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The thunder of a racing engine ? the squeal of tires ? the smell of rubber burning ? gray smoke billowing in the cool evening air ? a race car glistening in the lights as it spins around, drawing... Continue Reading »

We are a recreation- and entertainment-oriented nation; maybe obsessed is a more descriptive word than oriented. Of course, vacations aren't bad; in fact, they?re good and can be very helpful if kept in proper perspective. However, if you?re in... Continue Reading »

As Frank Page, pastor of First Baptist Church, Taylors, welcomed this year's attendees to the Hispanic Evangelism Conference, he did so in Spanish. Page, along with members of the Taylors First Baptist choir, memorized their songs and greetings in... Continue Reading »

In its day, Fort Morgan was state-of-the-art. The five-sided fortification, tightly embedded into the surrounding landscape at Mobile Bay, protected Alabama during the Civil War. Its brick walls and dry moat were effective against the growing threat of Union... Continue Reading »

North Conway Baptist Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary June 4.... Continue Reading »

Ben Davis, president of Connie Maxwell Children's Home, has been elected to serve as president of the Baptist Child Care Executives for 2006-2007. The organization is the national association of Baptist children's homes from throughout the country and serves... Continue Reading »

When I was growing up, I met some real live heroes. I still have their autographs! My pastor, Paul Miller, encouraged children to ask for autographs when guest preachers, missionaries and musicians came to our church. We collected them... Continue Reading »

Nell Kerley sat quietly as her two team members talked with a mother and father about their need for a relationship with Jesus Christ. When the parents refused the invitation to pray and ask for forgiveness and salvation, the... Continue Reading »

At Jacksonboro Baptist Church, Colleton Baptist Association, everyone is enlisted in missions, from the oldest to the youngest.... Continue Reading »

Marriage Protection Sunday June 4 The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission is asking Southern Baptist churches to consider observing Marriage Protection Sunday June 4, the eve of Senate debate on a constitutional amendment regarding the issue. Senators are scheduled... Continue Reading »

A group of students and adults from the student ministry of First Baptist Church, North Augusta, brought happiness to children at eight community schools this past year.... Continue Reading »

In a ruling sure to increase calls for passage of a federal marriage amendment, a Georgia state judge ruled May 16 that the state's constitutional marriage amendment ? approved by 76 percent of voters in 2004 ? violates the... Continue Reading »