A reflection by John Sweet, program director, Smoky Mountain Children’s Home

Envoy Creative Media, Inc. has announced the launch of a new e-book and multi- media curriculum that is designed to foster small group communities of Christians in Media and Arts. The e-book series “Mindset” is a series of e-books, audio/video, and podcasts to help media and arts professionals collaborate and cooperate in presenting news stories, entertainment and arts from a Biblical Perspective.

By: Allie Martin Plans are in the works for a third movie from the church which produced the surprise hit Facing the Giants. At the same time, Sherwood Pictures’ initial venture into moviemaking is being prepared for worldwide release.

Deep in the heart of a Malaysian jungle, a preacher holds a meeting under the scorching midday sun, urging followers not to lose faith after their church was demolished by the government.

By Allie Martin, OneNewsNow.com Under a new law enacted earlier this summer and going into effect in a few weeks, public school students in Texas should feel less intimidated by the threat of legal action when sharing or expressing their personal faith on campus, whether it be verbally or in a class assignment.

Faithmate.com is a first-of-its- kind, online dating site for the Urban Christian catering to singles in the urban core demographic. Many online sites can connect you with someone who may have similar interest. Faithmate.com targets the Urban Christian whose aim is to find their faithmate, beyond a soulmate. Urban Christians are looking for more than just a good time or sex.

Today’s news headlines rivet our attention toward Iraq–the birthplace of Mesopotamia, site of the Garden of Eden, the Tower of Babel, ancient Nineveh, Babylon, and site of the patriarch Abraham’s native city, Ur. From the dawn of civilization until now the geographical territory we call the Middle East has been the subject of apocalyptic prophesies and the volatile setting of frequent wars. Why?

The Church of God Certificate in Ministerial Studies (CIMS) program was recently launched at the headquarters church in Fanchenebra, Ghana. There will also be classes at the Ghana Bible Institute, making it the second international learning center in Ghana.

By Ed Thomas, OneNewsNow.com A spokesman for the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) agrees with a published report that states the majority of disputes arising between patients and their medical doctors who refuse to give treatments or services are related to religious or ethical convictions. However, he feels that it is better that way.