A Berean - What's in your Bible?

A Berean - What's in your Bible?


Banks’ red ink shows consumers still bruised – Reuters

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 03:15 PM PDT


Senate vote for ‘hate crimes’ sparks warning

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 02:15 PM PDT

'The people will not remain silent forever'


Another Legal Victory for Traditional Marriage as Challenge to Proposition 8 is Tossed by Federal Judge

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 01:50 PM PDT

Contact: Andy Pugno, 916-608-3065 SACRAMENTO, July 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- A federal judge granted another strong legal victory for Proposition 8 today by throwing out the challenge that directly attempted to overturn the measure on federal constitutional grounds. United States District Court Judge David Carter threw out the challenge to Proposition 8 and dismissed the state of California as a defendant in the case of Smelt vs. United States. The judge indicated in his ruling that sin Source: Schubert Flint Public Affairs


Healthcare, Abortion, and Potential Violence: ‘Let All Those in Government be Warned: They Cannot Order People to Pay for Murder and Betray God Himself without Horrific Consequences.’ — Randall Terry

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 01:42 PM PDT

Health Care, Murder, and the Coming Convulsions. Contact: Kathy Veritas; 904-687-9804; www.OverturnRoe.com WASHINGTON, July 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Randall Terry, Founder of Operation Rescue, and other local pro-life advocates will hold a press conference at the National Press Club (529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC) on Tuesday, July 21, at 2:00 P.M. Mr. Randall Terry to discuss what he and other pro-life leaders will and will not do if healthcare passes and includes paying for child Source: Society for Truth and Justice


Senate votes to expand federal ‘hate crimes’ – July 17

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 01:21 PM PDT

WASHINGTON- People attacked because of their sexual orientation or gender would receive federal protections under a Senate-approved measure that significantly expands the reach of “hate crimes” law. The Senate bill also would make it easier for federal prosecutors to step in when state or local authorities are unable or unwilling to pursue those acts deemed [...]


DC Appropriations Bill Shows ‘Pure Political Cowardice’ Says Fr. Pavone

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 01:01 PM PDT

Contact: Margaret, Priests for Life, 888-735-3448 ext. 251   STATEN ISLAND, NY, July 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, commented today on the House leadership's refusal to allow a separate vote on taxpayer funding for abortions in the District of Columbia. "The House leadership knows that the public does not want to pay for abortions so they refuse to allow a separate vote on the question," said Fr. Pavone.&nb Source: Priests for Life


A Legendary Bible Teacher Receives a Lifetime Achievement Award From the Trade Association of Christian Publishers

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 12:40 PM PDT

David C. Cook Author Warren Wiersbe Receives Lifetime Award for the 'Be' Bible Commentaries Contact: Suzanne Ralston, 800-708-5550 ext. 3519, Global@DavidCCook.org DENVER, July 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Warren Wiersbe was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Christian Booksellers Association for his "Be" Bible Commentaries at CBA's annual convention, July 12. Over 6 million of his commentaries have been distributed worldwide by David C. Cook in 35 languages, including Source: David C. Cook, Global Mission


‘Hate Crimes’ Amendment Added to Defense Authorization Act

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 12:33 PM PDT

Contact: Demi Bardsley, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, 202-488-7000 ext. 134   WASHINGTON, July 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Late last night, the Senate voted 63-28 to attach the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S. 909) to the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1390).  The Defense Act addresses funding for the U.S. military, but it now includes an amendment that would give special protections to individuals based on their "perceived o Source: Concerned Women for America


‘Breaking Free’ Overcoming Pornography and Sexual Addiction

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 12:00 PM PDT

Contact: Min. Christopher Cooke, www.therealissuesoflife.org, 770 256-0344 MEDIA ADVISORY, July 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Could half of Christian men have a problem with porn, as so many of the statistics say? Porn is reported to be a $12 billion dollar industry in the U.S. Fifty percent of men viewed pornography within one week of attending a Promise Keepers event...54% of pastors said they viewed porn within the past year in a Pastors.com survey...in a 2003 Focus on the Family poll 47% of Source: Real Issues Ministries


New Innovative Leadership Resource Network Launches Online

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 10:48 AM PDT

Contact: Tony Chidester, The Christian Post, 202-560-5206 WASHINGTON, July 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Christian Post Company announced today the launch of the newest addition to its web network, The Shepherd Post. The Shepherd Post Web site was created to bring together the widest selection of blogging pastors and ministers to share their ministry experiences with each other and the rising generations of believers and Christian leaders. Visitors to The Shepherd Post are able to u Source: The Christian Post


Episcopalians OK Same-Sex Marriage Blessings

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 10:19 AM PDT

Episcopalians are allowing bishops to decide whether to bless same-sex marriages. They'll also start researching an official prayer service for gay couples.


Sotomayor Wins GOP Backers after Smooth Hearings

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 10:13 AM PDT

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor won her first public pledges of support from Senate Republicans and one prominent GOP opponent, after a smooth performance at her confirmation hearings that has placed her firmly on track to become the high court's first Latina and the first Democratic-named justice in 15 years.


At Least 8 from US Wounded in Jakarta Suicide Bombings

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 09:53 AM PDT

The Obama administration on Friday said a pair of suicide bombings in luxury American hotels in the Indonesian capital were proof of the need to remain vigilant against terror groups. But officials said they do not see the attacks as a sign that violent extremism is on the rise again in Indonesia.


NY Prosecutors Probe Whether Passenger Drove Train

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 09:48 AM PDT

A prosecutor says criminal charges are possible after reports that a Long Island Rail Road engineer let a passenger operate a train bound for New York City.


Pence “Profoundly Disappointed” as Democrats Reject Vote Banning Fairness Doctrine – July17

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 08:13 AM PDT

U.S. Congressman Mike Pence released the following statement in response to the news that the Democrat-majority Rules Committee had rejected the 'Broadcaster Freedom Amendment' which would have prevented the Federal Communications Commission from reinstating the so-called 'Fairness Doctrine' and enacting proposed broadcast localism regulations for the next fiscal year. All Democrats present voted against allowing [...]


House Committee OK’s Health Care Bill

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 07:53 AM PDT

A second House committee has approved health care legislation that President Barack Obama is seeking.


Predicting How Sotomayor Will Vote Is Difficult, Gingrich Says

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 07:40 AM PDT

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Friday it's difficult to tell what kind of justice U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor would become, calling her testimony this week "dramatically more moderate" than some of her recent remarks.


Commerce Sec. Warns: Americans Need ‘To Pay’ Or Face Mother Nature’s Wrath — Pay up or face ‘floods, droughts and rising sea levels’ – July 17

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 07:19 AM PDT

Pay up or world faces a ‘catastrophe’ [Climate Depot Editor’s Note: Obama’s Commerce Sec. Gary Locke would have us believe that Mother Nature is running a mob-like operation. Americans need to pay up or else! Pay hard-earned dollars to the government or face "floods, droughts and rising sea levels." It appears Sec. Locke is attempting to [...]


Zero Tolerance in Colleges, Too

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 07:18 AM PDT

I thought zero tolerance policies were only in public schools, but apparently college students face their own version of extreme "zero tolerance." There are cases of college officials taking action against students who merely mention weapons or s...


Treasury Department Nixes Plan to Hire Cartoonist for Stress Relief

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 06:40 AM PDT

The Treasury Department is scrapping plans to hire a cartoonist to lighten the mood of its employees who manage the nation's $1.2 trillion debt, after a senator questioned its merits.


Jakarta hotel blasts kill 8, wound dozens – Ynet

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 05:03 AM PDT


Blasts at Luxury Hotels in Jakarta Kill 9, Injure 50 – Fox

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 05:03 AM PDT


Jakarta hotel blasts kill 8, wound dozens – Ynet

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 05:03 AM PDT


US urges NKorea to return to nuclear talks – Khaleej Times

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 05:03 AM PDT


Medvedev Charms Merkel at Munich Summit – Der Spiegel

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 05:03 AM PDT


Fidel Castro calls on U.S. to withdraw troops from Honduras – Novosti

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 05:03 AM PDT


UK: Swine flu could extend recession by two years, says thinktank – Guardian

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 05:03 AM PDT


Satellites can spot tsunamis: study – Reuters

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 05:03 AM PDT


Car bomb explodes in north of Indonesian capital – Gulf News

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 05:03 AM PDT


Syria: No Golan, No Talks – July 17

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 05:01 AM PDT

(IsraelNN.com) Damascus has told the United States bluntly that unless Israel agrees as a precondition to hand over the Golan Heights, there will be no further peace talks. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has categorically rejected any suggestion of withdrawal from the region, which became a part of Israel in 1981 with the Golan Heights Law. Syrian troops had previously [...]


Mass Protest Planned Against Jewish Nation’s Land Sale

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 04:52 AM PDT

Major protest in Jerusalem and 50 junctions around the country, on Sunday, against gov't plan to sell state-owned land to the highest bidder.


New Social Networking Site MyFaithDaily.com Announces Key Partnerships with High Profile Bishops

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 04:30 AM PDT

MyFaithDaily.com Establishes Strategic Partnership with Key High Profile Bishops and Pastors Contact: Daniel K. Marquardt, MyFaithDaily.com, 718-374-5113 MARLBOROUGH, Mass., July 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- MyFaithDaily.com announced today that several high profile and famous Bishops have taken active roles in developing and promoting the use of MyFaithDaily.com among their congregants. These leaders include Bishop Greg Davis, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Bishop George Brooks, Dr. Source: MyFaithDaily.com Inc.


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Soldier Attacked in Tel Aviv, Desk Soldiers Learn Martial Arts

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 04:27 AM PDT

A soldier was attacked and his gun stolen in Tel Aviv. IDF to begin teaching non-combat soldiers martial arts for defense against Arab kidnappers.


2nd Furlough Begins as California Budget Talks Stall

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 04:19 AM PDT

Most state government workers are staying home for the second time this month while Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers work to close California's $26.3 billion budget deficit.


Why Winners Win

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 04:15 AM PDT

Fortune, it is said, favors the bold. And best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell is certainly bold. In his latest chart-topper, "Outliers," Gladwell sets out to change our perception of success by showing that we must "appreciate the idea that the values of the world we inhabit and the people we surround ourselves with have a profound effect on who we are."


‘Armageddon’ alarm bell rings – Washington Times – July 17

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 04:12 AM PDT

Pakistan’s fall to Taliban would raise U.S. risks sky-high A senior adviser on South Asia to three U.S. presidents is now warning about “Armageddon in Islamabad.” At the request of President Obama, Bruce Riedel, a former CIA expert on the region, also chaired an interagency policy review on Afghanistan and nuclear Pakistan. His latest assessment says, “A [...]


Paulson grilled over Merrill merger – Washington Times – July 17

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 04:08 AM PDT

Ex-secretary takes flak A  bipartisan chorus of House lawmakers on Thursday angrily accused former Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. of abusing power, misleading Congress and suppressing information in pressuring a reluctant Bank of America last year to go through with a takeover of Merrill Lynch. “The American people, investors and the Congress were kept in the [...]


Former Chauvinist Inspired to Write Book that Teaches Women How to be Women and Men How to Live with Them

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 04:01 AM PDT

Contact: Genikwa R. Williams, Jordan Media Group, 609-216-0268, info@JordanMediaGroup.org BURLINGTON, NJ, July 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a world filled with men from Mars and women from Venus, Eric F. Ricks thinks he has finally learned the secret to peace in the home and elsewhere. He is learning to speak Venusian. "It took nearly 50 years of marriage and 35 years of leading and teaching others, but I think I finally understand women," Ricks, 68. "Okay, I'll say that I get them Source: Jordan Media Group


Obama’s Noble Truth is Nothig But a Lie – Alan Keyes/WND – July 17

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 04:00 AM PDT

I’m well-known for my view that the Obama faction represents a superficially updated 21st century re-visioning of 20th century communism. In light of this belief, Gibbs’ allusion to “the noble truth” (which is to say a lie that serves the cause) doesn’t surprise me. After all, this was the mindset that led to the peculiar [...]


Nordskog Publishing, Inc. Christian Books Now on Kindle, and International Translations

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 04:00 AM PDT

Contact: Helen Cook, PrimeStar Publicity, 979-922-1512, helen.cook@primestarpublicity.com MEDIA ADVISORY, July 17, /Christian Newswire/ -- Though Nordskog has been in the publishing industry for many years (Powerboat Magazine) NPI is fairly new to the Christian book publishing industry with their first books coming out in November 2007. Since that time they have continued to produce quality Christian books, easy to read, timely, books with subjects of importance to Christian living. God's Source: PrimeStar Publicity & PR


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