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1966 Billy Graham convert, now 85, hosts ‘My Hope’ event in Spartanburg

“[Billy Graham] said, ‘I believe this whole thing was for one person, and that just made me hop out of that chair and then I almost ran down there.” Lyster McMillan, who hosted a My Hope America with Billy... Continue Reading »

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‘My Hope’ has lasting appeal, says Billy Graham’s pastor, Don Wilton

My Hope America with Billy Graham is promoted as the 95-year-old evangelist’s final sermon, but Graham’s pastor Don Wilton is keeping the message alive. Wilton worked with Graham a year in developing My Hope and is incorporating it into... Continue Reading »

Call to Pray

47 SBC pastors call massive prayer meeting

A group of 47 Southern Baptist pastors is inviting senior pastors to participate in A Call to Pray for Revival and Awakening Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Southlake, Texas. Ronnie Floyd, senior pastor of Cross Church in northwest Arkansas, announced... Continue Reading »

Transportation safety crucial for churches

While police haven’t determined whether anyone is to blame for a bus accident that killed four and injured 33 Indianapolis church members en route from a summer youth camp, GuideStone Financial Resources recommends churches take specific safety steps before... Continue Reading »

Shooters in churches: Federal panel’s guidebook counsels ‘run, hide, or fight’

The federal government has released a guidebook to help churches respond to shooters and other on-site emergencies as part of President Obama’s executive actions to fight gun violence. Titled “A Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operation Plans for Houses... Continue Reading »

Luter: ‘Do you really love them?’

America will not see revival until Christians unconditionally love the Scripture, the Savior and one another, Southern Baptist Convention president Fred Luter preached Tuesday evening (June 11) at the SBC annual meeting in Houston. With his annual meeting theme... Continue Reading »

Frank Page and daughter Melissa.

Frank Page’s ‘Melissa’: Suicide & God’s love

“I love you, Daddy.” “I’m so proud of you.” “Thank you for being there for me no matter what.” Surreptitiously handwritten expressions, seemingly from the grave. Melissa Page Strange had written the sentiments on yellow sticky notes to her... Continue Reading »

Hannah Gay shares role of faith in HIV cure

Hannah Gay, the doctor newly noted for curing a Mississippi baby of HIV, calls her decision to specialize in pediatric AIDS ?evidence of divine humor.?... Continue Reading »

‘Duck Dynasty’s’ commander talks faith

The 8.6 million who viewed the 2013 season premiere of ?Duck Dynasty? no doubt enjoy family patriarch Phil Robertson's antics, from his unkempt beard to promises of poor hygiene. But the fisherman and duck caller with a master's degree... Continue Reading »

‘Can the Lord count on you?’ Luter asks Southern Baptists

Fred Luter challenged Southern Baptists to follow Jesus and be known for evangelism, discipleship and concern for the lost, in his presidential address to the SBC Executive Committee in Nashville.... Continue Reading »

Ministry fair at Army base connects faith & military to help soldiers, families

Heather Junkin was putting 9-month-old Adelynn to bed when the sound rang out, perhaps a vodka bottle that had crashed to the floor. The young military wife rushed to the hallway to see her husband Justin lying on the... Continue Reading »

Russia’s adoption ban penalizes orphans

Russia's ban on adoptions by American parents, considered a retaliatory response to U.S. sanctions against Russia for human rights abuses, will instead punish vulnerable orphans languishing in the foreign country, Christians at the forefront of the issue fear.... Continue Reading »

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