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Don Follis Religion News Articles

Don Follis's Newspaper Articles

Reprinted with Don's permission

10/15/2004 Men need to affirm other men

9/3/2004 The appointment no one misses

8/6/2004 Learning empathy is the key to emotional health

7/23/2004 Idyllic mountain town has many layers

7/9/2004 Racism fought with doctrine of total depravity

6/25/2004 Churches can learn to be emotionally healthy

6/11/2004 Make a difference this summer

5/28/2004Surrendering to God’s love vital for true spirituality

5/14/2004Traveling light keeps us alert on the journey

4/30/2004Seeking wisdom on the High Plains

4/16/2004The resurrection shows God’s sovereignty and mercy

4/2/2004Hiking the Grand Canyon is all about perseverance

3/19/2004Finding time to clarify our unique contributions

3/5/2004 “Conflict resolution under girded by kindness

1/23/2004Men and women are both totally equal and mysteriously distinct

1/9/2004To understand others we must reveal our weaknesses

12/19/2003 The world cannot steal our joy

12/5/2003 “God continues revealing himself”

11/21/2003 Pay attention to the transitions

10/10/2003 “Everyone keeps the final appointment”

9/26/2003 "We influence the invisible world"

9/12/2003 "Church-based 12-step program works for lasting recovery"

8/15/2003 "Let integrity be the calling card of your life"

8/1/2003 "Some moves surprise us and cause us to exercise our faith"

7/18/2003 "Thankful hearts make grateful people"

7/4/2003 "Great relationships are built on equity"

6/20/2003 "The dark night of the soul may follow the call of God"

6/6/2003 "The beauty and mystery of conversion"

5/29/2003 "It is time to place Ebenezer stones"

5/9/2003 "Kill anger before it kills you"

3/28/2003 "Praying for Peace during a time of War"

3/14/2003 “We all return to dust”

2/28/2003 "School eases ban on alcohol and dancing"

2/14/2003 "Ministry on campus reaches the Greeks"

1/31/2003 "To succeed a marriage must start with a solid foundation"

1/17/2003 “Paradoxes and inconsistencies identified in America’s faith”

1/3/2003 "Religion key to the news in 2003"

12/6/2002 "Getting the big picture of Christmas"

11/22/2002 "Searching for holiday happiness"

11/8/2002 "Worship is a human fully alive"

10/25/2002 "50 years of marriage marked by integrity"

10/10/2002 "The future kingdom invades the present"

9/27/2002 "The most ardent believers may have the biggest doubts"

7/19/2002 "Popular humor writer gives hope to skeptic"

6/7/2002 "Stirring 'graduation' talk included in the New Testament"

5/17/2002 "Botox can't help heart condition"

4/5/2002 "A good appointment book shows the messiness of life"

3/22/2002 "Lent says: 'The world does not rotate around you'"

3/8/2002 "The health of a church can be determined"

2/8/2002 "Young people make their own choices"

5/5/2002 "Coach's faith concerns Athletic Director"

1/25/2002 "Sins won't be ranked on judgment day"

1/11/2002 "Truthfulness holds the community together"

11/16/2001 "Christian writer finds mentors who help answer his deepest doubts"

11/5/2001 "Muslims hold Quran in high esteem"

10/19/01 "Resources available to answer current religion questions"

10/5/2001 "Local Imam provides care for the Muslim community"

8/31/2001 "Those with leadership abilities should lead"

6/29/2001 "Cairo pastor exemplifies the joy of the Lord"

6/1/2001 "Chinese intellectual seeks answers as he watches his wife suffer"

3/23/2001 "Red-haired sister give hope to clients"

2/23/2001 "Pontius Pilate continues to intrigue us"

2/9/2001 "Critical people could offer some viable options"

1/26/2001 "Simple men with deep simple faith"

12/29/2000 "Top religion stories of 2000"

12/15/2000 "Near the manger a dragon lurks"

11/3/2000 "Life is a marathon, not a sprint"

9/8/2000 "Even doubters can know an invisible God"

8/25/2000 "Real assets bring hope"

8/11/2000 "Visiting an Amish community makes you wonder about true necessities"

6/16/2000 "Father and son strive to be on the same frequency"

5/19/2000 "Leaders must respect their followers"

5/5/2000  "Jewish doctor followed his heart"

4/21/2000  "Local monsignor exalts in the cross"

4/7/2000  "Love the ones you supervise"

3/24/2000  "The crux of the pope's message is not changing"

3/10/2000 "The year of Jubilee welcomes former Catholics back home"

2/25/2000 "Reconciliation spawned by little known black religious leader"

2/11/2000 "Has the fury of hell been lost?"

1/28/2000 "Finding perspective a year after the Clinton impeachment trial"

1/14/2000 "Martyrs will move among us in the new millennium"

12/31/99 "GenX churchgoers are pushing their way in"

12/17/99 "Christmas breaks in amid our figurines and family lore"

12/3/99 "Coaches and referees will one day live in peace"

11/19/99 "All growing churches do at least 8 things right"

11/5/99 "Running barefooted is never safe"

10/22/99 "Real accountability battles virtual sin"

10/8/99 "The cross causes controversy at Columbine"

9/24/99 "Searching for the New Testament church led former campus minister to the Orthodox Church"

9/10/99 "Reading the Old Testament brings many of our questions into focus"

8/27/99 "God calls us into the world - and into hope"

8/13/99 "To make withdrawals you must have equity"

7/30/99 "Visiting never takes you home"

7/16/99 "Hymnals increasingly relegated to the back of church pews"

6/18/99 "At nearly 81, Billy Graham continues to preach"

6/4/99 "Networking and risk-taking essential for the Church in the new millennium"

5/21/99 "Hearts must be changed from the inside out"

5/7/99 "Albanian woman decided whom she would serve at a young age"

4/23/99 "Some Chinese intellectuals have become Christian"

4/9/99 "Orthodox churches celebrate the resurrection of Jesus this Sunday"

3/26/99 "Scholars find strong evidence for the death of Jesus"

3/12/99 "Successful local musicians turn their lives to the Lord"

2/26/99 "St. Patrick's influence still noticed throughout the world"

2/12/99 "Mahomet family finds joy in spite of their loss"

1/29/99 "Church membership is vital but must be meaningful"

1/15/99 "Moses film causes pastors to consider their own call from God"

1/1/99 "Religion writers call Clinton-Lewinsky scandal top religion story of 1998"

12/18/98 "The other wise man understands the joy in the journey"

12/11/98 "Dragons are out again this Christmas"

12/04/98 "Basketball epiphany lets believers cheer with great gusto"

11/20/98 "No one can do it all during the holidays"

11/06/98 "Local Methodist church attracts a younger crowd"

10/23/98 "Local couple still choose to live in public housing"

10/09/98 "Millions logging on to the online community of faith"

9/25/98 "Former Heisman winner believes kids will be like their parents"

9/11/98 "Paintball may be fun, but is it harmless?"

8/28/98 "Newman Foundation director stresses kindness"

8/14/98 "Harley riders wear leather vests to church"

7/31/98 "Creativity will mark the 21st Century Church"

7/17/98 "Pastors must guard their heart above everything else"

7/3/98 "Pastor's book grows into nationwide school program"

6/19/98 "Baptists visit Utah and come home with message on marriage"

6/5/98 "The key to being a pastor is knowing God"

5/22/98 "We are called to Someone, not something or somewhere "

5/08/98 "Forbearance is at the heart of civility "

4/24/98 "Wife of Alzheimer's patient gives care, but not answers"

4/10/98 "Three decisions and their consequences"

3/27/98 "The unchurched ask only seven questions"

3/13/98 "Translated meditations bring joy to the reader"

2/27/98 "Film captures Pentecostal style ... but that's all"

2/13/98 "Area teens commit to sexual abstinence"

1/30/98 "Telling the truth always matters "

1/16/98 "Looking ahead by remember the past"

1/2/98 "College students forge ideas that guide them through life"

12/19/97 "Illinois missionary became heroine in China"

12/12/97 "Christmas brings hope even to those who weep"

12/05/97 "No Christmas is totally satisfying"

11/21/97 "Everybody brings an attitude to the Thanksgiving potluck"

11/7/97 "Praying for the persecuted church"

10/24/97 "Giving thanks at harvest for forgiveness"

10/10/97 "Promise Keepers pray, repent and 'Stand in the gap'"

9/26/97 "Finding the perfect church"

9/12/97 "Discovering the meaning of life"

8/29/97 "Guard your heart as the new school year begins"

8/15/97 "The simplicity and complexity of conversion"

8/01/97 "Pastors enjoy their books"

7/18/97 "All grown up and still full of hope"

7/4/97 "God, sweat and cinnamon rolls"

6/18/97 "Big business of Bible translation sparks controversy"

6/6/97 "Hearing the call of God"

5/23/97 "A wise king addresses the graduates"

5/9/97 "African missionaries reaching Africans"

4/25/97 "The not-so-peaceful kingdom of Hong Xiuquan"

4/11/97 "Decisions made with the heart and the mind may not be easy"

3/14/97 "Hope for thieves and other notorious sinners"

2/14/97 "Hemmed in by Heroes"

2/7/97 "Former campustown bar becomes ministry center"

1/24/97 "Tepper looks with faith to the future."