October 22 – October 28

Here are your top 5 interesting, must-know news articles from the past week. Enjoy!

"As the saying goes, 'Two is better than one.' As is true when a solid organization or company teams up with another group that shares same similar values. More than just the type of work, one’s faith brings a commonality that is unmistakably strong. But when commonality is lost in order to reach out to different people, is it still possible to claim Truth in one voice?"

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// Christian Media Company Sharefaith Partners with Christian Web Hosting Company TruePath

For churches that are struggling to emerge, adapt, and become successful in this technologically driven society, a media company known as Sharefaith is offering churches professionally designed templates. With web hosting partner, TruePath, both companies hope to demonstrate a company that furthers one’s understanding of being “Christian.” Original article.

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// Tyler Perry Speaks About His Abuse Ahead of Film Release

In a recent interview with Oprah, and just before the release of his newest film, “For Colored Girls,” entertainer Tyler Perry spoke about the physical and sexual abuse he had undergone as a child. Perry, who had noted that he attempted suicide, shared that his faith in God is what brought him out of the hardship. He commented that as he watched his mother in church, he “wanted to know this God that made her so happy.” Original article.

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// Stories of Grace Stand Tall amid Tornado Wreckage

On Sunday, a tornado hit Texas town called Rice, damaging homes and caused many injuries. But in the midst of havoc, stories of God’s grace emerged.  Michael Harper was driving when an 18-wheeler crushed his SUV.  He explains that if it had been off a few inches, the truck would have landed on the cab.  The Butler family thanks God to have survived the tornado when part of their house was destroyed. Original article.

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// Narnia, Samaritan's Purse Team Up to Send Christmas Boxes to Needy Kids

Two media companies, Walden Media and 20th Century Fox are teaming up with relief group Samaritan’s Purse for “Operation Narnia” this winter.  Samaritan’s Purse is lead by evangelist Franklin Graham, which was founded to provide spiritual and physical aid to hurting people round the globe.  The makers of the movie, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” will be providing children around the world, shoe boxes filled with supplies and love. Original article.

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// How many versions of the Bible do we need?

Despite the recession, the Bible continues to be the best-selling book in America. However, with all the various translations and what some call “niche Bibles,” Christian scholars begin to wonder if the popularity of the Bible can be a bad thing. Expert on biblical translation, David Lyle Jeffrey, feels that the Bible is evolving into a “diverse Babel of translations” and thus losing a “common voice.” Nevertheless, many publishers claim that the purpose of the diversity is to reach as many readers as possible. Original article.

Special thanks to contributing writer, Grace Kwon.

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