Author: Gordon Govier

(AgapePress) – Christians in the United States are being encouraged to join in a corporate prayer effort for believers worldwide who face persecution.Sunday, November 12, is the annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Christians in America are asked to pray for more than 200 million believers who suffer for the faith in Christ. Pastors are being encouraged to incorporate sermons about the persecuted Church into their Sunday services. Read more.Pray for the Persecuted Church at Madison’s House of Prayer for All Nations.

MADISON — A Catholic group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison sued school officials on Thursday, claiming their policies discriminate against religious groups who want to qualify for student fees.The UW Roman Catholic Foundation filed suit in federal court in Madison against members of the UW System Board of Regents and four UW-Madison officials. Read more.

The passionate, sometimes rhythmic, language-like patter that pours forth from religious people who “speak in tongues” reflects a state of mental possession, many of them say. Now they have some neuroscience to back them up. Read more.

The production begins with a Cece Winans song:"Fill my cup, Lord. I lift it up, Lord.Come and quench this thirsting in my soul."The table resembles the Last Supper, but coffee cups, not wine goblets, are raised in reverence. The vignette lasts less than one minute, and it is Mother Mary, not Jesus Christ, who is placed at the center of it all. Read more.

Tuesday’s success prompts look at no-fault provision Fresh from their successful fight to ban same-sex marriage in the state constitution, supporters are now ready to turn to what they see as the next biggest threat to the institution of marriage: Wisconsin’s no-fault divorce law. Read more.

News ReleaseMarriage Protection Amendment passes state-wide referendumMADISON — In response to Tuesday’s elections results, where Wisconsin voters passed a constitutional amendment to define marriage as the exclusive union of one man and one woman, Vote Yes for Marriage president, Julaine Appling, said, “Tuesday, November 7, 2006, stands as yet another landmark for traditional marriage. The people of the great state of Wisconsin have reaffirmed the importance of one-man/one-woman marriage in our society. Wisconsin is now one of the latest states in our country that has proudly stood up and publicly declared that traditional marriage is best for our state, best…

(AgapePress) – A spokesman for America’s largest conservative women’s public policy group says among the key determiners of political races across the U.S. will be the "married moms" contingent — women voters looking to protect the interests of their children and families.Concerned Women for America’s Dr. Janice Crouse believes this demographic group will once again play a pivotal role in voting results on November 7, just as they do each election cycle. And she believes it is vital that conservative candidates and political strategists pay attention to this often overlooked bloc. Read more.

Are there too many nice guys in church? The problem according to Paul Coughlin, the author of "No More Christian Nice Guy" and "Married But Not Engaged," is that there are not enough guys, period. The expectations of the church keep too many guys away. If they understood what Jesus was really like, guys would be more comfortable in church. MC talked with Paul Coughlin about his plans for a conference entitled "No More Christian Nice Guy," which will be held next weekend at Lake City Church.

News ReleaseMADISON — Over 450 Wisconsin pastors have signed a pledge in support of one-man/one-woman marriage. The pledge drive was led by The Family Research Institute of Wisconsin, a statewide organization working in support of traditional marriage and family.

News ReleaseHabitat for Humanity of Dane County is seeking 8 to 10 families for homes that Habitat will be constructing in 2007. The homes will be located in the Madison and Sun Prairie areas as well as a duplex in the community of Oregon.