Faith & Family

Facebook faith

Thursday, 23 September 2010 12:25 Written by Jennifer Hensley

The Catholic Church has one. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has one.

Even the atheist, agnostic and self-described “non-religious” population has one.

With more than 500 million active users on Facebook, it’s no wonder churches across the world are turning to the popular social networking site to reach out to their communities.

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One company says ‘I do’ – to divorce insurance

Wednesday, 15 September 2010 13:45 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Though it’s true nearly half of today’s marriages end in divorce, one company is banking on couples who are apt to believe they’ll end up on the wrong side of those statistics.

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Growing in faith

Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:19 Written by Jennifer Hensley

As a pastor and community activist, the Rev. Monsignor Luke Hunt undoubtedly has his hands full.

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Backpacks provide relief for children coping with loss

Tuesday, 27 July 2010 07:32 Written by Jennifer Hensley

It's been nearly a month since Covenant Hospice launched a new pilot program to help children cope with the loss of a loved one and coordinator Julie Patton said so far, so good.

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Drama ministry serves to shed light on faith

Tuesday, 13 July 2010 12:29 Written by Jennifer Hensley

In an era where many churches are relying on technology and other up-to-the-minute mediums for spreading the word of Christ, the drama teams at Navarre United Methodist Church are looking within to find meaning.

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More parents opting to pamper their tots – eco-friendly style

Wednesday, 23 June 2010 11:25 Last Updated on Thursday, 24 June 2010 07:58 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Shortly after Kathy Daniels gave birth to her daughter, she said she found the cost of motherhood to be overwhelming.

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Gov. signs 1st Amendment, religious speech bill into law

Thursday, 10 June 2010 08:55 Written by Staff Reports

House Bill 31, a measure designed to protect First Amendment rights and religious-speech freedoms of teachers, students and school-district employees, is now Florida state law.

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