Article Archive 2007

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Jan 07

 New year, new ways to advocate right to life

 Banker helps bring Love INC to Carver County
 YEAR IN REVIEW — 2006: A Year Of Ideas and Consequences
 ‘Black Hawk' hero confronts fear with faith in sovereign God
 Twice in a Blue Moon: Leigh Nash finds solo success
 ‘Rocky’ resurrected, so is star’s spirituality; Stallone reflects on personal relationship with Christ
 Vatican officials may have found Paul's tomb
 ‘95 percent’ sex survey connected to Planned Parenthood
 Treasure SeekersHigh-tech hobby could redefine ‘lost and found’
Oped  You might as well go big by Bryan Malley
 Time for Reconciliation — A city of wounded healers by Efrem Smith

Feb 07

 Super Bowl coaches Dungy, Smith known for Christian testimony

 Chicago Bears’ Lovie Smith underscores his faith
 Colts chaplain partners with Dungy in imparting the faith
 Blaine pastor forms company to equip churches with interactive technology
 Network for young senior pastors emerges
 Bethel grad impacts Guatemala
 Churches vary in reaction to Christian smokers
 Glorybound Ministries
 David Crowder Band wins MSN’s Artist of the Year
 Revolution Media brings family values back to entertainment
 2007 Fish Fair adds new attractions
 Tony Dungy, at NFL’s pinnacle, points still higher to God
 Michael Irvin was ready for ‘a hard & painful’ lesson
Oped  Work hard to make time for rest by Bryan Malley
 Late expectations and having my own way by Kim Jeffries

Mar 07

 Film heightens awareness of modern day slavery

 Minneapolis woman provides ‘final dignity’ for families in need

 German leader visits Twin Cities to study American evangelicals and politics

 IKEA ad stirs controversy

 Maplewood man charged with murder of preborn baby

 Missionary reunion saga spans 54 years

 MCCL’s Student Day offers experience in government

 Christian travel agency helps groups book mission trips

 NWC students win national broadcasting awards

 Legislature dealing with stem cell research funding

 Book reviews by Noble Creative

 Newsboys headline Target Center

 Relient K returns to Minnesota

 Grace Church plans one-day New York trip
 'Jesus tomb' documentary ignores biblical & scientific evidence, logic, experts say
 Premature baby who had record survival may change view of unborn, specialists say
Oped  MCC inherits $5.5 million! Oh, wait ... by Bryan Malley
 Unwritten Speech Code is everywhere by Jerry Lindberg

Apr 07

 Church union embraces unique multicultural ministry

 2007 NDOP encourages unity in prayer

 Anti-evolution Web site launches new billboard campaign

 NAE board declines to chasten Cizik

 Homosexual group Soulforce’s Equality Ride to visit Northwestern College

 KTIS Radio hires new station manager

 7 innings, family, quiet time

 Child porn ruling gets court review

 Glory Revealed Tour features Mac Powell, Brian Littrell and Shane and Shane

 Legacy Five’s Roger Bennett loses battle with leukemia

 Howard Dayton, Crown Financial Ministries

 GRACE conference addresses range of pregnancy issues

 Prichard comments on 2007 legislative session

Oped  The right to practice religion by Bryan Malley
 The only way to Easter is through Good Friday by Efrem Smith

May 07

 Nation reacts to mass killings

 Never a typical day at the Salvation Army’s Community Center in St. Paul

 Local Global Day of Prayer efforts becoming more unified

 Christian cycling club invites enthusiasts to ride this summer

 West Metro Peacekeepers offers fellowship, Bible study for cops

 Trinity Lutheran teams wins 15th Bible Bowl competition

 Evangelical group suing St. Paul school district for religious flier ban

 Hollywood prayer group branch established in Minnesota

 2007 session packed with heated issues

 MAC orders cab drivers to pick up all riders or face penalties

 CitySites Urban Media Highlight: Steve Loopstra, Prayer Transformation Ministries

 Australian worship group Hillsong United to play Grace Church

 ‘Spider-Man 3’ examines forgiveness

 Falwell Dies at 73

Oped  Marriage is not a consumer relationship by Bryan Malley
 Non-appointed ‘ambassadors’ sending the wrong message by Jan Markell

June 07

 Jerry Falwell, pastor, educator and national leader, dies at 73

 Sonshine Festival shows continued growth, adds new acts and attractions

 Bethel President George Brushaber announces retirement

 MCC wins 2 EPA, 9 FCN awards including Newspaper of the Year

 International Ministerial Fellowship conference features national speakers, Triple Espresso creators

 CW Lofts wins prestigious Best in Real Estate 2006 award

 GDOP 90 Days of Blessing movement attempting to mobilize believers to service

 St. Paul native ‘Bruchko’ changes world missions

 Minneapolis church receives second Calvin College grant for worship renewal

 House adds homosexuality to hate crimes

 Gospel Music Channel makes deal with Black Family Channel

 Michael W. Smith inducted to the Music City Walk of Fame

 Authors address challenges of spiritual journey

 Helen Williams wins KARE 11 volunteer award

 Billy Graham library dedicated
Oped  Christian imitation vs. innovation by Bryan Malley
 Don’t park your brain outside the church by Wayne Pederson

July 07

 Minnesota couple starts boxing outreach in northern Uganda

 Fish-A-Thon 2007 emphasizing family participation, mission focus

 2007 session ends with vetoes, compromises

 GodTube offers local pastor, communities worldwide evangelical opportunity

 Ruth Graham’s life remembered by family

 Northwestern College ‘Light the Way’ Contest honors innovative ministry ideas

 ‘Fox 9 Morning News’ uses Sunday morning segment to explore faith in the Twin Cities

 ALLIES Youth Ministries opens local teen call center

 Local thrift store raises $4 million for missions

 Disaster relief teams ready for Lake Tahoe fire cleanup

 Tourism in Israel is on the rise

 21st century phenomenon fulfills ancient prophecy of Isaiah

 Herod the Great's tomb reportedly found

 Hamas kills off Farfour a 'Mickey Mouse' look-a-like character on a children's show

 More parents are protecting kids from media

 List of evangelical kingmakers may signal shift in politics, opinions
Oped  Have we lost sight of Bible’s ‘to do’ list? by Bryan Malley
 Building a city of reconciliation by Efrem Smith

Aug 07

 Disaster relief unit on standby after bridge collapse

 State Supreme Court reverses convictions of pro-life protestors

 Eye doctor, volunteers give sight to thousands

 Abortions in Minnesota up 5 percent in 2006

 Ride for Recovery rallies bikers during recovery month

 Recovery Celebration planners prepare for plenty of people

 Christian Network Team founder retires

 eHarmony.com sued for excluding homosexuals

 Evangelist facing execution in N. Korea

 Taliban executes 2nd Christian South Korean captive

 Crisis hits Zimbabwe: Churches struggling to help

 'God has not forgotten Zimbabwe'

 Third Day headlines third Higher Ground Music Festival

 Summer book offerings explore elements of faith

 Mandisa Debuts Book & CD

 Second Annual Twin Cities Christian Community Fair primed for growth

 Crossroads Chapel features 30 new artists, same welcoming attitude for 2007 Fair

 National prayer effort focuses on youth in ministry

Oped  American individualism counters command for community by Bryan Malley
 ‘An enemy has done this’ by Greg Boyd


Sep 07

 Local chaplains, The Salvation Army respond in wake of I-35W bridge collapse

 Interfaith service for bridge victims drew 1,400

 Minnesota’s first Liberian church celebrates 21 years of ministry

 Guyanese Outreach expands ministry in South America

 SUM produces ‘Mission Shift’ videos to spread vision for cross-cultural ministry

 Ruth Graham’s ‘Get Growing’ event helps Christians deal with life issues

 Wise Counsel offers ‘Bible-based business support’ for executives

 Former alcoholic helps equip churches for recovery ministry

 MACHE event explores media impact on childhood development

 Ancient Galilee boat believed to be 2,000 years old

 Modern excavations reveal ancient civilizations

 Spiritual issues not important in raising children, poll finds

 Irish hymn writers debut album in U.S.

 Theater for the Thirsty debuts musical ‘My Name is Daniel’

 Taliban militants free the remaining South Korean Christian Hostages

 Abortion doctors circumvent partial-birth ban by using deadly drugs

 Hundreds of volunteers help flooded areas in southeastern Minnesota

Oped  Illusions of worldly security shattered by real life by Bryan Malley
 Ridiculous corporate compensation reveals need for equity by Wayne Pederson


Oct 07

 Salvation Army’s Northwoods Camp celebrates first anniversary in new location

 Judge Roy Moore teams with local teen ministry

 LSS breaks ground for multiuse center

 Christian Community Fair to offer volunteer opportunities

 First full-time Hennepin County jail chaplain calls others to prison ministry

 Prayer Ventures CD offers hope to cancer victims

 Go Fish continues quest to provide quality kids music with new CD ‘Snazzy’

 For a rock star, there’s no place like home

 Book reviews: Authors examine living godly life, faith and politics

 Prisons return books after objections

 Senate OKs homosexuals in hate crimes bill

 Russian city is 'God-sized task'

 Mandisa learns to trust God through fame

Oped  Bucking the trend of value-based comparison by Bryan Malley
 Pass the Popcorn: Physical, active definition for worship by Dan Alder


Nov 07

 Organizers hope 2nd annual event builds unity among believers

 New NAE president Leith Anderson praises Minnesota Christian community

 Minnesota nurse, grandmother says faith sustained her at Abu Ghraib

 Colin Powell Center opened in South Minneapolis

 KKMS Clean Comedy Night features Tim Hawkins

 Christian volunteering Web site matches people with groups in need

 I-35 Highway of Holiness campaign begins in Laredo and Duluth

 Bethany Christian Services prepared for National Adoption Month

 Gamble Family Christmas continues holiday concert tradition

 Fiction, nonfiction offerings explore human struggle with faith and church

 Appeals court lifts ban on praying in Jesus' name

 Golden Arches trump golden rules

 Widow of slain Turkish worker: 'A cross for me every day'

 Convert's farewell letter to Muslim family

 'Twelve Rules of Christmas' guidelines now available

Oped  Not everything must be ranked by favorites by Bryan Malley
 Worse than Rotten Neighbors by Kim Jefferies


Dec 07

 NAE announces Energy Star Challenge partnership

 YWAM Training Center shooting has two Minnesotans among the victims; 5 left dead at New Life Church

 Colo. gunman came from Christian family