December 14, 2016 Stories

Gatlinburg fire suspects elicit churches’ sympathy

The arrests of two teenagers in connection with deadly wildfires in and around Gatlinburg, Tenn., have provoked expressions of sadness from three local Southern Baptist congregations that lost buildings in the blaze.

Corticelli’s nativity rises from last year’s ashes

“Last year, almost 700 people came through, but we want to accommodate even more and add to the scenes and withe three choirs. We’re just praying that God will use it to glorify Himself," Kathy Volkart, the nativity’s director said.

The Greitens’ robbery and clueless media

“We don’t get religion. We don’t get the role of religion in people’s lives,” Dean Baquet, executive editor of The New York Times confessed. I realize this admission comes as no surprise, but it reminds us how out-of-touch the media can be on matters of faith.

SBU’s Caddy shares hope in newly released book

“The themes of endurance, hope, identity and transformation seems to be resonating with adults as well as children!” SBU's Kurt Caddy hopes his book continues to lead people to the true hope.

‘The truth behind the birth of Christ’

Tim Keller’s purpose in Hidden Christmas isn’t to uncover something about Christmas that was previously unknown, but to help us dive deeper into God’s Word so we once again experience God’s grace through Christmas like we should.

Nation’s top abortion provider files lawsuit against Missouri

“Women have not been harmed (by these laws),” Susan Klein legislative liaison for Missouri Right to Life, told the Post Dispatch, “they’ve been helped. They’re getting better care than they would without the restrictions.”

Counsel for your year-end giving

With so many pressing needs and viable ministries to which you can give, how should you discern which causes are most deserving of your financial support? How should you consider year-end giving in light of biblical principles of Christian stewardship?

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