News & Opinions from a Christian Perspective
Kathryn E. Darden publishes news articles on ChristianActivities.com, Examiner and on Associated Content. This lens will be a place to read some of those stories as well as discuss them in the Feedback section near the middle of the page.
Ms. Darden is an author, publisher and journalist. She specializes in news about current events, entertainment, Nashville, Christianity, and gospel music. Darden has a Squidoo lens about Christian Activities Publications as well as a section of movie reviews on Squidoo at Movie Reviews from a Christian Perspective. To view more of her lenses, visit her profile or see the Related Lenses below.
Vote for Your Favorite Celebrity Articles
Celebrity News Articles
Please vote for your favorite article.

Fired! Carrie Prejean Loses Miss California Crown
Former Miss California Carrie Prejean was fired Ju more...1 point
Boston Red Sox Pitcher John Smoltz Marries Kathryn Darden
On Saturday, May 16, John Smoltz married Kathryn D more...1 point
Miss California Carrie Prejean to Keep Crown and Title Despite Nude Photos - Personal Agenda?
Carrie Prejean, Miss California 2009, will get to more...1 point
Farrah Fawcett Dies of Cancer - Charlie's Angel's Golden Girl Takes Flight
Farrah Fawcett succumbed to cancer on June 25, 200 more...1 point
Michael Jackson King of Pop Dead at 50
Superstar and king of pop Michael Jackson, known a more...1 point
Michael Jackson's Gospel Music Ties
The king of pop Michael Jackson at age 50 on June more...1 point
Did Michael Jackson become a Christian right before he died?
Rumors are flying that pop superstar Michael Jacks more...1 point
Jennifer Hudson performs Michael Jackson's 'Will You Be There' at memorial service (video included)
Jennifer Hudson hits a high note with "Will Y more...1 point
Walter Cronkite, the Dean of Journalism, Has Died at 92 | Bukisa.com
Walter Cronkite, the "Most Trusted Man in Ame more...1 point
The gospel according to 'Twilight's' Paramore ('Twilight' and 'Christian Sandwich' videos included)
Photo of Paramore's Hayley Williams from Wikipedia more...1 point
Former Miss California Carrie Prejean: beauty contestant, Dove Awards presenter, and book author
Photo of Brandon Heath with Carrie Prejean by Kath more...1 point
Abortionist Dr. George Tiller Shot to Death at Church on Sunday, May 31
Abortionist George Tiller was shot to death around more...0 points
Jim Nabors - Back Home in Indiana Again
Although actor Jim Nabors is best known for perfor more...0 points
Second Topless Photo of Carrie Prejean Miss California Appears on the Web
There is a great deal of speculation still flying more...0 points
International Medal of Peace Presented to President George W. Bush
President George W. Bush received the "Intern more...0 points
Luke Benward: Actor, Singer, Teenager!
Although he is only 13 years old, actor and singer more...0 points
Remembering Don Knotts
My personal memories of meeting actor Don Knotts o more...0 points
Miss California - Intolerance at the Miss USA Pageant
Miss California, Carrie Prejean, was ridiculed fol more...0 points
This Sword Swallower's Got Talent - Dan Meyer on "America's Got Talent"
Sword Swallower Dan Meyer made it to the Quarter F more...0 points
Gospel Rockers Stryper Announce 25th Anniversary Tour - the Yellow and Black Attack is Back!
Stryper has announced plans for a 25th Anniversary more...0 points
Steve-O, More Than a Jackass on Dancing with the Stars
On "Dancing with the Stars," daredevil p more...0 points
Paul Harvey - the Rest of His Story
The inimitable Paul Harvey passed away February 28 more...0 points
What Did Barbara Walters' Interview with the Jonas Brothers Reveal?
Barbara Walters interviewed The Jonas Brothers on more...0 points
The Jonas Brothers: Clean Fun for Your Teens and Tweens
If your kids are into the Jonas Brothers - a boy b more...0 points
Veatrice Rice of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Passes Away
Veatrice Rice, who was the female security guard a more...0 points
Pitchman Billy Mays Dead at 50 - King of Infomercials Billy Mays Joins List of Recent Deaths - Associated Content
Infomercial Salesman Billy Mays Joins the Growing more...0 points
Gov. Sarah Palin to Resign as Alaska Governor - Associated Content
In a surprising move, it was just reported on the more...0 points
Did Michael Jackson Become a Christian Right Before He Died?
Rumors are flying that pop superstar Michael Jacks more...0 points
Former Tennessee Titans Steve McNair found shot to death in Nashville
Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair w more...0 points
Jennifer Hudson to perform at Michael Jackson's memorial service July 7
Gospel and pop performer Jennifer Hudson has repor more...0 points
Gospel group MercyMe involved in fatal car crash today - two dead
Two Dead in Fatal Mercy Me Auto Accident<br /&g more...0 points
Mercy Me accident claims third victim ('I Can Only Imagine' video included)
Mercy Me Tour Bus Crash Claims a Third Life:<br more...0 points
Gospel Music 101: Who was Elvis Presley? Gospel singer, music icon and more
-Elvis Aaron Presley was born January 8, 1935, int more...0 points
Jim Caviezel from 'Passion of the Christ' stars in The Word of Promise releasing in September
'Passion of the Christ' Actor Jim Caviezel Stars i more...0 points
The gospel according to Whitney Houston: Whitney's gospel roots (gospel videos included)
Whitney Houston, who released her new album, I Loo more...0 points
News Magazines
Here's my favorite link:
Check Out the Miss California Carrie Prejean Lens
-
Carrie Prejean - Miss California 2009
-
Carrie Prejean, Miss California 2009, was runner up in the 2009 Miss USA pageant. Prejean rose to prominence when she answered a politically-charged opinion pageant question by doing the unthinkable - giving her honest opinion. During the question...
Music News Articles

Gospel Music 101: Who is BarlowGirl?
Who Is BarlowGirl? The three-sister gospel rock ba more...0 points
Gospel Music 101: Which gospel artists got their start in Nashville? Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith...
Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith. Nashville is hom more...0 points
Rebecca St. James to star in upcoming movie, 'Sarah's Choice'
Rebecca St. James - gospel artist When most people more...0 points
Gospel Music 101: Who is Steven Curtis Chapman?
Who is Steven Curtis Chapman? Singer/songwriter St more...0 points
Gospel Music 101: Who is Amy Grant?
Who is Amy Grant? Photo of Amy Grant and Billy Spr more...0 points
Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience - Deluxe Extended Movie review
The Jonas Brothers: lights, cameras, music! The th more...0 points
Gospel Music 101: Who is Michael W. Smith?
Who is Michael W. Smith? Photo of Michael W. Smith more...0 points
TobyMac offers summer special on 'Portable Sounds'
TobyMac Offers Special Summer Deal on Latest Gospe more...0 points
The gospel according to 'Twilight's' Paramore ('Twilight' and 'Christian Sandwich' videos included)
Paramore and Twilight TWILIGHT - Paramore Music Vi more...0 points
Gospel Music 101: Top ten gospel love songs - romantic music for weddings and special occasions
Photo of Amy Grant and Vince Gill from press kit. more...0 points
Gospel Music 101: What is gospel music?
What is gospel music? Larry Norman, one of the pio more...0 points
Gospel Music Channel's 'Gospel Dream' - American Idol for gospel music artists
Gospel Music Channel's "Gospel Dream" - more...0 points
Gospel Music 101: What is 'Gospel Dream?'
"American Idol" for gospel music fans Ce more...0 points
Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins: Debut album combines country, bluegrass and gospel
Sara Watkins CD cover from press kit. Nickel Creek more...0 points
Jeremy Camp to tour with Natalie Grant and Bebo Norman
Photo of gospel artist Jeremy Camp from Wikipedia more...0 points
Diamond Rio to release first gospel album 'The Reason' in September
The Reason album cover from Diamond Rio press kit more...0 points
Newsboys music highs and musical chairs but still 'In the Hands of God'
Newsboys photo, Wikipedia Gospel artists Newsboys, more...0 points
The Jonas Brothers gospel roots - Nick Jonas' early gospel album
Photo of Nick Jonas from Wikipedia I think by now more...0 points
Gospel rockers Skillet to release Awake August 25
Gospel rock band Skillet prepare to unwrap "A more...0 points
Amy Grant and Vince Gill share Opry stage with comedian Steve Martin
Gospel artists Amy Grant and Vince Gill performed more...0 points
Musical guests, participants announced for Michael Jackson memorial service
Gospel Artists the Andrae Crouch Choir and Jennife more...0 points
Gospel Music 101: What gospel artists were born in June? Andy Griffith, Chris Rice, Pat Boone, more
If you are curious about which gospel artists have more...0 points
Gospel Music 101: What gospel artists were born in July? Rebecca St. James, Sandy Patti, more
Which gospel music artists were born in July? This more...0 points
Stryper announces 25th anniversary tour
Gospel metal band Stryper, turned the gospel music more...0 points
The Jonas Brothers: the gospel and Lines, Vines and Trying Times
If your kids are into the Jonas Brothers, a boy ba more...0 points
Gospel Music 101: Who is Mark Schultz?
Who is Mark Schultz? Platinum-selling, Dove Award more...0 points
Gospel Music 101: Who is Luke Benward? Movies, music and more
A Look at Teen Actor and Singer, Luke Benward-< more...0 points
Gospel group MercyMe involved in fatal car crash today - two dead
Two Dead in Fatal Mercy Me Auto Accident-In the we more...0 points
What did Selena Gomez reveal on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live?' (includes Selena Gomez 'Falling Down' video)
Christian actress Selena Gomez, best known for her more...0 points
Switchfoot's Hello Hurricane to release November 10, tour dates with Dave Matthews Band
Switchfoot - Hello Hurricane: On November 10, mult more...0 points
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin involved in deadly Uganda riots (with video)
To hear the rest of the intense story of the six-h more...0 points

Tell Me What You Think!
Feedback and Comments Welcome
Let me know what you think about any of these articles. Express yourself! There is also a Guestbook at the bottom of the page if you just want to say hello.
-
Reply
- tdove tdove May 15, 2009 @ 2:45 pm
- Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!

How-To Articles
Unemployment, Relationships, Budget, and More!
- How to Be Bad Boss and a Poor Manager
- This how-to is so easy even a totally incompetent jerk can do it by following these simple steps to be a bad boss, a poor manager, and a sleazy supervisor! If you want to succeed in creating disgruntled employees and driving workers away, avoid exhibiting leadership, fairness and self control, and follow these steps instead.
- How to Lose Your Job by Getting Fired
- Do you hate your job? Are you looking for a way out? If you are looking for ways to get on your boss's bad side and get yourself fired, here are some tongue-in-cheek ways to lose your job by getting fired.
- How to Handle Getting Fired
- So, you were fired from your job and don't know how to handle getting fired. Being fired is never fun, but it is not the end of the world if you learn from your mistakes and move on. These 10 tips should help you take those next steps if you find yourself in the unhappy position of getting fired from your job.
- How to Protect Your Job and Avoid Layoff
- Do you think your job and you are safe from layoff? We hear about more layoffs everyday in this recession.
- How to Handle a Layoff - Survival Tips
- More than 508,859 workers were laid off from work in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. The key to surviving a layoff is to immediately take stock and develop a personal layoff survival strategy. These ten tips should help you take those important first steps if you find yourself in the unhappy position of losing your job.
- How to File an Unemployment Claim in Tennessee
- So, you've been laid off, down sized, or otherwise unemployed. Here are the phone numbers, web sites and other info you will need to file for unemployment in Tennessee. Facing unemployment is never a happy prospect, but with the right tools, filing an unemployment claim need not be as overwhelming as it otherwise might be.
- How to Prepare for Swine Flu in Tennessee
- The director of the Metro Health Department in Tennessee has said there is good reason to expect cases of the Swine Flu in Nashville and he urged the public to take precautions to prevent contracting the pandemic influenza virus.
- How to Fill Out Weekly Unemployment Certification Online in Tennessee
- If you have recently been laid off or terminated from your job in Tennessee, you have now joined the growing ranks of unemployed workers in Tennessee. We have already covered How to File an Unemployment Claim in Tennessee in a previous article. Now we will discuss how to fill out your weekly unemployment certification online in Tennessee.
- How to Make Money Recycling Aluminum Cans and Selling Aluminum Cans in Tennessee
- Unemployment is still high in Tennessee and jobs can be hard to find. If you are unemployed in Tennessee or just looking for ways to boost your income, here are some tips that will help you sell soda cans and recycle aluminum cans in Tennessee for cash. Not only can you make a little money recycling your beverage cans, but recycling is good for the environment!
- How to Sell Aluminum Cans & Get Paid to Recycle Drink Cans
- If you are laid off or unemployed, or if you are just looking for ways to supplement your income, here are tips that will help you sell your aluminum cans and recycle your drink cans for cash.
How-to Books
Christian Publications

Latest from Kathryn Darden on Associated Content
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byKathryn Darden on Twitter
Latest from Nashville Gospel Music Examiner
Fetching RSS feed... please stand bySpiritual Books on eBay
I do not necessarily endorse or recommend these books.
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byNetflix Movies on Faith & Spirituality
I do not necessarily endorse or recommend these movies.
- 001- Facing the Giants

This inspirational drama from award-winning producers Alex and Stephen Kendrick combines faith and f...- 002- Conversations with God

Based on the best-selling autobiographical series by Neale Donald Walsch, this film traces the autho...- 003- Jeremiah: The Bible

Jeremiah tells the story of the prophet who abandons his family, and also the woman he loves, in ord...- 004- Solomon: The Bible

King Solomon's ascent -- from mama's boy to a sovereign famous for his wisdom and international coal...- 005- God and Buddha: A Dialogue

In this fascinating and unusual conversation, writer and physician Deepak Chopra talks to religion p...- Try Netflix free for 14 days
Featured Lenses
-
Did Michael Jackson Become a Christian?
-
The rumors started circulating shortly after Michael Jackson passed away on June 25 - Michael Jackson had become a Christian right before he died. The details of the rumors were sketchy and seemed to have their root in a post on gospel artist Mary-Ma...
-
Gospel Artists on American Idol
-
American Idol debuted on the FOX network on June 11, 2002, and has become one of the most is a wildly popular television programs on American television today. Several American Idol contestants have gone on to sign contracts with gospel music recordi...
-
Carrie Prejean - Miss California 2009
-
Carrie Prejean, Miss California 2009, was runner up in the 2009 Miss USA pageant. Prejean rose to prominence when she answered a politically-charged opinion pageant question by doing the unthinkable - giving her honest opinion. During the question...
-
Teen Celebrities & Role Models
-
Are you tired of hearing about the latest scandal from Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears? Are you looking for teens who seem to have their heads on straight, who don't abuse drugs and alcohol, who stand for more than partying and fame? Allow me to in...
-
Christian Celebrities & Entertainers
-
Welcome to the Christian Celebrities & Entertainers Lens Featuring: Amy Grant, Carrie Prejean, Dan Meyer, Elvis Presley, John Schneider, John Tesh, Jonas Brothers, Kirk Cameron, Luke Benward, Miley Cyrus, Stephen Baldwin and Tom DeLay. I appreciate...
Related Lenses
-
Christian Movie Reviews Network
-
Why Christian movie reviews? As a Christian, I appreciate hearing about a movie from someone who shares my values. This Christian movie review lens isn't about saying "My religion is better than yours" or making a religious statement....
-
Surviving Job Loss: Unemployment, Layoffs, and Firings
-
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, 508,859 workers were laid off from work during the fourth quarter of 2008. If you have recently lost your job or know someone else who has been laid off, fired or otherwise term...
-
Christian Activities Publications
-
Christian Activities Magazine was first published in October of 1992, but the roots for Christian Activities Publications extend back further than that. In the mid 1980s, publisher Kathryn E. Darden worked at Koinonia Bookstore and Ministries on Musi...
-
Unemployment Resources in Tennessee
-
According to the state Department of Labor & Workforce Development, the total number of unemployed in Tennessee rose by 66,600 in January of 2009 meaning there are now over 261,800 people in Tennessee without a job who are currently seeking employmen...
-
Christian Book Reviews
-
Reading is my favorite pastime, so I read many books. Some of my book reviews appear on ChristianActivities.com and on Associated Content. As a Christian, I enjoy reading reviews written by people who share the same values. Below are some of the boo...
Tribute to Mayberry on CafePress
A Tribute to Mayberry Women's Pink T-Shirt
A Tribute to Mayberry
A Tribute to Mayberry Golf Shirt
What golfer would not love this shirt which pays tribute to "The Andy Griffith Show?" The A Tribute to Mayberry Golf Shirt is a great gift for the golfer or spectator in your life!
A Tribute to Mayberry Tote Bag
Show your Mayberry spirit on both sides with the A Tribute to Mayberry Tote Bag. The perfect place to carry Miracle Salve or the Mayberry Gazette.
A Tribute to Mayberry Mug
Barney's coffee just tastes better in the A Tribute to Mayberry Mug!
A Tribute to Mayberry Value T-shirt
A Tribute to Mayberry
Other Lenses by Kathryn E. Darden
Fetching RSS feed... please stand by

Visit Nashville!
About the Lensmaster
Kathryn E. Darden
Lensmaster KathrynDarden has been a member since March 25 2009, has rated 68 lenses, favorited 68, and has created 52 lenses from scratch. This member's top-ranked page is "Surviving Job Loss: Unemployment, Layoffs, and Firings". See all my lenses
My Bio
Author - Publisher - Poet - Publicist

I have worked in the gospel music industry since the mid 1980s. I have done just about everything but perform: booking, concert promoting, publicity, journalism and publishing. I am the owner/publisher of www.christianactivities.com I have also published two books: The Mayberry Poem - A Tribute to Mayberry, and How to Promote Your Book on A Shoestring Budget.
Not surprisingly, my first 8 Squidoo lenses were dedicated to Christian arts and entertainment, although I have many other interests for which I plan to create lenses as time permits.
Some of my lenses include:
Christian Activities
Andy Griffith Show
Miss California 2009 - Carrie Prejean
Castle Gwynn in Tennessee
Celtic Christian Music
Christian Book Reviews
Christian Celebrities & Entertainers
News and Opinions from a Christian Perspective
Did Michael Jackson Become a Christian?
Edwin Warner State Park - Nature's Beauty in Tennessee
Gospel Artists on American Idol
Movie Reviews from a Christian Perspective
News and Opinions from a Christian Perspective
Poetry by Kathryn E. Darden - Poems, Tips, Poetry Workshops and More
Surviving Job Loss: Unemployment, Layoffs, and Firings
Teen Celebrities & Role Models
Tennessee Renaissance Festival
Unemployment Resources in Tennessee
If you have something to say and want to make your own lens, Click Here!
Check out these great lenses...
-
- Teen Celebrities & Role Models
Are you tired of hearing about the latest scandal from Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears? Are you looking for teens who seem to have their heads on straight, who don't abuse drugs and alcohol, who stand for more than partying and fame? Allow me to in... view lens -
- Christian Celebrities & Entertainers
Welcome to the Christian Celebrities & Entertainers Lens Featuring: Amy Grant, Carrie Prejean, Dan Meyer, Elvis Presley, John Schneider, John Tesh, Jonas Brothers, Kirk Cameron, Luke Benward, Miley Cyrus, Stephen Baldwin and Tom DeLay. I appreciate... view lens -
- Unemployment Resources in Tennessee
According to the state Department of Labor & Workforce Development, the total number of unemployed in Tennessee rose by 66,600 in January of 2009 meaning there are now over 261,800 people in Tennessee without a job who are currently seeking employmen... view lens -
- Gospel Music 101
Gospel Music 101 will provide a clearing house of information about gospel artists and the Christian music industry. You will find links to articles, photos, videos and more info about gospel music and the artists who perform. This page also serves... view lens -
- Gospel Artists on American Idol
American Idol debuted on the FOX network on June 11, 2002, and has become one of the most is a wildly popular television programs on American television today. Several American Idol contestants have gone on to sign contracts with gospel music recordi... view lens
by KathrynDarden
Author - Publisher - Poet - Publicist

I have worked in the gospel music industry since the mid 1980s. I have done just about everything but perform:... (more)




















