Month: January 2012

Oklahoman

My top stories for The Oklahoman: 1993-2002

By Bobby Ross Jr. Some of my best and/or favorite stories for The Oklahoman between 1993 and 2002: 2002 • Marriage and divorce in Oklahoma: In-depth series on Gov. Frank Keating’s taxpayer-funded initiative targeting the state’s No. 2-in-the-nation divorce rate. • Archbishop sees failure in abuse case: Evaluation of Duncan priest sought in 1994, he acknowledges in interview with The Oklahoman. Earlier story. • U.S. bishops ask Keating to lead board (reporting from Dallas): Governor … Continue reading My top stories for The Oklahoman: 1993-2002

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Christian Chronicle

From ‘serve us’ to service

From ‘serve us’ to service: For a 120-year-old church, growth coincides with a renewed focus on Kingdom building and community outreach (reporting from Mt. Juliet, Tenn.). Churches That Work. MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Forgive David Shannon if he sounds like he’s boasting. It’s just that he’s impressed with the young man at the end of the table. “He’s probably as smart as you and me put together, you know … Continue reading From ‘serve us’ to service

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Christianity Today

As USCIRF faces possible closure, funding divides religious freedom experts

As USCIRF Faces Possible Closure, Funding Divides Religious Freedom Experts The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is preparing to shut down. Christianity Today January print issue. As Chris Seiple sees it, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has operated with a lamentable approach: “name, blame, and shame foreign governments.” That approach, in the president of the Institute for Global Engagement’s view, has … Continue reading As USCIRF faces possible closure, funding divides religious freedom experts

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Religion Unplugged

January 2012: GetReligion

Latinos at a small country church. Published Jan. 1. Romney’s Mormonism: Problem for voters? Published Jan. 4. Obama’s war on religion? Published Jan. 9. How do you know that? Published Jan. 10. Imam who loves the Blues. Published Jan. 13. A tale of two storylines. Published Jan. 20. Cowboy Christianity catching on? Published Jan. 24. Romney’s tithing: A closer look. Published Jan. 26. Pod people: More … Continue reading January 2012: GetReligion

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