10 things you might not know about the U.S. Supreme Court

"Chicago native John Paul Stevens is retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, and at least four people with Chicago ties are in the running. There are Diane Wood and Ann C. Williams, who are federal appeals judges here, plus Merrick Garland, a Washington-based appellate judge who grew up in Lincolnwood, and Solicitor General Elena Kagan, a former University of Chicago professor. As the speculation rages, here are some precedents."

Click here to peruse the photogallery and learn some interesting trivia about the Supreme Court.

Toys''R''s, Inc. Suppports Save the Children's Work in the U.S. Through 'Bundled in Hope' Campaign

"Baby Blankets Designed by Blythe Danner, Faith Hill, Regina King, Kelly Rutherford and Other Celebrity Moms to be Auctioned Online, Part of Expanded In-Store and Online Fundraising Program."

For more on this special program, click here.

World Vision President’s ‘The Hole in Our Gospel’ Named ‘2010 Christian Book of the Year’

“'The Hole in Our Gospel,' the Christian bestseller by Richard Stearns, the president of World Vision U.S., has won the '2010 Christian Book of the Year' award."

For more on Stearns' award, click here.

Pastor, Prophet, Martyr, Spy: Why Bonhoeffer Still Matters

"July 27, 1945. London is still slowly recovering from six years of war with Germany. Hundreds of thousands of British soldiers are dead. British cities are in ruins. As newsreels expose fresh horrors from the Nazi death camps, the British people wonder, 'Is there no end to German atrocities?'”

Click here for more of Chuck Colson's commentary.

Book Review - 'Sworn to Protect' by DiAnn Mills

"Warning: do not read DiAnn Mills’ newest release, 'Sworn to Protect' unless you are willing to look at all sides of the issue of illegal immigration.

Border Patrol agent Danika Morales dedicates her life to protecting U.S. borders from illegal entry. For Morales, the job is more about stopping predators and drug dealers than individuals simply trying to better their lives, although she arrests those as well. When the job takes a decidedly personal turn, Morales must make hard choices about her perspective."


Click here for more on "Sworn to Protect."

Seeing Is Believing: The Humanity of the Fetus

"On April 19, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman signed a new state law banning abortions at and after 20 weeks. This isn’t just another abortion restriction—it has the potential to be a major breakthrough in the fight for the sanctity of human life."

To read more of Mark Earley's insightful commentary, click here.

Finding Noah's Ark-A devotion

"How does the possible discovery of Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat make you feel? Does it encourage you? Discourage you? Strengthen your faith?"

Click here for one perspective on the media hype.