by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 10, 2008 | Opinion
Several recent news items testify to the truth of Qoheleth’s complaint that “There is nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9).The continuing panic on Wall Street may reflect the oldest news of all: with seven straight days of losses (six by...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 8, 2008 | Opinion
My friend David Stratton recently drew my attention to a potential issue arising from the U.S. government’s plan to shore up the banking system by buying up mortgage debt: what if one of those bundles of debt includes your church mortgage?If the government owns...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 6, 2008 | Opinion
As a long time friend and fan of Kyle Matthews, I was delighted when Campbell University invited him to speak at its recent pastor’s school. Though he is a singer/songwriter and worship leader by trade, Matthews was asked to speak on the subject of creative...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 3, 2008 | Opinion
The discovery of what some are claiming may be the oldest known inscription that refers to Christ has been announced by a team of scientists led by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio. The inscription is on a bowl or wide cup dated to between the late 2nd...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 1, 2008 | Opinion
The Board of Directors of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (BSCNC) approved a proposal Sept. 30 calling for the convention to scrap the four cooperative giving plan options it now offers, and return to a single plan.The BSCNC offered only one plan until...
