by John D. Pierce | May 4, 2010 | Opinion
Jesus’ encounter with the despised tax collector Zacchaeus (Luke 19) is one of the better known biblical stories because so many of us learned it by song during childhood. Yet the radical inclusiveness of Jesus revealed in this story might take a lifetime to...
by Doug Jackson | May 3, 2010 | Opinion
Twice in the last month or so I have encountered some pretty egregious stuff that had the Christian label slapped across it. In one case, it was a church dishing out merchandise, its altar – excuse me, “stage” – decked out like the set of “Wheel of...
by Laura M. Rector | May 3, 2010 | Opinion
Dear Sasha and Malia, Your dad’s been working hard for the American people, and as one of the 46 million Americans who lacked health insurance, I’m thankful. As a graduate student who uses the student loan program, I’m thankful. As someone...
by David Kerrigan | May 2, 2010 | Opinion
Editor’s note: The Baptist Union of Great Britain gathered for its annual assembly from April 30 to May 3. Some 1,500 participants were expected. Speakers addressed poverty and the Micah Challenge. Two resolutions were debated: one on violence and human...
by John Essick | May 2, 2010 | Opinion
The Kentucky Baptist Fellowship held its annual Spring Gathering in the small town of Stanford, Ky., on April 23-24. I gathered with other Baptists from around the state to learn, network, encourage and worship. What stands out most as I reflect on the gathering was...
by James L. Evans | May 2, 2010 | Opinion
Let’s think for a moment about a national day of prayer. And, of course, the context of our reflection will be the National Day of Prayer scheduled to be observed on the first Thursday in May. First, a few distortions need to corrected. For one thing, President...
