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A multi-linked Christian catch-all Web site offers browsers everything from religiously themed computer games--Bible Men and Bible Women--to lists of local houses of worship. Canadian Christian Communities Online came up with the idea for the site, which offers categories such as Auto Sales, Wood Working Supplies and Tools. The site is continually being expanded. Connect at www.ccco-network.net.--NATIONAL POST
Christian publishers, editors and writers from 43 countries gathered for LITT-WORLD `98, the international Christian print media training conference organized by Media Associates International. Meeting Sept. 28-Oct. 2 in Hoddeson, England, 140 participants took in the conference's theme "Publishing Priorities in a Fragile World". The conference allowed participants to connect with others involved in Christian print media. MAI is a Christian print media training agency involved worldwide through seminars, workshops, internships and mentoring.--WORLD PULSE
Jesus Lord of Life is the title of a new bilingual worship CD by the Christian music group Upstream. The music was selected by March for Jesus Canada as the official music for 1999 and 2000. This is the first time a Canadian written and produced CD has been given this honour. Upstream Christian Initiatives is a British Columbia-based ministry that sets out to encourage Canadians to reconcile to Christ and to each other. The CD features eight worship songs recorded twice, once in English and again in French. Songs include "We Lift You Up", "Heal Our Land" and "Lord of Life/Crown Him With Many Crowns". The CD is available at Christian retail stores Mar. 23.--COOK COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRIES
Saints of Virtue™ is a CD-ROM game offering an alternative to secular games emphasizing gore, violence, the risqué and the occult. The designers of Saints claim that the game uses "state-of-the-art gaming technology with sharp, imaginative 3-D graphics and animation" and teaches biblical truth, problem-solving and biblical application. Players must read and apply Scriptures in order to solve puzzles as they journey through an allegorical world of spiritual peril, thought-provoking environments, strange structures and dangerous enemies until they reach the "Throne Room of the Heart". The game offers three skill levels. Produced by Cactus Game Design, Inc. and Shine Studios, Inc., Saints of Virtue retails for $29.99 US.--CACTUS GAME DESIGN
The Church of the Brethren is launching a national Internet service using a values-based filter that will screen out undesirable content. Brethren Benefit Trust's newly created Internet business was scheduled to be launched in mid-March, offering filtered Internet access memberships and e-mail service. The new service is designed to filter out potentially offensive Web sites by applying screens to 30 categories, including violence, hate, pornography, gambling, homework cheating and sexually oriented materials. Connect at ClearViewNet.com.--EVANGELICAL PRESS NEWS SERVICE
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