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Keeping the Faith: He keeps them awake
Recently my father gave me a superb little book that contains three great speeches by past Native American chieftains. One speech was by Chief Joseph; one by Chief Seattle – both leaders of tribes in the American northwest; and...
Christian Living
Congregations tend the soil and the soul with vegetable gardens
The Rev. Morris G. Henderson wasn’t sure what do with a vacant city block of land behind his 31st Street Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. The church had purchased the plots, but didn’t have the funding to build a planned family ...
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Formation Toolbox: Gosnell and our inconsistent legal system
hree life sentences for Dr. Kermit Gosnell.His crime? Killing infants just a few seconds after the legal cut-off.That's the irony of the case, and perhaps the reason why Dr. Gosnell shook his head as the sentence was read.
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Word from Scotland: Promote the growth of the good, prevent the spread of the bad
Living this kind of life taught by Jesus Christ in the Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew Chapter 5, affects not only the disciple, but also affects and influences those around us. These are well known biblical phrases, in verses ...
Christian Living
The Power of Godly Influence
My high school football coach was a quoting machine. For every situation he had some saying that applied. One that always came out during sluggish morning practices or weightlifting sessions was, “You can’t hoot wit...
Apologetics
Question of the week: Honoring your father and mother
Honoring your father and mother is being respectful in word and action and having an inward attitude of esteem for their position. The Greek word for honor means “to revere, prize, and value.” Honor is giving respect not only f...
Christian Living
Church leaders tackle the stigma of mental illness
The Rev. Frank Page, former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, was getting ready to work in the yard in the fall of 2009 when the phone rang. His daughter was on the line.
Christian Living
What to do when other Christians hurt you – 8 responses
The following is an excerpt from Frank Viola’s new book God’s Favorite Place on Earth, recommended by 47 top Christian leaders. If you order the book between May 1st and May 7th, you will receive 25 free books and audios by 15 ...
Arts & Culture
Dealing with criticism Jesus’ way
The following is an excerpt from Frank Viola’s new book God’s Favorite Place on Earth, recommended by 47 top Christian leaders. If you order the book between May 1st and May 7th, you will receive 25 free books and audios by 15 ...
Christian Living
Keeping the Faith: Simplicity
In Paulo Coelho’s brilliant little book, The Alchemist, the author tells of a young lad sent by his father to a wise man to discover the secret of happiness. The wise man lived in a magnificent, faraway castle complete with swe...