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The Black Church Must Do More Than "Just Say No" to Homosexuality, By Gwen Richardson
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Over the past two months, I have waded into the national debate regarding gay marriage by writing two widely distributed editorials. These op-eds largely addressed the false comparison between African-American oppression and the push for gay rights. I am neither a member of a pro-family organization nor an official advocate for traditional marriage. I am a Christian, an Independent voter and private citizen who felt compelled to speak out in support of the African-American legacy and the traditional, nuclear family. But my experience over the past two months may be instructive for other Christians, the church in general and the Black church specifically as the fight to protect the next generation of children wages on.


'Publishing Miracle' of 'The Shack' Spotlighted
the-shack-book-cover.jpgChristian publishing sensation The Shack has caught the attention of heavyweight money magazine, Forbes, which investigates author William P. Young's "publishing miracle" in its latest issue.
Rev. Dwight McKissic's Resolution on Honoring President Obama as Submitted to the SBC
Resolution on racial reconciliation and the election of Barack Hussein Obama
Submitted by Wm. Dwight McKissic, Sr., Cornerstone Baptist Church, Arlington, TX
 
Submitted to the Messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention, June 24, 2009, Louisville, Kentucky
Rev. Dwight McKissic says Southern Baptists should Honor President Obama
dwight-mckissic.sbc.jpgA black Southern Baptist pastor has asked his denomination to acknowledge the importance of President Barack Obama's election, despite the convention's opposition to many of his policies.
Back by Popular Demand: The Printed Version of "Gospel Today"
hairston-gt-magazine-print.jpgWe have heard your voices and this week Gospel Today will release its latest print edition. This edition is in response to so many of you who have expressed a desire that we continue to produce a printed copy of our publication in addition to our efforts to go green.
Sarah Palin Memoir Scheduled for 2010 Release

sarah-palin.jpgAlaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a committed Christian who was the unexpected running mate chosen by Republican presidential candidate John McCain in last fall's election, is to publish a memoir with HarperCollins.

Currently untitled, the book--scheduled to come out in spring 2010, the year she is up for re-election--will be co-released by HarperCollins imprint Harper and Zondervan for the Christian market, the Associated Press (AP) reported.

One 10-Year-Old Girl Inspires Others Toward Missions
rebecca-stallard.zambia.jpgA mission trip to Africa by a 10-year-old girl inspired two Illinois Girls in Action members to collect more than 300 pairs of shoes for impoverished children in Zambia.
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