Are faith-based organizations, including houses of worship, eligible for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) PPP and EIDL loans? It is clarified that faith-based organizations are eligible for SBA loans whether or not they provide social services. That is, organizations eligible to participate in these programs cannot be disqualified due to their religious nature, religious affiliation…
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Researchers from the leading US health organizations studied the impact of various social activities on depressive symptoms in older people. They found that participation in religious organizations was directly associated with a decrease in depressive symptoms. Religion and well-being: what is the link? According to scientists, participation in the work of a political or social…
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American singer and songwriter Natalie Grant is one of the most high powered leaders in Christian music. Grant, having been on the stage since 1992, claimed in an interview that while she now has a large fan base, it hasn’t always been this way. In fact, it took more than 10 years before she noticed…
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“Where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.” One Indian was presented an alarm clock. The clock ran for a while and then stopped. The Indian took off the hands of the clock and went to the watchmaker, saying: “These hands have stopped moving, fix them.” The watchmaker was surprised and explained to…
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Hastings Entertainment Inc. is based in Texas. This company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This company is the retailer of movies, music, video games, books and pop culture items. They claim the reorganization filing. The reorganization will include its parent company – Draw Another Circle and Movie Stop and SPImages. There was posted…
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Consumer buying patterns shift dramatically in 2013 Christian stores sales were up 2.9% in 2013 over 2012, according to the 2014 CBA State of the Industry Report released this week, but consumer buying patterns shifted dramatically in 2013. Fourth-quarter 2013 sales were down 6.9% in 2013, but sales were up 12.6% in the second quarter and 8.8%…
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