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Letters: Returning to our roots

Published on February 2, 2012

As I think on Southern Baptists ? my conviction is not a need for a name change, but for us to get back to our roots. Southern Baptists have stood for many things. Mostly, we have been people who... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: February 12, 2012, Bible Studies for Life

Published on February 2, 2012

Paul made a statement in verse 24 of this passage that is not easily reconciled with the gospel or Paul's own writings: ?Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up... Continue Reading »

Polls: N.C. & Minn. marriage amendments lead

Published on February 1, 2012

A majority of North Carolina voters and a plurality of Minnesota voters favor amending their state constitutions to define marriage as the union of a man and a woman, according to two new polls previewing upcoming ballot initiatives.... Continue Reading »

Communications exec Lloyd Householder dies

Published on February 1, 2012

Lloyd Householder, longtime employee of the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (now LifeWay Christian Resources), died Jan. 30.... Continue Reading »

TECHNOLOGY: Windows 8 could change desktop world

Published on February 1, 2012

No matter your preferred tech company of choice, when Microsoft introduces a new version of its operating system, we tech folk simply have to take note and see what the future holds for us in regards to what the... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Tips for ministering to parents of newborns

Published on February 1, 2012

Does your church need fresh ideas for a new parent ministry?... Continue Reading »

Church’s music duo sing Worship Project’s praise

Published on February 1, 2012

"What I love about having access to the resources on the Worship Project," he said, "is that I can find out from the pastor what the Scripture passage for the week will be and then go online and find... Continue Reading »

Goeglein says ‘SBC was instrumental’

Published on February 1, 2012

The Bush administration had a superb relationship with the Southern Baptist Convention, and in fact, it was important to President Bush that we were a regular presence at all the summer conventions while he was in the White House.... Continue Reading »

MOVIES: When studios market objectionable films to Christians …

Published on January 31, 2012

The magic of movies is that one film can reach some, while merely frustrating others.... Continue Reading »

4 baptisms by church plant grace SBC building’s lobby

Published on January 31, 2012

When a crowd gathered in the lobby of the Southern Baptist Convention building to watch the baptisms of four children, it was a teaching moment for some in the urban community who were not familiar with one of Baptists"... Continue Reading »

Court sides with Christian counseling student

Published on January 31, 2012

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Jan. 27 in favor of an Eastern Michigan University (EMU) graduate student who declined to affirm the "sexual orientation" of homosexual clients because of her religious beliefs.... Continue Reading »

Marijuana legalization makes Wash. state ballot

Published on January 31, 2012

Washington state could become the first state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana under an initiative that has qualified for the November ballot.... Continue Reading »