Finances - news
No gamblers sitting in pew next to you? Don’t bet on it!
“Adam” doesn’t consider himself one of the lucky ones, although there were many days he hoped he would be as he stuffed every last cent in his pocket into a slot machine hoping he’d hit the jackpot that would change his life forever. more »
by: Bob Nigh - Oct 15, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, Gambling, Living, Finances
Halter proposes ballot vote on state lottery
Despite the best efforts of Arkansas Baptists and others interested in moral issues, lottery proposals seem to keep popping up year after year. more »
by: Charlie Warren - Oct 15, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Legislation
A worldwide scam on the World Wide Web
Beloved in christ, Calvary Greetings in the Name of our lord Jesus Christ, I have been briefed to contact you because of passion for humanity and sympathy for people with just causes.I am a new Christian convert,suffering from long time cancer. more »
by: William H. Perkins, Jr. - Oct 9, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Social Issues
Congress OKs children’s health bill
The Senate easily approved Sept. 27 a children’s health insurance proposal that critics say would move the country nearer socialized medicine. more »
by: Tom Strode - Sep 28, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Children, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Home Repair project delivers more than money for resident
SOMERVILLE, Tenn.—Rural Development area specialist James Futrell and members of First Baptist Church here recently joined Inez Simmons to celebrate a special homecoming marking the completion of renovations and much needed improvements to her Somerville home. more »
by: staff - Sep 19, 2007 - topic(s): Faith, Ministry, Family, Elderly, Living, Finances
Bills threaten unborn & elderly, leaders say
Congress has approved legislation to expand a health insurance program for children that could remove protections for unborn babies and the elderly, according to pro-life organizations. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 3, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Children, Elderly, Living, Finances, Health, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Gambling expansion looms as threat
JEFFERSON CITY—As the Missouri General Assembly heads toward its May 18 finish, Christian and conservative groups are fighting to stop a major casino expansion bill. more »
by: Barbara Shoun - May 15, 2007 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues
9 million uninsured children: coalition calls for action
Providing 9 million uninsured children access to quality healthcare should be a top priority for the country’s government officials, Southern Baptist ethics specialist Richard Land and a variety of other religious leaders say. more »
by: Tom Strode - Mar 8, 2007 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Children, Living, Finances
SBC’s Richard Land to participate in World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, will participate in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2006 in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. more »
Jan 18, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Living, Finances, Science, Creation/Evolution
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