DESLOGE— Sitting at the local clinic awkwardly in a paper gown, Dawn couldn’t stop shivering. She couldn’t … no, she wouldn’t have his baby. How could she keep something that would only be a reminder of the pain and shame of rape? That man was a monster. She had only gone on a few dates with him when he decided to force himself on her. And now she was pregnant. She was working two jobs and could barely take care of the two-year-old son she already had. She would just get a quick abortion … [Read more...]
The infinite value of every human life
A thirteen-year-old girl named Anni is seated at the piano on the stage at Carnegie Hall. She is wearing a neat white dress, and she’s playing brilliantly. The crowd applauds enthusiastically. That was one month ago. Three years ago, it was a different story. Then, Anni was huddled in a jail cell in China. She was kept there overnight without food, water, or even access to a toilet. The Chinese government had locked her up as retaliation for her father’s activities protesting China’s … [Read more...]
ERLC promotes 6 pro-life priorities for Trump, Congress
WASHINGTON (BP) -- The Southern Baptist Convention's ethics entity has called on President Trump and Congress to act quickly in the new year to protect unborn children. The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission recommended six pro-life priorities to the new administration and legislators in a Dec. 20 post at the entity's website. The items offered by Russell Moore, the ERLC's president, and Travis Wussow, the recently named vice president for public policy, included: Making the Hyde … [Read more...]
Platt to students: ‘Risk your life in faith’
INDIANAPOLIS (BP) -- As 2016 came to close, more than 2,000 college students and campus leaders were challenged by Southern Baptists and other Christian speakers to give their lives to the cause of missions during the Cross 2016 missions event. The purpose of the Dec. 27-30 conference at the Indianapolis Convention Center was "to mobilize students in the cause of frontier missions for the glory of Jesus Christ," according to the event website and various speakers throughout the … [Read more...]
Did Jesus descend into hell?
This is the second in a two-part series on the whereabouts of Jesus between His death and resurrection. In the previous column we addressed different views about where Jesus went between His death and resurrection. Now, we briefly examine five New Testament passages that in some way touch on the subject. Keep in mind the most biblically faithful view: Jesus neither went to hell (Gehenna) nor to Hades (the temporary abode of the dead) but to heaven after His death. Acts 2:27 – “Because … [Read more...]
Bus ministry reaches dozens of children
ROCKY MOUNT – A secular song “Another one rides the bus” takes a new meaning with Northshore Baptist whose average Sunday attendance is 70 people. Pastor Mark Kessler says a bus ministry vision happens with ongoing church love and dedicated efforts. Three vans regularly bring up to 45 children to the church, especially for Wednesday night activities and fewer for Sunday services. “Twelve years ago, I became pastor. A deacon, who recently passed on – ‘Mr. Phil,’ a retired school … [Read more...]
You made your bed, now fry in it
Never scrimp on an electric blanket. Electrical currents on top of your body. While you’re sleeping. Think about it. Also, if the lights flicker when you plug it in and you smell bacon you should probably forget the whole thing and just get a Snuggie. Or also if you wake up in a morning and find it melted into a puddle of liquid wool and smoking wires. Snuggie. If you hear sizzling at any time. Snuggie. My grandmother once had an electric blanket that had to be from the pit of the hottest … [Read more...]
Student embraces comic book evangelism
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP) – Late at night in his kitchen – or whenever the father of four can spare a moment between fulltime employment and doctoral studies – Chad Nuss is sketching, weaving his epic worldview adventure “The Silence.” He launched the first issue in June 2016 after a successful Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for publishing and distribution. Set in the fictional Prolegomenon System – consisting of 12 planets that each manifest specific worldviews like existentialism, … [Read more...]
MBC prayer support materials available for 2017
JEFFERSON CITY – Churches can pray for missionaries they support through the Cooperative Program with the latest edition of the 52 Sundays prayer resources now available at mobaptist.org/52Sundays. “52 Sundays” provides resources for individuals and churches to pray each week in 2017 for a different missionary serving in Missouri, throughout North America, and around the world. Resources include: PowerPoint slides for use in church services that include information on 52 different … [Read more...]
Sports Crusaders seeks camp leaders
JEFFERSON CITY – Summer camp planning is already underway and athletic Christian leaders are needed. Tricia Alberts, Executive Director of Sports Crusaders, has been driving to universities and following up on leads from pastors to find the staff members for next summer’s camps. “We recruit 35-40 students each summer in five sports – basketball, cheerleading, volleyball, soccer and baseball/softball,” she said. “The three criteria is they must love the Lord and not be afraid to share … [Read more...]
Church reinforces mission emphasis
CLARK – Chris Canote wants missions to always be foremost at Perche Baptist he pastors in Clark. For the latest reminder, the church held its first mission’s Conference “Around the Corner, Around the World” on November 4-5. Five guest parties participated, including Pastor David Huerta in Acuna, Mexico; a couple whose names are hidden for security reasons who are returning to a Middle Eastern Muslim dominated area; interim pastor and missionary Nate and Lori Kohl of Harrisburg; Jacob and … [Read more...]
Church’s Christmas story undaunted by hurricane
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (BP) – Michael Arnold and his family were among hundreds of St. Augustine residents who fled their homes two months ago as Hurricane Matthew trailed close behind. And while St. Augustine, known as the nation’s oldest city, didn’t take a direct hit from the hurricane, coastal flooding from its storm surge and near-hurricane-force winds wreaked havoc and destruction for many who call it home. When the bridges reopened and Arnold returned home after a three-day mandatory … [Read more...]
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