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Victory for Religious Hiring in World Vision Case, by Russ Jones

Nine judges of the U.S. Supreme Court last week affirmed the right of humanitarian aid organization World Vision to hire only Christian staff by declining to review a lower court ruling in favor of World Vision. The Spencer v. World Vision suit had challenged the organization’s employment policy of hiring only those who shared in its Christian beliefs. … Read more


‘Artists Raising Cain’ – by Russ Jones

GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain is getting support from a Nashville-based arts and entertainment group. The groundswell of support for the GOP longshot-turned-frontrunner has spawned a new Nashville-based recording artist, entertainment community, and actor support group called “Artists Raising Cain.” http://onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=1457354


Prayer in the midst of crisis, by Russ Jones – AFN

Besieged by financial debt, terrorism, and a multitude of natural disasters, America — says Texas Governor Rick Perry — is in the midst of a historic crisis. And for those reasons, he and other Christians have gathered in Houston for a day of prayer and fasting. Click here to read entire story on OneNewsNow.dom



Unexpected Death Raises Questions as Fans Mourn ‘Painter of Light’ – by, Russ Jones

He was known as the “Painter of Light,” but the peculiar circumstances around the death of successful artist Thomas Kinkade have revealed a darker side of the painter’s life apparently littered with grief and brokenness. While Kinkade’s girlfriend, Amy Pinto, said the famous painter “died in his sleep [April 6], very happy, in the house … Read more


Christians Denounce Health Care Contraception Mandate, by Russ Jones Crosswalk.com

More than 100 Catholic bishops and institutions across the nation have issued statements denouncing the Obama administration’s national requirement to include contraception in employees’ health benefits. The Affordable Care Act mandates faith-based employers offer employees’ health coverage that includes sterilization, abortion-inducing drugs and contraception. Click here to read entire story on Crosswalk.com.


Violence Erupts in Yida, South Sudan, by Russ Jones – Crosswalk.com

Violence Erupts in Yida, South Sudan, by Russ Jones – Crosswalk.com

The United Nations has confirmed an attack on a refugee camp in South Sudan’s Unity state. The November 11 bombing mission is said to potentially raise tensions with Sudan in the violence-plagued border region. Officials say the raid killed at least 12 people and wounded 20. Various humanitarian aid and Christian mission organizations are working … Read more


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Christians Denounce Health Care Contraception Mandate, by Russ Jones Crosswalk.com

February 14th, 2012

More than 100 Catholic bishops and institutions across the nation have issued statements denouncing the Obama administration’s national requirement to include contraception in employees’ health benefits. The Affordable Care Act mandates faith-based employers offer employees’ health coverage that includes sterilization, abortion-inducing drugs and contraception. Click here to read entire story on Crosswalk.com.


Violence Erupts in Yida, South Sudan, by Russ Jones – Crosswalk.com

December 9th, 2011

The United Nations has confirmed an attack on a refugee camp in South Sudan’s Unity state. The November 11 bombing mission is said to potentially raise tensions with Sudan in the violence-plagued border region. Officials say the raid killed at least 12 people and wounded 20. Various humanitarian aid and Christian mission organizations are working … Read more


Victory for Religious Hiring in World Vision Case, by Russ Jones

October 20th, 2011

Nine judges of the U.S. Supreme Court last week affirmed the right of humanitarian aid organization World Vision to hire only Christian staff by declining to review a lower court ruling in favor of World Vision. The Spencer v. World Vision suit had challenged the organization’s employment policy of hiring only those who shared in its Christian beliefs. … Read more


‘Artists Raising Cain’ – by Russ Jones

October 14th, 2011

GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain is getting support from a Nashville-based arts and entertainment group. The groundswell of support for the GOP longshot-turned-frontrunner has spawned a new Nashville-based recording artist, entertainment community, and actor support group called “Artists Raising Cain.” http://onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=1457354


Prayer in the midst of crisis, by Russ Jones – AFN

August 5th, 2011

Besieged by financial debt, terrorism, and a multitude of natural disasters, America — says Texas Governor Rick Perry — is in the midst of a historic crisis. And for those reasons, he and other Christians have gathered in Houston for a day of prayer and fasting. Click here to read entire story on OneNewsNow.dom


Orphans getting the business, by Russ Jones – AFN

July 11th, 2011

An organization that works with orphans has developed a new model of operation which challenges traditional humanitarian-aid outreach efforts. The Global Orphan Project, with headquarters in Kansas City, uses innovative business practices to reach some the neediest orphaned and vulnerable children in the world. Trading in their business attire for backpacks, mosquito nets, and passports, … Read more


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