Colorado Springs faces hundreds of homes and millions of dollars lost to the record-breaking Waldo Canyon fire, but with a renewed spirit of togetherness By Sarah Padbury (WNS)– On Tuesday, June 26, a three-day-old wildfire on the northwestern edge of Colorado Springs screamed out of control and roared into the city, forever changing the landscape and the reputation of the community known as much for its idyllic mountain views as for being an evangelical mecca for Christian nonprofits. The Waldo Canyon fire burned through 18,247 acres to become the most damaging fire in Colorado history. Hundreds of families only had […]

Video Featuring Rapping Pastors Encouraging People to Attend National Back to Church Sunday on Sept. 16 Gets More Than 43K Views. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx_P_afu_tU[/youtube] COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – “We’re going back to church. Well, all right! Check it! Back to Church Sunday. That’s what’s up. You ain’t ever seen a church like this. Yep! We’ve got lights, cameras, plenty of action. Don’t need a suit, man. Try relaxing.” These are the opening lyrics to the “Pastor Rap – Back to Church Sunday” YouTube video that features rapping pastors encouraging people to attend church on Sept. 16 for the 4th annual National Back […]

Judge rules that New York churches can continue to meet in public school facilities By Tiffany Owens (WNS)–A 17-year battle over the right for New York City churches to rent and use public school buildings for weekend worship services appears to have come to a close. On June 29, U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska issued a permanent injunction against the New York Department of Education, calling its policy that prohibits church access to school property after hours a violation of the religious groups’ First Amendment rights. “Today is a day of victory for religious freedom and religious liberty in the […]

Today’s job market can be brutal.  Whether you are a high school student strategizing which educational track to take or an adult seeking a career change, there are career paths out there with a promising future.  In fact, several jobs—particularly in the health care and technology industries—are expected to grow steadily through the year 2020.  Here are a few that may pique your interest. Registered Nurse 26 percent growth expected Median Wage: $64,690 Postsecondary education required: 3-4 years If you can handle medical situations without losing your lunch and enjoy caring for others, you may make a great nurse. Nursing […]

You cannot legislate morality. Have you ever heard that thought expressed by someone? What do they mean? They can mean one of two things. One is that you cannot pass a law that will force a person to be moral. Morality is a matter of the heart or conscience. The other thing they could mean is that the government has no business telling people what is right or wrong. The first position is true morality, an inside job. The second position shows a lack of understanding of where laws come from. All law has some moral base. It is just […]

Tolerant, loyal, considerate – all words that represent our Mormon friends. Yet, asking hard questions about differing religions initiates twitchiness in the most kindhearted individuals. As much as the world paints the picture of similarity between Mormonism and evangelical Christianity, one thing is certain: both beliefs can’t be right. The Good News interviewed Pastor Dan Plourde of Calvary Church, a former cult Life leader, to sift through this sensitive topic. Here is what Plourde had to say: Good News (GN): The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) believes that Jesus Christ is the savior of the world and […]

From the beginning of time, there have been people who have questioned God, His existence and His authority on morality including His view on sexuality. People have wanted to believe and adhere to their own ideologies and not be accountable to a supreme judge for their actions and shortcomings… and it is no different in today’s society. Merriam Webster’s Learners Dictionary defines morality as, “beliefs about what is right behavior and what is wrong behavior.” But who decides on what is right and wrong? Do I determine if murdering someone is morally ethical or not? Was Hitler right in putting […]