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Faith of George Washington influential in nation’s start

Published on March 8, 2006

Presidents? Day was an excellent time to reflect on the Judeo-Christian heritage handed down to us by our Founding Fathers, and especially George Washington, the ?Father of our Country.? George Washington was born Feb. 22, 1732, on a modest... Continue Reading »

New book details religious faith of all 43 U.S. Presidents

Published on March 8, 2006

Andrew Jackson, America's seventh President, never has been remembered as a pleasant fellow. He had a severe temper. He once killed a man in a duel. He supported the removal of American Indians from the South, sparking the infamous... Continue Reading »

American Idol’s Mandisa makes her faith in Christ known

Published on March 8, 2006

Mandisa Hundley, one of the top 16 finalists on television's No. 1 show, ?American Idol,? is not ashamed of her faith in Christ and even publicly expressed forgiveness for one of the show's judges after he sent a biting... Continue Reading »

Author’s transparency helps women see God’s love

Published on March 8, 2006

?Buckle up!? author and speaker Angela Thomas laughed as she described the joyous journey of a lifetime that awaits anyone willing to take it.... Continue Reading »

IMB trustee chairman explains board’s recent actions

Published on March 7, 2006

International Mission Board Trustee Chairman Tom Hatley issued an "open letter" March 7 to all Southern Baptists ? and a much longer letter to all Southern Baptist pastors ? addressing recent decisions by IMB trustees.... Continue Reading »

Christian Index issues critical ‘analysis’; NAMB responds

Published on February 22, 2006

A critical analysis of the North American Mission Board's operations by The Christian Index has drawn a response from the entity.... Continue Reading »

2 appeals courts strike down partial-birth abortion ban

Published on February 22, 2006

In cases that may be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court, two federal appeals courts recently struck down the federal ban on partial-birth abortion, ruling as another appeals court did in 2005 that the law is unconstitutional.... Continue Reading »

Church votes 10 percent of gifts for CP missions

Published on February 22, 2006

What Capital Baptist Church's pastor saw firsthand made him a believer. ?It was my privilege to serve on the executive board of the Northwest Baptist Convention for a term on the finance committee,? John Lipton said. ?In so doing... Continue Reading »

Involvement in Atlanta Olympics fuels their outreach in Italy

Published on February 22, 2006

Twelve volunteers from the South Carolina Baptist Convention intend to spark interest in the gospel among the thousands from around the world now in Turin, Italy, for the Winter Olympics.... Continue Reading »

Tony Dungy voices the pain, lessons from son’s suicide

Published on February 22, 2006

An emotional Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, in his first speaking engagement since his son's funeral, headlined the 19th annual Athletes in Action Super Bowl breakfast Feb. 4 at the Super Bowl XL headquarters hotel in Detroit.... Continue Reading »

Prayer for missions boosted via simulcast to churches

Published on February 22, 2006

?What would happen if we would commit to pray for our missionaries?? best-selling author and speaker Beth Moore asked an audience in San Diego during a live simulcast to hundreds of churches nationwide.... Continue Reading »

Former teen star Whelchel acts on Christ’s call

Published on February 22, 2006

For Lisa Whelchel, acting on her call to share the good news of Jesus Christ is just a fact of life.... Continue Reading »