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FIRST-PERSON: The need for spiritual revival in the SBC

Published on July 19, 2012

The 40/40 Prayer Vigil is an initiative of the North American Mission Board and Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission to encourage Southern Baptists and other evangelicals to pray for 40 days from Sept. 26 to Nov. 4.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Holiness in a hook-up culture

Published on July 19, 2012

Western culture has stopped protecting its girls.... Continue Reading »

Jews ‘see God’ in Baptist cleanup of graves

Published on July 18, 2012

"When I approached the Jewish community about bringing Baptist volunteers to clean and restore this Jewish cemetery, I was asked, "Why do you wish to do this?"" Stockton said. "I simply said, "Reconciliation.""... Continue Reading »

Baptist group pulls ‘weeds of injustice’ from Jewish cemetery

Published on July 18, 2012

"We just want to show love, to see the Jews and the Christians reconciled. We are pulling the weeds of injustice, of the things that happened, so the land can be renewed and restored and relationships can be reconciled.""... Continue Reading »

Warren hopes to host Obama-Romney forum

Published on July 18, 2012

Pastor Rick Warren says he hopes to host another forum between the major two presidential candidates this year -- similar to what took place in 2008 -- although no formal agreement is in place.... Continue Reading »

Effort fails at reversing Calif. gay history law

Published on July 18, 2012

California"s first-in-the-nation gay history law will remain the law for public schools after a signature drive aimed at overturning it fell short for the second time in a year.... Continue Reading »

Gay benefits case appealed to Supreme Court

Published on July 18, 2012

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to decide next term whether the Grand Canyon State will be forced to offer spousal benefits to the same-sex partners of state employees -- adding to the growing list... Continue Reading »

Gen. Boykin named FRC executive VP

Published on July 18, 2012

Retired Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin has joined Family Research Council as its executive vice president.... Continue Reading »

Ore. to vote on marijuana legalization

Published on July 17, 2012

An Oregon initiative that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana has qualified for the November ballot, placing the state alongside two others that will consider on the issue.... Continue Reading »

Judge issues split ruling on Miss. abortion law

Published on July 17, 2012

Mississippi"s only abortion clinic will stay open even though a new law that threatens its existence has gone into effect.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Keeping the dream alive

Published on July 17, 2012

Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. has given us a vision of hope, a dream that we must keep alive in America. It is a dream that continues to overshadow a history steeped in the despair of godless attitudes and... Continue Reading »

Sledge recounts youth ministry in book

Published on July 17, 2012

After more than 35 years in the ministry, Larry D. Sledge of Lexington has written a book that recalls experiences both ?humorous and heart-touching? drawn from retreat settings with young people.... Continue Reading »