Journalists, and particularly Christian journalists, must tell the truth. If one does not tell the truth, one loses credibility. No credibility, no readers. No readers, out of business. However, telling the truth is not enough. Twelve times, the Bible reminds us to not only tell the truth, but to guard the truth and it does so many times and in many ways (Ex. 23:1, Lev. 19:11-16, Lev. 19:35-36; Ps. 82:2-3, Prov. 23:10, Prov. 31:8-9, Rom. 12:9-10, 2 Cor. 12:20, Eph. 4:25, 2 Tim. 3:3, Jas. … [Read more...]
Billy Graham Crusades’ Cliff Barrows dies at 93
PINEVILLE, N.C. (BP) – Clifford Burton "Cliff" Barrows, who served as music director of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for more than 60 years, died Nov. 15 in Pineville, N.C., after a brief illness. He was 93. The Marvin, N.C., resident had traveled the world with Billy Graham since the noted evangelist's first crusade in 1947 in Grand Rapids, Mich., the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) reported. Barrows' contributions to the ministry were immeasurable, Graham said … [Read more...]
Americans thankful for family
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When Americans count their blessings at Thanksgiving, God will get most of the credit. And money might be the last thing on their minds. Most Americans are thankful for family (88 percent), health (77 percent), personal freedom (72 percent) and friends (71 percent). Fewer give thanks for wealth (32 percent) or achievements (51 percent), according to a new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research. Responses were shaped in part by demographics. Those 65 and older are … [Read more...]
It’s ‘never too late;’ 94-year-old woman gains new life in Christ
RUSTON, La. (BP) – Wearing a shower cap only moments from entering the baptismal waters, Ophelia White was beaming with excitement. With the encouragement of friends gathered in the Cook Baptist Church worship center, the 94-year-old new believer was baptized, answering the prayers of those closest to her. “I want people to know it’s never too late,” White said. “Get with it.” When she was a young girl, White’s mother urged her to go forward and ask to be baptized. Not fully realizing … [Read more...]
Movie Review: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ shows triumph of conscience
I have never been in the military. In fact, the most I can say is that I am a veteran of many a war movie. But Hacksaw Ridge, just like the Pacific campaign in World War II, is a whole ‘nother (movie) theater of war. What makes it different is that its real-life hero, Desmond Doss, is a conscientious objector (“I like to think of myself as more of a conscientious cooperator,” he tells his commanding officer) and feels bound by God never to touch a weapon. Doss is a patriot who takes the … [Read more...]
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering set at $155 million
JEFFERSON CITY – With an ambitious national goal set at $155 million, now is the time for Southern Baptists to prepare for the annual Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (LMCO) and the Week of Prayer for International Missions, Dec. 4-11. A promotion DVD was recently mailed to churches from the International Missions Board (IMB), with additional resources available through their online store and thru the Missouri Woman’s Mission Union (MWMU) for free or at minimal cost. These resources will … [Read more...]
First-time DR trainee responds to hurricane
WHITEVILLE, N.C. – When he arrived in Jefferson City for disaster relief training Oct. 7, Jeremey Wallace had no idea just how soon his new found skills would be put into practice. “I thought, ‘I’ll go to the training and see what this is all about,’” the pastor of Second Baptist Church, Bowling Green said. “Once I saw just how much Disaster Relief did, I knew this is something I wanted to participate in.” Just days later, Wallace joined up with a convoy of dozens of Missouri Baptist … [Read more...]
2016 Annie Armstrong giving 2nd highest ever
ALPHARETTA, GA. (BP) – The nearly $59 million given to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering in 2016 ranks second highest in the offering's history, the North American Mission Board announced today (Oct. 12). Jessica Paskins (center) is one of many baptized at church plants receiving support from Southern Baptists’ nearly $59 million in gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions. Southern Baptists gave $58,860,553 in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30 to the … [Read more...]
Women’s Ministry Advisory Council conducts survey
ATLANTA (BP) – Fourteen women, including Pathway Columnist Rhonda Rhea, met for two days in Atlanta to continue their discussion about increasing the participation of women in the Southern Baptist Convention. Frank S. Page, president of the SBC Executive Committee, appointed the Women’s Ministry Advisory Council to gather information concerning the involvement of women’s ministry leaders and ministry wives in their Southern Baptist churches. With the purpose of involving women in … [Read more...]
Pro-lifers grieve PPFA anniversary
WASHINGTON (BP) – Planned Parenthood – America's leading abortion provider – marked its 100th anniversary Oct. 16, receiving praise from the current president and protest from pro-life advocates. The Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) observed its centennial with an event at the City Hall of New York. PPFA's affiliates perform more than 320,000 abortions a year at the same time the organization and its affiliates receive about $550 million annually in government grants and … [Read more...]
P&G refuses to join fight against religious liberty
CINCINNATI, Ohio (WNS) – Procter & Gamble shareholders shot down a proposal last week to join the surge of corporate backlash against religious freedom and restroom laws. NorthStar Asset Management, which owns $2,000 worth of P&G stock, proposed at an investor meeting the company should join Apple, PayPal, Disney, and others in the political fight against religious freedom laws in Mississippi and Tennessee and should take a stand against North Carolina’s transgender restroom … [Read more...]
A Christian view of economics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Regrettably, many American Christians know little about economics. Furthermore, many Christians assume that the Bible has nothing at all to say about economics. But a biblical worldview actually has a great deal to teach us on economic matters. The meaning of work, the value of labor, and other economic issues are all part of the biblical worldview. At the same time we must recognize that the Christian worldview does not demand or promote a particular economic … [Read more...]
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