Was Jesus a Universalist?
"In this discussion, I’d like to dispute the common notion that Jesus was a universalist. Once again, I openly admit that many Universalist Unitarians and I have disagreements about the inspiration of the Bible as well as whether the current 66 books of the Bible should be the primary basis for establishing one’s theology. Nevertheless, I endeavor to answer this question by referring to the recorded words of Jesus."
Click here for more of this commentary.
Devilish and Divine: The man who is the voice of God and the incarnation of Screwtape
"Several times a week, Max McLean does something that most would want to avoid—forever.
He goes to hell. On purpose. And he has a devil of a good time doing it.
McLean, you see, is the eponymous star of The Screwtape Letters, a stage adaptation of C. S. Lewis's classic that has played to sold-out audiences over the last year and wowed critics in New York, Washington, D.C., and, most recently, Chicago."
Click here to read more on McLean's "transformation" into Lewis's Screwtape.
Michael Jordan Cries Over Basketball Victory
"Michael Jordan celebrated another Chicago basketball championship - his son's.
Marcus Jordan, son of the Bulls' six-time champion, scored a game-high 19 points to lead Chicago Whitney Young to a 69-66 victory over Waukegan in the Illinois Class 4A championship Saturday."
For more on Michael Jordan's parental pride, click here.
Looking beyond grades and scores: Students' stories move admissions panels
"The admissions team at Tufts University embraced the Yahtzee enthusiast and budding engineer who built a wooden catapult in his backyard and the straight-A teenager who described herself as a 'wise old owl' whom her friends turn to for advice.
Amherst College eagerly admitted the son of a New York City cab driver, a Bangladeshi immigrant who had flunked gym class but founded a newspaper dedicated to economics. The school's admissions committee also delighted at the math wiz from Queens who loses sleep when he's stumped by a problem and lives for bowling nights in his mother's league."
Click here for more on the secrets of getting admitted into college.
Employers get creative to reduce staff stress
"Taking the helm of troubled Lowell Co-operative Bank after a shake-up, Rich Bolton turned his recent first meeting with employees into a rollicking game show, handing out cash prizes to give staff a needed lift in difficult economic times.
After rolling out cost-cutting measures to weather falling sales, Woburn travel agency executive Karen Hanssen helped turn an old storage space at work into a comfy, low-budget 'oasis room' for relaxed meetings - and a bit of minigolf."
For more on how employers are coping with stressed out employees, click here.
George Rodrigue Blue Dog Painting Fetches $170,500
"Now that's a lot of kibble.
The folks at Rodrigue Studio report an unexpectedly high price paid at auction for a George Rodrigue blue dog painting."
Click here for more on this colorful story.
Killing bugs for Christ: Missionaries work odd jobs
"Randall Adams’ exhibit looked similar to many others at last summer’s Global Missions Conference. A laminated map pointed to where he and his family hope to live — northern Italy. A hand-drawn thermometer showed how much of their financial goal they had raised — a humble 20 percent.
But next to a Bible opened to Romans was an industrial sprayer. And Adams’ shirt didn’t bear a ministry logo or a cross. It said 'Rid-a-Pest, servizio disinfestazione.' That’s Italian for 'extermination service.'”
More on missionaries and their goals awaits you here.
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Showing posts with label missions. Show all posts
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009 Good News Posts from Margaret
Mediterranean Diet May Preserve Memory
"A new study shows that people who eat a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, which is a stage of memory loss between typical aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Mediterranean eaters who already have mild cognitive impairment are less likely to transition into Alzheimer’s."
Click here to read more about this story.
Top 5 Easy Ways to Garden Greener
"Green gardening is a confusing term. Gardeners talk about their love of nature, but in reality what we’re doing is manipulating nature and short of growing a field of weeds, it will remain so. So the easiest way to garden greener is to work more cooperatively with nature. Here are 5 easy steps to make your garden greener. "
Click here for more information.
Volunteers come to aid of Dominican town
"Three months after Hurricane Noel slammed into the Dominican Republic and nearly destroyed the small town of Pimentel, Youth for Christ volunteers are helping residents rebuild.'
Click here to read more.
Japan scientists identify enzyme that may suppress cancer
"Scientists in Japan have identified an enzyme which appears to suppress breast cancer and they hope the finding will spur new therapies to control the second most common cancer in the world."
Click here to read more.
"A new study shows that people who eat a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, which is a stage of memory loss between typical aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Mediterranean eaters who already have mild cognitive impairment are less likely to transition into Alzheimer’s."
Click here to read more about this story.
Top 5 Easy Ways to Garden Greener
"Green gardening is a confusing term. Gardeners talk about their love of nature, but in reality what we’re doing is manipulating nature and short of growing a field of weeds, it will remain so. So the easiest way to garden greener is to work more cooperatively with nature. Here are 5 easy steps to make your garden greener. "
Click here for more information.
Volunteers come to aid of Dominican town
"Three months after Hurricane Noel slammed into the Dominican Republic and nearly destroyed the small town of Pimentel, Youth for Christ volunteers are helping residents rebuild.'
Click here to read more.
Japan scientists identify enzyme that may suppress cancer
"Scientists in Japan have identified an enzyme which appears to suppress breast cancer and they hope the finding will spur new therapies to control the second most common cancer in the world."
Click here to read more.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009 Good News Posts from Margaret
Sustainable socks a big hit with consumers
"The first thing people say when you tell them about bamboo socks is that they imagine they would be scratchy.
They're actually soft. Almost like silk."
Click here to read more about these socks.
Peonies - Old Fashioned, Fragrant Perennials
Peonies are one of my favorites. They grow on their own without much help from me.
Click here to read more about these beauties.
InterVarsity's Greek Conference descends on North Carolina
"Yet, it's an area largely untouched by para-church organizations. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship asks this question: What if these students commited their lives to Christ? And what if these students were equipped to be Christian leaders, parents, and members of tomorrow's society?"
Click here to read more.
"The first thing people say when you tell them about bamboo socks is that they imagine they would be scratchy.
They're actually soft. Almost like silk."
Click here to read more about these socks.
Peonies - Old Fashioned, Fragrant Perennials
Peonies are one of my favorites. They grow on their own without much help from me.
Click here to read more about these beauties.
InterVarsity's Greek Conference descends on North Carolina
"Yet, it's an area largely untouched by para-church organizations. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship asks this question: What if these students commited their lives to Christ? And what if these students were equipped to be Christian leaders, parents, and members of tomorrow's society?"
Click here to read more.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Good News Posts from Margaret
Higher Education, Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
"Having more education reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease but does not slow memory loss once it starts, says a new study.
Reporting in the Feb. 3 issue of Neurology, scientists say they found that education does not appear to protect against how fast people lose memory once forgetfulness begins."
Click here to read more on this study.
Cut your grocery bill now
"Running into the store to pick up a gallon of milk for tomorrow's breakfast? Don't be surprised if you end up leaving with a lot more than you planned."
Click here to read about seven ways to save at the grocery store.
Pope says fasting in Lent opens hearts to God, hands to the poor
"Fasting from food and detaching oneself from material goods during Lent help believers open their hearts to God and open their hands to the poor, Pope Benedict XVI said."
Click here to read more about the Pope's message.
Bible Marathons encourage faith in Christ
"As Bible marathons become more frequent in Liberia, the Gospel message rises to higher and higher heights.
Bible Reading Marathons have been held through Bible Pathway Ministries since 1990, typically beginning with prayer and concluding with Scripture reading for 80 hours. As a result of these marathons in Liberia, the country is being reached with the Gospel. "
Click here to read more about Bible Reading Marathons.
Witch Hazel - Hamamelis Virginiana
"Most people are familiar with witch hazel because of its use in skin care as an astringent. It is a large shrub that is noteworthy for being one of the last species to flower. Witch hazel also adds winter interest with leaves that turn yellow in the fall, and is moderately drought tolerant."
Click here to learn more about this shrub.
"Having more education reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease but does not slow memory loss once it starts, says a new study.
Reporting in the Feb. 3 issue of Neurology, scientists say they found that education does not appear to protect against how fast people lose memory once forgetfulness begins."
Click here to read more on this study.
Cut your grocery bill now
"Running into the store to pick up a gallon of milk for tomorrow's breakfast? Don't be surprised if you end up leaving with a lot more than you planned."
Click here to read about seven ways to save at the grocery store.
Pope says fasting in Lent opens hearts to God, hands to the poor
"Fasting from food and detaching oneself from material goods during Lent help believers open their hearts to God and open their hands to the poor, Pope Benedict XVI said."
Click here to read more about the Pope's message.
Bible Marathons encourage faith in Christ
"As Bible marathons become more frequent in Liberia, the Gospel message rises to higher and higher heights.
Bible Reading Marathons have been held through Bible Pathway Ministries since 1990, typically beginning with prayer and concluding with Scripture reading for 80 hours. As a result of these marathons in Liberia, the country is being reached with the Gospel. "
Click here to read more about Bible Reading Marathons.
Witch Hazel - Hamamelis Virginiana
"Most people are familiar with witch hazel because of its use in skin care as an astringent. It is a large shrub that is noteworthy for being one of the last species to flower. Witch hazel also adds winter interest with leaves that turn yellow in the fall, and is moderately drought tolerant."
Click here to learn more about this shrub.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009 Good News Posts from Margaret
What's Behind the First 3D Super Bowl Ads (PC Magazine)
"Who or what is InTru3D? That's the message of one of the first two Super Bowl ads to be displayed in 3D, which will feature Intel, DreamWorks, and Sobe.
Two spots will debut on Sunday: a 30-second trailer for the DreamWorks animated movie, Monsters vs. Aliens, and a second spot highlighting Sobe LifeWater energy drinks. A 3D-encoded version of the NBC show 'Chuck' will be shown the day after the Super Bowl."
It's your due
"In all the hoopla surrounding the current stimulus package, it's easy to forget that other stimulus bill -- the one in 2008 that resulted in a good-sized check for many U.S. taxpayers.
Forgetting about that earlier stimulus, and any of the other major tax changes in 2008, could mean missing out on some much-needed cash when you file your tax return this year."
Tadpoles could help develop skin cancer drugs
"A compound that blocked the development of the distinctive markings of tadpoles in experiments could help to prevent the deadliest form of skin cancer, British scientists said on Thursday."
It may be able to stop the uncontrolled movement and growth of the pigment cells in tadpoles and humans that cause melanoma, they said."
Changeable handbag a fashion chameleon
"When it comes to transferring the contents of one handbag to another, you aren't the only one who finds it frustrating."
Michelle Romero, however, decided to do something about it."
Ministry sees encouraging growth in Myanmar
"Myanmar is facing a food shortage due to the destruction of Cyclone Nargis and a rat infestation that destroyed crops."
Read how Vision Beyond Borders is helping...
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009 Good News Posts from Margaret
Children voice their anticipation for new sponsorships
"Today, MNN writer/producer, along with her team from the USA, trekked several hours into the bush to visit the Baale project. She reports: 'The project location is only 48 km west of Kampala, but the roads are unpaved, muddy and filled with car-sized craters.'"
Read more of this story Here
Coffee Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
"Drinking coffee may do more than just keep you awake. A new study suggests an intriguing potential link to mental health later in life, as well. "
Click here to read more about this study.
Kids' need for elbow room spurs work on Greek church
"The youngest members of the Greek Orthodox cathedral are at the heart of its $2.5 million expansion and renovation."
Click here to read more about this story.
High-tech sensors help seniors live independently
"After back-to-back hospital visits for congestive heart failure, Eva Olweean figured her health was back to normal. But the nurses at her retirement home knew better: Motion sensors in the 86-year-old's bed detected too many restless nights."
Read more of this story here...
Moving Day Without All the Waste
"BETWEEN graduating from college and moving in with his fiancée, Jim Mimlitsch moved nine times in 14 years. He hated moving, but accepted it as his fate and developed a habit of hoarding cardboard boxes."
Read more of this story here...
"Today, MNN writer/producer, along with her team from the USA, trekked several hours into the bush to visit the Baale project. She reports: 'The project location is only 48 km west of Kampala, but the roads are unpaved, muddy and filled with car-sized craters.'"
Read more of this story Here
Coffee Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
"Drinking coffee may do more than just keep you awake. A new study suggests an intriguing potential link to mental health later in life, as well. "
Click here to read more about this study.
Kids' need for elbow room spurs work on Greek church
"The youngest members of the Greek Orthodox cathedral are at the heart of its $2.5 million expansion and renovation."
Click here to read more about this story.
High-tech sensors help seniors live independently
"After back-to-back hospital visits for congestive heart failure, Eva Olweean figured her health was back to normal. But the nurses at her retirement home knew better: Motion sensors in the 86-year-old's bed detected too many restless nights."
Read more of this story here...
Moving Day Without All the Waste
"BETWEEN graduating from college and moving in with his fiancée, Jim Mimlitsch moved nine times in 14 years. He hated moving, but accepted it as his fate and developed a habit of hoarding cardboard boxes."
Read more of this story here...
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009 Good News Posts by Margaret
A wrong turn leads to education for thousands of Pakistani, Afghan children
"Very few people can say they have changed the world.
Fewer yet can say they changed a troubled part of the world for the better.
Greg Mortenson turned a disastrous trip down a mountain into a successful journey to bring education to children in Pakistan and Afghanistan."
Read more of this story HERE.
Life Expectancy Up, Thanks to Cleaner Air
"Steps to curb air pollution in the United States are paying off, helping to dramatically increase average life spans, a new study says."
Read about this study here...
Researchers develop new semiconductor ink
"U.S. researchers have developed a new type of semiconductor ink that brings companies a step closer to making bendable computer screens or inexpensive sensor tags to help retailers keep track of their inventory."
Read more of this story here...
Building a Culture of Life One Heart at a Time
"The mission statement of the Sisters of Life states that they are “a contemplative/active religious community dedicated to protecting and advancing a sense of the sacredness of all human life — beginning with the infant in the womb and extending to all those vulnerable to the threat of euthanasia.” Founded by John Cardinal O’Connor in 1991, the sisters begin with prayer and then go out into the world with outreach to create a culture of life one person and one encounter at a time."
Read more about the Sisters of Life here...
"Very few people can say they have changed the world.
Fewer yet can say they changed a troubled part of the world for the better.
Greg Mortenson turned a disastrous trip down a mountain into a successful journey to bring education to children in Pakistan and Afghanistan."
Read more of this story HERE.
Life Expectancy Up, Thanks to Cleaner Air
"Steps to curb air pollution in the United States are paying off, helping to dramatically increase average life spans, a new study says."
Read about this study here...
Researchers develop new semiconductor ink
"U.S. researchers have developed a new type of semiconductor ink that brings companies a step closer to making bendable computer screens or inexpensive sensor tags to help retailers keep track of their inventory."
Read more of this story here...
Building a Culture of Life One Heart at a Time
"The mission statement of the Sisters of Life states that they are “a contemplative/active religious community dedicated to protecting and advancing a sense of the sacredness of all human life — beginning with the infant in the womb and extending to all those vulnerable to the threat of euthanasia.” Founded by John Cardinal O’Connor in 1991, the sisters begin with prayer and then go out into the world with outreach to create a culture of life one person and one encounter at a time."
Read more about the Sisters of Life here...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Good News Posts by Margaret
"So Help Me God"
"[There was a ceremony in Washington yesterday] that’s the stuff that nightmares are made of — that is if you belong to the ACLU. [The] Chief Justice of the United States [asked]Barack Obama to place his hand on the Bible — the one used by Abraham Lincoln in 1861 — and to swear allegiance to the Constitution. The oath [ended] with the words 'so help me God.' Even worse, this theocratic moment [included] a prayer by an evangelistic minister, one Rick Warren."
Read more of Charles Colson's comments here...
Overcoming Challenges in Your Walk with Christ
"When you choose to follow Jesus Christ, you face challenges head-on."
Read more of Billy Graham's message here...
CRI sends its next Great Crate to Ethiopia
"A large shipment of gently-used Bibles and Christian books will be sent out soon, made up completely of donations from Christians like you. These materials are scheduled to be sent to the mostly-Muslim nation of Ethiopia."
Read more about this effort here...
A New Look at the Multitalented Man Who Made Tropical Landscaping an Art
"Brazil teems with jungles, forests and all sorts of exotic plants, flowers and trees. But until the Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx came along to tame and shape his country’s exuberant flora, his countrymen had mostly disdained the natural riches that, often literally, flourished in their own backyards."
Read more of this story here...
"[There was a ceremony in Washington yesterday] that’s the stuff that nightmares are made of — that is if you belong to the ACLU. [The] Chief Justice of the United States [asked]Barack Obama to place his hand on the Bible — the one used by Abraham Lincoln in 1861 — and to swear allegiance to the Constitution. The oath [ended] with the words 'so help me God.' Even worse, this theocratic moment [included] a prayer by an evangelistic minister, one Rick Warren."
Read more of Charles Colson's comments here...
Overcoming Challenges in Your Walk with Christ
"When you choose to follow Jesus Christ, you face challenges head-on."
Read more of Billy Graham's message here...
CRI sends its next Great Crate to Ethiopia
"A large shipment of gently-used Bibles and Christian books will be sent out soon, made up completely of donations from Christians like you. These materials are scheduled to be sent to the mostly-Muslim nation of Ethiopia."
Read more about this effort here...
A New Look at the Multitalented Man Who Made Tropical Landscaping an Art
"Brazil teems with jungles, forests and all sorts of exotic plants, flowers and trees. But until the Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx came along to tame and shape his country’s exuberant flora, his countrymen had mostly disdained the natural riches that, often literally, flourished in their own backyards."
Read more of this story here...
Thursday, January 15, 2009
January 15, 2009 Good News Posts from Margaret
Helping Each Other Overcome Fear
"Fear. As we go about our daily lives, it exists as an undercurrent to everything we do. It is almost palpable, fueled by daily reports of job losses, stock market fluctuations (mostly down), and business closings. No one knows where the next ax will fall and so we have all retrenched, spending less, giving less, trying to give ourselves some measure of security while the ground shifts underneath us. Yes, indeed, these are scary times."
Read more of this story here.
Your Mother Is Moving In? That’s Great
"LINDA BAKER ROBY’S life would seem to be a mathematical impossibility: she is a professor of public administration at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, as well as the chief executive of GII, her own public policy consulting firm in Springfield. She is also the mother of two, George, 6, and Gared, 4, who live in St. Louis, where her husband, George Roby, is an account manager for AT&T."
Read more of this story here.
Learning To L.A.U.G.H.
"A brand new year stretches in front of us… a fresh start; a new page to write the journey of our lives on. New opportunities and new challenges await each of us. Here are five simple steps to help keep your heart light as you navigate the road ahead. "
Read more of this story here.
A ministry sees God's fingerprints on 38 villages in Honduras
"When launched in Honduras, it was affectionately called the 'Rambo Project.' Sandy Hudson with International Aid says there's nothing but good news to share a year later about how effective the fast-moving, high-impact community transformation project turned out to be."
Read more of the story here.
Add color to brown bag
"Whether your goal is saving money, keeping more control over what you eat, or looking busier at your job so you can hang on to it, a resolution to brown-bag your lunch more often makes sense this year."
Read more of this story here.
"Fear. As we go about our daily lives, it exists as an undercurrent to everything we do. It is almost palpable, fueled by daily reports of job losses, stock market fluctuations (mostly down), and business closings. No one knows where the next ax will fall and so we have all retrenched, spending less, giving less, trying to give ourselves some measure of security while the ground shifts underneath us. Yes, indeed, these are scary times."
Read more of this story here.
Your Mother Is Moving In? That’s Great
"LINDA BAKER ROBY’S life would seem to be a mathematical impossibility: she is a professor of public administration at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, as well as the chief executive of GII, her own public policy consulting firm in Springfield. She is also the mother of two, George, 6, and Gared, 4, who live in St. Louis, where her husband, George Roby, is an account manager for AT&T."
Read more of this story here.
Learning To L.A.U.G.H.
"A brand new year stretches in front of us… a fresh start; a new page to write the journey of our lives on. New opportunities and new challenges await each of us. Here are five simple steps to help keep your heart light as you navigate the road ahead. "
Read more of this story here.
A ministry sees God's fingerprints on 38 villages in Honduras
"When launched in Honduras, it was affectionately called the 'Rambo Project.' Sandy Hudson with International Aid says there's nothing but good news to share a year later about how effective the fast-moving, high-impact community transformation project turned out to be."
Read more of the story here.
Add color to brown bag
"Whether your goal is saving money, keeping more control over what you eat, or looking busier at your job so you can hang on to it, a resolution to brown-bag your lunch more often makes sense this year."
Read more of this story here.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Defining Good News
Over a year ago before Good News Now was designed and launched the definition of “good news” was discussed. I was given the job to make the site cheery and bright. We wanted upbeat. I was given the job to post content. I was told that to gauge if a story was good news or not, I should ask myself when I am done reading the article, do I feel better?
That is a subjective assessment. So there is a tendency for me, of course, to choose articles with topics that make me happy. We want to broaden our scope by allowing readers to submit stories. We would welcome suggestions. We do not cover much of the entertainment news because so people can read that kind of news many place on the web. We do not cover a lot of sports because I am not interested in sports and there many outlets for sports on the internet. But if people would submit them I would gladly post them. I love space and science. I read a lot of science news and we always cover the shuttle launches. I am an artist so I cover the arts. So you can see how reader submissions could help rounds us out.
I search major news sources for most of what I post because I cannot possible read all the local papers, but our readers are from all over and they do. We would love to mine the treasure of “good news” from local papers but we can’t do it without help. What is going on in your neck of the woods? I live in Plano Texas, here is what I found in our paper today that I want to share with you.
McKinney youths go on mission to help Katrina victims
This is a great example of what we would like to see more of, what your church, club, school or organization is doing to impact your community, nation or world. Tell us your good news, we want to tell the world about it.
Here is our Shot of the Day it is from Gather http://www.gather.com/ , an online community.
That is a subjective assessment. So there is a tendency for me, of course, to choose articles with topics that make me happy. We want to broaden our scope by allowing readers to submit stories. We would welcome suggestions. We do not cover much of the entertainment news because so people can read that kind of news many place on the web. We do not cover a lot of sports because I am not interested in sports and there many outlets for sports on the internet. But if people would submit them I would gladly post them. I love space and science. I read a lot of science news and we always cover the shuttle launches. I am an artist so I cover the arts. So you can see how reader submissions could help rounds us out.
I search major news sources for most of what I post because I cannot possible read all the local papers, but our readers are from all over and they do. We would love to mine the treasure of “good news” from local papers but we can’t do it without help. What is going on in your neck of the woods? I live in Plano Texas, here is what I found in our paper today that I want to share with you.
McKinney youths go on mission to help Katrina victims
This is a great example of what we would like to see more of, what your church, club, school or organization is doing to impact your community, nation or world. Tell us your good news, we want to tell the world about it.
Here is our Shot of the Day it is from Gather http://www.gather.com/ , an online community.
If you would like to submit a photo for Shot of the Day email it to goodnewsnow@goodnewsnow.com.
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