have no business holding services in a government institution, the pastors of these churches say their presence is in the best interest of the community.

• Nov 1, 2011

  U.K.: Bosses Who Demoted Christian Manager Feared Losing Gay Rights Award

  The employers of a former Christian housing manager, who was demoted and given a 40 percent pay cut for saying he is against gay marriage on his personal Facebook page, say they were afraid of losing a gay rights award.