Monday, April 6, 2009

Monday, April 6, 2009 Good News Now Stories

Experts find gene trigger for deadly skin cancer

"Up to 70 percent of melanoma skin cancers may be triggered by a gene mutation that causes cells to become cancerous after excessive exposure to the sun, researchers said on Monday."

Click here to read more about this discovery.


How To Get Your Kids to Enjoy Gardening

"Most kids love to play in the dirt, so gardening has a built in advantage as a fun activity. To get young children enthused about having their own special garden, start small.

Get them excited by letting them pick out what they will grow. A walk down the seed packet isle should tempt them with the pictures. Point them toward quick growing plants like, radishes, peas and cucumbers. Smaller children do best with large seeds like corn, beans, peas and sunflowers."

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135-City 40 Days for Life Campaign Ends; Many Communities Eager to Keep Going

"From February 25 to April 5, 135 cities in the United States, Canada, Australia and Northern Ireland joined together for the 40 Days for Life campaign, an effort that features 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, constant vigil outside abortion centers, and extensive community outreach."

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What Does the Bible Say About Organ Donation?

"Q: Recently, a friend had a kidney transplant that probably saved his life, and it's made me want to be an organ donor. Would anything in the Bible forbid this? - D.L. "

Click here to read Billy Graham's answer.

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