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Known primarily for producing tightly shot, viral videos of celebrity testimonies, the "I am Second" movement shifted into a literary phase for the first time by officially launching its book of the same name.

Although the book was released earlier this month, publishers Thomas Nelson, Inc., commemorated the national launch of the I am Second book with a party featuring well-known “Seconds” (individuals appearing on the videos) on Saturday.

The book shares further details on the testimonies of 22 individuals seen on iamsecond.com, including James and Jolee, 2010 American League MVP and Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, surfer Bethany Hamilton, “The Biggest Loser” season six winner Michelle Aguilar, Ultimate Fighting Championship star Vitor Belfort, Grammy award-winning artist Michael W. Smith, and St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford. more >>

Determined to articulate God’s plan for sex within the context of marriage, Pastor Ed Young and his wife, Lisa, were nearly halfway through their 24-hour "bed-in" on their church’s rooftop Friday, when they realized their message was going to be harder to deliver than first thought.

Fully clothed and using a king-sized bed as a prop, the Youngs’ discussion on marriage, date nights, and without any graphic details, the importance of married couples having a good sexual relationship, was streamed live over the Web from Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas. The bed-in began at 6 a.m. and ended the same time on Saturday.

The method was used to also help promote their book Sexperiment: 7 Days to Lasting Intimacy with Your Spouse. Released on Tuesday, the book is aimed at serving as a catalyst for people to dialogue about sex and to challenge couples to make sex a priority in the marriage bed so they will remain united beyond the bed. more >>

IRVINE, Calif. – Calvary Chapel movement founder Chuck Smith, who also was a key figure during the nation’s “Jesus people” era that began more than 40 years ago, shared much of his life’s story in a rare interview with evangelist Greg Laurie Thursday evening.

Smith, 84, who told his congregation at church last Sunday that he had lung cancer, was asked by Laurie toward the end of the interview if he was afraid of anything. The two were seated at a desk facing the crowd of nearly 2,000 in attendance at the Irvine church’s main sanctuary and overflow.

As he stared back at Laurie with his well-known grin, pausing briefly, Smith answered, “Not really.” more >>

Calvary Chapel movement founder Chuck Smith, who stunned his congregation with the news of having lung cancer this past Sunday, plans to be interviewed Thursday evening by Harvest Ministries leader Greg Laurie for what is promised as an in-depth look at the "man behind the message."

Smith, 84, is scheduled to appear for the interview at the Harvest Orange County church campus, just a short drive away from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa which he has led since 1965.

“Papa Chuck,” as he is often lovingly referred to, was a key figure during the nation’s “Jesus movement” in late 60s and early 70s. Members of the movement were called “Jesus people” or “Jesus freaks.” more >>

Pat Robertson, host of “The 700 Club,” apparently knows who the next president will be. He said on his Christian television program that after much prayer God has revealed the candidate who will lead America in 2012.

“I spent the better part of the week praying and saying, ‘God show me something,’” Robertson shared on CBN’s “New Year’s Prayer 2012” Tuesday. “I think He showed me the next president, but I’m not supposed to talk about that so I’ll leave you in the dark.”

“I’m going to read just as I wrote down, as if I’m hearing from the Lord these words,” he continued. The founder and chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network shared that the “country was disintegrating, and to expect chaos and paralysis.” more >>

A faith-based media production company is asking online viewers to choose their favorite videos from its own list of the top videos in 2011 aimed at promoting tolerance, peace, and social justice.

Odyssey Networks bills itself as the nation's largest multi-faith coalition dedicated to social causes through the production and distribution of media.

The “Top 11 Videos of 2011” include topics such as illegal immigration, poverty, and the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. more >>