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A Promise Fulfilled
This is a day that should gratify the heart of anyone fortunate enough in the Providence of God to be born and live in this incredible country. more »
By Richard Land - Jan 20, 2009 - (7)
Topic: Citizenship, , National, Racial Reconciliation,
The merging of two creeks
DRY BRANCH, Ga. — For a long time there have been two Stone Creek churches in Dry Branch, just east of Macon. Except for the saving gospel they preach, surface appearances have them as different as black and white. more »
By Scott Barkley - Jan 12, 2009 - (3)
Topic: Family, Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation,
‘Keeping the main thing the main thing’
Selma’s Freedom Church ‘takes high road,’ seeks to tear down racial walls, win souls for Christ
Selma — known by many around the nation for its past racial tensions — is becoming known by many in the area today as the home of Freedom Baptist Church, a congregation stepping outside cultural and racial lines to impact its community for Christ. more »
By staff - Oct 21, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation,
The miracle of Jena
In this season of ugly racial accusations, the viciousness of which in many cases has not been experienced in decades, it’s inspiring to hear about people of different colors and backgrounds coming together for the common good—and to know that Jesus Christ is the reason. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Apr 15, 2008 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation,
Unstoppable Movement
JENA, La. – Jena’s revival continues, now half-way through its fifth week.
It’s meeting at Temple Baptist, where Jimmy Keene is pastor. He was on vacation in California for the first two weeks of the revival, when services were taking place at Midway Baptist. more »
By Karen L. Willoughby - Apr 3, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation,
Senate blocks filibuster, confirms Southwick
The Senate confirmed Oct. 24 another nominee to a federal appeals court after a contentious battle.
The Republicans stayed unified and gained enough Democrats to bring up for a vote the nomination of Leslie Southwick to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 24, 2007
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National, Racial Reconciliation,
Jena survives march, protest
JENA, La.– Colorful imagery splayed across national media notwithstanding, nothing much happened during a much-heralded, media-driven “race rally” that drew thousands of people from across the nation. more »
By Karen L. Willoughby - Sep 27, 2007
Topic: Citizenship, National, Persecution, Racial Reconciliation, Social Issues,
Central High 1957 desegregation crisis created struggle for Arkansas Baptists
During the Little Rock Central High School integration crisis of 50 years ago, Baptists stood firmly on both sides of the fence, as well as straddling the fence, according to 1957 editions of the Arkansas Baptist (now the Arkansas Baptist News). more »
By Charlie Warren - Sep 20, 2007
Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, Persecution, Racial Reconciliation,
Feinstein helps advance court nominee
One of President Bush’s embattled judicial nominees has escaped the Senate Judiciary Committee because a Democrat switched sides.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D.-Calif., joined the nine Republicans on the committee Aug. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 6, 2007
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National, Racial Reconciliation,
Land: Wilberforce shows ‘God’s arithmetic is not man’s’
Evangelical Christians can learn much from William Wilberforce’s example about God’s power in working through His people to overcome grave social evils, says Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 23, 2007
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation,