Category: The Lead

O little town, how still we see thee lie

Small-community churches have seen such slippage that many are now on the verge of extinction. In the face of that threat, and confronting questions about closing or consolidating, some are fighting to retain their place.

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Christmas in Iraq

Here in the U.S., we are accustomed to all manner of Christmas displays, from gentle creche exhibits to gaudy Christmas lights set to blink in

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Christianity and The Blind Side

Michael Oher’s adoptive mom Leigh Anne Tuohy, with her expensive car, dolled-up appearance and don’t-mess-with-me attitude may seem more southern belle than follower of Christ, but Sandra Bullock thinks Tuohy is the real deal. Still, she was initially reluctant to portray her in The Blind Side

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Saturday Collection 12/26/09

On the day after we commemorate the night on which there was no room in the inn, it seems appropriate to dedicate the Saturday Collection to service around the country memorializing those who died homeless.

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Mama Irene saves Christmas

It’s a Christmas shopping spree. Hundreds of people line up outside St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on a mission to find toys. “It’s very fun because 3 and 4 year olds, I have a 3-year-old nephew, it’s exciting to help kids because they’re so happy about it,” said Kissimee Herring who spent the day helping people pick out toys.

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Room at the pub?

Thick stone pillars form a solid archway and the rough-hewn oak door opens to the sort of Nativity scene that has mesmerised people for more than 2,000 years.

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