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Oklahoma City tornado: Strength is upgraded to EF5 - Chicago Tribune

'Far-right activist' commits suicide in Paris Notre Dame cathedral - The Independent

Jodi Arias Pleads for Life in Prison, Shows Family Photos in Court - People Magazine

IRS official will refuse to answer questions at House hearing - Reuters

Thunderstorms rumble across state, raise tornado fears in southwestern corner ... - Boston.com

Lawmakers grill Apple's Tim Cook - Washington Post

Microsoft Shows Off Xbox One Console - Wall Street Journal

Bin Laden Photos Ruling: Court Rules Photos Of Osama Bin Laden Corpse ... - Latin Times

South Florida chairman bitter over Super Bowl defeat - USA Today - USA TODAY

UPDATE 2-US Senate panel nears completion of immigration bill - Reuters

The pope and the devil: Is Francis an exorcist?

Russia moves closer to jail terms for offending religion

Christian singer Patty to deliver Indy 500 anthem

Pope criticizes 'savage capitalism' on visit to food kitchen

Pope expresses solidarity with tornado survivors

Police: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris evacuated after suicide inside the landmark church

Paris police say Notre Dame Cathedral evacuated after suicide inside the famed church

Vatican marks anniversary of 1972 attack on Michelangelo's Pieta

The pope and the devil: Francis' obsession with Satan leads to suspicion he performed exorcism

Church of Scotland takes step to allow gay clergy

Church of Scotland votes to allow gay ministers

Rosie Pope helps navigate exotic baby gear

Five killed, six injured from church group in Illinois van crash

CBS News Video: Survivor finds missing dog after tornado

Survey shows Catholic priests don’t like Mass changes

Quote of the Day: Victims’ advocate Robert Hoatson

ANALYSIS: Does religious freedom report need more ‘teeth’?

N.J. priest faces judge for violating ban on access to children

Godless funerals thrive in ‘post-Catholic’ Ireland

COMMENTARY: The revolution is upon us

Tuesday’s Religion News Roundup: NYPD Muslims * Sistine Pickpockets * Papal Exorcism?

Quote of the Day: Pope Francis

(Presbyterian) Church of Scotland OK’s gay ministers

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History of Hymns

Hymn’s stanzas recite the Great Commission.
C. Michael Hawn devotes this week’s History of Hymns column to “Lord, You Give the Great Commission,” by Jeffery Rowthorn. Read more...

Another meeting?

Meetings seem to go better when the group takes time to focus on the reason they've gathered. Here's a guide for using The Upper Room to connect your group to God before various kinds of ministry meetings.They're even sorted by subject!

Film Reviews and Faith Perspectives

Muddled afterlife film skips largest questions. Directed by Clint Eastwood, Hereafter tries to offer insight on life after death. Reviewer Bill Fentum details its “greeting card-like” spiritual messages. Read more...

Ministries With Young People

This site helps make connections and provides opportunities to be in mission and ministry with young people.

Music Reviews

'So Beautiful' . . . so Christian? Paul Simon’s new album is not only his best in a long time but his most intertwined with religious ideas and imagery, says Cathleen Falsani of Religion News Service. Read more...

Did You Know?

How did Methodism get started? What's an "Aldersgate experience"?
Read the conversion story of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement, as he recorded it in his own journal.

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Daily Inspiration

Do not forget to entertain strangers,
for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 13:2 (NIV)

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