We admire self-discipline, but could too much control be a bad thing? By Wray Herbert Self-control is one of our most cherished values. We applaud those who have the discipline to regulate their appetites and actions, and we try hard… Continue reading

Make-money-by-simply-driving-your-car.html: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance http://bit.ly/4hOIeT5 minutes ago from TypePad      Baptists Mark 400th Anniversary, Celebrate Religious Freedom on EthicsDaily.com http://bit.ly/UExfnabout 1 hour ago from TypePad      Before You Charge that Hill http://bit.ly/4sy4gabout 1 hour ago from TypePad… Continue reading

They're called "free car" programs or "get paid to drive" promotions. These programs do exist, although they aren't as plentiful as they once were. The key is knowing where to look and having what it takes to make you an… Continue reading

In his latest entry, Ed Stetzer passes on the results of some interesting research about the kinds of ultimate questions people are asking today. For decades, the phrase, "If you were to die today, do you know for sure you… Continue reading

There are some things to consider before you charge a hill. via www.youtube.com Consider if you are prepared to die. From the 1989 film, Glory starring Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman, we see a prayer meeting. They all participated as… Continue reading

Researcher says hypocrisy not biggest obstacle to evangelism Young evangelicals tend to shun ‘conservative’ label, embrace ‘justice’ Ministry leaders tap into online networking Research reveals: No substitute for a personal invitation to church Protestant pastors divided on global warming End… Continue reading

By Rick Neale, Florida Today TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Craft and sell 175 crosses out of plastic canvas. Collect cash donations. Conduct a garage sale. That's how Tamara McAmis converted $50 into a cigar box stuffed with $1,274 during a charitable… Continue reading

Compass Direct News August 10, 2009 HANOI (Compass Direct News) – Local authorities in Vietnam have balked at registering house churches, contributing to a recent uptick in sometimes violent harassment of congregations.  Four police officers and two government officials broke… Continue reading

Parish rift forms at prominent Florida megachurch AP – Tue Aug 11, 1:52 pm ET MIAMI – Descendants of two of the country's most influential evangelical leaders — Billy Graham and the late D. James Kennedy — are feuding over control of a Florida… Continue reading

August 7, 2009: Islam and Modernity "You can’t say that religious opinions made over 1, 000 years ago are valid for all times," says Gamal al-Banna, a reformist Muslim cleric in Egypt. "We must have a revolution in the understanding… Continue reading