http://independentmail.com/news/life/faith-values/?partner=RSSAnderson Independent Mail Stories: Faith & Valuesen-uslife/faith-valueshttp://independentmail.com/news/2009/jan/02/pure-n-heart-teen-choir-lifts-voices-higher-jesus-/?partner=RSSPure N Heart choir is a group that has traveled the state of South Carolina singing and bringing a positive message about living a life that pleases God. eppssh@independentmail.com (Samantha Harris)Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:16:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41813-733409life/faith-valuesSamantha HarrisLocalPure N Heart: Teen choir lifts voices higher for Jesus, sings around UpstateAnderson Independent Mailpure-n-heart-teen-choir-lifts-voices-higher-jesus-urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41813-733409Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2009/jan/02/time-startling-news-group-aims-overcome-fear-and-w/?partner=RSSLike most congregations, mine has members who have lost jobs, had their hours or pay cut, are facing foreclosure on their homes or are afraid the new year will bring such circumstances. Susiebsmith@bellsouth.net (Susie Smith)Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:13:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41812-733409life/faith-valuesSusie SmithLocalIn time of startling news, group aims to overcome fear and work togetherAnderson Independent Mailtime-startling-news-group-aims-overcome-fear-and-wurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41812-733409Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/26/faith-values-advisory-board-welcomes-three-new-mem/?partner=RSSAs the New Year begins, we would like to introduce you to three new Faith & Values advisory board members: Jake Beaty, the Rev. Gloria Fleming and the Rev. Gene Williams. yerkakb@independentmail.com (Kylie Yerka)Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41674-733402life/faith-valuesKylie YerkaLocalFaith & Values advisory board welcomes three new members with New YearAnderson Independent Mailfaith-values-advisory-board-welcomes-three-new-memurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41674-733402Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/19/several-muslim-holidays-celebrated-during-christma/?partner=RSSThese days, Americans are getting ready for Christmas and New Year’s. Muslims are celebrating, too. In the past three months, we have observed two important religious feasts: Ramadan and Eid-ul Adha. mevlutt@clemson.edu (Mevlut Tascan)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:38:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41485-733395life/faith-valuesMevlut TascanLocalSeveral Muslim holidays celebrated during Christmas seasonAnderson Independent Mailseveral-muslim-holidays-celebrated-during-christmaurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41485-733395Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/19/angels-among-us-churches-reach-out-angel-tree-mini/?partner=RSSThe Angel Tree is one way local churches can provide Christmas presents for children in need. eppssh@independentmail.com (Samantha Harris)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41484-733395life/faith-valuesSamantha HarrisLocalAngels among us: Churches reach out with Angel Tree ministry, giving gifts to needy familiesAnderson Independent Mailangels-among-us-churches-reach-out-angel-tree-miniurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41484-733395Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/12/different-holiday-celebrated-clemson-mosque/?partner=RSSEid Al-Adha, or “The Feast of the Sacrifice,” is one of the two major holidays in the Islamic calendar, a central part of the Muslim faith. smithca@independentmail.com (Charmaine Smith-Miles)Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41242-733388life/faith-valuesCharmaine Smith-MilesLocalA different holiday celebrated at Clemson mosqueAnderson Independent Maildifferent-holiday-celebrated-clemson-mosqueurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-41242-733388Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/05/followers-believe-bible-confirms-teachings-bah-fai/?partner=RSSParaphrasing Dorothy Baker, a prominent Bahá’í teacher, we answer some questions about Bahá’í and the Bible. inge.grunwaldt@yahoo.com (Inge Grunwaldt)Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-40983-733381life/faith-valuesInge GrunwaldtLocalFollowers believe the Bible confirms the teachings of Bahá’í faithAnderson Independent Mailfollowers-believe-bible-confirms-teachings-bah-faiurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-40983-733381Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/05/live-nativity-scenes-bring-families-interactive-tr/?partner=RSSArea churches continue tradition of real-life Christmas story with live nativities. smithca@independentmail.com (Charmaine Smith-Miles)Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:44:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-40982-733381life/faith-valuesCharmaine Smith-MilesLocalLive nativity scenes bring families an interactive traditionAnderson Independent Maillive-nativity-scenes-bring-families-interactive-trurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-40982-733381Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/dec/05/allow-bees-message-grow-your-soul/?partner=RSSIf you have not read Sue Monk Kidd’s book, “The Secret Life of Bees,” or seen the movie, I can imagine no better time to do so than during this season when those of us who are Christian are making a journey with the Madonna Mary toward the birth of Jesus. Susiebsmith@bellsouth.net (Susie Smith)Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-40964-733381life/faith-valuesSusie SmithLocalAllow ‘Bees’ message grow in your soulAnderson Independent Mailallow-bees-message-grow-your-soulurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-40964-733381Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/21/local-church-helps-community-community-helps-churc/?partner=RSSFor 113 years, Mt. Carmel CME Church has been part of the landscape in Anderson’s southeast neighborhoods — some of the poorest in the city — and it’s members mission to help lift the community up. smithca@independentmail.com (Charmaine Smith-Miles)Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-40437-733367life/faith-valuesCharmaine Smith-MilesLocalLocal church helps community, community helps churchAnderson Independent Maillocal-church-helps-community-community-helps-churcurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-40437-733367Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/21/expressing-gratitude-can-change-our-perspective-wo/?partner=RSSZen Roshi John Daido Loori said, “Expressing gratitude is transformative, just as transformative as expressing complaint. Expressing gratitude can, indeed, change our way of seeing ourselves and the world.” Susiebsmith@bellsouth.net (Susie Smith)Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:38:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-40436-733367life/faith-valuesSusie SmithLocalExpressing gratitude can change our perspective on the worldAnderson Independent Mailexpressing-gratitude-can-change-our-perspective-wourn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-40436-733367Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/07/prayer-wisdom-new-leader/?partner=RSSNow that we have a new president-elect, my hope and prayer is that our leader seeks wisdom from our creator. Randall@fusionexplosion.com (Randall Brown)Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39931-733353life/faith-valuesRandall BrownLocalA prayer for wisdom for new leaderAnderson Independent Mailprayer-wisdom-new-leaderurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39931-733353Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/07/yoga-poses-opportunity-personal-reflection-not-rel/?partner=RSSThe yoga instructor speaks in soft, even tones. “Warrior pose,” she says, addressing the sweatsuit-clad, statue-still bodies perched on blankets in a semi-circle around her. “Long, slow breaths.” “Find your center.” richard.spruill@independentmail.com (Rick Spruill)Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39930-733353life/faith-valuesRick SpruillLocalYoga poses an opportunity for personal reflection, not a religious experienceAnderson Independent Mailyoga-poses-opportunity-personal-reflection-not-relurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39930-733353Change0Usablehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/31/scriptural-song-lisa-mccann-sets-bible-verses-musi/?partner=RSSMother of two finds calling in developing educational CDs. richard.spruill@independentmail.com (Rick Spruill)Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:55:00 -0000urn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39673-733346life/faith-valuesRick SpruillLocalScriptural song: Lisa McCann sets Bible verses to musicAnderson Independent Mailscriptural-song-lisa-mccann-sets-bible-verses-musiurn:publicid:independentmail.com:news-Story-39673-733346Change0Usable