Faith Report
Bible Reading Marathon Begins Friday
WASHINGTON (FR) – The annual U.S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon will begin at 6:00 PM on Friday. For 90 continuous hours, every word of the Bible will be read aloud and without commentary. Readers will start with Genesis 1:1 and conclude at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 1st with the last verse in Revelation. Members [...]
Chuck Colson: 1932-2012
The Former Watergate Criminal who found forgiveness and ministered to prisoners has died at the age of 80
Christian Leaders Pray for Chuck Colson
UNDATED(ChristianPost) – Christian leaders have offered their prayers for Chuck Colson and praised the legacy he leaves behind as word came Wednesday that the ailing 80-year-old founder of Prison Fellowship may “soon be with the Lord.” Rob Schwarzwalder, Senior Vice President for the Family Research Council says, “For nearly four decades, Chuck Colson has been [...]
Chuck Colson Reported to be in Grave Condition
Lansdowne, Virginia (ChristianityToday) -The family has gathered at the bedside of Prison Fellowship founder Chuck Colson. Jim Liske, CEO of Prison Fellowship Ministries says, “It is with a heavy, but hopeful heart that I share with you that it appears our friend and brother will soon be home with the Lord. Colson’s condition took a decided turn [...]
“Blue Like Jazz” Isn’t a Normal Christian Film
WASHINGTON (AP) – “Blue Like Jazz” isn’t your typical Christian movie. The film version of Donald Miller’s book about a young Christian who goes off to a secular college, abandons his faith and finds it again opened in theaters this past Friday, earning an estimated $258,000 on its opening weekend. Miller says “Blue Like Jazz” [...]
Family Members Remember the Titanic
ABOARD MS BALMORAL (BAPTISTPRESS) – Families of survivors and victims of the Titanic disaster marked the 100th anniversary of the ship’s sinking on Sunday. People took part in a special cruise that stopped at the exact place the Titanic sank on April 15, 1912. More than 1,500 passengers and crew died when the massive ocean [...]
Chuck Colson’s Condition Unchanged After Two Weeks
UNDATED(ChristianPost) – Two weeks after brain surgery, Chuck Colson is able to talk to family members and continues to show progress, but he remains in the Intensive Care unit. Jim Liske, CEO of Prison Fellowship Ministries, says there has not been much change in Colson’s condition since last week when Colson gave doctors a thumbs [...]
7-Year-Old Boy Donates 400 Mosquito Nets
UNDATED(FR) – A 7-year old boy from Missouri has made a big contribution to help malaria victims. Rhoda has telling Evan and his two brothers, Gideon and Lincoln, about the fact that malaria takes the life of a child every 60 seconds. She was preparing them for Malaria Sunday on April 25th, an event sponsored [...]
Chuck Colson Remains in Critical Condition, Eric Metaxas on Breakpoint
UNDATED (ChristianPost) – Prison Fellowship founder Chuck Colson remains in an intensive care unit after brain surgery on March 31. His condition hasn’t changed since the 80-year old had surgery to remove blood clots from the surface of his brain. Colson is able to hear, process information and execute commands given to him. But, his [...]
