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FIRST-PERSON (Richard Land): Looking forward: lessons learned since

Published on September 19, 2011

As Americans solemnly marked the 10th anniversary of the terrible attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the question that was on many hearts was how should we respond as people of faith and as American citizens?... Continue Reading »

Archaeological team moves 230 tons of Israel dig debris

Published on September 16, 2011

An archeological team from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has uncovered a natural cave at the end of a Canaanite water system in Israel, shedding light on an Old Testament culture.... Continue Reading »

Spiritual awakening key to Great Commission, IMB’s Elliff says

Published on September 16, 2011

>Either beg God for spiritual awakening or sink into irrelevance -- that was the plea IMB President Tom Elliff voiced to trustees at their Sept. 13-14 meeting in Orlando, Fla.... Continue Reading »

LifeWay divisions report, Glorieta recommendation passes

Published on September 16, 2011

Trustees of LifeWay Christian Resources heard reports of health and progress from divisional vice presidents during their semiannual meeting on Sept. 12-13 at LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina.... Continue Reading »

LifeWay trustees’ task force to study

Published on September 16, 2011

A LifeWay board of trustees task force has been appointed to study the new NIV Bible in light of a resolution passed at the Southern Baptist Convention"s annual meeting in June.... Continue Reading »

Rainer: ‘business as usual’ not an option

Published on September 16, 2011

Thom S. Rainer, president of LifeWay Christian Resources, addressed trustees during their semiannual meeting with a message of hope during tough times.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Alzheimer’s, Pat Robertson & the true Gospel

Published on September 16, 2011

his week on his television show Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson said a man would be morally justified to divorce his wife with Alzheimer"s disease in order to marry another woman.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Watching hope rise from the ashes at Ground Zero

Published on September 16, 2011

We didn"t really know why we were there, but 10 years ago, on Sept. 14, 2001, the tragedy of 9/11 compelled five seminary students to do something.... Continue Reading »

Shannon Long serving at Whitmire First, where his ministry began

Published on September 15, 2011

In some ways, pastor Shannon Long has come home to First Church, Whitmire. In September, Long will celebrate his fifth year as pastor at Whitmire where he first pastored about 40 years ago on the journey to being an... Continue Reading »

Whitmans honored for 5 decades of service at Gap Hill Church

Published on September 15, 2011

A pastor and his wife who have served the same church for 50 years – and who continue to serve – were honored Aug. 7. Boyce and Doris Whitman Boyce and Doris Whitman were recognized during a homecoming service... Continue Reading »

Africa famine and unrest: ‘Disaster on a disaster’

Published on September 15, 2011

More than half of Somalia's population ? roughly 3.7 million people, including 400,000 children ? is at risk as Somalia enters the fourth month of a devastating famine. The famine, coupled with military unrest and anarchy in parts of... Continue Reading »

Capitol View: Dangers of Sexting

Published on September 15, 2011

With most schools now back in the swing of things, there is a growing threat against which parents, pastors, and teachers must educate and safeguard our youth. Sexting is a trend among teens that has become a growing problem... Continue Reading »