Contact: Audra Jennings, The B&B Media Group, 800-927-0517 ext 104DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Worn down by the troubles in your life? Overwhelmed by piled-up problems? Worried about others who are hurting? In his book, Sifted: God's Scandalous Response to Satan's Outrageous Demand, Rick Lawrence offers fresh biblical perspective on pain, based on a single Scripture snapshot: Luke 22:31-32."Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for yo Source: The B&B Media Group

Contact: Audra Jennings, The B&B Media Group, 800-927-0517 ext 104DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Recently, the media has ignited in a brimstone blaze of controversy over the question of Hell, and the idea that's generating so much attention is that Hell isn't real, and even if it were, a loving God wouldn't possibly send people there. Is Hell real, or is it a concept that is misguided and out of place in today's Christianity? Many believe the answer to this question will Source: The B&B Media Group

He’s an American folk music icon. But he’s also our Main Line neighbor. A more gentle man would be hard to find.

Contact: Brian Mayes, Nashville Publicity Group, 615-771-2040, brian@nashvillepublicity.comNASHVILLE, Aug. 18, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- 220/Universal recording artist Rachael Lampa will compete on Season 3 of the hit NBC series"The Sing-Off,"hosted by Nick Lachey. The Dove Award winning recording artist, whose new album"All We Need"is due in stores on September 27th, will be part of a cappella group The Collective, a group of Nashville vocalists formed specifically for the series Source: Nashville Publicity Group

Eddie Robinson knew it wasn’t going to be easy when he was traded to the Philadelphia Athletics in 1953.

Contact: Kathie Reiner, MOPS International, 800-929-1287 ext. 2745DENVER, August 17, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- MOPS International, Mother of Preschoolers, announces a new Board Chair, Rebekah Basinger and three new members to the MOPS Board, Keith Meyer, Tracey Solomon, and Derozette Banks. The current board members who are continuing on for another year of service are Mark Hopkins (Vice Chair), Gail Bryan, Jed Burnham, Linda Chowdry Stuart Lark, Doris Meyer, Brian Stafford, and Gail Wo Source: MOPS International

Contact: Robert Abernathy, 205-834-2512HOLMEN, Wisc., August 17, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Robert Abernathy isn't the sort of person to wait until the last minute. It wasn't his fault that he only learned of Athanatos Christian Ministry's Christian novel contest just before its deadline! The last minute haste paid off for Mr. Abernathy: he won a cash award. The rest, as they say, is history."The Walk to Walden Hill"is inspired by a real person and events and spun out of the re Source: Athanatos Christian Ministries

Contact: Audra Jennings, The B&B Media Group, 800-927-05017 ext. 104, ajennings@tbbmedia.comNASHVILLE, August 17, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Of the 200 biblical scholars and church leaders involved in creating the just released complete Common English Bible translation, 12 are members of the Roman Catholic Church.Nearly four years in the making, with a total of more than 700 people involved and a budget of $3.5 million, the complete Common English Bible is in its third printing afte Source: The B&B Media Group

The circus has been widely known for many years as the Greatest Show on Earth. One reason for that is the incredible variety of entertainment available, with talented people and clever animals doing amazing things. When you visit the circus, you see acts that excite, mesmerize, shock and delight you. And in the end, you leave having a whole new appreciation of the challenges circus performers face, as well as their unsurpassed skill.

Contact: Jason Jones, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 615-306-8627, jjones@thomasnelson.comNEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- The remarkable story of a blind man and the guide dog that led him and dozens of others to safety just moments before the World Trade Center crumbled nearly 10 years ago, has become an instant best-seller. Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog&the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero will make its debut on the vaunted New York Times bestseller Source: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Hexify's game transforms well-known story to adventure questContact: Julie Shutley, A. Larry Ross Communications, 214-457-1398, Julie@alarryross.comMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 16, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Incorporating high production quality, music, graphics, effects and the newest Facebook social features while telling the story of a very important historical figure, Hexify has developed a new game, Journey of Moses, to meet a void in the market for a biblically based game. To p Source: A. Larry Ross Communications

Contact: Karole Davis, Sky Angel, 239-404-2252MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 16, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sky Angel announces they have added over 15 timeless programming titles from American Pop Classics to both their TV and WebTV services Video On Demand selections, with many more titles to come. Sky Angel is a provider of inspirational and family-friendly television and radio programming available worldwide. American Pop Classics feature the best of pop culture TV programs and beloved Hollywoo Source: Sky Angel U.S., LLC

Arriving far too early for our long-awaited dinner date at Del Frisco’s last Saturday, Evie and I decided to spend 90 minutes or so until dinnertime driving up and down some once-familiar city streets and neighborhoods.

When you’ve lived abroad as long I have, there comes a time in your life when you question your identity. I’ve lived in the Delaware Valley just eight years longer than I did in London. So, when does the accent get unclipped, the bowtie get tossed and the subtle cynicism become blatant chiding?

Is it really possible that the summer is already winding down? Over the weekend I was sitting in a park with Liam, thinking of all the things I still wanted us to do and realized we’re barreling toward the middle of August at breakneck speed.