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The Conversion Therapy Debate: Why It Matters
Heather SellsIn the last week what’s known as conversion therapy has become a political flashpoint. The President now says he supports a ban on it. U.S. Rep Jackie Speier, D-Calif., is calling on more...
View ArticleItalian Church Responds to Migrant Crisis in the Mediterranean
Maira AlejandraThousands of migrants from Africa and the Middle East are embarking on deadly journeys on a weekly basis from the coasts of Libya and Tunisia hoping to reach the European continent in...
View ArticleThe Making of 'Little Boy:' A Journey of Faith
Maira AlejandraThe recently released independent film “Little Boy” finished 13th at the box office on its opening weekend. Audiences are giving it very favorable reviews, but some movie critics are not...
View ArticleThe Supreme Court, Marriage and the Church
Heather SellsThe Supreme Court will most likely announce its ruling on marriage next month. The big issue: whether or not same-sex marriage is a Constitutional right.It’s easy for believers to go...
View Article'Hearts of Men:' Dealing with the Roots of Sexual Brokenness
Maira Alejandra Pornography doesn't begin with the product itself. It begins with the demand for that product. So how do we tackle the daunting task of cutting the demand for pornography? You go to the...
View ArticleDon't Let the Church Service Go Too Late!
There's a movement underfoot in the Hispanic church community to change the way the culture thinks about education.The problem: despite considerable gains, Hispanic students still have the highest high...
View ArticleReady for a 'Do Over' in Your Life?
Maira AlejandraIf you’re looking for a great read this summer, we have the perfect one for you: Jon Acuff’s latest book Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck.The New York...
View ArticleWasted Talent and Americans’ Hard Earned Money Down the Drain
Maira AlejandraAs our nation gears up for the 2016 presidential election season, one topic that still remains unresolved is immigrationA recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that 72...
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My Dad, My Hero
In honor of Father’s Day, a tribute to my 83-year-old dad Neal Conley, who is as terrific a role model as they come. Here’s a few of the things I love and admire about him: First, he still has the...
View ArticleThe Myth About Christian Business Owners
Heather SellsThere’s a myth about Christians that even the Democratic National Committee Chairwoman is perpetuating.It goes like this: Christian business owners are looking to broadly discriminate...
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U.S. Privilege
Heather Sells My colleague Maira Alejandra and I have just returned from a week’s trip to Cuba to report on the church there and preparations for Pope Francis’ visit in September. Many colleagues...
View ArticleLoving the Lord with all Your Mind
Maira AlejandraHispanic churches across the United States are making sure students are ready for the new school year. They’re celebrating “Education Sunday” on Sept. 6.The annual event, hosted by the...
View ArticleThe News behind the News: Cuba, Cheese & Ebola
Some weeks, I confess, feel rather slow in the newsroom. But this week was chock full of news happenings and next week, with the Pope’s visit, promises to be busy as well. Here’s a few thoughts on...
View ArticleIs Ebola Making a Comeback?
Maira AlejandraIt’s been almost two years since the onset of the largest Ebola outbreak in history. The World Health Organization reports there have been a total of 28,476 confirmed, probable, and...
View ArticleTrafficking Shelters—an Uphill Battle
These are not easy days for those who want to minister to and help restore survivors of human trafficking. The anti-trafficking movement is in its infancy and with that comes a host of problems....
View ArticleThings to Understand About Refugees vs. Immigrants
Maira AlejandraThe recent Paris attacks have raised concerns regarding whether it’s safe for countries to take in Syrian refugees. Many U.S. lawmakers are proposing to stop resettling Syrian refugees...
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