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Parking tax could cost churches, ministries

by David Roach WASHINGTON, July 31, 2018 (BP) — A little-noticed provision of last year’s Republican tax legislation which taxes employee parking at nonprofit organizations “will be a problem” for churches and other Christian ministries, one of the Southern Baptist Convention’s attorneys says. The only question is how many churches and ministries will be affected. “Until the regulations come out and we start seeing how the IRS is going to treat this issue, we don’t know how big the problem is going to be,” SBC attorney Jaime Jordan told Baptist Press. “It will be a problem for some nonprofit organizations.”Read More

A Statement from Daniel Cardinal DiNardo

Catholic Cardinal states “Separating babies from their mothers is not the answer and is immoral.”

June 13, 2018 Fort Lauderdale, FL—”At its core, asylum is an instrument to preserve the right to life. The Attorney General’s recent decision elicits deep concern because it potentially stripsRead More

Letter from Paige Patterson to SBC President Steve Gaines

Patterson: ‘I will not preach the convention sermon’

by David Roach DALLAS, June 08, 2018 (BP) — Paige Patterson has withdrawn from preaching the convention sermon next week at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Dallas. AsRead More

America Prepares for “Children’s Day”

“Children’s Day” coming Sunday!

• A time for commitment & celebration Batavia, Ill., June 7, 2018 — Communities, individuals, and churches are preparing for Sunday, June 10 and “Children’s Day.” Since 2007 and again this year,Read More

Hours later, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary issued a statement responding to the attorney's claims...

Patterson attorney claims ‘misrepresentation

by David Roach EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated June 5 at 3:41 p.m. FORT WORTH, Texas, June 05, 2018 (BP) — An attorney for terminated Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryRead More

Update on Andrew Brunson & Fake Facebook page

Andrew Brunson letter from EPC Stated Clerk

Dear EPC leader, Thank you very much for your ongoing prayers for Andrew and Norine. Please pray for Norine’s continued good health, stamina, and rest as she fights the good fightRead More

Southeastern student identified

Patterson firing met with strong reaction, cancellations

by David Roach FORT WORTH, Texas, May 31, 2018 (BP) — Following Paige Patterson’s termination by a 12-member committee of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary trustees, reactions have ranged fromRead More

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges Administration to Keep Families Together

June 1, 2018 WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security has recently acknowledged implementation of the policy. . . of separating families arriving at the U.S./Mexico Border. Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, Bishop ofRead More

Rev. Jerome L. “Father Jerry” Leake, 76, pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church, was honored on his 50th anniversary of ordination.

Aurora priest celebrates 50 years of ministry, 38 years as police chaplain

AURORA, Ill., May 27, 2018—An Aurora Roman Catholic priest celebrated 50 years of ministry Sunday, May 27. Rev. Jerome L. “Father Jerry” Leake, 76, pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church,Read More


Aurora Faith News

Aurora Methodist minister says goodbye

AURORA, Ill., May 28, 2018—Aurora resident Rev. Deborah Tinsley Taylor said goodbye Sunday, May 27,Read More

  • Methodist men raise Habitat for Humanity walls 

  • Dominican Literacy Center Honors Students, Graduates

  • Methodists host immigration rally, march

  • Motorcycle Sunday Tomorrow May 6 in Aurora

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    Books

    Tyndale Momentum to Publish Memoir by Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles

    Believe It: My Journey of Success, Failure and Overcoming the Odds Will Be Available EverywhereRead More

  • Robby Dawkins Shares Activation Principles for Believers to Participate in Kingdom Miracles

  • Lee Strobel Makes a Case for the Miraculous

  • No Place for Me: Letters to the Church

  • Reeder: Book on Trump centers on his character

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    Brunson

    Still jailed in Turkey, Brunson gave ‘bold’ witness

    by David Roach ALIAGA, Turkey, July 19, 2018 (BP) — American pastor Andrew Brunson’s continuedRead More

  • Why Lawmakers Are Trying To Block Delivery Of Fighter Jets To Turkey – OPB

  • We will help you – Donald Trump in direct appeal to imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson | Premier

  • Opinion: “Spiritual Diplomacy” Now Needed to Release American Pastor from Turkey

  • Germany Freed Its Citizens In Turkey. So Why Is American Pastor Andrew Brunson Rotting In A Turkish Prison? Via @dailycaller

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    Catholic

    Pope changes Catholic Church teaching on death penalty, declares it ‘inadmissible’ – USA Today

    Pope Francis changes church teaching about death penalty, saying it can never be sanctioned becauseRead More

  • USCCB Chairmen Applaud Supreme Court’s Respect for Religious Liberty in Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision

  • Pope Francis documentary preview on CBS 60 Minutes

  • Give Protestants a Taste of Catholic Communion, German Bishops Tell Vatican | CT

  • Pope lauds ‘courageous’ effort made by Korean leaders for peace | CNA

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    Metro Chicago Faith News

    Willow Creek Update

    Statements from the Willow Creek Elders, Heather Larson, and Steve Gillen on August 8, 2018Read More

  • Willow Creek Hires Independent Firm to Help Reconcile With Bill Hybels’ Accusers; Women Say They Want Truth First | CP

  • A letter from the Elders (Willow Creek Community Church – Bill Hybels)

  • Religious leaders say media need to dig deeper on matters of faith

  • Bill Hybels resigns amid misconduct accusations

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    Featured Posts

    Opinion: Pro-life voices need to speak up against family separation – Chicago Sun-Times

    Needless to say, the lack of vocal opposition to this is disappointing. … Here pro-lifersRead More

  • Opinion: Slave owners and Nazis quote Romans 13 to justify immorality, too – Chicago Sun-Times

  • World Refugee Day 2018: ‘Welcoming the Stranger’ Meets ‘Zero Tolerance’ – CT

  • Sign-on: Evangelical Leaders Urge Against Family Separation at the U.S.-Mexico Border

  • People who regularly read the Bible say it’s better than coffee to jump start their mornings

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    Film

    MOVIES: There’s no expiration date on art

    by Phil Boatwright KANSAS CITY, Kan., May 29, 2018  (BP) — When I was aRead More

  • 50-year parenting journey portrayed in ‘Like Arrows’

  • Sectarian Cinema: Oscars Highlight Muslim Defense of Persecuted Christians | Christianity Today

  • ‘The Exorcist’ Director Films ‘Terrifying’ Real-Life Exorcism For His Newest Movie

  • ‘I Can Only Imagine’ film still strong in 4th week (April 6-8)

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    Health

    Editorial – God Hates Gun Violence | CT

    We American Christians have a biblical call to reduce firearm deaths in our land. Source:Read More

  • WTTW: Safe Drinking Study Suggests Alcohol Guidelines for Men Too Loose

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    International

    N. Korean Defector Sending Bibles, 60 Tons of Rice Asks Why Trump Praises ‘Cruelest Leader’ – CP

    A North Korean defector, now the leader of an association that has sent over 60Read More

  • Being Christian in Western Europe | Pew Research

  • “The Power of Love”— Bishop Michael Curry’s sermon at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle | The Archbishop Of Canterbury

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle asked an American bishop to preach at their wedding | CNN

  • North Korea Frees American Christians | Christianity Today

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    Editor's Links of Interest

    Under the Law: Israeli Christians Worry About Secondary Status in Jewish Nation-State – CT

    Palestinian Christians and Messianic Jews cautious as region’s only democracy makes its identity politics official.Read More

  • Willow: Why The Women Went Public? – Jesus Creed

  • EDITORIAL: Our Bible’s not big on tearing up families – Chicago Sun-Times

  • Hidden Horrors of “Zero Tolerance” — Mass Trials and Children Taken From Their Parents | The Intercept

  • Tony Campolo: I have problems with a lot of new worship music | Premier

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    National

    For the first time, U.S. resettles fewer refugees than the rest of the world – Pew Research

    In 2017, the U.S. resettled 33,000 refugees, the country’s lowest total since the years followingRead More

  • Cake baker’s 7-2 SCOTUS win affirms religious liberty

  • Starbucks, Roseanne create John 13:34 opportunity

  • The Future of Fuller: Largest Multidenominational Seminary Announces New Way Forward

  • Jimmy Carter urges unity at Liberty graduation

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    Sports

    Bible helps NBA’s Curry stay ‘focused, locked-in’

    by Aaron Earls OAKLAND, Calif., May 30, 2018 (BP) — Stephen Curry has been writingRead More

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