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Tithing down, but giving thrives (Hickory Daily Record) Government would be hard-pressed to make up for the services provided by churches. us.rd.yahoo.com
What are the thoughts on tithing during hard times? (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) By TERRY LEE GOODRICH People struggling in today’s scary economy can take a deep breath and relax — at least, on the faith-and-finance front. So says the Rev. Darryl Odom, author of a new book called The Rented Veil: The High Cost of Worship . Christians who tithe — give one-tenth of their income to God— can save a lot of money by applying a correct interpretation of the biblical mandate to ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Business group finds comfort in troubled times (Dothan Eagle) Especially during tough times, people tend to turn to a higher power for direction as they seek the strength to plow through the challenges life brings. us.rd.yahoo.com
Centerville woman wins free year of groceries (Dayton Daily News) It pays to be a frugal shopper. us.rd.yahoo.com
Keeping the faith in hard times (San Diego Union-Tribune) This is a tough time to be promoting optimism and hope. More than 15,000 people in San Diego County lost their jobs in 2008, and thousands gave up their homes to foreclosure. Businesses and charities are hurting, and people who are employed have seen their retirement funds dwindle. us.rd.yahoo.com
Say a Little Prayer (Good Times) Memories of the Mormon Church: A Response To Prop 8 us.rd.yahoo.com
Area churches say tithing still strong despite tough times (Johnson City Press) While the recession has had an impact on nearly every business and charity in town, tithing to local churches has remained constant. Although many within the congregations have fallen on hard times, church pastors and treasurers said they continue to tithe. us.rd.yahoo.com
Some churches find giving stagnate (The Florence Times-Daily) Father Don Forsythe has faith that the members of his parish, Our Lady of the Shoals Catholic Church in Tuscumbia, will fulfill their charitable pledges, even in the midst of an economic crisis. us.rd.yahoo.com
Michelle Goldberg: Inviting Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at Obama's inauguration is a mistake (Guardian Unlimited) If nothing else, Rick Warren is a miracle worker in the realm of public relations. He is a man who compares legal abortion to the Holocaust and gay marriage to incest and paedophilia . He believes that Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and other non-Christians are going to spend eternity burning in hell . He doesn't believe in evolution . He recently dismissed the social gospel – the ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Top Local Stories (FOX 6 News Birmingham) Here are the top local stories at this hour: a vigil is held for a man who was killed in a McDonald's parking lot in West End, a Bessemer firefighter was killed at his home in Hoover, and a Birmingham man remains behind bars for the August murder of a store clerk... us.rd.yahoo.com
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