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First-Person: ‘Grey machines’ are illegal in Missouri and should be removed

First appearing in places with limited exposure, such as truck stops and certain fraternal organizations, so-called “grey machines” eventually brought gambling into mainstream businesses across the state of Missouri. For several years, this evil has been left largely unchecked, and has even been met with apathy, but a court ruling this fall offers hope that these malignant, and illegal, grey machines can be challenged.
Missouri

Rocky Mount pastor retires after 48 years

Jimmy Carter was president back then, and Southwest Baptist University (SBU) was still Southwest Baptist College (SWBC). It was February of 1977, and a young graduate, along with his wife Marilyn and their two daughters, drove from Bolivar to the Lake of the Ozarks in their Ford Pinto. Dan Duckworth was beginning his pastorate at Rocky Mount Baptist Church, just a few miles south of Eldon.
Ethics

Pro-life, pro-adoption bill awaits Missouri governor’s signature

Some pro-life legislation gets a lot of headlines—like HJR73, which we will discuss at a later time—while other pro-life legislation gets passed over with little media attention, despite strong bipartisan support. One example is House Bill 121 (HB121), which passed the House with only one “no” vote, and then passed the Senate with only one “no” vote. It is still awaiting Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s signature.
Policy

Missouri lawmakers approve bill allowing school chaplains

Our public schools often allow chaplains after a tragedy has occurred, as there is a recognition that chaplains can provide comfort, hope, and healing. But why must we wait for a tragedy to occur before allowing our students to avail themselves of the services of a chaplain? Why not be proactive? Why not make this resource available to students before a crisis or tragedy strikes? Missouri lawmakers have passed a bill that would make this possible.
Faith

Missouri bill protecting religious freedom on college campuses heading to Governor’s desk

One piece of Missouri legislation that has been passed and is on its way to the Governor’s desk is of vital importance to all of our Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) around the state, as well as to other student groups on college and university campuses.
Ethics

Legislative actions aim to protect unborn lives

Please be in much prayer and be prepared to do all you can to get HJR73 passed in the Senate before the end of the session, so that people can vote to pull back the horrors of Amendment 3.
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Missouri House Bill purports to restrict gambling, but does the opposite

"Missourians do not want land-based mini-casinos in every community. And if such are ever approved, it should be done by honestly, openly, and clearly declaring that this is the intent, instead of hiding it in a 20 page bill that purports to restrict the gray machines and generate revenues for veterans and schools."
Ethics

Hold marriage in honor

It is time for our churches to prioritize biblical marriage again. After all, marriage is the foundation of the family, and families are the foundation of any society.
Columnists

The gift of government

All of us have complained about the government at one time or another. Even the perpetually positive Ronald Reagan once quipped “The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help." Everything from taxes, to red tape, to oppressive regulations from un-elected bureaucrats . . . give us something to complain about regarding the government.
Columnists

Gambling does not promote God’s kingdom

What exactly would it look like if the kingdom of God on earth, His will being done on earth, were a reality? Well, volumes could be written about that, but allow me to focus on just one thing for now. On Nov. 5, Missouri voters will be asked to consider two proposed constitutional amendments – namely, Amendments 2 and 5 – that would expand the gambling industry in our state. But would approving such amendments reflect God’s kingdom and God’s will?
Ethics

‘Deliver those being taken away to death’

On Nov. 5, we will be asked to vote on a proposed amendment to Missouri Constitution – namely, Amendment 3. This amendment, if passed by voters, would allow abortion during all nine months of pregnancy, would eliminate parental consent for minors to have an abortion, would remove current medical standards required for an abortion, absolve any abortionist of malpractice in case of injury or death of the mother, violate freedom of religion and freedom of speech by requiring Pregnancy Help Centers to make referrals for abortion, and use your tax money and my tax money to pay for abortions. Furthermore, using the terms “Reproductive Health Care” and “Reproductive Freedom” means that this amendment would legalize the gender transition surgeries and puberty blockers for minors, also without parental consent.
Columnists

Speak up for the voiceless

We need passionate men and women of conviction in our day to stand and proclaim the sanctity of all human life as a moral issue, as a matter of basic human dignity, and to fight the good fight, even if that battle is to be fought in the political arena.

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