Howard O. Jones: First African-American Member of Billy Graham’s Team Shares His Story
"When Howard Jones arrived in New York City in 1957, he helped to make Billy Graham's Madison Square Garden Crusade more racially inclusive. Jones organized rallies in Harlem and Brooklyn that reached out to New York's black community."
Click here to read Howard Jones's Story
Study takes step toward erasing bad memories
"A widely available blood pressure pill could one day help people erase bad memories, perhaps treating some anxiety disorders and phobias, according to a Dutch study published on Sunday."
Click here to read about this study
Seeding the Snow
"It’s two degrees outside, and my mailbox is overflowing with lilies and tomatoes. Pictures of them, that is. Seed catalogs."
Click here to read more of Cindy Crosby's blog
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009 Good News Stories (Margaret)
Top 10 Great Growing Fragrant Roses
"All roses are beautiful, but add the dimension of fragrance and you have exceptional roses. The ten roses listed here were chosen by the 'All America Rose Selections' (AARS) as having 'Fabulous Fragrance'.
The AARS sorts through all the new rose introductions each year and chooses only one to a handful of the top performers to be awarded their Rose(s) of the Year designation. Out of all the winners since the 1960s, these 10 made their list of top ten for fragrance."
Click here to read more about these roses.
How You Can Love by Faith
"The beautiful ballroom of the Marriott Hotel in Chicago was crowded to capacity with more than 1,300 college students and Campus Crusade staff. They seemed to hang on to every word as I explained one of the most exciting spiritual discoveries that I had ever made - how to love by faith."
Click here to read more of this story.
Husband and Wife Team Up to Give Encouragement to Struggling Christians
"LOADED WITH BENEFITS (ISBN 978-0-557-04460-3) by Ollie and Daisy Buckner, is a book designed to encourage believers who may be struggling in the current economy. The authors stress that many Christians are living significantly below their privilege of being a member of the 'Royal Priesthood.' The authors say: "Many Christians live as if Christ came, died and was resurrected, and said, 'I've done My part, I've given you eternal life, you are on your own now, do the best that you can, and, I'll see you in Heaven.'" "
Click here to read more about this book.
Americans Fuzzy on Peanut Product Recalls
"More than 2,000 peanut products have been recalled because of the ongoing salmonella outbreak, and most Americans aren't aware of all those recalls, a new poll shows."
Click here to read more about this poll.
Rapid Response Teams Deploys in Aftermath of Australian Bushfires
"In response to bushfires that are considered the worst natural disaster in Australian history, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) will be deploying a crisis ministry team immediately."
Click here to read more about RRT.
"All roses are beautiful, but add the dimension of fragrance and you have exceptional roses. The ten roses listed here were chosen by the 'All America Rose Selections' (AARS) as having 'Fabulous Fragrance'.
The AARS sorts through all the new rose introductions each year and chooses only one to a handful of the top performers to be awarded their Rose(s) of the Year designation. Out of all the winners since the 1960s, these 10 made their list of top ten for fragrance."
Click here to read more about these roses.
How You Can Love by Faith
"The beautiful ballroom of the Marriott Hotel in Chicago was crowded to capacity with more than 1,300 college students and Campus Crusade staff. They seemed to hang on to every word as I explained one of the most exciting spiritual discoveries that I had ever made - how to love by faith."
Click here to read more of this story.
Husband and Wife Team Up to Give Encouragement to Struggling Christians
"LOADED WITH BENEFITS (ISBN 978-0-557-04460-3) by Ollie and Daisy Buckner, is a book designed to encourage believers who may be struggling in the current economy. The authors stress that many Christians are living significantly below their privilege of being a member of the 'Royal Priesthood.' The authors say: "Many Christians live as if Christ came, died and was resurrected, and said, 'I've done My part, I've given you eternal life, you are on your own now, do the best that you can, and, I'll see you in Heaven.'" "
Click here to read more about this book.
Americans Fuzzy on Peanut Product Recalls
"More than 2,000 peanut products have been recalled because of the ongoing salmonella outbreak, and most Americans aren't aware of all those recalls, a new poll shows."
Click here to read more about this poll.
Rapid Response Teams Deploys in Aftermath of Australian Bushfires
"In response to bushfires that are considered the worst natural disaster in Australian history, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) will be deploying a crisis ministry team immediately."
Click here to read more about RRT.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Valentine's Day is a Good News Day! (posted by Mary Beth)
PTA Digest: A Christian look at the news
"This week’s PTA Digest begins with a conversation with Probe’s Kerby Anderson. Kerby and I talked about the issue of parental rights. Next, a fascinating and timely discussion of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. My guest was David Barton of Wallbuilders. Finally, has much of the 21st century church forgotten the core of the gospel message? I think you’ll find Alistair Begg’s thoughts both provocative and helpful. I hope you enjoy PTA Digest! – Greg Wheatley
Download the podcast here.
The Basin, the Towel and the Heart - a devotion
"The example of Jesus washing the feet of the disciples is often used as an example of servanthood. I was content with that explanation until recently."
Click here to find out what changed.
The science of smooching
"If you kiss your sweetheart this Valentine's Day and find it especially appealing, credit the candlelight, the champagne—or maybe just excellent gene compatibility."
Get the inside scoop here.
O'Malley praises Boston College for crucifixes
"Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston is praising Boston College's president, the Rev. William P. Leahy, for the installation of crucifixes and Christian icons in all of the Jesuit university's classrooms."
More on the subject is available here.
Wishing you a blessed Valentine's Day filled with Good News!
"This week’s PTA Digest begins with a conversation with Probe’s Kerby Anderson. Kerby and I talked about the issue of parental rights. Next, a fascinating and timely discussion of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. My guest was David Barton of Wallbuilders. Finally, has much of the 21st century church forgotten the core of the gospel message? I think you’ll find Alistair Begg’s thoughts both provocative and helpful. I hope you enjoy PTA Digest! – Greg Wheatley
Download the podcast here.
The Basin, the Towel and the Heart - a devotion
"The example of Jesus washing the feet of the disciples is often used as an example of servanthood. I was content with that explanation until recently."
Click here to find out what changed.
The science of smooching
"If you kiss your sweetheart this Valentine's Day and find it especially appealing, credit the candlelight, the champagne—or maybe just excellent gene compatibility."
Get the inside scoop here.
O'Malley praises Boston College for crucifixes
"Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston is praising Boston College's president, the Rev. William P. Leahy, for the installation of crucifixes and Christian icons in all of the Jesuit university's classrooms."
More on the subject is available here.
Wishing you a blessed Valentine's Day filled with Good News!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Good News From Mary Feb. 13, 2009
Who You Gonna Believe?
These days some economic experts appear to have started believing financial concepts that sound vaguely familiar -- perhaps even biblical.
Normally I don't overuse Scriptures for these articles. But, turbulent times call for God's stability, so I've put together a sampling of Scriptures that are important for us if we're to survive economic hard times.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
Love letter reveals King Henry VIII's infatuation
A rambling love letter written by Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn in an effort to convince her to become his second wife will go on display in Britain for the first time in April.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
Plaster cast 'better for sprains'
People with a sprained ankle recover faster if they are given a plaster cast, British researchers say.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
Waiting for the doctor, questions in hand
With anxiety about health problems weighing on patients' minds, the doctor's office waiting room can be a tough place to pass the time productively.
Many patients in a holding pattern turn to escapist reading. But by using the time to list their symptoms and questions, they can better position themselves to get the most out of their doctor's expertise, experts say.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
Sweet tooth in hard times keeps chocolatiers going
Chocolatiers have been concerned about the impact the recession would have on their business but a sweet tooth, even in hard times, has kept them going.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
These days some economic experts appear to have started believing financial concepts that sound vaguely familiar -- perhaps even biblical.
Normally I don't overuse Scriptures for these articles. But, turbulent times call for God's stability, so I've put together a sampling of Scriptures that are important for us if we're to survive economic hard times.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
Love letter reveals King Henry VIII's infatuation
A rambling love letter written by Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn in an effort to convince her to become his second wife will go on display in Britain for the first time in April.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
Plaster cast 'better for sprains'
People with a sprained ankle recover faster if they are given a plaster cast, British researchers say.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
Waiting for the doctor, questions in hand
With anxiety about health problems weighing on patients' minds, the doctor's office waiting room can be a tough place to pass the time productively.
Many patients in a holding pattern turn to escapist reading. But by using the time to list their symptoms and questions, they can better position themselves to get the most out of their doctor's expertise, experts say.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
Sweet tooth in hard times keeps chocolatiers going
Chocolatiers have been concerned about the impact the recession would have on their business but a sweet tooth, even in hard times, has kept them going.
Click here to read the rest of this story.
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