No doughnuts on Sunday? Churches confront nutrition, fitness
This story appeared on the AP national wire and ran on Page A10 of The Washington Post. The Associated Press March 8, 2004, Monday, BC cycle DIET: No doughnuts on Sunday? Churches confront nutrition, fitness BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 914 words DATELINE: GRAPEVINE, Texas Sunday morning worshippers at Fellowship Church used to satisfy their spiritual hunger with … Continue reading No doughnuts on Sunday? Churches confront nutrition, fitness
Best-selling Christian author declares: ‘It’s Not About Me’
The Associated Press State & Local Wire March 6, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle Best-selling Christian author declares: ‘It’s Not About Me’ BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 977 words DATELINE: SAN ANTONIO To millions of readers, he’s a homespun writer whose personal anecdotes help connect ordinary Christians to God. To thousands at his church, he’s an honest, humble … Continue reading Best-selling Christian author declares: ‘It’s Not About Me’
A rarity in Bush Country: Voters split on presidential race
The Associated Press State & Local Wire March 6, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle A rarity in Bush Country: Voters split on presidential race BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 889 words DATELINE: DAINGERFIELD, Texas From the regulars at the Hawkins Family Restaurant to the union members who work at Lone Star Steel, folks in this East Texas town tend … Continue reading A rarity in Bush Country: Voters split on presidential race
Thousands flock to Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ’
This story appeared in The Washington Post and in newspapers across the nation. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Associated Press PLANO, Texas — The people streaming out of the movie theater looked as if they’d just attended a wake — and many said they felt as if they had. Red eyes and muffled crying were common as Christians and the merely curious flocked to … Continue reading Thousands flock to Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ’
Opening of Gibson’s ‘Passion’ draws crowds
Opening of Gibson’s ‘Passion’ draws crowds BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Entertainment LENGTH: 961 words DATELINE: PLANO, Texas The people streaming out of the movie theater looked as if they’d just attended a wake – and many said they felt as if they had. Red eyes and muffled crying were common as Christians and the merely curious flocked to theaters nationwide … Continue reading Opening of Gibson’s ‘Passion’ draws crowds
DIET: Nation’s food banks put more emphasis on nutrition
This story appeared on the AP national wire and ran on Page A08 of The Washington Post. February 13, 2004, Friday, BC cycle DIET: Nation’s food banks put more emphasis on nutrition BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 749 words Just five years ago the Greater Boston Food Bank couldn’t give away a carrot. In fact, in 1999 it handed out no fresh produce … Continue reading DIET: Nation’s food banks put more emphasis on nutrition
Episcopal missionaries undeterred by gay bishop backlash
February 3, 2004, Tuesday, BC cycle Episcopal missionaries undeterred by gay bishop backlash BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 805 words DATELINE: AUSTIN, Texas They’re headed to Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to work with street children, build shelters for the homeless and help AIDS-stricken communities improve medical care. But while a world away, these aspiring … Continue reading Episcopal missionaries undeterred by gay bishop backlash
Texas priest ‘unlikely leader’ in conservatives’ fight against gay bishop
January 14, 2004, Wednesday, BC cycle Texas priest ‘unlikely leader’ in conservatives’ fight against gay bishop BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 872 words DATELINE: PLANO, Texas The Rev. Canon David Roseberry has built the congregation he started with 13 members back in 1985 into the Episcopal church that boasts the largest attendance in the nation. His success with … Continue reading Texas priest ‘unlikely leader’ in conservatives’ fight against gay bishop
Megachurches put on megaproductions for the Christmas story
The Associated Press December 22, 2003, Monday, BC cycle Megachurches put on megaproductions for the Christmas story BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 1430 words DATELINE: PLANO, Texas In the biblical account of the Christmas story, a heavenly host of angels appeared to shepherds tending their flock near the stable where baby Jesus lay in a manger. In … Continue reading Megachurches put on megaproductions for the Christmas story
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