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Christian Chronicle

The Rookie, Part 2: Jim Morris’ life takes more extraordinary turns

THE ROOKIE, PART 2: After the movie about his life, Jim Morris’ journey takes more extraordinary turns (reporting from Abilene, Texas). Page 1. First Place, Interview, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ABILENE, Texas — Go play catch with Jim Morris. The Jim Morris, that is. The one whose real-life story Dennis Quaid portrayed in the 2002 Disney feature film “The Rookie.” … Continue reading The Rookie, Part 2: Jim Morris’ life takes more extraordinary turns

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Christian Chronicle

Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing

Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing (reporting from Malibu, Calif.). Second Front. MALIBU, Calif. – This sun-drenched city on the Pacific coastline is known for sandy beaches, surfboards and stargazing — Hollywood style. It was singing, though, that drew an estimated 500 music composers, choral directors, choir members, biblical scholars and ordinary church members to Pepperdine University for a recent four-day conference. “The Ascending … Continue reading Pepperdine aims to renew, refresh a cappella singing

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Christian Chronicle

A cappella at the Apollo: Gospel preached at historic theater

A cappella at the Apollo: Gospel preached at historic theater (reporting from New York). Page 1 lead. Harlem minister sees need to bring races together (reporting from New York). Inside Story. Lead me to Calgary: One church’s passion for saving Canada’s lost souls (reporting from Calgary, Alberta). Currents. Christian universities break enrollment records. National. Continue reading A cappella at the Apollo: Gospel preached at historic theater

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Associated Press

Fans mourn slain guitarist at memorial service

The Associated Press State & Local Wire December 15, 2004, Wednesday, BC cycle Fans mourn slain guitarist at memorial service BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 677 words DATELINE: ARLINGTON, Texas The smoke was thick, the music loud. The rum and the bourbon flowed, and so did the tears. Guitar-shaped funeral wreaths lined the stage as thousands of … Continue reading Fans mourn slain guitarist at memorial service

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Associated Press

Dallas film festival aims to get it right – right-wing, that is

The Associated Press September 10, 2004, Friday, BC cycle Dallas film festival aims to get it right – right-wing, that is BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Entertainment News LENGTH: 828 words DATELINE: DALLAS A new film festival promises plenty of election-year intrigue, from allegations of political deceit leading up to the Sept. 11 attacks to explanations of the “real reasons” America … Continue reading Dallas film festival aims to get it right – right-wing, that is

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Associated Press

Holy smoke! Christian Comedy Night catches on

The Associated Press State & Local Wire April 24, 2004, Saturday, BC cycle Holy smoke! Christian Comedy Night catches on BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., AP Religion Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 868 words DATELINE: ADDISON, Texas “Any Billy Graham fans here?” Al Fike grins slyly as he baits a Tuesday night crowd at the Improv comedy club. “Woo-hoo!” a few in the audience … Continue reading Holy smoke! Christian Comedy Night catches on

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Washington Post

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’

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Associated Press

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

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Washington Post

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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