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Greg Zanis, ‘The Cross Man,’ was a carpenter trying to emulate the one in the bible – Chicago Sun-Times
There are some people that once exposed to the bright light of their spirit, you never forget them. Greg Zanis, “The Cross Man,” who died of bladder cancer Monday, wasRead More
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Crosby: Aurora’s ‘Cross Man’ led a compassionate but ‘complicated’ ministry -The Beacon-News
Greg Zanis’ compassion came from a desire to not only help other people but soothe his own losses. Read the column: Crosby: Aurora’s ‘Cross Man’ led a compassionate but ‘complicated’Read More
For now, many houses of worship will stay closed while making plans for an eventual reopening.
As states ease lockdown restrictions, churches must decide when — and how — to reopen

by: Emily McFarlan Miller May 1, 2020 (RNS) — The Rev. Jim West was feeling terrified as the state of Tennessee — and the church he pastors there — preparedRead More
A new poll released Thursday (April 30) from PRRI shows Trump’s approval has fallen on average by 6 percentage points...
Poll: The ‘Trump bump’ is over, especially among white Christians

by: Yonat Shimron May 1, 2020 (RNS) — President Trump’s job approval ratings among some faith groups jumped in March as the number of coronavirus infections began to spread acrossRead More
(Franklin) Graham — the son of the Rev. Billy Graham — reiterated that the field hospital does not discriminate in whom it treats.
Samaritan’s Purse Central Park field hospital to close as virus cases drop in NYC

by: Yonat Shimron May 4, 2020 (RNS) — The Central Park field hospital erected by the evangelical humanitarian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse will shut down after it releases its lastRead More
A timely video commentary.
John H. Armstrong: What Is Happening to the Church in These Times? Part Two (video)