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LIFE DIGEST: Appeals court gives partial-birth ban new life
The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals announced July 28 the full court will reconsider a decision by a three-judge panel that invalidated Virginia’s ban on partial-birth abortion, providing hope the law may survive after all. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 5, 2008
Topic: Faith, Bible, 10 Commandments, Life, Abortion, Birth Control, End-of-Life Issues,
Odessa teen joins in fight for religious liberty bill
ODESSA, Mo.—When Shelby Moore read the letter to the editor in her local newspaper, she knew exactly what God wanted her to do.
An Odessa woman had written a letter discussing her disapproval of House Joint Resolution (HJR) 55, a prayer bill that would clarify Missourians’ rights to pray and express freedom of religion in public places. more »
By Shea Valies - Jun 9, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Bible, Citizenship, Legislation, Religious Liberty,
Texas polygamy; God’s standard for marriage
Christians around our country have been deeply disturbed by the recent events in Eldorado, Texas. On April 4, law enforcement officials raided the Yearning for Zion Ranch outside Eldorado and removed women and children from the polygamist compound. more »
By Alan Branch - Apr 28, 2008 - (8)
Topic: Faith, Bible, Family, Marriage, Husbands, Wives,
Ryan Graves, 11, reads Bible through, began reading project at 9 years old
When Ryan Graves was 7 years old, he made an important commitment, to read two chapters of the Bible every day until he had read it all the way through. more »
By Lisa Watson - Apr 17, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Bible, Family, Children, Education,
LIFE DIGEST: Brits break barrier, create human-animal embryos
A research team has created human-animal embryos in Great Britain for the first time.
Scientists at Newcastle University announced April 1 they had placed human cells into empty cow eggs, The Times of London reported. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 8, 2008
Topic: Faith, Bible, Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Cloning, Science, Bioethics,
Editorial: Bring back the Bibles
For 100 years, many weary travelers have been pleased to discover a complimentary copy of the Bible in their hotel room, thanks the The Gideons International. more »
Topic: Faith, Bible, Ministry,
Cheese curls and vegetables not just a party menu
Even with the writers’ strike in Hollywood, who would imagine a cucumber, a gourd and a grape would be strolling the red carpet at the world premiere of a movie from Universal Studios? more »
By Dwayne Hastings - Jan 15, 2008
Topic: Faith, Bible, Family, Children,
Weekly Bible study at Fairfield business draws employees to Christ
Usually the large workroom at Sign Builders Inc. in Fairfield is filled with sounds of construction — electric saws, nail guns and welding tools — but on Wednesday mornings at 11:30, those sounds are muted by praise music, prayers and preaching. more »
By Anna Swindle - Jan 7, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Faith, Bible, Ministry,
Resolution on alcohol meets some resistance before messengers pass it
OSAGE BEACH—Alcohol consumption was one of the larger issues discussed in various sermons, committee meetings and hallway encounters Oct. 29-31 during the 173rd annual meeting of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) at Tan-Tar-A. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Nov 20, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Bible, Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse,
Ethics entity issues call for reformation
SAN ANTONIO (BP)—Richard Land thanked messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention for approving an “encouraging increase in funding” for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, promising that the SBC entity will continue to be at the forefront in calling Southern Baptists to pray for reformation in America. more »
By Dwayne Hastings - Jun 14, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Bible, Ministry, Family, Life, Citizenship, Social Issues,