Archive - General Articles
What’s God Got To Do With America?
Richard Land’s new book takes on both sides in the debate over religion’s place in our nation’s affairs.
“God has more to do with America than Liberals may think, and less than Conservatives assume,” says Richard Land in his new book, The Divided States of America? more »
by: staff - Apr 3, 2007 - topic(s): Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty, Issues
Book Review: The Naked Truth by Lakita Garth
In her book The Naked Truth, author Lakita Garth, an internationally known abstinence advocate, presents a very convincing defense of an abstinent lifestyle before marriage. more »
by: Sulyn Wilkins - Apr 3, 2007 - comments: 4 - topic(s): Family, Children, Education, Living, Health, Parenting, Pop Culture, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Modesty
Escape from fear and violence
Names have been changed to protect confidentiality.
When Jennifer first contacted Baptist Family & Children’s Services (BFCS) for help, she and her three young children were in a domestic violence shelter. more »
by: Christie Andersen - Apr 1, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Spousal Abuse
They need to be loved
Burdened for orphans, Wilsonville Baptists adopt children from Ukraine, start adoption ministry
While the knowledge of a child’s suffering resonates disconcertingly in the souls of average Americans, for Larry Gibson, founder of The Children’s Voice Foundation, such knowledge is a deafening roar. more »
by: Jeremy Dale Henderson - Mar 22, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Children, Parenting, Adoption
Flipping Politicians’ Switches
Even though political campaign ads on television have yet to outnumber the ads for prescription drugs, the 2008 presidential race sometimes seems to be in full swing. more »
by: Richard Land - Mar 21, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, National, Social Issues
My kids are betting on their own sports!
ESPN estimates that 118 million Americans, some as young as 14, are caught up in a riptide of sports gambling that is rapidly jeopardizing the integrity of the sports we enjoy, as well as the futures of those who are drawn into its mesmerizing current. more »
by: Laura Headley - Mar 21, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Children, Parenting, Pop Culture
All the Candidates’ Wives
When asked by multiple media outlets about the 2008 election, Richard Land gave his thoughts on several of those aspiring to be president, including his concern that marital indiscretions suggest a character flaw that could impact an individual’s service as the United States’ chief executive. more »
by: staff - Mar 13, 2007 - comments: 22 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Divorce/Remarriage, Sexual Purity, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, National
Self 101
More of today’s college students are enrolled in “Self 101” than ever before. The subject of self is so popular among this generation, Generation Y, that it has been named the most narcissistic generation to yet exist, according to a recent study from San Diego State University. more »
by: Brandon Bryant - Mar 6, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Pop Culture
Special Protections for Homosexuals Could Put Christians’ Speech at Risk
The House of Representatives is gearing up to vote this year on hate crimes legislation that would add special protections for homosexuals, a clear violation of equal protection under the law and a means to advance the homosexual agenda. more »
by: staff - Mar 6, 2007 - comments: 15 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Religious Liberty, Social Issues
Legislation would allow open homosexuals in military
A longstanding military policy preventing homosexuals from openly serving in the U.S. Armed Forces could be repealed if Rep. Marty Meehan’s (D-MA) legislation garners enough support in Congress. more »
by: Victor Lee - Mar 6, 2007 - comments: 24 - topic(s): Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation