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Urban Christian News http://www.urbanchristiannews.com/ucn/ Reporting what matters to you. en Copyright 2011 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:12:39 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Some Things to Consider During National Adoption Month

Several years ago, my wife and I, along with our three children, were sitting around the dinner table.

]]> http://www.urbanchristiannews.com/ucn/2011/11/some-things-to-consider-during-national-adoption-month.html http://www.urbanchristiannews.com/ucn/2011/11/some-things-to-consider-during-national-adoption-month.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:12:39 -0600 Over 900,000 Hear Gospel Preached at Hyderabad Festival in India

So many hungry souls came to hear Franklin Graham preach the Gospel that a few thousand spilled into the surrounding parking lot, bringing attendance at the Hyderabad Festival on Sunday alone to more than 73,000.

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Republican presidential candidates (L-R) former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), businessman Herman Cain, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA), Texas Governor Rick Perry, and former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) get ready prior to a presidential debate at Wofford College November 12, 2011 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. (Alex Wong/Getty Images North America)

Was it just a month ago that religious conservatives were busy trying to stir up concerns about Mormonism and rally evangelicals behind Rick Perry?

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The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.

When the Alabama legislature approved what is considered the nation's toughest anti-illegal immigration law, much of the state's religious community was quick to condemn it.

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Jeff Bezos shows off Amazon's Kindle Fire, manufactured by Quanta Emile (Wamsteker/Bloomberg)

The Kindle was always an odd product name. Amazon used a verb to name a thing, raising the question: Kindle what? Now we have the answer: Kindle Fire.

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Edwin Pineda, right, helped Oscar Rivera send money to his family in Honduras at the Pineda family bakery in Ulysses. (Steve Hebert for The New York Times)

Change can be unsettling in a small town.

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Rob Gronkowski #87 and Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrate after scoring a touchdown late in the second quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 13, 2011 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Nick Laham/Getty Images North America)

The New England Patriots are right where they always expect to be: in first place in the AFC East.

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Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears is flushed out of the pocket by Ndamukong Suh #90 of the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on November 13, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America)

The Chicago Bears were all over Matthew Stafford, and now, they're tied with the Detroit Lions.

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Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants lines up the Giants against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images North America)

The San Francisco 49ers wanted a statement game to show the skeptics they're a legitimate winner.

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Jay Paterno addresses cheering fans outside his father's house Saturday in State College, Pa., after Penn State's 17-14 loss to Nebraska. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Joe Paterno was watching, after all.

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Quarterback Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans sets to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers November 13, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images North America)

With the NFL's No. 1-ranked defense and a potent running attack on his side, Matt Schaub is making it look easy for the Houston Texans.

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John Skelton #19 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field on November 13, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Rob Carr/Getty Images North America)

With John Skelton leading the way, the Arizona Cardinals sure look like a different team.

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Mike Matheny #22 of the St. Louis Cardinals during Photo Day at Roger Dean Stadium on February 24, 2011 in Jupiter, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America)

The St. Louis Cardinals said they will announce the hiring of Mike Matheny as manager during a news conference Monday.

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John Kasay #2 of the New Orleans Saints kicks a 52 yard field goal to tie the game 3-3 as Chase Daniel #10 holds, against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images North America)

Mike Smith sent out the punting team for the Atlanta Falcons, then changed his mind.

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Rashard Mendenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after rushing for a nine-yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 13, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Joe Robbins/Getty Images North America)

A rookie quarterback, a game on the line. No better time for the Steelers' defense to get back to what it does best.

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