NIELSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — A preacher and two congregants would be a full house in the church near here built by retired construction worker Bruce Larson. The 6-foot-square exterior of the little white chapel translates into 4,032.25 square inches of … Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) Megachurches here in the heart of the Bible Belt are thriving enough to support a major building boom despite a sluggish economy. First Baptist Church of Gardendale has built a $19.7 million, 2,700-seat sanctuary about 15 miles … Continue reading
In an attempt to rid the country of “decadent Western cuts”, Iran’s culture ministry has produced a catalogue of haircuts that meet government approval. The list of banned styles includes ponytails, mullets and elaborate spikes. However,quiffs appear to be acceptable, … Continue reading
I had a friend who told me that back when he was in college he would add additional toppings to his Totino’s pizza. Heck, I wondered why he would ruin such a thing. Yup, those things aren’t healthy, but they’re … Continue reading