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Q&A: Helping abuse victims find healing, hope

Does the Bible have anything relevant to say to survivors of sexual abuse? Mary Jacobs speaks with Elaine A. Heath about her new book, We Were the Least of These, which examines Bible passages that offer hope.
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Hiding in shame: Experts say porn addiction no longer just a men’s issue

Traditionally thought of as a man’s issue, porn addiction is growing among women. Mary Jacobs takes a look at the problem—and ways that churches can help.
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Special-needs camps build hope, confidence

United Methodist special-needs camps focus on what campers can do—not what their medical condition dictates they cannot do. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has the feature on these camps that help to build self-assurance and hope.
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Church agency hosts ethnic interns in D.C.

Individuals from five ethnic caucuses of the UMC are selected each year to participate in summer internships in Washington, D.C. Erin Edgemon of UMNS has more on these young adults and their passion for social justice.
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WESLEYAN WISDOM: Imitate Wesley: Use every medium for witnessing

Would John Wesley tweet and blog? Donald Haynes thinks so, and offers examples of Wesley’s progressive life and habits that today’s UM pastors should adopt.
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EDITOR'S CORNER: Too bland for our own good?

“The University of Phoenix of religions”? Prompted by The Daily Show host Jon Stewart’s recent remarks, Robin Russell explores why this is the common perception of United Methodism.
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Report: Blackwater created shell companies (AP)

What now for Gulf? Fire complicates drill debate (AP)

9 believed dead in New Zealand plane crash (AP)

Despite hiring, US unemployment rate seems frozen (AP)

Powerful 7.1 quake hits New Zealand's South Island (AP)

Clinton: Time is now for Mideast peace (AP)

Ariz. governor says she was wrong about beheadings (AP)

Fox: Kara DioGuardi departs 'American Idol' (AP)

Isner, Querrey reach 3rd round, Harrison doesn't (AP)

Emergency declared after 7.1 quake hits New Zealand (Reuters)

Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO: sources (Reuters)

Obama to address new economic ideas next Wednesday (Reuters)

Body of son of boxing promoter found in Cascades (AP)

Roethlisberger suspension reduced to 4 games (AP)

Isner, Querrey reach 3rd round, Harrison doesn't (AP)

Germany's Loew eager for more points in Euro football (AFP)

Kovalchuk's new $100M Devils deal approved by NHL (AP)

Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl (AP)

AP source: Investigators subpoena UNC's Austin (AP)

Dumervil confirms his season is over (AP)

Manny blames himself for sour ending in Boston (AP)

Guard Delonte West returning to Celtics (AP)

NCAA rules Masoli eligible, can play immediately (AP)

Landis files cycling 'whistle-blower lawsuit': report (AFP)

Avalanche sign F Chris Stewart to 2-year deal (AP)

Stocks rally as jobs data spurs optimism (Reuters)

Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO: sources (Reuters)

Payrolls data offer ray of hope for recovery (Reuters)

China tells state companies to explore Potash bid (Reuters)

Exclusive: American Apparel in talks with restructuring firm (Reuters)

European stocks drop before ECB rate call (AFP)

Service sector grows at slower pace in August (AP)

Campbell reports Q4 profit rise on better margins (AP)

Experts see trouble ahead for developed world (AP)

Petrobras sells 64 bln dlrs of stock to fund oil exploration (AFP)

Spending cuts before 2011 could hurt recovery: IMF, ILO (AFP)

Walgreen August same-store sales rise 2.1 percent (AP)

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Exploring path to interfaith dialogue
The book Interfaith Dialogue at the Grass Roots, edited by Rebecca Kratz Mays, is an essential read to help people of faith connect with those of other world religions, says reviewer David Mosser. Read more...

Worship

Can everyone come to worship with you? Take this Local Church Accessibility Survey to assess how welcoming your building, grounds, and leadershipmay appear to those with physical disabilities.
Do more:Greeting Persons with Disabilities provides more ways we can all prepare to help others feel welcome.

Film Reviews and Faith Perspectives

'Iron Man' sequel resumes flawed hero’s redemption
Iron Man 2 brings back flawed good guy Tony Stark for another turn as the comic-book action hero. Amid impressive stunts and special effects, the plot introduces plenty of new elements to carry characters into another movie down the line. Bill Fentum has the review.

The High Calling

"Where is church work done? In your kitchen with your family, in new levels of conversation, openness, and vulnerability. In your office with your employer, in new depths of integrity, confrontation, and caring."

Music Reviews

Camp’s worshipful tone stands out in new album. We Cry Out offers a mix of inspiring and modern music. Mallory McCall has more on this latest CD release from Jeremy Camp along with a preview of the title track to enjoy. Read more...

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We're featuring a few of our favorite bloggers on our own blog's sidebar. Among them: missionaries, a district superintendent, a bishop, and a laywoman with an eye on faith and culture.

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But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations.

Psalm 33:11 (NIV)

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