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Appeals court extends stay, DADT enforcement
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals extended Nov. 1 its postponement of a federal judge’s suspension of the ban on open homosexuals serving in the military, meaning the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy will remain in effect while the case is under appeal. more »
By Tom Strode - Nov 2, 2010
Topic: Faith, Apologetics, Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, , National,
SBC’s Land: Without revival, U.S. will become unrecognizable
American Christians will one day not recognize their country if a movement of God that begins with a revival among His people does not occur, Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land told a pastors briefing in the nation’s capital. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 2, 2010
Topic: Faith, Family, Marriage, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship,
Land: non-coercion vital in witnessing
Evangelical Christians, particularly Baptists, believe in both their responsibility to share the Gospel of Christ for the purpose of conversion and others’ freedom to accept or reject that witness, Richard Land said at a March 3 conference at Georgetown University. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 5, 2010
Topic: Faith, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty,
Land: Revival, reformation contingent on ‘what saved people do’
God is willing to bring revival in America, but Christians must repent and return to Him, Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land said at an “In God We Trust” Conference hosted by Grove Avenue Baptist Church in Richmond, Va. more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 16, 2010
North Carolina church members serve By His Hands
SANFORD, N.C. — Having Cumnock Baptist Church volunteer the fourth Saturday every month “speaks volumes to us” at Bread of Life Ministries in Sanford. more »
By Dianna L. Cagle - Apr 5, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
Public Input Sought on Anti-Conscience Proposal
For decades, the fundamental right to life for developing children in the womb has not been protected in this nation. This is well known. Less known is the fact that protections of conscience rights for those seeking to defend unborn human life are diminishing by the day. more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 31, 2009 - (4)
Topic: Faith, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Religious Liberty,
Supreme Court gives win to Ten Commandments monument supporters
WASHINGTON—In what some are calling a landmark decision that could impact religious monuments across the country, the U.S. Supreme Court Feb. more »
By Michael Foust - Feb 26, 2009
Topic: Faith, Bible, 10 Commandments, Citizenship, Religious Liberty,
Despite robbery, food pantry thrives
BENTON, Ark.—Although thieves cleaned out a church’s food pantry, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
“God has a way sometimes of opening a window if a door is closed,” said Bob Ray, a member of Congo Road Church in Benton, Ark., who manages the pantry with his wife. more »
By Stella Prather - Feb 24, 2009 - (3)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness, ,
College students partner with Impact Alabama’s SaveFirst to help needy save money
Genevieve Eller, a senior at Samford University in Birmingham, grew up in a military family and interacted with people from many different backgrounds and socioeconomic levels as a child. more »
By Carrie Brown McWhorter - Feb 23, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Finances, Citizenship, ,
Small church provides car maintenance as an outreach
NASHVILLE — Hickory Hollow Baptist Church is located in southwest Nashville in the Antioch community and is surrounded by apartment complexes. more »
By Connie Davis Bushey - Feb 19, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Finances, Parenting, Mothers,