The Wayside story on Fox 32 News… redemption (video)
AURORA, Ill., April 25, 2019 – This evening Fox 32 News showed the inside of Wayside Cross Ministries (WCM), 215 E. New York St., Aurora. The Wayside story explained that the gospel of Christ is the changer of hearts. This Aurora mission on March 29 received the prison-freed convicted murder Thomas Kokoraleis. This new housing situation raised some concerns and controversy in the Aurora community. Kokoraleis will be confined in-house at the WCM facility for least the next three to four months. On Monday, April 22, the WCM board reaffirmed its commitment to house and minister to this new resident.Read More
Interestingly enough, both sides call themselves pro-life, and both sides often seem frustrated with the other.
Pro-life laws are needed — but they are not enough
by: Micah FriesMay 20, 2019 (RNS) — In recent months we have seen a renewed and strengthened push to limit access to abortion on demand in a number of statesRead More
The argument behind these bills alleges that a heartbeat is a sign of life.
Opinion: Could draconian abortion bans reverse Roe — and unite Christians in opposition?
by: Kira Austin-YoungMay 17, 2019 (RNS) — Several states have passed restrictive abortion bills this legislative session, with Alabama earlier this week joining Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky and Ohio in passingRead More
The most disappointing former pro-life Democrat, however, has been the senior senator from Pennsylvania, Bob Casey Jr.
Opinion: The (national) fall and (local) rise of pro-life Democrats
by: Charles C. CamosyMay 10, 2019 (RNS) — The evisceration of pro-life Democrats from Congress is all but complete. Attacked by both Democrats and Republicans and pro-life and pro-choice activists,Read More
Jimmy Carter suffered a broken hip Monday as he was leaving to go turkey hunting.
Jimmy Carter to teach Sunday school days after breaking hip
by: The Associated PressATLANTA, May 17, 2019 (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter plans to teach Sunday school this weekend just days after undergoing surgery for a broken hip, aRead More
Mr. Cuban, who told CNBC last Tuesday that he was considering a presidential run...
‘Shark Tank’ star Mark Cuban jaws about health and happiness at Judson University’s World Leaders Forum
By Tom Siebert May 16, 2019 – Billionaire investor Mark Cuban, who owns the Dallas Mavericks professional basketball team, took some bank shots at President Trump on Tuesday, but dribbledRead More
The Thursday kickoff at 823 Gillette Ave. in Aurora launched three days of construction by 70 women...
Aurora-area women – Women Build – launch Habitat for Humanity home (with photos)
AURORA, Ill., May 9, 2019–Decked out in “She Nailed It” T-shirts, 20 Aurora-area women launched construction Thursday of Women Build 2019, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity’s first home built byRead More
It doesn't seem to be a high priority, and even those like Nadler who have spoken out about the oath don't seem to have firm views.
Opinion: A fight over ‘So help me God’? God help us
by: Thomas ReeseMay 13, 2019 (RNS) — Some Democrats in Congress who now make the rules in the House of Representatives have proposed dropping “so help me God” from theRead More
Archbishop Theophile Nare of the diocese of Kaya expressed pain at the deaths and appealed for peace, while paying tribute to the dead priest.
Sowing division, Islamists target Christians in Burkina Faso
by: Paul O’DonnellMay 14, 2019 (RNS) — A rash of attacks on churches in Burkina Faso is exposing the growing challenge of containing Islamist violence across Africa’s Sahel region. OnRead More
Hill’s termination at CNN followed a speech at the United Nations....
Opinion: Fired CNN Contributor Helping Fundraise for Anti-Israel Palestinian Pastor in Chicago
By Hesham ShehabMay 10, 2019 – Marc Lamont Hill, the recently-fired CNN contributor, will be the keynote speaker for a Christian Palestinian non-profit organization that promotes anti-Israel propaganda in churchesRead More
Author of more than 150 books, Wiersbe was called to ministry at age 16...
Warren Wiersbe, ‘one of evangelicalism’s giants,’ dies
by David RoachCHICAGO, May 3, 2019 (BP) — Warren Wiersbe, an author and pastor credited with influencing thousands of preachers toward biblical exposition, died May 2. He was 89. “IRead More
Ramadan is an opportunity for Christians as well, especially evangelicals...
Opinion: How evangelicals can support Muslims this Ramadan
by: Kevin SingerMay 7, 2019 (RNS) — Sunday (May 5) marked the beginning of Ramadan, the most important month of the calendar for Muslims. During daylight hours, observant Muslims willRead More
Pastor Derek Rogers opened the ceremony by introducing confirmands to the congregation.
New Aurora church celebrates first youth members
AURORA, Ill., May 6, 2019–Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora, formed in October, confirmed its first youth members Sunday. During worship services at Aurora Christian School, Pastor DerekRead More
Vanier, a Catholic who believed people with developmental disabilities were intrinsically worthy...
‘Intrinsically worthy’: Jean Vanier’s legacy to people with disabilities
by: Yonat ShimronMay 7, 2019 (RNS) — Jean Vanier’s ministry to people with developmental disabilities began with a simple gesture: He invited three men who had spent the majority of theirRead More
