Author: timfrakes
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3 Faiths, 2 Countries, 1 Peace
New years day, 2009 will find me back in the Holy Land. I will be documenting the spiritual journey of seven American Christians as they visit various sites in and around Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Ramallah. You can visit our team web site: 3 Faiths, 2, Countries, 1 Peace for more information, blog posts, photos and…
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Mayor Daley Remarks, Chicago Prayer Breakfast
Two organizations I work with, The Chicago Sunday Evening Club and the Religion Communicators Council, Greater Chicago Chapter, asked me to record these remarks by the Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor of Chicago at the 45th Annual Greater Chicago Leadership Prayer Breakfast, Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Hilton Hotel on Michigan Avenue. www.frakesproductions.com
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Rabbi Sherre Hirsch Address
Rabbi Sherre Hirsch Keynote Address to the Chicago Leadership Prayer Breakfast, December 5, 208 www.frakesproductions.com
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Anne Bayse, 30 Good Minutes
For me, the bottom line of simple living is living intentionally and understanding that the way you choose to live has consequences in the world. And especially if you are a person of faith, to understand that the way you live is your opportunity to live out your belief.
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Manya Brachear, Chicago Tribune, Address to RCC/GCC
This is an address by Manya Brachear, Religion Writer for the Chicago Tribune. Ms. Brachear was invited to speak to the Religion Communicators Council, Greater Chicago Chapter. The address took place at the historic First United Methodist Church, Chicago Temple 77 W. Washington St., Chicago, Illinois.
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Joseph Garang Atem Address
This is an address by The Right Reverend Joseph Garang Atem, Bishop of the Diocese of Renk, Episcopal Church of Sudan, recorded Sunday, November 16, 2008 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
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New Faith Narratives
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago has asked me to participate in their 2009 Leadership Conference as a member of a panel discussion on faith in the movies. Promotional materials for the event provide the following details… Movies can open our minds and our hearts to new understandings and enable us to make connections…
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Great Lakes Aquarium
The Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, Minnesota is dedicated to fresh water ecosystems. It is the largest exhibit of its kind in the world. Five percent of the plants available fresh water is stored in the Great Lakes. It is an incredible resource we often take for granted. www.frakesproductions.com
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Kari Olsen Faith Testimony
Kari Olsen is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport, Iowa. Kari had a strong faith in God before she went blind and had both legs amputated. Now, she looks for ways to honor God though gifts of service, using her mind and her mouth. www.frakesproductions.com
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Just One Question
Only two questions about global poverty have been asked in the history of modern presidential debates – a shockingly low figure. In 2008, voters need to know what Barack Obama and John McCain will do to end the most extreme suffering in our increasingly interconnected world.