News lifestyle 2008-05-14 Andanh.com

Who Is Jesus? Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:54:57 CDT
Who is Jesus? What was his mission, his message? How can we know him?

Scholars Say Resurrection Misunderstood By Christian Faithful Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:55:03 CDT
On Easter Sunday, Christians will proclaim the message at the heart of their faith - "He is risen" - and will affirm the hope that God will raise all the dead at the end of time.

Religion Notes Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:55:04 CDT
University of Arkansas Students for a Free Tibet host a candlelight vigil in support of Tibetans at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Giffels Auditorium. Geshe Dorjee, a Tibetan Buddhist and the student group's advisor, will speak. His student, Rinzin Dorjee, will perform a polyphonic chant. There will also be a short film.

A New Agenda? Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:13:13 CDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio - An evangelical group that wants to reshape the movement's political reputation for being focused on opposing abortion and same-sex marriage is hoping that a series of meetings stressing its roots in women's suffrage and abolition will help it break out of the mold.

Church Historian Looks At Big Faith-And-Politics Picture On Religion Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:13:09 CDT
When it comes to religion and politics, it's hard to talk about the contests without naming the players and their teams.

Obama's Faith-Based Outreach Hit By Wright Controversy Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:13:16 CDT
Religion is supposed to be Barack Obama's strength.

Divine Presence Guides The Way Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:13:21 CDT
I served at a Baylor University focus week with a team consisting of Browning Ware, pastor of First Baptist Church in Austin. He is now deceased.

Latter-day Saints Host Open House Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:48:14 CDT
Communion comes early in a Sunday sacrament meeting of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

East Meets West: Author Provides A Different Take On Jesus Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:48:11 CDT
NEW YORK - Before he became known for promoting holistic health and spirituality, Deepak Chopra adhered to traditional Western medicine as an endocrinologist in Boston. He eventually questioned this approach, returning to the centuries-old Indian system of Ayurveda to find a balance between faith and science.

Musings: Popular Pastor Born 'Out Of Wedlock,' Texas Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:48:19 CDT
My friend, Jess Moody, longtime pastor of First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach, Fla., was confronted with a challenge one day.

On Religion: Episcopal Bishops Speak From Different Reference Points Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:48:17 CDT
There is nothing new about Anglicans worrying about the environment.

Monk's Class Teaches Peace Of Mind Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:23:26 CDT
FAYETTEVILLE The sound is audible from the hallway - a low pitched buzzing like crickets with a chest cold.

On Religion: Vatican Watchers Focus On Pope's April 18 United Nations Speech Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:23:29 CDT
It would be hard to pick a more symbolic moment to join the church than during an Easter Vigil Mass - the high point of the ancient Christian calendar.

Musings: Bible Tells The Whole Story Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:23:28 CDT
There was a man named Jeremiah who prophesied about 600 years before Christ. He stood in front of the temple and made an announcement (Jeremiah 26:2) of Israel's doom.

Jonathan Story to Present Concert Benefiting Historic Church Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:23:25 CDT
FAYETTEVILLE - Jonathan Story will present an organ concert in the Central United Methodist Church sanctuary at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Wind Turbines Generate Interest Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:07:52 CDT
SPRINGDALE The three wind turbines tower above the land, their tri-blade tops spinning. They're placed in a V, echoing the staggered facade of St. Thomas Episcopal Church - and the three crosses at Calvary.

Scholars Address Islam And Democracy Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:07:55 CDT
Islam is more than a religion - it's a way of life, adherents believe.

Musings: Quilt Depicts Pastor's Years in Fayetteville Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:07:53 CDT
I don't know whether the word serendipity was in my old school dictionary or not -- but it is oft-used now. The world means an unexpected happy surprise to a person on a given day right out of the blue.

Wedding Marks Milestone Event For Shanghai Jewish Community Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:08:06 CDT
SHANGHAI, China - A glass was smashed, and a cheer went up.

On Religion: Editor Advocates Religion News Coverage To Answer 'Big Questions' Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:08:02 CDT
Most editors and reporters would panic, or call their lawyers, if news executives asked religious questions during job interviews.

Neighbors Pray For Nation's Leaders Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:25:24 -0500
Skyrocketing prices at the gas pump. The real estate market in shambles. The threat of terrorism - both at home and abroad. Lives lost in Iraq.

U.S. Catholics Hope Papal Visit Boosts Seminary Enrollment Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:25:28 -0500
NEW YORK - The crowd of 25,000 Roman Catholics burst into cheers when Pope Benedict XVI took the stage for a youth rally during his U.S. visit last week. Chanting "Viva Papa!" they pressed against security barriers and reached out to touch him.

On Religion: Pope's Message Puts Clergy Abuse Within Wider Context of Shifting Sexual Mores Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:25:23 -0500
The headlines and dramatic photos rush by during a papal visit, framing the sound bites that journalists uncover in stacks of Vatican speech texts.

Musings: Student Hi-Jinx Mark Campus Life, Even Among Ministerial Students Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:25:25 -0500
Ministerial students have a world and a language of their own - at least at Ouachita Baptist University we did. In our day the school was divided into "saints and sinners." Many of the sinners were "P.K's," which stood for preacher's kids. I've got a few hair-raising tales, but they can come at another time.

Community Relives Exodus Fri, 2 May 2008 20:42:08 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE "This is the bread of affliction, the poor bread, which our ancestors ate in the land of Egypt. Let all who are hungry come and eat. Let all who are in want share the hope of Passover. As we celebrate here, we join with our people everywhere. This year we celebrate here. Next year in the land of Israel. Now we are still in bonds. Next year we may all be free." Guests at the Community Passover Seder hosted by Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas read the ritual prayer as a group. A child at each table holds up the matzo - a flat bread signifying the food made by the Israelites as they fled Egypt during the Exodus.

In Slow Economy, Churches Budget Carefully Fri, 2 May 2008 18:48:59 -0500
NEW ORLEANS - Bishop J. Douglas Wiley has just a tent for a church and a fraction of his congregants, more than 2 1/2 years after Hurricane Katrina.

On Religion: Orthodox Traditions Stand The Test Of Time Fri, 2 May 2008 18:48:58 -0500
If there's one thing other Christians know about the ancient churches of the East it is that Orthodox believers usually get to buy their Easter candy at closeout prices.

Musings: Words Of Encouragement Keep Pastor's Calling Alive Fri, 2 May 2008 18:49:03 -0500
When D.L. Dykes was pastor of Central Methodist in Fayetteville, he told a story at the Ministerial Alliance that has stayed with me through the years.

A Telling Cell Sat, 3 May 2008 17:25:58 -0500
The ID bracelet. The vanity plate. The neck tattoo.

Ringing True Sat, 3 May 2008 17:26:01 -0500
Real Ringtones Across Occupations By THE MORNING NEWS Teacher Jessica Colley, music teacher at George Elementary in Springdale: "Brown-eyed Girl" by Van Morrison. "'Cause I have brown eyes - it's my song!"

Digital Storytime Sat, 3 May 2008 17:26:06 -0500
Don Katz has a vision for the kids of America: He wants to take the technology that brings the Jonas Brothers to their ears and use it to deliver the Brothers Grimm.

Local Notes Sat, 3 May 2008 17:26:11 -0500
Moms 4 Kids Meeting Thursday PEA RIDGE - Moms 4 Kids will host its first-ever evening event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

A Study In Contrasts Sat, 3 May 2008 17:26:07 -0500
For first- and second-generation Indo-Americans, the exercise of courting a mate can be fraught with cultural conflict.

Hail To Comic Relief Sat, 3 May 2008 17:26:00 -0500
"The Scandal Plan or: How to Win the Presidency by Cheating on Your Wife" (William Morrow, 438 pages. $24.95), by Bill Folman: No, it's not a how-to manual. It's a novel about a campaign that hatches an unconventional strategy for capturing the White House.

Saving Marriage Requires Full Confession, Humility Sat, 3 May 2008 17:25:59 -0500
An extramarital affair does not have to end a marriage. There are couples who have faced this crisis and clawed their way to forgiveness and reconciliation. I have personal knowledge of nine such couples.

Pop Star Snapshot Can Yield Lessons Sat, 3 May 2008 17:25:53 -0500
Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Miley Cyrus' struggle with her controversial photo in "Vanity Fair" presents a great opportunity for parents to discuss how seemingly innocous photos posted to a blog or social networking site can be misinterpreted, experts say.

Artist Rowan LeCompte's Passion Shines Through National Cathedral Windows Fri, 9 May 2008 18:19:32 -0500
WASHINGTON - A life is like a stained-glass window. Colorful yet clear. Translucent yet obscured. Strong yet fragile. An arrangement of shard-moments held by a force that keeps everything in place. Miraculous things - life and stained-glass windows. Still, yet moving. Works of art that change as daylight inevitably turns to night dark.

On Religion: Ministers Find Online Evangelism Takes Time Fri, 9 May 2008 18:19:28 -0500
For millions of users, the World Wide Web has turned into a devil's den packed with urban legends, pop-up porn, Nigerian get-rich schemes and tidal waves of spam pushing medical products that make sailors blush.

New Book Looks for Parables in the Stories of Dr. Seuss Fri, 9 May 2008 18:19:41 -0500
When "Horton Hears a Who," is there a sermon to be heard?

Musings: Encouragement Calls Forth The Best Fri, 9 May 2008 18:19:40 -0500
Vince Lombardi was a legendary coach who epitomized the best in football. The reason he was so successful as a coach of the Green Bay Packers was his ability to motivate young men through encouragement.

Sowing Seeds in the City Sun, 4 May 2008 14:37:54 -0500
If you live in the city, you might have a fire escape, balcony or back patio abutting an alley instead of a yard. Your landscape is iron, wood, brick, concrete. It's an unlikely place for nature, which makes it an ideal place for an urban garden -- an urban container garden, that is.

Washington Homes at Top of Their Class Sun, 4 May 2008 14:37:48 -0500
The Washington Elementary PTO's Fifth Annual Tour of Homes fundraiser is set for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, showcasing the unique and varied neighborhoods in the school's attendance zone in Fayetteville.

Peel House Tour Slated Saturday Sun, 4 May 2008 14:37:57 -0500
The Rice-Miner House at 501 NW "A" St. and the Garrison House at 306 N. Main St. in Bentonville will be highlights of the Peel House Foundation's 10th annual Historic Home Tour, set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Growing Awareness Mon, 5 May 2008 17:49:18 -0500
BENTONVILLE -- Society talks in hushed tones about several topics including suicide, and it's this lack of discourse that some consider to be part of the problem.

Family Matters Mon, 5 May 2008 17:49:31 -0500
Cyber Tips Writers Create Site For Moms Two local moms have created an online resource for mothers in Northwest Arkansas.

The Workout Years Mon, 5 May 2008 17:49:33 -0500
Carly Wade is slightly out of breath as she moves through the weight room of Bogifit Youth Conditioning Center, an Anaheim Hills, Calif., gym geared to teenagers. The 15-year-old feels comfortable here, surrounded by people her age and by young trainers and instructors. "Being around older people is kind of intimidating, because they've been working out at a gym longer. Here, I'm working out with kids who are the same level, or higher or lower."

Family-Friendly Work Pays Off for Kids Mon, 5 May 2008 17:49:19 -0500
A flexible work arrangement makes it easier to meet the challenges of parenting. Parents often face significant challenges in creating a family-friendly work arrangement. Lori K. Long wrote the book on this subject: "The Parent's Guide to Family-Friendly Work" (Career Press, 2007).

Butterflies Born to Beauty Sun, 11 May 2008 15:00:49 -0500
WASHINGTON -- Now is the time to install plants that will attract butterflies so that these beautiful insects can spend the summer visiting flowers, drinking nectar, pollinating plants and adding animation to your garden.

Playing It Safe Mon, 12 May 2008 18:00:32 -0500
From the driver's seat, the coffee shop catches your eye, giving you hope that a steaming midday cup could help you survive after a sleepless night with a teething toddler. The only thing in your way is the sleeping lump strapped into his car seat.

Plan ahead to avoid leaving kids alone in car Mon, 12 May 2008 18:00:30 -0500
Safety experts recommend never leaving children unattended in a car. Planning ahead can help minimize the temptation to do so.

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