Article Archive 2010

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Jan 10

• Year In Review: Hope and change and something for everyone

• Year In Review: Religion and America by the numbers

• Year In Review: The Top 10 Stories of 2009

• Year In Review: Notable Deaths in 2009

• Abortion group drops suit against ex-worker

 Residential dwelling from Jesus’ era unearthed in Nazareth

 How does your state line up on the importance of religion?

 Faith guides Vols' Crompton in tough times

 Sudanese Christian woman flees Muslim family

 Christians freed on desecrating Quran charge

 MUSIC NOTES: Gospel duo Mary Mary hope for a Grammy repeat

 What’s wrong with Evangelicalism?

 Interreligious symposium at Bethel University draws criticism

 Ethical hazards influence stem cell debate

 New melting pot of Christianity in Minnesota

Oped • Christianity and New Age beliefs by Scott Noble
• Satan, world, providence, Christ by John Piper


Feb 10

 Minnesotans at center of Haitian disaster—and relief efforts

 Christian musicians ‘Come Together’ to benefit Haiti

 The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls—and what it means

 Bebo Norman sells prized guitar for thousands for disaster relief in Haiti

 Man overcomes alcohol and prison to serve as example for others

 School system agrees to curb Gideons

 Thousands gather to ‘March for Life’

 Pastors name Graham most influential living preacher; John Piper named in top ten

 Voodoo priest's son leads Haitians to Christ

 eHarmony pressured to add same-sex partners to main site

 MUSIC NOTES: Audio Adrenaline, Third Day seek help for Haiti

 Bible Bee crowns winners from pool of 17,400 contestants

 Violent death of girl in Pakistan spurs push for justice

 North Korea top persecutor of Christians—again

 Church brings teen challenges to big screen

 Local authors give us ‘hope’ and tell us how to follow Jesus

Oped  We should never tire of working for justice by Scott Noble
 It’s about the cost by Greg Boyd


Mar 10

 Olympian says there's 'no atheist at the top of a bobsled run'

 Ministry helps women ‘get out of the life’

 Short legislative session doesn’t mean a lot isn’t on the table

 Post-embryonic stem cell treatments currently available

 Faith Community Nursing program combines faith and health

 Minnesota college students organizing to protect life

 Church uses technology—and a theater—to reach across the border

 Archaeologist discovers ancient wall in Jerusalem dating back to King Solomon

 Ministry on call to help with Haitian adoption work

 Pro-life billboards claim black children are an ‘endangered species’

 MUSIC NOTES: Musicians continue to respond to Haiti with their time, talent

 Canadian judge extends “Baby Isaiah’s” life

 Campus group offers porn for Bibles

 Michael Vick shares first-ever testimony

 'Son of Hamas' was key Israeli informer

 Christian family gunned down; hundreds fleeing violence in city

 Muslim group demands closure of large Christian church

Oped  A unique opportunity? by Scott Noble
 Why require unregenerate children to act like they’re good? by John Piper


Apr 10

 Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit brings 2,000-year-old documents to life

 Evangelicals respond to immigration reform

 Influential pastor and teacher announces leave of absence

 Hebraic roots ministry communicates God’s plan for all nations—beginning with Israel

 Barna survey: Easter's meaning unclear to many Americans

 Chilean pastor wept after quake, then got to work

 Repression of human rights on rise, State Dept. says

 Militants slaughter six World Vision staff workers

 Netanyahu tells supporters “Jerusalem is not a settlement”

 MUSIC NOTES: Switchfoot at work on annual Bro-Am competition

 Threat of return to Hindu state in Nepal looms

 Christian woman jailed under Pakistan’s ‘blasphemy’ laws

 Hope and encouragement in the fight for life

 Judge rules National Day of Prayer ‘unconstitutional’

Oped  A moving experience—the Dead Sea Scrolls and Jesus by Scott Noble
 Jesus’ command to buy swords by Greg Boyd


May 10

 Joyful celebration for merged Minneapolis Liberian church

 Minnesota’s Liberian population survives immigration crisis

 Creative approach to balance the budget: give money away

 ELCA still dealing with effects of last summer’s vote on gay clergy

 Skepticism shadows Noah’s Ark find in Turkey

 Franklin Graham removed from Pentagon prayer service

 Taxpayer-funded abortions down in 2008

 ‘Global Day of Prayer’ includes numerous opportunities to participate

 Wide variety of topics captures attention of local Christian authors

 MUSIC NOTES: Casting Crowns named artist of of year at 41st Dove Awards

 Franklin Graham removed from Pentagon prayer service

Oped  Is this really where we want our culture to go? by Scott Noble
 Helping our leaders finish well by Daniel Henderson


Jun 10

 Hospitality center serves Chinese students

 Northwestern Book Stores sign letter of intent to sell chain

 Church finds itself in middle of tax assessment case

 Court case challenging tax-free clergy housing to proceed

 Two women acquitted on apostasy in Iran

 Crossroads Chapel already at work on State Fair ministry

 Local Christian rock band brings Jesus to nightclubs

 MCC wins top publishing award

 Joint Chiefs chairman says Congress should delay 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' repeal

 MUSIC NOTES: Jaci Velasquez’s tribute is ‘out of this world’

 Global Church to gather for Cape Town 2010

 Valedictorian stands up against censorship of her faith

Oped  The priority of evangelism by Scott Noble
 Reclaiming our first job description by Greg Boyd


Jul 10

 U.S. soccer's Goodson says 'God has been faithful'

 U.S. soccer trajectory looks positive

 Young couple hopes to spend life in evangelistic ministry

 Crossroads Chapel to provide ministry during car show

 Ministry looks to impact future generations in Tanzania

 Joni gets 'positive prognosis' after breast cancer surgery

 MUSIC NOTES: Former Audio Adrenaline singer, bassist team up for new venture

 Moroccan Islamists use Facebook to target Christians

 Prophecy in the Middle East unfolding? Israel more isolated

 Evangelicals set National Day of Prayer for the Gulf

Oped  Concealing Christian commitment? by Scott Noble
 The world’s oldest disease by Jan Markell


Aug 10

 Bhutan proposes 'anti-conversion' law

 Christians’ skulls, bones used for Buddhist ritual

 Brothers accused of ‘blasphemy’ slain in Pakistan

 Restoration work under way for house of MAF Martyr Nate Saint

 Airport chaplains are reminders of God

 All Star anchored in Christ

 MUSIC NOTES: Artist headliners set for David Crowder’s Worship Conference

 Ministry Fair, prayer wall and new Saturday evening service highlight Crossroads Chapel schedule at State Fair

 Local ministries unite for purity

 The Financial Recovery—as seen from the pews

 Number of abortions in state drops
 Real progressive rock: Blank Page Empire
 Rick Warren recovering from serious eye burns
 From Hutterite to mainstream America: one woman’s journey
Oped  Alcohol consumption and evangelicals by Scott Noble
 Praying for our enemies to die? by Greg Boyd


Sept 10

 Minnesota man uses stink-free pigs to share Gospel in Thailand

 Christian aid group attacked in Afghanistan

 The changing landscape of the mission field

 Chaplain provides spiritual care for those behind bars

 Jack Hayford to help leaders focus on prayer and fasting

 U.S. kidnapping victim released in Sudan

 MUSIC NOTES: Jars of Clay prepare for fall release of The Shelter

 Two separate prayer initiatives to usher in new school year

 FCC's appeal of indecency case applauded

 Nicole Serrano: standing on the brink

 “The Basis of Belief: A Century of Drama and Debate at the University of Minnesota”
 Three Christian aid workers killed in Pakistan
 Victim of Orissa, India violence rescued from trafficking ring
 LifeWay Christian Stores to celebrate grand openings at its five stores
 Faith-based leaders urge Congress to reject proposed law restricting freedom of religion
Oped  Is faith your life’s top priority? by Scott Noble
 Harmonious folly: From the shores of Tripoli to Foggy Bottom by Chuck Colson


Oct 10

 Survey reveals Americans’ religious knowledge

 Archaeologists find ‘royal box’ at Herod’s palace

 An interview with John Tesh — Radio show host discusses music, chronic pain, and ministry

 Israel artist creates beauty from war materials

 Craigslist decides to discontinue adult services section on website

 Report finds increase in number of Minnesota girls who are being sexually exploited

 Former atheist finds truth, self in Christianity

 Judge throws out suit challenging U.S. pledge, motto

 Number of unreached peoples in metro area continues to increase

 Now in its fifth year, Christian Community Fair has become must-attend event

 Local families and Operation Christmas Child give hope to children with gift-filled shoeboxes
 New college hopes to produce students of honor
 International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church
Oped  Is it OK to ‘discriminate’ based on religious beliefs? by Scott Noble
 Forgiveness: conditional or unconditional? by Greg Boyd


Nov 10

 Is Glenn Beck’s popularity legitimizing Mormon religion?

 Woman allowed to seek Christian roommate, for now

 Bhutan jails man over Christian films

 Iranian pastor faces death sentence

 New updated NIV Bible is online

 White House criticized for 'politicizing' faith-based office

 Chaplain: Executed woman was true to faith until end

 Thousands from around the world gather to equip the Church in new millennium

 Local participants at Cape Town 2010 come home recommitted to the Gospel

 Christian Community Fair is a great place to ‘connect’

 Ministry renovates to address increased need

 Minnesota Association of Christian Songwriters helps artists create music

 Local authors offer thoughtful works that encourage, entertain and spur readers to action

 Child pornography trafficked on Facebook

 Mary James wins ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’

 Website purportedly claims to allow vote to determine fate of couple’s unborn child

Oped  The Church and human trafficking: Called to be the hands and feet of Jesus by Scott Noble
 Seeing the world as others see it by Sam Helgerson


Dec 10

 Palestinian who once despised Jews making a difference in the West Bank

 Ministry organizes the Church to meet needs of the poor

 Bibles, books, music provide gifts in keeping with the season

 Recent arrest of suspects in sex trafficking ring highlights need for victim services

 Changing of the guard at the Capitol

 Darlene Zschech, husband to leave Hillsong after 25 years

 Atheist billboard calls Nativity a myth

 Pakistan court blocks pardon for Pakistani Christian woman

 Two evangelists in Vietnam sentenced to prison

 Music updates: Infant son of Sanctus Real’s lead singer diagnosed with congenital heart disease

 A race against death for people in the African country of Lesotho

 With so much death, disease and destruction in our world, one author asks, ‘What Good Is God?’

 Relief efforts target toxic flood, quake

Oped  The winds of change—but what should it mean? by Scott Noble
 Beliefs or Bigotry? Perry Before the 9th Circuit Court by Chuck Colson
 The gift of ‘new’ by Terrance J. Rollerson

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