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Competing against Rusty the narcoleptic dog, comedian Judson Laipply’s evolution-of-dance routine and enough other video vignettes to stretch from here to eternity, Milwaukee Pastor Mark Jeske’s earnestness seems a bit of an odd fit for YouTube.It’s not exactly the kind of digital neighborhood where one would expect to find a conservative Lutheran evangelist hanging out, offering two- or three-minute video messages of faith and hope.But then, normality is a moving target these days.Read more of this story.
Like many athletes who are outspoken about something as personal as faith, Jon Kitna — with his ubiquitous cross hats and constant biblical references — is often dismissed as a loon. But his impact in Detroit is undeniable. He is part of a team prayer group on Friday afternoons and hosts a Bible study for teammates and their wives at his home on Monday nights.More on this story.
WASHINGTON – It was a hot and blazing day, much like 10 years ago, when thousands of men stood on the National Mall Saturday praising God.Despite the scorching rays, their faces looked up to the heavens in remembrance of the holy God they serve and to renew their commitments as "mighty warriors for King Jesus," as popular speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby said.Read more of this story.
BEL AIR, MARYLAND (ANS) — An open letter from a Christian pastor in the US to the Muslim World League in Saudi Arabia has drawn a far greater response than expected. Letters have come in from Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Three Bible Colleges have asked permission to use the letter in their curriculum. Even the chaplaincy of the United States Pentagon responded.Read more of this story.
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz will travel to Jerusalem on Saturday to discuss urban problems at a four-day conference with mayors from around the world.According to a release from the Madison Jewish Community Council, the conference, titled the 25th Annual Jerusalem Conference of Mayors, will emphasize the role of mayors in meeting economic, demographic and political challenges in their cities.Read more at The Capital Times >>
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Muslim and Jewish groups on Monday sharply criticized Sen. John McCain’s comments that he would prefer a Christian president to lead the United States.The Arizona Republican’s remarks came in an interview with Beliefnet, a Web site that covers religious issues and affairs."I just have to say in all candor that since this nation was founded primarily on Christian principles, personally, I prefer someone who has a grounding in my faith," the GOP presidential hopeful told the Web site in an interview published Saturday.McCain also said he agreed with a recent poll that 55 percent of Americans believe…
Madison’s Freedom From Religion Foundation unveiled its new anti-religion billboard Tuesday in Madison. The billboard, located off the West Beltline near the Todd Drive exit, displays the message “Beware of Dogma” along with the group’s name and web address. Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-president of FFRF, said the billboard is the first in the nation, after several attempts to buy billboard space and the group being repeatedly turned down. The billboard serves as a kickoff to the group’s national convention next weekend in Madison.Read more at TheBadgerHerald.com >> | Photo Credit: CARL JAEGER/Herald photoAlso: Those Called "Faithless" Get Their First Billboard…
On Monday, October 1, 2007, Victorien Wawa, French Service Minister, Husband, Father, Blessed Man of God and Friend passed at University Hospital in the company of family and friends. Victorien is survived by his wife, Emma, their son, Eleazar, and two daughters, Sephora and Deborah.Funeral services will be held at Evangel Life Center, 4402 Femrite Drive, Madison, at noon on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, with the Rev. John F. Clark officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Washington – Before six of the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court and more than 1,000 other worshippers, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of Milwaukee delivered a homily Sunday at the capital’s annual Roman Catholic Red Mass.Read more of this story.
Sin never goes out of style, but confession is undergoing a revival.This February at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI instructed priests to make confession a top priority. U.S. bishops have begun promoting it in diocesan newspapers, mass mailings and even billboard ads. And in a dramatic turnaround, some Protestant churches are following suit. This summer, the second-largest North American branch of the Lutheran Church passed a resolution supporting the rite, which it had all but ignored for more than 100 years.Read more of this story.