Columns

Blessings, not curses
By Edwin Leap
Date October 1, 2008

When I was younger, after medical school, I went through a profanity phase. It was a ridiculous time of my life, and one I’m happy to report is long gone and long forgiven. It was an odd time. I was newly married, and in residency, so maybe the stresses of medical education, or the stress of a new marriage made me … oh, who am I kidding!

Along the Way: ‘The heart of Kentucky’
By Todd Deaton
todd@baptistcourier.com
Date October 1, 2008

In 1969, when he led his first mission team to the mountains of eastern Kentucky, he had no idea he’d be doing it for the next 40 years, earning him the distinction of … ‘The heart of Kentucky’

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life … by Bob Weathers
By Bob Weathers
Date October 1, 2008

Drivers cheered, honked, and waved on Sept. 19 as they drove across the new Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis. The new bridge replaced the bridge that collapsed on Aug. 1, 2007, killing 13 people and injuring 145. The project had been fast-tracked by officials, so locals demonstrated their gratitude with shouts and honks.

My Answer … by Billy Graham
By Billy Graham
Date October 1, 2008

Dear Dr. Graham: I have asked God to give me the Holy Spirit, but how can I be sure he has? Maybe I don’t understand why God promised to give the Holy Spirit to us. — J.R.R.

In Your Interest … by Valerie Rumbough
By Valerie Rumbough
Date October 1, 2008

If you feel jittery after the events of the week of Sept. 15, you are not alone. The sell-offs we experienced and then the buy-backs show how quickly many people react to the changing news regarding the market. However, having a basic understanding of the market and a good plan for the future should help to reduce the stress and keep you focused on where you are headed — RETIREMENT!

At Home … by Rudy Gray
By Rudy Gray, Pastor, Utica Baptist Church, Seneca
Date October 1, 2008

I haven’t seen the movie “Fireproof” with my wife yet, but we are planning to see it very soon. I did have the privilege of seeing the movie before it was released in theaters. In my opinion, it is a better quality movie than the earlier “Facing the Giants.”