Monthly Archives: December 2008

Faith-based programs praised and attacked

The Courant profiles faith-based programs for the homeless and others: “I tried all of the bad stuff, the alcohol, the drugs,” says Herman Carrington, on parole after serving eight years in prison for first-degree sexual assault. “I got tired of … Continue reading

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Are men going extinct?

More alarming news from the world of science: apparently pollution is causing men to, well, go extinct.  Or to become girls at any rate.  No, it’s not April Fools’ Day. The male gender is in danger, with incalculable consequences for … Continue reading

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South Windsor pastor profiled

A nice profile from the Courant of a South Windsor pastor who’s come a long way back from terrible injuries suffered in a fire: “Maybe the Lord allowed me to go through this trial as a teaching tool to point … Continue reading

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Turmoil in Episcopal Church seen as a positive by some

Connecticut has a number of Episcopal churches which are more conservative in their outlook and have been left, if not holding the bag, “holding the Bible,” so to speak.  Notable among them has been Bishop Seabury Church in Groton, whose … Continue reading

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Praying for Connecticut’s economy

The economy is on all our minds and the news goes from bad to worse.  With the State deficit ballooning, Governor Rell is looking to put a moratorium on foredclosures.  However, she’s also said that bringing back the tolls is … Continue reading

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Danbury takes crown as state’s safest city

Good news for Danburians – you live in Connecticut’s safest city: Danbury tops the list of the safest cities in the state, according to a ranking of the safest — and most dangerous — cities in the nation. The rankings … Continue reading

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The Twelve Days of Christmas myth

It’s that time of year, when the world falls in love (so sang Frank Sinatra) and when the world also sends bogus urban legend emails about all things Christmas.  Is it true that the song “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” … Continue reading

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Fed up with radical Islam

Ben Shapiro has had enough of platitudes, thank-you very much: Enough with the pseudonyms. Western civilization isn’t at war with terrorism any more than it is at war with grenades. Western civilization is at war with militant Islam, which dominates … Continue reading

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The aftermath of the Lakeland Revival

Columnist Lee Grady of Charisma isn’t afraid to slaughter the sacred cows of the charismatic movement.  This week he has revisited the controversy arising out of the Lakeland Revival, featuring the ministry of Todd Bentley.  What lessons should we be … Continue reading

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Behold the Lamb of God tour in Brookfield, December 6

The Behold the Lamb of God Tour is coming to New Milford this Saturday, December 6, featuring Andrew Peterson, Bebo Norman, Jill Phillips, Andy Gullahorn, and Andrew Osenga. This beautiful Christmas experience takes place at the New Milford High School … Continue reading

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