The day after Barack Obama was elected president, Larry Younginer knelt in front of the congregants at his suburban Atlanta church and offered a prayer of thanks. "Lord, we have again come to you in prayer, and you have heard our cries from heaven, and you have sent us again from the state called Illinois, a man called Barack to heal our land," said Younginer, a 62-year-old retired information systems worker at Coca Cola in Atlanta. November 2008 Archives
Christian
The day after Barack Obama was elected president, Larry Younginer knelt in front of the congregants at his suburban Atlanta church and offered a prayer of thanks. "Lord, we have again come to you in prayer, and you have heard our cries from heaven, and you have sent us again from the state called Illinois, a man called Barack to heal our land," said Younginer, a 62-year-old retired information systems worker at Coca Cola in Atlanta.
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The day after Barack Obama was elected president, Larry Younginer knelt in front of the congregants at his suburban Atlanta church and offered a prayer of thanks. "Lord, we have again come to you in prayer, and you have heard our cries from heaven, and you have sent us again from the state called Illinois, a man called Barack to heal our land," said Younginer, a 62-year-old retired information systems worker at Coca Cola in Atlanta.
World
The only terrorist captured alive after the Mumbai massacre has given police the first full account of the extraordinary events that led to it - revealing he was ordered to 'kill until the last breath'. Azam Amir Kasab, 21, from Pakistan, said the attacks were meticulously planned six months ago and were intended to kill 5,000 people.
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The only terrorist captured alive after the Mumbai massacre has given police the first full account of the extraordinary events that led to it - revealing he was ordered to 'kill until the last breath'. Azam Amir Kasab, 21, from Pakistan, said the attacks were meticulously planned six months ago and were intended to kill 5,000 people.
Christian
Mickey Sheridan is in denial. In the weeks since the election of Barack Obama, the 58-year-old self-professed "holy roller" refuses to acknowledge the Illinois senator will soon be inaugurated as America's 44th president. Read More
National
President-elect Barack Obama planned to nominate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton as his secretary of state on Monday, transforming a once-bitter political rivalry into a high-level strategic and diplomatic partnership.
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President-elect Barack Obama planned to nominate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton as his secretary of state on Monday, transforming a once-bitter political rivalry into a high-level strategic and diplomatic partnership.
Life
Before the election I wrote a piece for NEWSWEEK.com about white evangelicals and abortion. In that piece, I predicted that conservative Christians would not move in large numbers away from the Republican Party because of their fundamental theological and cultural objections to abortion.
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Before the election I wrote a piece for NEWSWEEK.com about white evangelicals and abortion. In that piece, I predicted that conservative Christians would not move in large numbers away from the Republican Party because of their fundamental theological and cultural objections to abortion.
National
The Rev. George M. Docherty, credited with helping to push Congress to insert the phrase "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance, has died at 97.
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The Rev. George M. Docherty, credited with helping to push Congress to insert the phrase "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance, has died at 97.
Sports
Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the right thigh and spent Friday night in a hospital, another dramatic turn in a tumultuous season in which the New York Giants receiver has been fined and suspended.
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Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the right thigh and spent Friday night in a hospital, another dramatic turn in a tumultuous season in which the New York Giants receiver has been fined and suspended.
National
Jdimytai Damour was a big man -- 270 pounds, by one account -- but he was a gentle giant to his friends, who said he loved to chat about movies, Japanese anime and politics.
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Jdimytai Damour was a big man -- 270 pounds, by one account -- but he was a gentle giant to his friends, who said he loved to chat about movies, Japanese anime and politics.
World
Security forces brought a three-day assault on India's financial and cultural capital to an end Saturday morning, killing the last remaining gunmen holed up in one of the city's luxury hotels after freeing hostages and recovering bodies from two hotels and a Jewish center Friday.
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Security forces brought a three-day assault on India's financial and cultural capital to an end Saturday morning, killing the last remaining gunmen holed up in one of the city's luxury hotels after freeing hostages and recovering bodies from two hotels and a Jewish center Friday.
African-American
When President-elect Barack Obama spoke of the "black church" during his now-famous speech on race and religion, it was clear what he meant. But some historians who focus on African-American religion say the term "black church" is passe. Read More
National
In a sign of consumer desperation amid a bleak economy, the annual rite of retailing known as Black Friday turned chaotic and deadly, as shoppers scrambled for holiday bargains. A Wal-Mart worker on Long Island, N.Y., died after being trampled by customers who broke through the doors early Friday, and other workers were trampled as they tried to rescue the man.
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In a sign of consumer desperation amid a bleak economy, the annual rite of retailing known as Black Friday turned chaotic and deadly, as shoppers scrambled for holiday bargains. A Wal-Mart worker on Long Island, N.Y., died after being trampled by customers who broke through the doors early Friday, and other workers were trampled as they tried to rescue the man.
National
A man who rammed his truck into a woman's vehicle on a highway early Friday told authorities he crashed into her while going more than 100 mph because God told him "she needed to be taken off the road." Read More
Education
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, the evangelical seminary headquartered in South Hamilton, today announced budget cutbacks in response to the impact of the economic downturn. Here is the news release:
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Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, the evangelical seminary headquartered in South Hamilton, today announced budget cutbacks in response to the impact of the economic downturn. Here is the news release:
Christian
A new effort to translate the Bible into every living language kicked off Saturday with the help of a $50 million anonymous gift to the Orlando-based Wycliffe USA, the world's largest Bible-translation company. Read More
National
George W. Bush hopes history will see him as a president who liberated millions of Iraqis and Afghans, who worked towards peace and who never sold his soul for political ends.
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George W. Bush hopes history will see him as a president who liberated millions of Iraqis and Afghans, who worked towards peace and who never sold his soul for political ends.
Christian
Minneapolis police are warning staff at churches, temples, synagogues and other places of worship to be extra careful to secure property, lock doors and conduct a building sweep before going home at night in the aftermath of a string of burglaries in the past three weeks. Read More
National
Reporting from Palm Desert and Los Angeles -- Most shoppers headed to the Toys R Us in Palm Desert on Friday morning clutching their "door buster" ads and their shopping lists. At least two men walked into the busy store armed with their guns. Read More
National
A lawmaker says the state's Homeland Security office should be crediting God with keeping the state safe. Read More
National
Ring-a-ling. Hear them ring? No? Then you must be at Valley Mall in Hagerstown, where the Salvation Army was asked to mute its famous bells. Instead, they've replaced the brass clappers with large metal paper clips to appease merchants who complained the bell ringers were too loud. Instead of chiming brightly, these bells emit meek little clinks.
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Second Coming Watch/World
The United States accused Syria on Friday of adopting tactics "honed by Iran" to impede a U.N. watchdog probe into alleged covert nuclear activity. Read More
World
India pointed a finger on Friday at Pakistani-linked "elements" for the deadly attacks in Mumbai, raising the prospect of a breakdown in the nuclear-armed rivals' peace efforts.
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India pointed a finger on Friday at Pakistani-linked "elements" for the deadly attacks in Mumbai, raising the prospect of a breakdown in the nuclear-armed rivals' peace efforts.
African-American
A black U.S. soldier who deserted his unit to avoid returning to Iraq has applied for asylum in Germany, saying the Iraq war was illegal and that he could not support the "heinous acts" taking place.
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A black U.S. soldier who deserted his unit to avoid returning to Iraq has applied for asylum in Germany, saying the Iraq war was illegal and that he could not support the "heinous acts" taking place.
Christian
Churches and Christian organisations in India have condemned terrorist attacks across Mumbai that have left 119 people dead and 300 injured.
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Churches and Christian organisations in India have condemned terrorist attacks across Mumbai that have left 119 people dead and 300 injured.
Business
Congress was decidedly unimpressed by the three domestic auto makers' plea for a bailout last week and responded by asking them to do the impossible: conjure up plans by Dec. 2 detailing how a bailout would revive them.
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Congress was decidedly unimpressed by the three domestic auto makers' plea for a bailout last week and responded by asking them to do the impossible: conjure up plans by Dec. 2 detailing how a bailout would revive them.
National
The line for a Thanksgiving meal was long when the Chicago Christian Industrial League shelter opened Thursday morning, and volunteers served more than 200 people in the first 40 minutes -- record demand for the shelter.
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The line for a Thanksgiving meal was long when the Chicago Christian Industrial League shelter opened Thursday morning, and volunteers served more than 200 people in the first 40 minutes -- record demand for the shelter.
World
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed to help start a nuclear energy program in Venezuela and said Moscow is willing to participate in a socialist trade bloc in Latin America led by President Hugo Chavez.
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed to help start a nuclear energy program in Venezuela and said Moscow is willing to participate in a socialist trade bloc in Latin America led by President Hugo Chavez.
African-American
Despite political, social and economic advances by black Americans, racial disparities between blacks and whites persist in just about every measurable form: Read More
Sports
NFL history is replete with teams that reached the highest high by winning the Super Bowl only to tumble down the mountain in their bids to repeat. Recently, the 2002 New England Patriots, 2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers and 2006 Pittsburgh Steelers suffered the ignominy of failing to qualify for the playoffs the season after they won the Lombardi Trophy.
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NFL history is replete with teams that reached the highest high by winning the Super Bowl only to tumble down the mountain in their bids to repeat. Recently, the 2002 New England Patriots, 2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers and 2006 Pittsburgh Steelers suffered the ignominy of failing to qualify for the playoffs the season after they won the Lombardi Trophy.
World
India's economy will probably withstand the effect of yesterday's terror attacks in Mumbai as rising incomes and record harvests boost consumer spending.
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Christian
With the troubled economy casting a shadow over the country, Americans across the nation are especially being reminded this Thanksgiving of the many things they do have to be grateful for.
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Education
A succession of bad news over the past two weeks has turned the college plans of California high school seniors upside down.
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A succession of bad news over the past two weeks has turned the college plans of California high school seniors upside down.
Second Coming Watch/World
Arab governments are calling on rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah to work together toward reconciliation.
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Arab governments are calling on rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah to work together toward reconciliation.
National
The world's economic fears were violently pushed aside on Wednesday by another global threat -- terrorism. A massive coordinated attack was launched in Mumbai, India just hours after the FBI warned that Al Qaeda may be targeting New York's subways and railroads.
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The world's economic fears were violently pushed aside on Wednesday by another global threat -- terrorism. A massive coordinated attack was launched in Mumbai, India just hours after the FBI warned that Al Qaeda may be targeting New York's subways and railroads.
World
Officials say as many as 30 people could still remain hostage in a luxury hotel tonight following a suspected terrorist attack that has plunged the Indian financial capital of Mumbai into chaos.
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Officials say as many as 30 people could still remain hostage in a luxury hotel tonight following a suspected terrorist attack that has plunged the Indian financial capital of Mumbai into chaos.
National
Federal authorities are warning of a possible Al Qaeda-orchestrated terror plot against New York City subway and other transit systems during the holidays, FOX News has confirmed. The potential threat -- described in an internal FBI memo as "plausible but unsubstantiated" -- does not extend beyond the New York City area, sources told FOX News. But commuters could see security tighten across the country. Read More
National
Jeremiah Wright, in a rare media appearance, told Sirius XM Satellite Radio's Mark Thompson that he understands why Obama distanced himself from him, but doesn't forgive the media the way it covered him.
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Jeremiah Wright, in a rare media appearance, told Sirius XM Satellite Radio's Mark Thompson that he understands why Obama distanced himself from him, but doesn't forgive the media the way it covered him.
National
President-elect Barack Obama and the soon-to-be first family handed out food to the needy at a Chicago church on the day before Thanksgiving. Obama, his wife Michelle and their two daughters shook hands and gave holiday wishes as they handed wrapped chickens to people who had been lined up for hours at the food bank.
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Entertainment
"Pure Worship," the first of a CD series featuring worship leaders from various churches most of whom are seeking God and not necessarily fame. Being well aware that there are worship leaders every Sunday who seek the face of God for songs for their congregations, CeCe Winans' Nashville based PureSprings Gospel felt some of those songs would be a blessing to the Kingdom as a whole.
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"Pure Worship," the first of a CD series featuring worship leaders from various churches most of whom are seeking God and not necessarily fame. Being well aware that there are worship leaders every Sunday who seek the face of God for songs for their congregations, CeCe Winans' Nashville based PureSprings Gospel felt some of those songs would be a blessing to the Kingdom as a whole.
World
An Indian Christian leader lamented the coordinated terrorist attacks on India's financial capital city of Mumbai Wednesday night, but called into question claims that Muslim terrorists are behind the attacks. Read More
National
Gov. Sarah Palin is going back on the campaign trail, just a few weeks after returning to Alaska from her two-month run for vice president. The governor is planning a trip to Georgia to campaign on behalf of Georgia Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss early next week on her way to Philadelphia to meet with her old foe, President-elect Barack Obama.
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Gov. Sarah Palin is going back on the campaign trail, just a few weeks after returning to Alaska from her two-month run for vice president. The governor is planning a trip to Georgia to campaign on behalf of Georgia Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss early next week on her way to Philadelphia to meet with her old foe, President-elect Barack Obama.
World
The U.N. Children's Fund will distribute supplies to nearly 100,000 people in Eastern Congo over the next six days - the largest distribution of aid since fighting engulfed the area a month ago.
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The U.N. Children's Fund will distribute supplies to nearly 100,000 people in Eastern Congo over the next six days - the largest distribution of aid since fighting engulfed the area a month ago.
Christian
One of America's best known pastors, Rick Warren of The Purpose Driven Life, has teamed up with publishing powerhouse Reader's Digest Association Inc. to develop a multi-platform network that will serve to train and connect millions of people worldwide who have found the best-selling book helpful and want more biblically-based advice on life. Read More
Christian
A western Pennsylvania presbytery has dismissed a church from the Presbyterian Church (USA) so it can join a more conservative coalition known as the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Read More
Culture
The recent comment touted by some media outlets as the Vatican's forgiveness of Beatles legend John Lennon is not quite the papal pardon many think it to be.
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The recent comment touted by some media outlets as the Vatican's forgiveness of Beatles legend John Lennon is not quite the papal pardon many think it to be.
Second Coming Watch/World
Iran has successfully launched a rocket called "Kavosh 2", Iran's state media reported on Wednesday, displaying the Islamic state's advances in ballistics at a time when the West is worried about its nuclear ambitions. Read More
World
Teams of heavily armed gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a popular tourist attraction and a crowded train station in at least seven attacks in India's financial capital, killing at least 78 people and wounding at least 200, officials said Thursday.
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Teams of heavily armed gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a popular tourist attraction and a crowded train station in at least seven attacks in India's financial capital, killing at least 78 people and wounding at least 200, officials said Thursday.
National
Reiterating that the United States is facing an historic economic crisis, President-elect Barack Obama tapped former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker to run a new White House advisory board tasked with offering independent advice about how to stage an economic recovery.
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Reiterating that the United States is facing an historic economic crisis, President-elect Barack Obama tapped former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker to run a new White House advisory board tasked with offering independent advice about how to stage an economic recovery.
National
Seeking to, once again, blaze a new trail on the intersection of technology and politics, the Obama transition team launched a new website on Tuesday designed to generate discussion over health care reform.
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Seeking to, once again, blaze a new trail on the intersection of technology and politics, the Obama transition team launched a new website on Tuesday designed to generate discussion over health care reform.
National
The Peru news agency Andina notes that President Bush was drinking a Peruvian cocktail during the recent APEC summit:
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The Peru news agency Andina notes that President Bush was drinking a Peruvian cocktail during the recent APEC summit:
Sports
Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick pleaded guilty Tuesday in a Surry, Va., court to a state dogfighting charge, a move that could make him eligible to leave prison early and potentially speed up a return to pro football.
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Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick pleaded guilty Tuesday in a Surry, Va., court to a state dogfighting charge, a move that could make him eligible to leave prison early and potentially speed up a return to pro football.
Christian
A defamation lawsuit against Pastor Rick Godwin and his North Side congregation, Summit Christian Center, cleared a hurdle Monday when a judge denied a request by Godwin's attorneys to throw it out on grounds it was an internal religious matter.
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A defamation lawsuit against Pastor Rick Godwin and his North Side congregation, Summit Christian Center, cleared a hurdle Monday when a judge denied a request by Godwin's attorneys to throw it out on grounds it was an internal religious matter.
Life
Usually short and sweet, sometimes long and flowery, a mealtime prayer is a worldwide millenniums-old custom. Read More
National
Former first lady Barbara Bush was resting comfortably Wednesday after undergoing "routine" surgery Tuesday night to correct a perforated ulcer, according to Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
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Former first lady Barbara Bush was resting comfortably Wednesday after undergoing "routine" surgery Tuesday night to correct a perforated ulcer, according to Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
National
Seeking experience in wartime, President-elect Barack Obama intends to re-enlist Defense Secretary Robert Gates as head of the Pentagon -- if only temporarily -- and has chosen a retired Marine general to be White House national security adviser, officials said Tuesday.
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Seeking experience in wartime, President-elect Barack Obama intends to re-enlist Defense Secretary Robert Gates as head of the Pentagon -- if only temporarily -- and has chosen a retired Marine general to be White House national security adviser, officials said Tuesday.