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Is this merely a way to improve the efficiency of the school lunch program?  Or is it a first step in a plan designed to introduce our children to accept something much worse — without question — later in life? 

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It has all the elements of TV drama — big money, a broken business deal and a woman who turned her back on a sordid past to become a well-respected leader.  Add to all that a Texas metroplex location for the latest goings on.  No, we're not talking about "Dallas" on TNT.  This real life soap opera stars Juanita Bynum, whom you may have seen on TBN.

Mug shot courtesy of Dallas County Sheriff's Department

Ever hear the expression, "Your actions are so loud, I can't hear what you're saying?"  This describes many Christians all too well.  How refreshing when there's a Christian firm with actions so loud, its message resonates!  Meet Hobby Lobby.

Internet-savvy students discover a gaping hole in a Texas school district's background check.  As a result, a newly hired teacher with a past is suspended.

The producers of some of today's most popular Christian movies are making a career change — consulting for would be filmmakers.  But don't expect their string of spiritual hits to grind to a halt.

Britain's Iron Lady died today — former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.  Although she was a  heroine to conservatives, we still need to regard Thatcher's legacy with a critical eye.

Photo Credit: courtesy of Chris Collins, The Margaret Thatcher Foundation (Creative Commons)

Elaine Pagels' Revelations tells how the Biblical book of Revelation appeared at a time when many other revelations were also being written.  Clearly, it had competition, but ended up as the final book of New Testament canon. Pagels' Revelations gives valuable historical context to anyone interested in the Biblical book of Revelation.

A New York Times best-selling book is about to become a movie about the supernatural — God's kind.  Oscar nominated actor Greg Kinnear is in negotiations to play the role of the preacher father of a three year-old boy who was at death's door.  But Colton Burpo lived to tell about his visit to Heaven.  And wait till you hear about the film's producers!

Greg Kinnear photo courtesy ofgdcgraphics/flickr

It's a one of a kind quiz show that's really making its mark.  The American Bible Challenge returns to the Game Show Network Thursday, March 21st at 9 PM Eastern and Pacific.

SFX courtesy of jludman FreeSound.com

The argument about reducing violence by banning guns is purely academic when seen in the light of a recent incident involving a Houston area family.

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Nothing could surprise Shane Windmeyer more than getting his first phone call from Dan Cathy.  Windmeyer has staged Chick-fil-A protests numerous times, revolving around the gay marriage issue.  Cathy is the son of Chick-fil-A's founder.  The whole family has a reputation as devout Christians.  Can two men agree to be friends, despite opposing beliefs?

Steve Eastman reports on the answer to that question.

Aimee Semple McPherson was born too early to be called a televangelist, but she was radio's equivalent.  Join Steve Eastman as he tells us about the rise and fall of the Broadway musical Scandalous, based on the ups and downs in the life of Aimee Semple McPherson.

Kathy Lee Gifford photo courtesy of Greg Hernandez (Creative Commons)

It's not the sort of crusade excerpt you're likely to see on the daily Hinn telecast This is Your Day.  But the fact is, it was Pastor Araujo's day.  Only instead of receiving a blessing, he got beat up.

It's almost Valentine's Day.  And you know what happens then.  Romantic books made into movies dominate the multiplexes.  That same author who gave us The Notebook has something special for us this year.  Nicholas Sparks presents Julianne Hough, formerly of Dancing with the Stars, in a captivating love story with Josh Duhamel.  You have to wait till Valentine's Day to see it, but you can listen to our review now.

Don't think those Sunday School stories about miracles in the Bible are irrelevant for the year 2013.  A 62 year-old Florida woman is alive today because she knew enough to call on the name of Jesus.

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