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I am not ashamed

There is a message that needs to be broadcast for all to hear, and one organization is taking charge of getting that message to as many people as possible. Answers in Genesis (AIG), an apologetics Life dedicated to supporting Christians who defend their faith, has begun a new outreach Life, one of many, known as the “I Am Not Ashamed” campaign. The campaign was brought to life by the inspirational words that are found in Romans 1:16, “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for […]

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Pro-family leaders react to healthcare reform

Rep. John Kline, R-Minn. With these votes, Congress has failed its most fundamental responsibility of representing the American people. National Right to Life Committee The executive order promised by President Obama was issued for political effect. It changes nothing. It does not correct any of the serious pro-abortion provisions in the bill.Concerned Women for America Mr. Stupak apparently talked himself into believing that a president can change the law by the use of executive orders. A president does not have that authority. Gary Bauer, American Values Yesterday, Stupak sold out his pro-life values for an executive order from the most […]

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The future of Christian Speculative Fiction

In the past few years, millions have flocked to movie theaters and book stores, hoping to get their fix of storylines filled with vampires, time travel, dragons, and other fantasy-laden and science fiction-charged scenarios. For Christians, however, who are interested and on the hunt for enjoyable speculative fiction, this can be a daunting task. Christian speculative fiction, an umbrella term that covers anything related to science fiction, end times, post-apocalyptic, super-hero, vampires and time travel, written from a Christian perspective, has not been well-received over the years by many Christian publishers. Most publishers have chosen to play it safe, sticking […]

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WAYFM’s Mornings with Brant Hansen

On the air He is the recipient of numerous awards for his professional accomplishments, a deeply committed husband and father, a delightfully acerbic communicator, and an unrelenting and effective advocate of the poor, the orphaned, and the outcast. And he has a form of autism. Tune in to Mornings with Brant on WAY-FM and you feel like you’re with friends. Topics range from the hysterical to the poignant, from toast to pregnant teens. Whether you are laughing, crying or singing along, the pervasive sense is that you know Brant Hansen. In the seven years since Hansen arrived in South Florida, […]

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Court rules in favor of keeping “God” in Pledge

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled March 18 that teacher-led recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools are constitutional. Atheist Michael Newdow has been pushing to have “one nation under God” removed from the pledge. Bruce Hausknecht, judicial analyst for Focus on the Family Action, said the court was correct in its assessment that the “pledge is not a prayer. It establishes a patriotic allegiance, not a religion, and it confirms that this is a nation founded under God, not under atheism.” In a separate decision on a companion case, the same three-judge panel unanimously rejected Newdow’s […]

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Historic health care reform signed into law

President Obama signed the historic health care bill on March 23. The bill includes federal funding of abortions. Attorneys general from 13 states immediately filed a lawsuit challenging the law. The law breaks with more than 30 years of federal policy prohibiting the use of federal dollars to directly pay for abortions. Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum is heading up the lawsuit. It was filed in federal court in Pensacola, Fla., to “protect the rights and interests of American citizens,” McCollum said. South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster said the health care reform is “an assault against the Constitution.” He […]

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Nevada cracking down on brothel ads

A federal appeals court has upheld a Nevada law that prevents brothels from advertising in areas of the state where prostitution is not legal, such as Las Vegas and Reno, according to a report by The Associated Press. There are about two dozen brothels in the state. The ruling applies to billboards, Newspapers and leaflets. Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto hailed the ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court reversed a 1979 ruling that laws prohibiting brothel advertising in counties where prostitution is illegal were overly broad and unconstitutional. Family advocates expect an appeal by […]

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Fort Lauderdale’s 100 year celebration

The city of Fort Lauderdale is about to observe 100 years of incorporation, and to help honor the city’s centennial celebration, the Mayor has asked residents to take part in a special challenge. The Mayor’s Volunteer Challenge – A Year of Giving Back is geared to honor the city by asking citizens to take the time to give back, by volunteering their talents and time through various types of community service projects. The challenge calls for 100,000 hours of community service to be performed starting this past March, and ending in February 2011. Any volunteer projects that are completed through […]

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Builders go to extreme His Caring Place

Since 1986, His Caring Place has been home to hundreds of young girls who experienced an unexpected pregnancy at a young age. Staff and volunteers lovingly walk beside these women in need, offering them a second chance to make a better life for themselves and for generations to come. Many of these girls choose to place their babies in loving adoptive homes, while others receive parenting skills and guidance as they prepare to be single moms. In a few short months, even more young women will be able to receive the love and services that His Caring Place provides, thanks […]

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Veterans oppose Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy

Two prominent veterans groups said they are not in favor of President Obama’s plan to put an end to the policy banning openly homosexual men and women from serving in the military. President Obama has made it clear he wants to change the laws so gay people can serve openly in the military. The two groups – Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion – have a combined membership of approximately 15 million. The president has repeatedly said he wants to get rid of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Defense Secretary Robert Gates told the Senate Armed Services Committee that […]

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