Aaron J. Leichman
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Researchers Probe Direct Link Between Brain Activity, Spirituality
Brain surgery patients who have had tumors removed from the back part of their brain were more likely demonstrate greater spirituality after the operation than those who had tumors removed from the frontal area of their brain, according to researchers behind a new study.
Judge: Too Late to Depose Joyce Meyer for Murder Trial
Charismatic Christian author and speaker Joyce Meyer will not be required to submit a deposition for the murder trial of one of her ministry\'s former employees, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Federal Investigators: Arson Behind Texas Church Fires
Fires broke out at two churches near Tyler, Texas, on Monday, bringing the number of torched worship centers in the area since Jan. 1 to about ten.
Americans Encouraged to Join Relief Groups for 'Long Run'
While the New Orleans Saints\' Super Bowl win Sunday may have wiped away memories of the Gulf Coast hurricanes that hit their city five years ago, the mourning in Haiti – for many – still has no end in sight.
ACT Int'l Raises Flags on Eastern DRC Conflict, Displacement
The humanitarian situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains critical, reports a global alliance of churches and related agencies.
Rev. Joseph Lowery Hospitalized in Atlanta
The Rev. Joseph Lowery was taken to a hospital in Atlanta over the weekend after sustaining a blood clot in his lung, officials reported Wednesday.
Haiti Officials Arrest 10 U.S. Baptists for 'Orphan Rescue' Attempt
A ten-member team of Baptist church members from the United States was arrested in Haiti Saturday after trying to take dozens of children out of the quake-devastated country and into the Dominican Republic.
Muslim Parents of Runaway Teen Convert Reject Deal
The Muslim parents of a teenage girl who ran away from home because she feared they would kill her for converting to Christianity have withdrawn their consent to a deal that would allow their daughter to remain free from them.
Tenn. School Board OKs Bible Study Guidelines
The Tennessee State Board of Education approved guidelines Thursday on how to teach the Bible in public high schools.
Evangelical Homeschooling Family from Germany Granted Asylum in U.S.
A German homeschooling family\'s request for political asylum was granted Tuesday, five days after their case was heard by a U.S. immigration judge.