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STICKY FINGERS AT CHURCH: Woman is charged with stealing from parishioners during alter call.
A New York woman has been charged with robbing someone during church service. Police say Patricia Adams saw an opportunity to steal from another woman sitting in the church pew in front of her, but an usher saw her and called police. Read Full Story

THIRD CD RELEASE SET FOR J MOSS: Singer part of Essence Festival lineup.
The anticipated third CD release of singer and songwriter J Moss, entitled Just James, is set for later this summer. Read Full Story

SCHOOL TEACHER BECOMES PASTOR: Maryland man follows in his father’s footsteps.
A high school music teacher known for his songwriting and local success as a gospel singer can now add ‘pastor’ to his title. Read Full Story

BUILDING FUND SCAM: Band of Thieves steals millions at church.
Police are calling it the ultimate church building fund scam. A former pastor and his three sons have been charged with securities fraud in Indiana after they duped 11,000 church members into buying $120 million worth of securities bonds to support a church construction project. Read Full Story

MIJAC AND RELIGION: Did Jackson seek Christian camaraderie weeks before death?
In his final weeks, music icon Michael Jackson reached out to old friends in what some see as an effort to become more spiritual. Read Full Story

WORD OF THE DAY: Avoid People Who Talk Too Much
By Joyce Meyer - submitted by Guy Brody
People who talk too much usually have problems in which you are wise not to take part; therefore, avoiding these people helps simplify our lives. Read Full Story

PARENTS FIGHT SCHOOL CURRICULUM CHANGE: Free representation helps defend their rights.
Attorneys with a legal defense group in California say they will defend the rights of parents to opt out of a controversial curriculum for their children. Read Full Story

HOMOSEXUALS ARE CHRISTIANS TOO: Survey says gay and lesbians claim personal commitment to Jesus Christ
Despite most religious groups' contention that homosexuality is a sin, a recent survey revealed that a majority of gays and lesbians consider themselves to be Christians. Read Full Story

SUMMER ATHEIST CAMP: Non-believers start training camp to rival Bible school.
While many children spend a portion of their summer at vacation Bible school learning to be more Christ-like, one college professor wants to increase the number of non-believers. Read Full Story

TELEVANGELIST COMPLIES WITH LAWSUIT: Finances of former employee will be revealed.
An international televangelist says she will comply with a civil lawsuit directives involving a former employee charged with murdering his family. Read Full Story

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS FORCED INTO BLOOD TRANSFUSION: Teenager says she feels raped by the system.
The Supreme Court of Canada is forcing a teenaged Jehovah’s Witness to accept a life-saving blood transfusion despite her religious convictions. The court’s decision upheld an earlier ruling of the Manitoba Court of Appeals. Read Full Story

WORD OF THE DAY: Dread Drains, Faith Energizes
By Joyce Meyer - submitted by Guy Brody
Dread is closely related to fear. We might say it is the forerunner to fear. I believe a lot of people dread many things and yet don't realize what a problem it is. We dread everything from getting out of bed to going to work, doing dishes, driving in traffic, and paying our bills. Read Full Story

CHURCH PERFORMED EXORCISM ON GAY MAN: Video posted on YouTube.
*Just as the push to legalize gay marriage has gained momentum around the United States, a YouTube video posting has gay rights advocates up in arms. Read Full Story

PULPIT CHEATERS: Pastor's wife pens new book about cheating pastors.
The wife of a nationally known televangelist has penned a book about ministers who cheat and the women who love them. The book, entitled "Warning To Ministers, Their Wives and Mistresses," is the provocative new book by Dr. Betty Price, wife of Apostle Frederick K.C. Price. Read Full Story

CITY HALL PRAYER BOOTH CRITICISED: Atheist group protests use of public property.
Residents can go to City Hall for a liquor license or even a gun permit. But when it comes to setting up a prayer booth one Michigan atheist group has a problem with that. Read Full Story

SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR CAUGHT IN WEB OF LIES: Moral shortcomings have political repercussions.
When it comes to South Carolina Gov. Mark Sandford, the moral delimma of the man has had negative consequences for the politician causing an intersection between church and state that is hard to separate. Read Full Story

iPHONE PORNO APP A NO GO: Apple says public complained.
If you're waiting for a pornography application on the latest iPhone, Apple Computer says there won't be an app for that. Read Full Story

WORD OF THE DAY: Love Is A Habit
By Rick Warren - submitted by Guy Brody
If you only love on and off like a light switch, you do not love others like God wants you to love. Jesus said, “If you only love those who love you what credit is that to you?” (Luke 6:32 NIV). Read Full Story

GOSPEL INDUSTRY REMEMBERS MICHAEL JACKSON: The life of the musical genius to be mourned and revered.
As Black Music Month nears its end, the music world at large has lost its “King.” The often imitated, never duplicated, entertainment legend Michael Jackson died June 25 at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. After the late afternoon pronouncement of his death yesterday, America’s greatest national treasures became the center of the media's attention. Read Full Story

SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION PROUD OF NATION'S BLACK PRESIDENT: Some White House policies cause for contention.
While leaders at the Southern Baptist Convention this week said they share in the nation's pride of the election of its first Black president, they noted their opposition to his views on abortion and other social issues. Read Full Story

TRI-CITY SINGER READY FOR SOLO ACT: Sheri Jones-Moffett CD set for summer release.
Known for her powerful vocals as part of the Tri-City Singers gospel group, Sheri Jones Moffett is ready for her first solo CD release entitled "Renewed" due out in August. Read Full Story

SOUTHERN BAPTISTS CUT TIES WITH TEXAS CHURCH: Homosexual membership root of dispute.
Despite pastors at the Southern Baptist Convention being warned about a possible backlash due to anti-gay sermons, the membership voted to cut all ties with a Texas church for its perceived tolerance of gay parishioners. Read Full Story

MOTHER CHARGED WITH ASSUALT AGAINST CHILD: Girl set on fire in voodoo ritual.
The mother and grandmother of a 6-year-old girl stand accused of setting the girl on fire as part of a cultural ritual then ignoring her life-threatening wounds. Read Full Story

PROSPERITY PREACHER ACCUSED OF STEALING: Businessman said Creflo Dollar making millions from stolen idea.
Televangelist Rev. Creflo Dollar is accused of stealing a California businessman’s idea that has reportedly profited the pastor more than $50 million a year. Read Full Story

WORD OF THE DAY: When You Pray, Give God Your Worries
By Rick Warren - submitted by Guy Brody
Once you have given God your love and your life, Jesus teaches you can give Him your worries by asking God to provide for your needs and then trusting that He will provide. Read Full Story

CRENSHAW CHRISTIAN CENTER SAYS GOODBYE TO ED MCMAHON: Famed TV star was long-time member of church.
*As reported by EUR, Ed McMahon, the legendary TV host and longtime sidekick-second banana for funny man Johnny Carson, died Tuesday at age 86. But what a lot of people don't know is that McMahon and his wife Pamela were long-time members of Crenshaw Christian Center, the Los Angeles-based mega-church founded by Apostle Frederick K.C. Price. Read Full Story

PULPIT HATE CRIMES: Anti-gay sermons could lead to court cases.
A former White House attorney warns pastors they could face prosecution under hate crimes if they preach that same-sex relationships are sinful. Read Full Story

FRED HAMMOND'S SINGLE GAINING MOMENTUM: 'They That Wait' can't be stopped.
With less than a month on the market, the first single from gospel phenom Fred Hammond's new CD could turn out to be the gospel hit of the summer. Read Full Story

SELF DEFENSE CLASSES AT CHURCH ON THE RISE: Parishioners put on their armor.
Church house shootings are becoming an all too familiar scene. So some pastors are joining parishioners at self defense classes to make their sanctuaries safer places of worship. Read Full Story

FEMALE PASTOR BECOMES PRESIDENT: Black Clergy make historic move.
A woman has been chosen to lead an organization of African-American clergy marking a first in the group’s 25-year history. Bishop Audrey Bronson is the first Black female president of Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity. Read Full Story

UMC’S LARGEST CONGREGATION SYNDICATES: Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell leads church to millions of viewers.
The leader of the nation’s largest United Methodist congregation is taking his Sunday morning show on the road to millions of households via television syndication. Read Full Story

WORD OF THE DAY: Acquainted With Grief
By Oswald Chambers - submitted by Guy Brody
We are not "acquainted with grief" in the same way our Lord was acquainted with it. We endure it and live through it, but we do not become intimate with it. At the beginning of our lives we do not bring ourselves to the point of dealing with the reality of sin. Read Full Story

MONA AUSTIN'S 'GOSPEL SLICE': Ernest Pugh, Lance Williams, DC Housewives and more
The Gospel Slice is designed to give you just a taste of what's happening in the world of Gospel music, tidbits from the entertainment world at large and sometimes general "news you can use!" Think of it as entertainment Jambalaya. Read Full Story

FORMER ‘MAFIA’ MEMBER TO RELEASE CHRISTIAN CRUNK: Mr. Del’s second CD in stores this month.
Better known for his affiliation with Three 6 Mafia, Christian Crunk rapper Mr. Del is poised to release his next solo project entitled ‘Thrilla’ at the end of June. Read Full Story

STOREFRONT PASTORS RAN GREENCARD SCAM: Parishioners duped out of $1 million.
Two pastors are accused of cheating illegal immigrants out of nearly $1 million in a green card scam. And most of the victims were members of their Queens storefront church. Read Full Story

GAY FATHER GRANTED VISITATION: State Supreme Court says homosexual environment not a detriment.
A Georgia man will be allowed visitation rights with his four children despite his conversion to homosexuality. Eric Duane Mongerson and Sandy Kay Ehlers Mongerson were married for 21 years and have four children. Read Full Story

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY FACING FRAUD CHARGES: Headquarters could be shut down.
The Church of Scientology could be shut down by a court in its home country of France if the Paris-based organization is found guilty of fraud. Six members of the 56 year old church also are on trial charged with perpetrating the fraud. They could face prison sentences if convicted. Read Full Story

WORD OF THE DAY: Bridge the Gap
By Aqualyn Toi Jones - submitted by Guy Brody
Sometimes, I'm not too fond of bridges. I understand their purpose and necessity. I know that I have to cross one to get to the other side. But some bridges can be too long. Others don't look too steady or secure. Some bridges look strong and unbreakable. Yet, underneath them lie corrosion and faulty design that will one day lead to a collapse. Read Full Story