WASHINGTON (ADF) – The U.S. Supreme Court sent the case of floral artist Barronelle Stutzman back to the Washington Supreme Court June 25 after vacating that court’s decision and instructing it to reconsider her lawsuit in light of the recent decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. In that similar case, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Colorado’s decision to punish cake artist Jack Phillips for living and working consistently with his religious beliefs about … [Read more...]
Voter registration packs ready for churches
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention's Christian Life Commission has prepared a voter registration packet for churches. The packets include step-by-step instructions and materials that will be needed to conduct a voter registration drive on site. Churches are urged to host voter registrations on the weekend of July 7. Citizens must be registered to vote (or change their address if they have moved since the last time they voted) by July 11 in order to vote in the Aug. 7, … [Read more...]
A tale of two documentaries: Pope Francis, Mr. Rogers movies offer differing pictures of ‘good’ men
I always arrive on time to the movies so I can watch the previews. But after seeing 324 of them (seriously, I’ve kept track of the movies/trailers I’ve watched in 2018), it takes a lot to pique my interest. But trailers for two documentaries – “Pope Francis – A Man of His Word,” and the behind-the-scenes look at Mr. Rogers, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” – both did just that. Both films are still in theaters. Both are about men devoted to “doing good.” The difference is that one explicitly … [Read more...]
How an SBC church rescued me from abuse
He came from behind, grabbed my hair and repeatedly slammed my head into the brick exterior of a convenience store. Stunned and knocked nearly unconscious, I fell to my knees. All I can remember is a woman customer screaming and then sirens. I had no health insurance, so a doctor or emergency room visit was out of the question. I staggered to my car and somehow drove home, which was less than a mile away. The next thing I remember was lying in the bed, looking through fog at the ceiling. … [Read more...]
Christian satire news site ‘Babylon Bee’ sold
DETROIT – Adam Ford, the man behind the Christian tongue-in-cheek news website The Babylon Bee, has sold the publication. Ford wrote on his website last month that he had sold the humor site – recent headlines include “Local Baptist Careful To Fully Immerse Chick-Fil-A Nuggets In Honey Mustard Sauce” and “Youth Pool Party Revealed To Be Covert Attempt To Inflate Church Baptism Numbers” – to a Christian entrepreneur named Seth Dillion. Longtime head writer Kyle Mann would become the … [Read more...]
The art of civility: 14 Practical Ways to Demonstrate Civility
ci·vil·i·ty səˈvilədē/ noun Formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech. "I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect." Synonyms: courtesy, courteousness, politeness, good manners, graciousness, gentleness, respect, kindness Growth in the social media sphere has created a challenge for Southern Baptists that we did not have prior to the launch of Facebook in 2004. Prior to the invention of social media there were not as many voices attempting to gain … [Read more...]
KC surgeon stormed Normandy, treated Truman
INDEPENDENCE – A little boy from Doniphan County, Kansas, is the last person one might expect to be responsible for the lives of the President and First Lady. But that became the case for Wallace Graham, who would storm the beaches of Normandy, earn three Purple Hearts, serve as the personal physicians for Harry and Bess Truman and ultimately join Wornall Road Baptist Church in Kansas City. Graham and his family moved from Doniphan County to Kansas City when he was nine years old, just as … [Read more...]
Ken Hemphill: Racial Reconciliation
Paula, my wife and ministry partner, loves Psalm 145:4 “One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.” This verse is the preface for the times when Paula and I talk to our grandchildren about the many ways we have seen God at work in our extended family. Believe it or not the grandkids love these stories about our history and will often ask for us to “replay” certain stories. Among the issues that have been discussed in recent days is the matter … [Read more...]
BREAKING: SWBTS terminates Dr. Paige Patterson, effective immediately
SWBTS Statement released May 30, 2018: During the May 30, 2018, Executive Committee meeting of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS) Board of Trustees, new information confirmed this morning was presented regarding the handling of an allegation of sexual abuse against a student during Dr. Paige Patterson’s presidency at another institution and resulting issues connected with statements to the Board of Trustees that are inconsistent with SWBTS’s biblically informed core … [Read more...]
Missouri Baptist veterans’ legacies live on
EOLIA - War is full of extraordinary men and women doing extraordinary feats under extraordinary circumstances. But just because a soldier or sailor doesn’t have a story worthy of the silver screen doesn’t mean they – and their families – didn’t make enormous sacrifices for God and country. Such is the case with just two of countless Missouri Baptists who served in harms way during World War II: William Friese, Sr., who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and James Wheeler, Sr., who landed … [Read more...]
After 77 years, USS Oklahoma missing sailor honored at FBC Diamond
DIAMOND - Clifford George Goodwin’s last day on earth was the “day that will live in infamy,” but no one knew of his fate for sure until just recently. His life and sacrifice were celebrated at First Baptist, Diamond May 12, 77 years after his death. Goodwin, an electrician’s mate hailing from Diamond in southwest Missouri, was assigned to the bowels of the USS Oklahoma along with his older brother, Daniel, a gunner’s mate. Clifford was one of hundreds of men trapped in the ship as the … [Read more...]
High court ruling permits sports betting in all states
WASHINGTON (BP) – All 50 states are now free to sponsor gambling on sporting events. In a 6-3 ruling May 14, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a 1992 law that prevented state authorization of sports gambling. The decision – which reversed opinions by lower courts – means states may legalize and operate betting on professional and college sports. It appears gambling on sporting events will soon become a reality beyond Nevada, which was exempted from the original law. The law also enabled … [Read more...]
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