Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad Sparks ControversyJanuary 29, 2010 Miami -- Women’s groups are calling on CBS to can a TV commercial slated to run during next Sunday’s Super Bowl. The ad, paid for by Focus on the Family, features Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow and his mom. Pam Tebow ignored her... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
Media Use Fills Kids' Waking HoursJanuary 26, 2010 Menlo Park, Calif.—Today’s young people are “wired” to television, computers and video games more than seven-and-a-half hours a day, according to a new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation. That doesn’t include texting or cell... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
World Mobilizes to Aid HaitiansJanuary 18, 2010 Port-au-Prince, Haiti -- After the poverty-stricken nation of Haiti was devastated by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake this week, nations and aid groups have joined together for rescue and relief efforts. An estimated 50,000 people are... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
Majority of American Youth Unfit for DutyWashington, D.C.—According to a recent report, 75 percent of young people can’t enlist in the U.S. military because they’re physically unfit, lack a high school diploma, or have criminal records. Military leaders say the lack of high-quality recruits... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
Bullying Victim Fights Back Through Social MediaDecember 16, 2009 Newark, Ohio—After being punched in the face, 15-year-old Alexis Xanders uploaded video of the assault to YouTube and CNN iReport. Now authorities are using the tape to prosecute her assailant. Similarly, the beating death of honors... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, headlines
Booked Up?Want to see God more in your everyday life? He's already there, you know. Try this simple small-group session from our brand new Bible reading program God Sightings and see what happens. Before you gather: Encourage people to bring their own... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, meeting plans
A Mission That Matters: Finding an Uncommon Purpose and PlanGet your men's (or mixed) group impacting their world with this brand-new Tony Dungy study, based on Tony's bestselling book Uncommon . What each person will need: Bible Your wallet Pen Scissors Think About It "The dreams that God put in your heart... Likes [1]Comments [0] TAGS: ideas, meeting plans