Mark Hensch

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  Dec 25, 2011

  Beyond the Christmas Lights: Taking Hold of Family Traditions (Part 3)

  Christmas is a time for families, friends and loved ones to come together. It also affords a rare opportunity to freeze such social gatherings in time by building long-lasting traditions. The traditions people value are what anchors them as they go from past to present, present to future, say family experts.

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  Dec 23, 2011

  Beyond the Christmas Lights: Peeling Back the Pagan Traditions (Part 1)

  Recent winters have seen Christians fighting against the "War on Christmas" to defend Nativity scenes, the real meaning behind the holiday, and wishing people a “Merry Christmas” instead of “Happy Holidays.” But just how much of the Christmas traditions we see today are truly Christian in origin?

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  Dec 22, 2011

  NYC Says Bronx Church Can't Rent Public Community Center

  New York City officials are handing a local church an eviction notice this Christmas season. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has asked the Bronx Bible Church to stop worship services at a public community center.

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  Dec 22, 2011

  Is Trevor Bayne NASCAR's Tim Tebow?

  What does it take strapping into a car and racing at speeds exceeding 200 mph for a living? For stock car racer Trevor Bayne, the answer is the power of prayer. The 21-year-old driver blazed to the forefront of the racing world last February when he won the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Fla., largely considered the sport's most significant race. He is the competition's youngest winner ever.

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  Dec 22, 2011

  'Dolphin Tale' Teen Actor Nathan Gamble on Perseverance, Family

  Nathan Gamble launched his acting career in 2006 with a role in "Babel," an international drama about human interaction. His latest film, "Dolphin Tale," is out now on DVD and finds the performer playing a youth who finds his place in the world healing an injured dolphin.

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  Dec 20, 2011

  'Fight Pastor' Ministers to Mixed Martial Artists

  The leader of a Pacific Northwest church is gaining national attention for praying over pugilists.

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  Dec 19, 2011

  Calif. Megachurch Pastor: Miracles Are for Real

  The leader of a large San Diego church contends that people miss the reality of miracles more often than not.

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  Dec 19, 2011

  Q&A: Keith Getty Criticizes Contemporary Worship Music

  Keith Getty says modern churches should stop mimicking mainstream trends with their praise music.

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  Dec 16, 2011

  'Shi' Comic Book Artist: Jesus Is the World's Greatest Superhero

  A bestselling comic book artist has converted the story of the nativity into a new graphic novel. Billy Tucci, the author and illustrator of the cult classic Shi and numerous Marvel and D.C. comics, said he's always found the story behind Christmas inspiring.

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  Dec 16, 2011

  House Vote Saves USCIRF; Funding Approved for 3 Years

  The House of Representatives has given the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) a happy ending in its long struggle to stay alive.