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Columbia pastor serving as IMB trustee opposes ‘prayer language’ policy

Published on February 24, 2006

As a Southern Baptist, I do not believe the gift of speaking in tongues is a gift to be used today. We as Southern Baptists have taken a stand over the years and must continue to do so concerning... Continue Reading »

Christians who pledge abstinence outlast non-pledgers, study says

Published on February 22, 2006

A new survey of Baptist newlyweds suggests that, though true love does not always wait, it waits more often if it starts with a formal pledge of purity.... Continue Reading »

Fresh Ideas

Published on February 22, 2006

It happens on Sunday morning twice each year, and it may affect your church attendance. Need fresh ideas to plan ahead and capitalize on Daylight Savings Time?... Continue Reading »

2 appeals courts strike down partial-birth abortion ban

Published on February 22, 2006

In cases that may be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court, two federal appeals courts recently struck down the federal ban on partial-birth abortion, ruling as another appeals court did in 2005 that the law is unconstitutional.... Continue Reading »

My Answer

Published on February 22, 2006

Dear Dr. Graham: I know you believe in heaven, but how do you know it even exists? After all, there isn't any evidence for it. As far as I can tell, death is the end of everything, so we... Continue Reading »

Moderate Muslims, Christians worry Hamas will restrict religious freedom

Published on February 22, 2006

Moderate Muslims and Christians in the West Bank and Gaza say they fear that Hamas, which scored a stunning victory in last month's Palestinian elections, will apply a strict interpretation of Islamic law that will hinder religious freedom.... Continue Reading »

Former teen star Whelchel acts on Christ’s call

Published on February 22, 2006

For Lisa Whelchel, acting on her call to share the good news of Jesus Christ is just a fact of life.... Continue Reading »

Hope, optimism spring from ashes of burned Ala. churches

Published on February 22, 2006

A little more than a day after a series of fires gutted three Baptist churches and damaged two others in Bibb County, Ala., the smell of burning embers still was in the air.... Continue Reading »

Church votes 10 percent of gifts for CP missions

Published on February 22, 2006

What Capital Baptist Church's pastor saw firsthand made him a believer. ?It was my privilege to serve on the executive board of the Northwest Baptist Convention for a term on the finance committee,? John Lipton said. ?In so doing... Continue Reading »

Anderson celebrates first Founders Day as university

Published on February 22, 2006

Anderson University celebrated two milestones during Founders Day festivities on Feb. 7. The occasion marked the 95th year since the institution's founding and the first convocation as Anderson University.... Continue Reading »

Vision team returns with desire for S. Asia ministries

Published on February 22, 2006

?Anyone who goes there is overwhelmed with the lostness and the spiritual and physical needs,? surmised Mike Hamlet, who led a group of 15 South Carolina Baptists, representing seven churches, on a ?vision trip? to find ways to minister... Continue Reading »

‘Vanguard’ of North Greenville’s graduate school begins classes

Published on February 22, 2006

?You are the vanguard of our graduate program,? Sam Isgett told the first class of North Greenville University's T. Walter Brashier Graduate School at the school's opening Feb. 6.... Continue Reading »