Carrie Dedrick

• Student Building Monitor Credited with Stopping Seattle Gunman
  Seattle Pacific University student Jon Meis is credited with stopping a gunman from continuing firing at students in a building on campus Thursday afternoon.
  Friday, June 6, 2014
• Family Sends Seven Homeschooled Children to College by Age 12
  A family has gained national attention for sending seven of 10 children to college by the age of 12. The three youngest children seem to be headed in the same direction as their older siblings.
  Friday, June 6, 2014
• Lightning Causes Devastating Fire at Nashville Church
  A Nashville-based church was destroyed in a fire caused by lightning. Trinity Church of the Nazarene was struck by lightning early Thursday morning, causing the roof to collapse over the sanctuary.
  Friday, June 6, 2014
• 'Singing Nun' Named Winner of The Voice Italy
  The so-called “Singing Nun” gained worldwide attention for her upbeat performances on the The Voice Italy; Last night, 25-year-old Sister Cristina won it all.
  Friday, June 6, 2014
• Students Subdue Gunman in Seattle Pacific University Shooting
  A gunman entered a building at Seattle Pacific University Thursday afternoon, firing at students. One 19-year-old male was shot and killed in the attack; two more students were injured.
  Friday, June 6, 2014
• Americans Show Lowest Support for Death Penalty in 15 Years
  New statistics suggest that American support of capital punishment is at a 15-year low. According to the poll, 42 percent of Americans support the death penalty, while 52 percent favored life in...
  Thursday, June 5, 2014
• President Assad to Keep Syrian Presidency in Landslide Victory
  Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will maintain his position as president, according to the results of a landslide vote.
  Thursday, June 5, 2014
• Hundreds of Homes Destroyed in Nigeria as Boko Haram Continues Violence
  Boko Haram militants continue to violently attack villagers on the northeastern side of Borno state. In the most recent attacks, hundreds of homes were destroyed and many civilian lives were lost.
  Thursday, June 5, 2014
• Southern Baptist Church Will Not Terminate Pro-Gay Pastor
  A Southern Baptist church in California decided not to terminate its pastor, despite his pro-gay views.
  Thursday, June 5, 2014
• Palestinian Government Urges US to Pressure Israel
  The Palestinian government has asked the United States to intervene with Israel, after Israel announced plans for 1,500 new building offers in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem communities.
  Thursday, June 5, 2014
• Abortion Activist Hangs "Aborted Baby Jesus" Dolls in New York Hobby Lobby
  A Hobby Lobby store in Poughkeepsie, New York was recently the target of an act of pro-abortion vandalism.
  Wednesday, June 4, 2014
• Casting Crowns Win Artist of the Year at K-LOVE Fan Awards
  The second annual K-LOVE Fan Awards were held on Sunday, June 1; Christian group Casting Crowns came out of the night as the big winners with the title “Artist of the Year.”
  Wednesday, June 4, 2014
• 1,800 Troops Assigned to Afghan Counterterror Operations
  At the end of the year, the United States will be leaving 9,800 troops in Afghanistan; 1,800 of those will be designated for counterterror operations.
  Wednesday, June 4, 2014
• Navy Denies Humanist Chaplain Request
  The military recently approved “humanist” as a religious preference, but a humanist chaplain’s application for the Navy was denied.
  Wednesday, June 4, 2014
• Influx of Immigrants Slows Decline of British Churches
  British churches are decreasing in members, but new statistics claim that an increased number of immigrants are slowing the rate of decline.
  Tuesday, June 3, 2014
• Joel Osteen Denies Being a 'Prosperity' Preacher
  Joel Osteen, pastor of the largest Protestant church in the United States, has refuted accusations of being a so-called “prosperity preacher.”
  Tuesday, June 3, 2014
• Boko Haram Attacks Christians, Burns Churches in Nigeria
  Members of Boko Haram violently attacked attacked Christians and burned churches on May 25 and 26. The militants kidnapped a Church of the Brethren pastor and killed 29 Christians.
  Tuesday, June 3, 2014
• Christian University Professor Fired for His Picture on Beer Can
  A professor was terminated from his position on the Charleston Southern University faculty after his image appeared on a beer can.
  Monday, June 2, 2014