Category: Illustrations and Research

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Gay Anarchists Storm Church in Michigan

Sunday, November 9, a band of about 30 gays stormed Mount Hope Church in Lansing, Michigan. Some were well-dressed so they could blend in with the church-goers and wreak havoc inside the church by pulling fire alarms, throwing fliers at churchgoers, yelling at parishioners and storming the pulpit while holding up a large rainbow colored… Continue reading Gay Anarchists Storm Church in Michigan

Eight Retailers Commit to Recognizing Christmas

The following eight retailers responded with enthusiasm and stated their plans to generously use the term “Christmas” in their 2008 catalogs and Web publications when questioned through a letter by Focus on the Family: Best Buy, Cabela’s, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Nordstrom, Pier 1 Imports, Toys “R” Us, Wal-Mart. [citizenlink.org]

Blacks Are the Most Religious Americans

Of all the major racial and ethnic groups in America, blacks are the most likely to report a religious affiliation, and even among black adults who are unaffiliated (12%), more than two-thirds (70%) say that religion is somewhat or very important in their lives. Only one percent of blacks identify as atheist or agnostic. [Pew… Continue reading Blacks Are the Most Religious Americans

Salvation Army Tests Credit Cards at Red Kettles

The Salvation Army is experimenting with a plastic alternative for folks who don’t have cash to place in a holiday red kettle. Five bell-ringers in El Paso County, Colo., will be the first to accept debit and credit cards along with spare change and bills. The new kettle options are receiving mixed reviews by shoppers.

eHarmony Forced to Match Homosexual Couples

Under an agreement with New Jersey’s Division on Civil Rights, eHarmony will create a same-sex dating Web site — “Compatible Partners” — and pay $50,000 in administrative costs. Eric McKinley, who filed a “discrimination” complaint against eHarmony three years ago, gets $5,000 under the settlement. The new site and eHarmony will maintain individual matching pools… Continue reading eHarmony Forced to Match Homosexual Couples

The Tradition of the Thanksgiving Holiday

The tradition — introduced by European Americans of Thanksgiving as a time to focus on God and His blessings — dates back over four centuries. But it is primarily from the pilgrims’ Thanksgiving celebration of 1621 that we derive the tradition of Thanksgiving Day. The pilgrims set sail for America on Sept. 6, 1620, and,… Continue reading The Tradition of the Thanksgiving Holiday

When It Is Wise to Wait

(Psalm 130:1 – 8 ) Timing is critical in business, science, and sports. But, most importantly, it’s essential in the believer’s life. To keep in step with the Lord, we need to carry out His instructions in His timeframe. Waiting on God means seeking further direction from Him while we remain in our present circumstances.… Continue reading When It Is Wise to Wait

Leadership Kit

All leaders would do well to have certain items in their possession to remind them of the meaning of ministry. Here’s what I have in my Leadership Kit… erasers To forget people’s mistakes, failures and complaints Bendy straw Flexible but still functional Rubberband Willingness to stretch Knowing your limitations Balloon Shows what the size/growth (spiritual… Continue reading Leadership Kit