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WASHINGTON—As Congress debates whether to mandate health insurance for all Americans, several Christian ministries whose members share each other’s medical costs are hoping the final version of health care reform doesn’t put them out of business. Officials of three major “health sharing” organizations say they are watching the Capitol Hill discussions closely, and suggesting legislative language to ensure they qualify if Congress requires a “mandate” that all Americans carry health insurance. Read more of this story.
They’ve been mistaken for Jedi-wannabes headed to a Star Wars convention. They’ve been investigated by police, approached by strangers, gawked at from cars and offered gifts of crumpled dollar bills and Little Debbie snacks. After trekking along more than 300 miles of dusty Virginia country roads and suburban highways, six Franciscan friars reached Washington on Tuesday, having seen it all during an offbeat modern-day quest for God. Read more of this story.
Watching Tebow zip passes into the seams of opposing defenses, lower his shoulder in short yardage and exhort his teammates like King Henry V on St. Crispin’s Day, one might think that he was put on this earth just to run coach Urban Meyer’s spread offense. Watching him pace the floor of a gymnasium packed with 660 wayward men hanging on his every syllable is to realize that regardless of what position Tebow eventually plays in the NFL, and for how long, the football phase of his life is merely a means to a greater end.Read more of this story.
President Obama has long stood out among his fellow Democrats for the ease with which he speaks about his personal faith. In an exclusive interview, Obama told ABC News his spirituality has deepened since he took office six months ago. Read more of this story.Related Stories:Bush’s Catholic Outreach Director Assesses Obama’s Catholic Outreach – God and Country Blog
USA (MNN) ― The last week of July not only means there’s only one month of summer left, but it also means it’s time for the Oshkosh Air Show or AirVenture, the world’s biggest general aviation air show. Mission Aviation has been attending the show for years. Gene Jordan, a missionary with MAF since 1977, said MAF has had a booth there each year, which "makes our presence as missionary aviators known to the aviation community." However, this year MAF will have even more of a presence at the show. Read more of this story.More innovative technology for missions use…
Tens of thousands of Lutheran teenagers have flocked to New Orleans this week not merely for worship and fellowship, but for building hope and promoting justice. During the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Youth Gathering, about 12,000 young people are being loaded onto buses and taken to service projects all across the New Orleans metropolitan area each day.Their theme is "Jesus, Justice, Jazz," drawn from the history and culture of the city.Read more of this story.
Madison — Supporters of Wisconsin’s ban on same-sex marriage and civil unions have asked the state Supreme Court to declare a system of recognizing domestic partnerships unconstitutional.Under a provision that was part of the budget Gov. Jim Doyle signed in June, couples will be able to apply for a declaration of domestic partnership with their county of residence starting next month.Read more of this story.RELATED LINKS:Wisconsin Family Action Media PageBAPTIST PRESS–3 suits aim to force ‘gay marriage’ on U.S.Editorial – Even in Madison, politicians can’t ignore the constitution – Beloit Daily News
A series of nightly meetings, supported by three dozen Madison area churches, began last night with a message on "Jesus the Overcomer" from professor Brian White. Brian White is a professor of English Education at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids University.Tom Flaherty, who introduced Brian White, is pastor of Mad City Church and organized this series of nightly meetings. He invited support from evangelical churches in the Madison area, and reported that the pastors of 35 churches have united to bring these meetings with the theme of "Freedom in Christ" to Madison. Brian White will be speaking all…
As we remember the first men on the moon, let’s not forget the first supper on the moon — the Lord’s Supper, served and received by an elder in the Presbyterian Church, Apollo 11 astronaut Eugene ‘Buzz’ Aldrin.Read more of this story.
Camp Tamarack on the chain of lakes near Waupaca offers everything you’d expect of a Wisconsin summer camp experience – swimming and canoeing, baseball and volleyball, creative diversions in the craft barn.But the real business of Tamarack takes place at morning worship and Bible study, or nights around the fire when the building of a s’more just might segue into a discussion of faith.Read more of this story.