This Week's Picks

POPE FRANCIS WATCH

Be careful.  If you write the Pope a letter, you might just get a phone call from him.  That's what happened to one Italian teen.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/10259581/Hello-its-Pope-Francis-Italian-teenager-gets-surprise-phone-call.html

And to a rape victim from Argentina.  Just another example of how someone, including God, can be so far away yet close at the same time.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/10269017/Pope-calls-Argentinian-rape-victim-with-words-of-comfort.html

The Pope is heartbroken and sickened by the atrocities occurring in Syria.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/25/pope-francis-syria-_n_3812684.html

THE ASSAULT ON RELIGION

We are not in favor of excluding any religious denomination.  We are in favor of never excluding any religious denomination that inspired young men to serve their country.  Join the fight to save the cross.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/aug/22/gop-lawmakers-join-fight-to-save-cross-at-californ/

MUSIC AND CHRISTIANITY

Some songs just have it.  This one has it.  It just lifted up my day to the Lord.  Enjoy!!!
http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2013/07/23/jamie-grace-beautiful-day/

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL

The Rise Of The Ignorant Man
http://video.foxnews.com/v/2630605168001/