Author Archive: gary

Support swells for Christian family in Norway after authorities seize children

Support swells for Christian family in Norway after authorities seize children

 By Sarah Padbury (WNS)–When Marius and Ruth Bodnariu sent their daughters off to school one day last fall, they had no idea they would not come home. And they certainly never imagined their...
The hands and feet of Christ in Burkina Faso

The hands and feet of Christ in Burkina Faso

  Michael Riddering served the needy day and night until al-Qaeda terrorists killed him in a coffee shop By Samantha Gobba (WNS)–Missionary Michael Riddering never suspected the coffee...
World News Shorts

World News Shorts

Muslims protect Christians in Kenyan bus attack (WNS)–Islamic militants with Somalia’s al-Shabaab are suspected of attacking a commuter bus in northeast Kenya on Dec. 21. The attack killed...
Methodists block Discovery Institute from conference over intelligent design

Methodists block Discovery Institute from conference over intelligent design

  By Dick Peterson (WNS)–United Methodist Church officials who vet requests to sponsor display tables at the UMC May 2016 General Conference in Portland, Ore., have rejected Discovery...
Monthly porn exposure the norm for teens

Monthly porn exposure the norm for teens

  By David Roach NASHVILLE (BP) — Half of teenagers and nearly three-quarters of young adults come across pornography at least monthly, and both groups on average consider viewing...
National Shorts

National Shorts

  Oregon bakers pay fine after state seizes their bank accounts (WNS)–On Monday, Aaron and Melissa Klein paid the state of Oregon $136,927.07—the fine levied against them for declining to...
Planned Parenthood sues over undercover videos

Planned Parenthood sues over undercover videos

    By Leigh Jones (WNS)–Planned Parenthood filed suit Jan. 14 in federal court against the Center for Medical Progress (CMP), accusing the group of conducting “a complex criminal...
The Long Wait is Over: Saeed Abedini is back on US soil

The Long Wait is Over: Saeed Abedini is back on US soil

By Dan Wooding NORTH CAROLINA (ANS) – The long wait is finally over for Saeed Abedini, the 35-year-old American pastor imprisoned in Iran, when the plane he was traveling in, touched down on US...
So you think your family is messed up?

So you think your family is messed up?

  By Brad Harrub, Ph.D. The New Year’s holiday is a time for family, friends, and reflection. Many families spend the holiday season on the road, traveling to parent’s or sibling’s homes....
Alphabet Beads MINISTRY TIP

Alphabet Beads MINISTRY TIP

  By Rev. Doug Forbes This year many of the craft and discount stores are featuring wonderful selections of bead kits. Some of these kits contain all the letters on the alphabet with each bead...