Jesus tells us heaven is in our reach now

While travelingin Central America, I had the opportunity to worship at an international, interdenominational, English-speaking church. The congregation contained Africans, Italians, Spaniards, Latinos, Americans and Asians.

Salvation Army drive raises record $8.2M

Detroit — The Salvation Army announced Wednesday it raised a record $8.2 million during its holiday Red Kettle Campaign in Metro Detroit.

Romney’s Mormon faith still an issue

Mitt Romney’s front-runner status in the race for the GOP presidential nomination has once again raised questions about his religion and voters’ acceptance of his candidacy.

• Photos: Mitt Romney's Michigan roots

Priest who improvised prayers loses job

For 18 years, the Rev. William Rowe has done a little improvising while celebrating Mass on Sunday mornings at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mount Carmel, Ill.

God is easier to hear in quiet

It is golden. It is a virtue. It is more musical than any melody, rest for the mind, and sometimes it has the loudest voice. It is often the best possible answer, a friend that never betrays, and the subject of a classic Simon and Garfunkel song. And, frankly, I’m not very good at it: silence.

Jewish leaders offended by Atlanta megachurch preacher’s ‘king’ ceremony

Atlanta — Jewish leaders are criticizing a ceremony that involved a controversial megachurch leader being wrapped in a religious scroll and exalted as a "king" to the applause of his parishioners.

Tim Tebow cancels speech at prosperity pastor's revival

Tim Tebow has canceled an appearance at a revival organized by a controversial Ohio preacher, a spokesman for the star athlete said Wednesday.

Turkish film highlights gay honor killing

Ankara, Turkey— Shortly after telling his parents he was gay, Ahmet Yildiz was gunned down inside his car by his father in Istanbul. It was Turkey's first officially recognized gay "honor killing."

Romney not alone in tithing promise

Politics and religion share a need. Whether from campaign contributions or tithing, both need to raise money.

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God’s love defies rejection

Months ago, a friend handed me a little book titled "Have a Little Faith," written by Mitch Albom.

Pastor charged with embezzlement to keep preaching in West Michigan

Grand Rapids— A West Michigan pastor who authorities say embezzled from his church plans to preach there on Sunday.

Supreme Court ruling vexes religious workers

The high court ruled last week that religious workers can’t sue for job discrimination, but didn’t describe what constitutes a religious employee — putting many people employed by churches, synagogues or other religious organizations in limbo over their rights.

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Pope hits out at 'radical secularism'

More U.S. Catholics take complaints to church court

Imprisoned Jeffs imposes change on polygamous sect

Church should welcome all races

Amish group stands firm on reflector issue

Justices: Constitution protects Redford Lutheran school from fired teacher’s suit

Popular West Michigan pastor, author leaves megachurch

Carter book offers some faith lessons

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