• 'The American Bible Challenge' Game Show Seeks Competitors

    By Emma Koonse on May 15,2012

    The Game Show Network has announced its search for Bible fans across America for their new show, "The American Bible Challenge."

    GSN is traveling all over the country and leading auditions in search of contestants who want to have fun while testing their knowledge of the Bible.

    Contestants will have the chance to win money for their favorite charity on the upcoming new game show, which will be hosted by Jeff Foxworthy. The host is well known for his role on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" more >>

  • Breakaway Anglican Congregation Has Its Last Sunday at Va. Property

    By Michael Gryboski on May 14,2012

    A departing Anglican congregation held its final services at a Virginia church property that they lost to The Episcopal Church in a years-long court battle.

    The Falls Church Anglican, a congregation that broke away from the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia years ago over the increasingly liberal theology of the denomination, held two services on Sunday, leaving the property to a much smaller Episcopal congregation.

    Jeff Walton, member of the Institute on Religion & Democracy and an attendee of the two services, told The Christian Post that the Anglican congregation's services were "forward-looking" in their focus. more >>

  • Maurice Sendak Beliefs: 'I Don't Need Faith'

    By Sami K. Martin on May 10,2012

    Maurice Sendak, famed children's author of books such as "Where the Wild Things Are," died earlier this week. In interviews, Sendak proudly explained his atheism and boldly said, "I don't need faith." His beliefs belie a man who reveled in things of this world and who has no concern with the next, leading to the question, where is he now?

    In an interview conducted by Terry Gross of NPR's "Fresh Air," Sendak opened up about his childhood and growing up Jewish.

    "I'm not a religious person," he told Gross. "Nothing ever means anything to me. I don't need [faith]. I don't believe in that." more >>

  • Pat Boone, Legendary Singer, Releases New Album

    By Emma Koonse on May 08,2012

    Iconic singer Pat Boone has released yet another album this month in honor of an inspiring musical group from years ago, The Ink Spots.

    "Pat Boone Sings a Tribute to The Ink Spots" adds to Boone's nearly 120 albums that have spanned six decades. The album features the 77-year-old covering tracks by the gospel group of the 1930s.

    At the age of 23, Boone hosted ABC's "The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom;" a show that saw musical performances by stars such as Edie Adams, Johnny Mathis, and Andy Williams. Once he began touring as a rock and roll artist in the 1950s, Elvis Presley opened for Boone and would later become "the King" of rock and roll. more >>

  • HeavenUp: Brand New Christian Social Media Site Launched

    By Emma Koonse on May 03,2012

    Uniting Christian worshipers worldwide, HeavenUp.com has officially launched Tuesday as the newest social networking site.

    Founder and CEO Chris Burkhart began forming the site five years ago as a God-given vision to bring Christians together.

    The Christian Post asked Burkhart what HeavenUp.com what exactly his vision would bring its users. more >>

  • Franklin Graham, BGEA Outreach Event Endorsed by Ghana's President

    By Alex Murashko on May 01,2012

    An enthusiastic welcome was given to evangelist Franklin Graham by Ghana President John Evans Atta Mills on the first night of a two-night Billy Graham Evangelistic Association event held at a stadium in Accra.

    Mills, along with Ghana's First Lady, made an appearance at the "Ghana Jesus Festival" last Saturday night, BGEA and the country's news services reported.

    "We need the Word of God," said Mills, an outspoken Christian, who recently declared a nationwide week of thanksgiving and fasting. "It is my hope and prayer that the message [Franklin Graham] gives us will fall on fertile soil." more >>

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