Christians, Aliens, Foreigners, and Strangers

Today the United States Supreme Court heard arguments over whether Arizona (which borders Mexico) exceeded its authority when it passed Senate Bill 1070, which requires state and local law enforcement, among other things, to verify the citizenship status of anyone stopped, detained, or arrested if there is “reasonable suspicion” that the person is in the United States illegally and makes it a state crime for illegal aliens to work or seek work.

US Watching for Revenge Attack Over Bin Laden Death

Once again, American leaders find themselves preparing for the possibility of a terrorist attack.

Air Force Says Bibles No Longer Required on Bases

The U.S. Air Force will no longer require that Bibles be put on its checklist of items in lodging facilities on its bases.

Earthquake Shakes Southern California

A moderate earthquake rattled Southern California on Saturday morning, shaking homes across the Inland Empire region and causing buildings to sway in downtown Los Angeles.

Baptist World Alliance Leader, Neville Callam, Says Ethnicity – Not Race – Thwarts Christian Unity

Ethnic labels and segregation at the Lord’s Supper table thwart Christian unity, Baptists’ international leader told participants at the T.B. Maston Lectures in Christian Ethics .

Robert A. Schuller on How to Let Go and Trust God to Be In Control When Life Does Not Go as Planned

UNEXPECTED LIFE CHANGE

Robert was visibly dis-associated as the senior pastor of the Crystal Cathedral in 2008.  Robert says he thought he knew what his life journey would be.  He came to realize that when life doesn’t go as planned you must discover how to let go and trust that God is in control.  He didn’t realize as his life fell apart that God wanted him to forge his own path.  Robert now works in new media with the co-founder of Godtube.com (and his son-in-law), Chris Wyatt, to create ComStar Media.

Southern Baptist Church Under Scrutiny for Replacing Sick Pastor with Daughter

A Southern Baptist church in Missouri is under scrutiny by its local association for replacing a pastor who resigned for health reasons with his daughter.