Faith & Family
- 5-year-old believed to be 17th century lama-reincarnate
- Allie Shah
- MINNEAPOLIS – It’s morning time and a little boy with a shaved head and a face shaped like the moon chants a Tibetan prayer.
His high-pitched voice echoes inside the Columbia Heights, Minn., bedroom that his father has transformed into a... Full story
- PERCEPTIONS: Snowboarding
- Maury Robertson
- Whoever designed the snowboard was a sadist. Learning to ski is a challenge, but at least skis only move forward and backward and you get poles to use for crutches. Snowboards slide in every direction and all you get is your arms to whirl around like... Full story
- Corning man honored for impact on youth
- Julie R. Johnson
- Gary Mitchell said he wears his scouting uniform five to six days a week.
But Mitchell isn’t your typical boy scout.
At 43 years old, Mitchell is living a scouting life he didn’t take advantage of as a youth, providing countless volunte... Full story
- Ministry embracing those affected by HIV/AIDS
- Colette M. Jenkins
- MEDINA, Ohio – Stephanie Morris believes the church should be a place where everyone is welcome.
Because she knows that is not always the case, she is taking steps to embrace a group of people who might not view the church as a safe haven: tho... Full story
- Community of Faith Briefs
- Marysville
Victory Outreach readies fundraiser
Final plans are under way for a fundraiser parking lot sale to benefit Victory Outreach Twin Cities in Marysville.
The event is from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 at 5861 Feather River Blvd., Linda.
Accep... Full story
- Megadeth bassist studying for Lutheran ordination
- Tim Townsend
- ST. LOUIS – In early September, as new students wandered onto the campus of Concordia Seminary, they were joined by another group of theological rookies – mostly midcareer types – joining the school’s program that allows stude... Full story
- Candidate Mitt Romney is not alone when it comes to tithing
- Michael Muskal
- LOS ANGELES – Politics and religion, sometimes antagonistic but oftentimes entwined, share a common need. Whether from campaign contributions or tithing, both need to raise money.
GOP presidential aspirant Mitt Romney combined both areas this ... Full story
- Kaylee Poppinga
- Name: Kaylee Poppinga
Age: 17
Family: Father, Jeff; mother, Star; brothers Kyle and Luke
City of residence: Yuba City
Occupation: Sales associate American Eagle Outfitters, lead singer for “Swift Country: A Salute to Taylor Swift”
Ho... Full story
- Hooray for servants of the Kingdom
- Dave Bryan
- When you’ve pastored as long as Cheryl and I have (over 30 years now) it’s easy – at least for folks like us – to look back on all the things you wish you could do over again ... differently. I suppose that goes with being hum... Full story
