Thursday, June 24, 2010

Gov. Bobby Jindal sets oil spill 'Day of Prayer for Perseverance' for Sunday

"Gov. Bobby Jindal today called on all Louisiana citizens to unite in a day of prayer for perseverance for the state Sunday as the battle ranges on to control the Deepwater Horizon-BP oil spill disaster."

For more on the governor's proclamation, click here.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Game Plan for Life: Chuck Colson Talks to Joe Gibbs

"Football coaching legend and stock car owner Joe Gibbs interviews Chuck Colson about how to 'get on God's team.'"

CLik here to view the video of the interview.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Superfoods you should be eating

"Many of us tend to eat what we know and what we can pronounce and prepare. To help steer your cart in a new direction, try incorporating these healthful foods that you probably aren't eating—but should be—into your diet."

Click here for more on these healthy choices.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

They’re making a mark

"Mark Marderosian and Robert Palmer Jr. were tickled when the operators of Newton’s public access cable channel agreed to air 'Drawing With Mark,' a simple, old-fashioned TV show they created that teaches kids how to draw."

Click here for the story of a local show that hit the big time.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Crime and Character: Overwhelming Evidence

"Two weeks ago, I told you that crime rates are falling—despite the fact we’ve been enduring tough economic times for three years.

Obviously, this flies in the face of the liberal belief that the cause of crime is poverty. And one liberal columnist, Richard Cohen of the Washington Post, dared to look at the facts and ask the question, 'Did Liberals Get It Wrong on Crime?'”

For more on Chuck Colson's commentary, click here.

World Vision fashion show celebrates formerly homeless women

"On June 19th, Beverly Hills will lay-out the red carpet in honor of formerly homeless women who have worked to build a better future for themselves and their families. The twelfth annual 'Where Success Begins' fashion show and luncheon will celebrate the women’s success with a celebrity-style event created by high-profile event planner, Michele Fox."

Click here for more on this exciting event.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Hurricane season 2010: World Vision warns oil spill, weak economy threaten 'perfect storm' for Gulf Coast’s lower-income families

"Agency has stocked disaster response items at 10 sites across U.S.; Dallas warehouse on alert for any Gulf Coast response. World Vision calling for corporate donations of quality, new products in advance of first storms."

Click here for more on how World Vision is preparing for the upcoming hurricane season.