Fun and Games

Birth of the KTLA Telecopter
Back in 1958, Los Angeles TV channel KTLA and National Helicopter Co. of Van Nuys designed and built the world's first news helicopter, now a standard in broadcast journalism. A section at the National Helicopter website includes photos, documents and press releases on the Telecopter's construction and dedication.

America's Library
The Library of Congress runs this fun site for families about American history, inventions, presidents and more with streaming audio, video and archived photos.

Boz the Green Bear Next Door
Boz is a big green bear that lives in a tree next door to twins Drew and Gracie Baxter, their parents and near Grampie and Grandma B. This fun computer-animated DVD series for preschoolers teaches about the love of Jesus and biblical principles with songs, humor and colorful animation.

The Church Sign Guy
A Lutheran pastor in Minnesota is nicknamed The Church Sign Guy for his wacky postings on the sign outside his church. He is also the subject of the award-winning 2005 short film "If There Were No Lutherans, Would There Be Green Jell-O?" (we're not making this up; we'd be breaking one of the Ten Commandments if we were).

JC Play Zone
A fun family-safe place online from Lutheran Hour Ministries for the little gamers in your family, ages 2-6. Kids and parents can learn about Jesus Christ's (JC's) love for them through online games, videos, downloadable coloring books, puzzles, recipes and crafts.

Jot the Dot
A beloved Christian TV cartoon from the 1960's and 70's, gently teaching biblical principles to kids in fun 4-minute episodes. Today Jot is the official mascot of the FamilyNet cable channel, which streams all his cartoons on its website.

Old Lutheran
Ever wanted a Martin Luther bobblehead doll? Or one of his beloved wife Katie? You can get these and more at this wacky humor site created by Midwestern Lutherans of Scandinavian descent (or Scandahoovian as they say it). It's the center for Lutheran pride... but not TOO proud.

VeggieTales The world's first computer-generated cartoon series, and still the silliest, has a fan site with all the info on Larry the Cucumber, Bob the Tomato, Junior Asparagus, Petunia and all their Bumblyburg friends. How do they pick up things without hands? Hmmm... they're cartoons, I guess. :)

E-Mail Hoaxes and Scams

Snopes.com
The mother of all myth-busting websites, and frequently cited in the news media. Snopes has documented info on the truth and fiction behind the most widely circulated rumors on the internet, even those that falsely claim verification by Snopes itself.

Truth or Fiction
If that forwarded email sounds too good (or strange) to be true, screen it at this scam-busting site run by veteran Christian talk radio personality Rich Buhler. Like Snopes, Truth or Fiction catalogs the latest email hoaxes, rumors, scams, conspiracy theories and computer viruses.

Bible Resources

Bible Gateway
Listen to Christian actor Max McClean read "The Listener's Bible" (NIV translation), read scripture and do keyword searches on this useful website, which has the Old and New King James, NIV, New Living Translation and other languages including Spanish, German, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.

The Listener's Bible
Christian actor Max McClean's popular reading of the NIV translation of the entire Bible is available for CD and MP3 purchase at this site. It also has information on the Fellowship for the Performing Arts, a Christian actors' organization.

Hawaii Pidgin Bible Online
The website for Da Jesus Book, a Hawaii Pidgin translation of the New Testament for Hawaiian and Pacific Islander believers, and Da Befo Jesus Book, a work-in-progress Old Testament. Read the translation online or purchase it from the online bookstore. Read John 3:16 and Luke 2:10-11 in Hawaii Pidgin here on our site by clicking on the above scripture links.

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Defending and Growing Your Faith

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries
Just added! India-born Ravi Zacharias advocates and defends the Christian faith at universities and institutions worldwide. This link takes you to his ministry's website, where you can listen to his radio programs, watch videos and meet his team of Christian intellectuals and apologists.

Christian Research Institute
Online information on cults, the occult, world religions and heretical teachings, and how they deviate from orthodox, biblical Christianity. "The Bible Answer Man" hosted by CRI president Hank Hanegraaff can be heard on the site.

Christianity.com
A portal to a variety of devotionals, Bible studies, sermons and audio programs from ministries across the country such as Charles Stanley, Chuck Swindoll, Max Lucado and Josh McDowell.

Evolution Sucks
Okay, now that we got your attention... intelligent design advocate Douglas Peterson has a well-researched, very edgy website that asks skeptics about the claims of the evolution theory in a reasoned, scholarly manner. A great online tool for homeschoolers and for Christian educators in both public and private schools.

Ligonier Ministries
Founded by Dr. R.C. Sproul, Ligonier promotes classical, reformed Christian doctrine through a catalog of books, CD's, MP3's and the daily radio program "Renewing Your Mind". Classical Christian book titles from Soli Deo Gloria Press, which Ligonier owns, can be ordered from the site.

Care and Support

The Presidential Prayer Team
A non-denominational ministry dedicated to encouraging American Christians to pray for President Obama, his cabinet and Congress. Established in 2001 in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Sign up to receive daily email prayer requests for the White House and Capitol.

Alcoholics Anonymous
For nearly 75 years AA has helped millions of alcoholics worldwide find sobriety, serenity and freedom through its 12 steps to recovery. Read member stories, the book Alcoholics Anonymous (a.k.a. The Big Book) and monthly magazine The AA Grapevine.

Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon is a support group for families and friends of alcoholics, helping them recover from the problems caused by a loved one's drinking and improve their own lives. Its sister program, Alateen, is for teenagers affected by alcoholism in their parents or peers.

Celebrate Recovery
A network of support and teaching groups for Christians struggling with addictions or dependencies. Co-founded by Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life and senior pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA, and John Baker, a recovering alcoholic in his congregation.

The Extra Mile Ministries
Founded in San Diego by a Lutheran pastor who is also an FBI chaplain, The Extra Mile offers crisis counseling and spiritual support to victims of violence and natural disasters, and trains local churches to create crisis ministries in their own communities..

Joni and Friends
Joni Eareckson Tada, a Christian quadraplegic who is a reknowned artist, singer and author, leads this ministry to the disabled through evangelism, church outreach and Wheels for the World, which donates free wheelchairs to the poor.

Overcomers Outreach
Building bridges between 12-Step groups like AA and the church, these meetings study the Bible alongside the 12 Steps and openly proclaim Jesus Christ as our true "Higher Power".

Stepping Stones For Women
This West Covina-based residential minstry helps young women with children grow financially, emotionally and spiritually through discipleship, job training, and counseling, with the goal of leading them to independent living and a strong walk with Christ.

Fitness and Health

Citrus Valley Health Partners
The website of the medical group that operates Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina and Inter-Community Hospital in Covina, with information on hospital services, free health classes, and support groups.

dLife
A unique weekly newsmagazine on CNBC empowering people with diabetes to live healthier, happier lives. The website has health and lifestyle articles, message boards, discounts on diabetic care products, and online viewing of the current week's program.