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Gigachurches can serve thousands
MINNEAPOLIS – The 23rd Psalm rolled off the Rev. Jason Strand’s tongue with soothing familiarity, the way it had since he memorized it as a boy. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures,...
An oasis of serenity for a fast-paced world
HACKENSACK, N.J.– Like many houses of worship, the Sadhu Vaswani Center in Closter, N.J., has a sign that displays spiritual messages to passers-by. But rather than trumpeting familiar injunctions like “Praise the Lord,” the Hindu congregation’s...
As pastors retire, leaders seek young clergy
DALLAS – It would be a stretch to call Dallas native Trace Haythorn the “Mr. Fix-It” for the clergy shortage facing American Christianity. But as the recently named president of the Fund for Theological Education, he’s in the...
Promise Keepers kicks off eight-city tour
FRESNO – Ron Hooper of Flagstaff, Ariz., said he traveled to Fresno so he could get to know God a little better, something he said would help him become a better husband, father and man. “It doesn’t come automatic,” he said. Hooper...
Modern-day knights abound, if you know where to look
MODESTO – In “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” in order to save his father (Sean Connery) from a gunshot wound, the title character (Harrison Ford) must choose the correct chalice used by Jesus Christ on the eve of his crucifixion....
Obama spotlights United Church of Christ
AKRON, Ohio – The Cleveland-based United Church of Christ has found itself in an uncomfortable spotlight because one of its 1.2 million members, Sen. Barack Obama, is running for president. At issue are video clips of fiery rhetoric from Obama’s...
Woman recalls life in polygamist sect
Charlotte, N.C. – She was raised by her father and his three wives, surrounded by 12 siblings. There was no TV, no radio. At school, she was taught that man never landed on the moon. She and other girls in the polygamist Fundamentalist Church of...
Jesus on Divorce
Divorce is devastating. Many who have been divorced could give testimonies that would drive this truth down our throats. The pain of divorce is excruciating, and not only for the couple, but for their children. What does Jesus say about divorce? ...
Catch the Vision
The purpose of the resurrection of Christ is to provide salvation and deliverance for a lost world. Revelation 7:9 reads, “And there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing...
April 4
Willows Christian church is having a spring salad luncheon on April 4 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at 200 South Plumas St. Donations are $7. Take-out and delivery is available 934-3490....
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