fbpx
37.5 F
Spokane
Friday, March 29, 2024

David Yonke

David Yonke is the editor and community manager of ToledoFAVS. A veteran reporter, editor, and author, his name is familiar name to many area readers for his many years at The Blade newspaper including the last 12 years as religion editor.

Do you believe in miracle healings?

Evangelist Benny Hinn was in Toledo, Ohio on Sunday night (Sept. 8) for a “Special Miracle Service” at Cornerstone Church.

Hinn lays hands on people who have physical illness or ailments to heal them of their maladies.

Houses of worship follow federal advice, develop violence-response plans

Trying to predict and prevent all acts of violence is impossible, whether in a mosque or a church, a movie theater or a school. But developing strategies to prevent and intercept the threat of an active shooter or other potential violent attacks has increasingly become a priority for America’s houses of worship.

POLL: Does technology enhance or distract during worship?

Michael Puppos, a staff member at Blessed John XXIII Catholic Church in Ohio, said the parish strives to incorporate technology in ways that  are relevant and that enhance the worship experience, without becoming distractions. How much technology is appropriate for use in houses of worship?

Tens of millions of people are reading the Bible and other holy books on iPads and smart phones.

Atheists’ online conference starts tonight (July 19)

An online conference on atheism, the Free Thought Blogs' Atheism with a Conscience (FtBCon), will be held this weekend starting tonight. All events are free and open to the public.

More than 30 sessions are scheduled, addressing such topics as "Sex and Skepticism,"

POLL: Do you attend houses of worship when on vacation?

It's June, summer is almost officially here, and people are gearing up for vacation. When you're traveling, do you try to find a house of worship to attend?

POLL: Is your career feeding your spiritual side?

A story in the Wall Street Journal last week reported that many baby boomers are preparing for second careers that embrace faith and service to others. Are you finding fulfillment in your career or would you like more "meaning and purpose" in your job?

Saints big and small vie for the Lent Madness ‘Golden Halo’

Today is Ash Wednesday, and Christians across the country know that it signals the start of … Lent Madness?

Must read