Members of the Staples Players' cast of "Jesus Christ Superstar" rehearse for this weekend's performances of the musical at the high school. Photo: Meg Barone / CT Johnny Shea, .. more …
Archive for July, 2011
But like many gay Mormons, Clayson wasn't always so open, given the church's stance on homosexuality. Like many faiths, Mormonism teaches that any sexual relationship outside of traditional .. more …
Teen volunteers at Bethel Bible Church's Vacation Bible School get the children excited by using music videos and dances to introduce the focus for the day's lessons. The sanctuary is .. more …
On July 31, 1556, more than 400 years ago, St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, died after months of ill health. The day before, he had asked his secretary, Fr. Juan Polanco, to ask .. more …
He had no idea his rollicking prayer, which included thanking the Lord for Nelms' “smokin' hot wife” and concluded with “… in Jesus' name, boogity, boogity, boogity, amen,” .. more …
He had no idea his rollicking prayer, which included thanking the Lord for Nelms' “smokin' hot wife” and concluded with “… in Jesus' name, boogity, boogity, boogity, amen,” .. more …
The 89-year-old allows that much has changed in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints since 2002, when authorities launched an enforcement campaign to stop child marriages .. more …
It's hard not to think of Jesus Christ and tragedy. Mel Gibson's epic The Passion of the Christ brings this home. Judas Iscariot set the tone for what would be the final hours of Jesus when .. more …
Referring to a Bible passage on the miracle of the multiplication of loaves and fishes by Jesus Christ, he said: "Jesus reminds us of our responsibility — to do everything we can to help those .. more …
The real principle contrary to the Bible here is to remove an anti-violence book from the hands of children. Banning a classic of American literature makes Republic's school district look like a .. more …
That church is the subject of a letter written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit by John the Apostle of Jesus Christ. We find that letter in Revelation 3:7-13. The letter is addressed to .. more …
A Norco-based church has filed papers in federal bankruptcy court saying it will pay $50 million in cash for the financially troubled Crystal Chathedral in Garden Grove on the condition that family .. more …
The 89-year-old allows that much has changed in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints since 2002, when authorities launched an enforcement campaign to stop child marriages .. more …
The Bible then reveals to us the mind of God in Jesus Christ and we are admonished to "let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus". Mr. Reeves also states that he believes an .. more …
Howard Creecy Jr., 57, president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, died Thursday of an apparent heart attack in… No comments have been posted to this article. The Rev. Howard Creecy .. more …
Warren Jeffs, leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who has been silent since his trial began last Thursday, spoke for the first time with the jury present Friday. .. more …
But this time of great need presents us with great opportunity for us to demonstrate the love and compassion of the Lord Jesus Christ. For those who have been redeemed, changed and transformed by the .. more …
But they also have also effectively turned the courtroom into a pulpit for the leader of the breakaway Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who is now representing himself in .. more …
PLEASANT GROVE — Pastor Mike Bagley speaks at 11 am Sunday at First Baptist Church, 344 E. Center St. Sunday school, 10 am Big Apple Adventure Bible school is 6:30-8:30 pm July 31-Aug. 3. (801) .. more …
Despite the best efforts of ideologues on both sides, including some of my colleagues here at On Faith, it is entirely clear that the Norwegian mass murderer, Anders Breivik is both a Christian and a .. more …
Members of the Staples Players' cast of "Jesus Christ Superstar" rehearse for this weekend's performances of the musical at the high school. Photo: Meg Barone / CT Johnny Shea, .. more …
Warren Jeffs, leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who has been silent since his trial began last Thursday, spoke for the first time with the jury present Friday. .. more …
When I teach church classes about forgiveness, I begin with a question: What do you think the Bible says about forgiveness? The first thing someone calls out is usually "70 times seven," a .. more …
STRATFORD, Ontario – The Stratford Festival's brilliant revival of Jesus Christ Superstar is heading south of the border – and that's only fitting. Artistic director Des McAnuff's .. more …
Warren Jeffs, leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who has been silent since his trial began last Thursday, spoke for the first time with the jury present Friday. .. more …
Then they will assist in worship by singing the bible camp songs they learned each day. Activities will continue until 8 pm For adults, the theme is “good neighbors,” and time together begins .. more …
The scrolling in the new Gmail theme preview was acting all broke this morning, so I went up to the little gear to change the theme back to an old one—and then I saw this. It's a new option to .. more …
The 1981 recording details Hofmann's attempt to negotiate or trade for a supposed original copy of a blessing written by Mormon church founder Joseph Smith Jr. to leaders of what was then known .. more …
John Spink, jspink@ajc.com SCLC President Howard Creecy Jr. was the pastor at Olivet Church in Fayette County. The funeral will be at 11 am Friday, Aug. 5, at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, 534 .. more …
The Bible tells us in Proverbs 22:7—“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” Any people or nation who is heavily in debt is not really free, but are at the .. more …
The ecclesiastical head of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints broke his silence Friday by objecting to an FBI FBI agent's testimony about records seized at his .. more …
Despite the best efforts of ideologues on both sides, including some of my colleagues here at On Faith, it is entirely clear that the Norwegian mass murderer, Anders Breivik is both a Christian and a .. more …
A brand new production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" up in Ontario, Canada is creating some positive buzz in the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and may even be on Broadway in spring 2012. .. more …
(AP) — One person has been killed and at least three children have been critically injured when a church van overturned on Interstate 40 in Humphreys County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports the .. more …
A brand new production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" up in Ontario, Canada is creating some positive buzz in the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and may even be on Broadway in spring 2012. .. more …
However, Christianity asserts that while ownership of divine truth does not rest with an individual denomination or church group, it does rest in the inspired Word of God, the Bible. The Bible then .. more …
The people of Jesus Christ work with anyone who will come and sometimes the people who come ignore or pick and choose from the Church's teachings and miss the message. There is no justification .. more …
Worship service and Sunday school — 8 am and 10:30 am, Sunday worship with communion Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1705 W. 21st St. Sunday School: 9:15 am Information: 763-4816. Fellowship and .. more …
The Bible then reveals to us the mind of God in Jesus Christ and we are admonished to "let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus". Mr. Reeves also states that he believes an .. more …
JERSEY CITY AND BEYOND – Christ Hospital in Jersey City has announced that Prime Healthcare Services, a California-based for-profit healthcare company, has struck a deal to buy the medical facility. .. more …
Yes, a creeping vine on a telephone pole had taken on the unmistakable form of a crucified Jesus Christ. Local authorities warn potential pilgrimage-makers not to climb the pole to kiss or embrace .. more …
Warren Jeffs, leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is placed in a Tom Green County Sheriff's Department car after a suppression hearing July 27 in San .. more …
One of the disciples of Jesus Christ was discovered in Turkey recently, according to a report released by Andalu Agency Wednesday. The tomb of St. Philip the Apostle, one of the 12 original Disciples .. more …
"Like" the Patheos Progressive Christian Page on Facebook to receive today's best commentary on Progressive Christian issues. Editor's Note: In the weeks leading up to the tenth .. more …
Christ Hospital trustees could vote late this year whether to spend more than $100 million on a new orthopedic and spine tower on its Mount Auburn campus. The hospital's board already has .. more …
Harris has helped to teach at a Sunday School in Timaru and has been employed as a septic tank cleaner in the past. He has a history of offending stretching back 20 years but the offences he admitted .. more …
Warren Jeffs, leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is placed in a Tom Green County Sheriff's Department car after a suppression hearing Wednesday, July 27, .. more …
Here was a church that was being commended by the Lord Jesus Christ for many things. The people worked hard for the Gospel. They persevered in the faith. Remaining true to the doctrines that were .. more …
Eric Church is all about the live show, and that's where he's been hearing the most feedback about his new single, "Homeboy." The edgy song tells the story of a brother who's .. more …
Rains spoke briefly, taking his text from Acts 14 and following the provocative title of “Things That Don't Make Sense in the Bible.” One example he quoted was that of the Apostle Paul being .. more …












