California Marriage Amendment Qualifies for November Ballot
SACRAMENTO /Christian Newswire/ — California’s Secretary of State on June 2 certified an initiative that would amend California’s Constitution to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The measure will be on the November 4, 2008 general election ballot. If successful, the measure would overturn the recent California Supreme Court... Continue Reading
Four Ministers to be Nominated for PCA GA Moderator
Four ministers will be nominated as moderator of the 36th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. The PCA GA will meet in Dallas, Texas June 10-13, 2008. The election for moderator will take place on Tuesday, June 10, immediately following the opening worship service. The PCA has the practice of electing teaching... Continue Reading
Wielding the Godly Sword for Evil
California über Alles (Over All) The Dead Kennedys punk rock band prophetically sang in 1979: Your kids will meditate in school! Zen fascists will control you… Now it is 1984 Knock-knock at your front door It’s the suede/denim secret police They have come for your uncool niece…California über Alles. Whether people recognize it or not,... Continue Reading
Cultural Challenges to Marriage
Many people are upset, and rightly so, about the decision of the California Supreme Court to grant the legal right of marriage to homosexual couples. Now the Governor of New York has announced that his state will recognize such marriages that take place in the two states that allow them – California and Vermont.... Continue Reading
Carry-on Expert: ‘Don’t Pay Checked Baggage Fees’
Christian Newswire — If you have better use for your money than giving the airlines $25-$50 per checked bag when you travel, here’s good news. Dr. Pat Boone, a packing pro, former international travel agent and airline professional, is sharing her expert tips for traveling with only carry-on luggage. "I used to be... Continue Reading
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Welcome to the Forum Section of The Aquila Report DiscussionQuestion and Answer In our Forum Section we will have two (for the time being) different categories of forums – one featuring topics selected by the Editorial Staff and the other featuring questions that are submitted by our readers. Everyone is welcome to read... Continue Reading
Reflections on a Long Pastorate: 30 Years and Counting
Editor’s note: TE Robert Smallman wrote this article when he and his congregation celebrated his 25th anniversary of pastoral service at Bible Presbyterian Church in Merrill, Wis. Now he is reaching his 30th year at the same church and this assessment of a long pastorate are still true. Bob indicated that the only thing... Continue Reading
Book Honoring Palmer Robertson to be Presented at PCA GA
Dr. Palmer Robertson will be honored at a luncheon at the PCA General Assembly in Dallas with a presentation of a book of essays. The book, The Hope Fulfilled: Essays in Honor of O. Palmer Robertson, will be presented on June 10, 2008. The book, which is being published by Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company,... Continue Reading
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Compensation Policy In order to gather the maximum amount of news and special articles for The Aquila Report, we are offering a form of compensation to writers in some categories. At this time, we are offering compensation for the following categories: News (including transitions stories) and Book Reviews In categories such as Ministry Reports... Continue Reading