New Book Offers Humor and Guidance for Living Out Faith at Work

Author Uses Own Failures as Cautionary Tale: More of a "How-Not-To" BookNEWS PROVIDED BYAuthor Tom C. PetersenApril 15, 2024CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 15, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Asserting that the workplace is often a challenging place to live out our faith, Tom C. Petersen's new book "Thank God It's Monday(?)" offers readers a humorous study on how to do that.In this collection of humorous essays, Petersen shares his experiences from years in the office trenches. Source: Tom Petersen

NEWS PROVIDED BYCatholic League for Religious and Civil RightsMay 9, 2024NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Bill Donohue wrote the following letter today to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell regarding the controversy over Harrison Butker. Please contact his communications chief: [email protected] May 17, 2024Mr. Roger Goodell, CommissionerNational Football League345 Park AvenueNY NY 10154Dear Mr. Goodell:NFL senior vice president Jonathan Beane add Source: Catholic League

New Organization for Industry Professionals Building Early MomentumNEWS PROVIDED BYFaith in Entertainment GuildMay 16, 2024NASHVILLE, May 16, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- The newly organized Faith in Entertainment Guild gathered for its first formal meeting at Lifeway Films in Brentwood, Tennessee on May 7-8 with more than 100 members in attendance."This is a dream a long time in the making," said Barry Landis, a Guild co-founder. "It was wonderful being with so many peo Source: EPIC

NEWS PROVIDED BYPacific Justice InstituteMay 16, 2024AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is weighing in on a Texas case involving a challenge to Texas' Senate Bill 14. This bill prohibits gender-changing procedures for minors. Loe v. State of Texas is now at the Texas Supreme Court, where PJI's Texas attorney, Emily Cook, filed an amicus brief on Friday, April 19.There are two conflicting state responsibilities involved in this bill: pa S

Speech was not God’s only miracle at Pentecost. The Spirit also gave the gift of understanding, overcoming division and contempt.Tongues of fire, everywhere. In this loud and furious age, a time of protests and counter-protests, words come burning, singeing, scalding, stinging.“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” James wrote, “because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires” (1:19–20). But few of

As a physician, I witness countless first and last breaths. As a Christian, I am constantly reminded of how God breathes life into us through his Spirit.The scalpel sliced through the uterine wall. The amniotic sac ruptured, and fluid flowed across the blue surgical drapery toward me. The obstetrician’s fingers curled around the baby’s head while my gloved hands pressed firmly against the mother’s abdomen. The baby was larger than we had expected. I shifted my full body weight

Eugene Delgaudio, president of Public Advocate is flanked by two volunteers dressed in skeleton costumes in front of billboard and with banner that says "Only 2 genders, no bones about it." NEWS PROVIDED BYPublic AdvocateMay 15, 2024WASHINGTON, May 15, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Summary: Shots were fired near Public Advocate's CEO and staff during a live stream video announcement of a billboard campaign opposing transgender surgery on children and promoting the reality of Source: Pub

For all his greatness, we should most seek to imitate the late pastor’s humility and indifference to fame.In spring of last year, many of us saw a photo of the late Timothy Keller sitting on a park bench. The photo was used on the cover of Collin Hansen’s biography of Keller, and it circulated around the internet in May when he passed away—on social media, blogs, and even Keller’s personal website.What most of us didn’t see, however, was the banana peel lying on the

ORU video captures the world's attention, reflecting campus unity through praise and worshipNEWS PROVIDED BYOral Roberts UniversityMay 15, 2024TULSA, Okla., May 15, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- In less than a week, over 8 million people have viewed Oral Roberts University's (ORU) Instagram reel showcasing the 2024 Commencement ceremony. The clip highlights ORU's graduating class and their passionate unity, singing "Goodness of God" by CeCe Winans. The viral moment is a contrast Source: Oral

The wager only scratches the surface of his relevance to a post-Christian era.It is a common lament that we live in a post-Christian era. This fact raises challenges to our witness to the world. Most of our audience thinks that, in G. K. Chesterton’s words, Christianity has been tried and found wanting (rather than found wanting and left untried). It is not considered a live option. How do we bear witness well in this cultural context? We might do well to reconsider one of the most enigmat

For seven seasons, the show has offered a clichéd (and nostalgic) vision of how atheists and believers relate to each other.My mom was the one who told me to watch The Big Bang Theory. It was a show about nerds—and I was a nerd. She thought I’d enjoy it. A friend had already mentioned that the main character, Sheldon Cooper, was “exactly like” me. After I watched the show, at Mom’s encouragement, I joked that I had mixed feelings about the comparison.The Big

The White HouseNEWS PROVIDED BY Dr. James F. LinzeyMay 15, 2024WASHINGTON, May 15, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Dr. James F. Linzey: It was in the middle of the night on May 14, 2024, when I had a dream of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States.I was in a room waiting several minutes for him to enter. He finally arrived, wearing a dark blue suit and carrying several documents for me to read. I noticed several people in the background w Source

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May 15, 2024KANNAPOLIS, N.C., May 15, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ --The 3rd Annual East Coast Our Strong Tower - A National Apologetics ConferenceFriday, May 31st 2024 6:30pm9pmSaturday, June 1st 2024 9:30am5:30pm (Lunch included)What: Testimonies of Former Muslims, Panel Discussions, Lectures & Workshops
Topics: Reaching Muslims with the Gospel, Defending Christianity and Challenging IslamSpeakers: Rev. Anthony Rogers, Rev. Samue Source: M2M Network

Māori Christians in New Zealand bristle at newly translated portions of the Bible that use the names of local deities.Last year, Bible Society New Zealand (BSNZ) released a 109-page booklet with 10 Bible passages published in a contemporary Māori translation for the first time. The version used the names of atua Māori, or Māori gods and deities, in place of words like heaven, earth, land, and sea. Genesis 1:1, for example, says that in the beginning, God made Rangi-nui (Sky F

NEWS PROVIDED BYAdvocates for Faith & FreedomMay 14, 2024MURRIETA, Calif., May 14, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Last night, the Jurupa Unified School District Board approved a settlement agreement between Jessica Tapia and the Jurupa Unified School District to settle her lawsuit for $360,000. Last year, Advocates for Faith and Freedom filed a lawsuit challenging Jurupa Unified School District in the Central District of California after the wrongful termination of public school teacher J

Asian Christians must navigate ethical dilemmas in everyday life. This recent book can help.There are rules to follow in every culture, particularly in Asia, where many children must bear the responsibility of maintaining harmony within the home and familial structure. To deviate from the norms or traditions of any Asian society requires a bold willingness to try to demonstrate to one’s fellow citizens what is and is not working in their culture. As a Christian living or ministering in an

A disruptive option for Christian radioa digital ad-free communityNEWS PROVIDED BYWorship Road RadioMay 14, 2024VANCOUVER, Canada, May 14, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, Worship Road Radio proudly announces its official launch, introducing a transformative digital platform for Christian worship music. Based in Vancouver, Canada Worship Road Radio is the first nationally accessible Christian radio station in Canada and is set to revolutionize the listener experience by offering Source:

Federal prosecutors are trying to prove that Bill Hwang committed massive market manipulation through his investment firm Archegos. His defense says he was trading like anyone else on Wall Street.Bill Hwang brought a book by Dietrich Bonhoeffer to court to read during jury selection.And during opening arguments on Monday, his Christian connections from New York packed out a courtroom to support him.He had given his investment firm a Christian name, held Wall Street Bible readings, and distribute

Eugene Delgaudio, president of Public Advocate is flanked by two volunteers dressed in skeleton costumes in front of billboard and with banner that says "Only 2 genders, no bones about it." NEWS PROVIDED BYPublic AdvocateMay 14, 2024WASHINGTON, May 14, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Summary: Shots were fired near Public Advocate's CEO and staff during a live stream video announcement of a billbord campaign opposing transgender surgery on children and promoting the reality of j Source: Pu

Groundbreaking Narrative of Jesus Entirely in American Sign Language Hits Select Theaters Nationwide Beginning June 20Tickets On Sale NowNEWS PROVIDED BYEPIC AgencyMay 14, 2024NASHVILLE, May 14, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Deaf Missions and Iconic Events Releasing announces the release of the first-ever ASL adaptation for the silver screen, JESUS: a Deaf Missions film. Experience the story of Jesus and his ministry on Earth presented as a feature film entirely in American Sign Language in selec

SAN DIEGO: It seems like vice, confusion, and personal alienation are gripping our world more ferociously with each passing day. A new book from Catholic Answers Press seeks out the causes of our troublesand identifies solutionsat their very root.With In the Beginning: Crucial Lessons for Our World from the First Three Chapters of Genesis, theologian Monica Migliorino Miller (Abandoned) offers more than a popular study of the Bible's opening pages. She draws out of those familiar (and sometime S

SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2024When a parish priest gets unexpectedly drafted by the mafia to hear the confession of a man about to executed during a White Death tradition, he has no idea of the choices he is going to have to make in the near future. And that's just the beginning of DEATH IN BLACK & WHITE (Ignatius Press) by first-time novelist Father Michael Brisson, L.C.
Brisson serves as councilor to the superior general of the Legionaries of Christ in Rome. He heads up their Department

The Uniform Civil Code seeks “one nation, one law” to govern citizens' personal lives, but religious minorities fear hidden costs.In February, the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand passed a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which aims to implement a common set of rules governing crucial aspects of life, including marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.This code would supplant existing personal laws that religious groups in India currently ascribe to. Personal laws cover family-relat

NEWS PROVIDED BYChristian Defense CoalitionMay 13, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Nine pro-life activists are facing up to 11 years in federal prison for a peaceful sit-in at a late-term abortion center in Washington, D.C. in 2020.The Garland 9 will face sentencing in the Washington, D.C. federal court between May 14 and 31. They have been in jail since September of 2023.The Christian Defense Coalition calls upon Congress to hold hearings on this misus Source: Christian De

It wasn’t only because of missionaries from the West, says a Tongan Australian theologian.Christian overseas missionaries were more successful in Oceania—the region spanning the Pacific Islands, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand—than anywhere else in the world.In particular, people in the Pacific Islands (which include Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga, and more) were receptive to the gospel because “their ancestors’ strong beliefs in a divine

Lawnside, NJGospel artist Earl Sanders, Sr. is set to unveil his highly anticipated debut single, \"Lord I\'ll Go,\" on May 26, 2024. Written by his talented younger sister, Elaine Sanders Mayfield, herself a celebrated recording artist and songwriter, the song promises to captivate audiences with its profound lyrics and soulful melody.\"Lord I\'ll Go\" is a testament to Sanders\' unwavering faith and dedication to his spiritual journey. Inspired by his deep-rooted beliefs a Source: HP Visual Co