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Inmates’ letters spark insight into New Testament epistles

Published on January 18, 2012

Stephen Presley, who is teaching an inaugural biblical interpretation class at a maximum-security prison near Houston, says the inmates" familiarity with letter writing has given them a unique perspective on the epistles that comprise a large portion of the... Continue Reading »

Court allows ‘Jesus prayers’ to be banned

Published on January 18, 2012

The Supreme Court will not intervene in a controversy over Christian prayers delivered before commission meetings in Forsyth County, N.C.... Continue Reading »

SPORTS: Olympic hopeful partners with Liberty

Published on January 18, 2012

Liberty University could be headed to the 2014 Winter Olympics on the back of freestyle skier Jay Panther, who will promote the Christian campus on slopes around the world as he bids for a spot on the U.S. Olympic... Continue Reading »

2012 church compensation survey under way

Published on January 18, 2012

The 2012 Compensation Survey of ministers and staff at Southern Baptist churches is underway at www.guidestone.org/CompensationSurvey.... Continue Reading »

Church-made ‘Courageous’ releases on DVD

Published on January 18, 2012

The church-made film "Courageous," the top grossing film of all time from Sherwood Baptist in Albany, Ga., is now on DVD.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: The ugly American history of eugenics is exposed

Published on January 18, 2012

Some reports estimate that 33 different states had eugenics laws that allowed for forced sterilization and that more than 60,000 American were sterilized in the process.... Continue Reading »

COOPERATIVE PROGRAM: Ga. Baptists reaffirm commitment to forwarding CP gifts to SBC

Published on January 17, 2012

Even while Georgia"s unemployment rate remains one of the highest in the nation, the Georgia Baptist Convention remains committed to forwarding its Cooperative Program gifts to the SBC Executive Committee in Nashville as quickly as it has traditionally done.... Continue Reading »

David Hardage named BGCT executive director

Published on January 17, 2012

David Hardage, director of development at Truett Theological Seminary, has been elected as executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Why my sons wear No. 44

Published on January 17, 2012

And while Chipper Jones will always be our favorite Brave, we thought the history that Hank Aaron represented was important for our family to remember and champion.... Continue Reading »

Season ends, but Tebow inspired fans on and off the field

Published on January 17, 2012

>Tim Tebow"s riveting and tumultuous season ended Jan. 14, with the New England Patriots hammering the Denver Broncos 45-10 in an AFC divisional playoff game.... Continue Reading »

BIBLE STUDY: Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012

Published on January 12, 2012

This week"s Bible study is adapted from the MasterWork curriculum. Bible Passages: Matthew 25:34-36; Ephesians 4:29,32; Proverbs 14:21,31; Colossians 3:5-10,12-15; Romans 2:4.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Why homosexuality IS different

Published on January 12, 2012

We must move from a place of misinformation and lack of understanding to one of being equipped to connect with the many, many souls -- precious creations of God -- who happen to be impacted by homosexuality and, thus,... Continue Reading »