by Ircel Harrison | Feb 16, 2009 | Opinion
A number of new churches have formed in the last 16 years that have chosen to affiliate with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Some have developed into strong, growing congregations while others have remained rather small and underdeveloped. I have friends in both...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Feb 16, 2009 | Opinion
I’ve been reflecting on the lengths to which some folks go to help others — not because they get paid for it, or even because they get a big “thank you,” but because they take Jesus’ command to love their neighbors seriously.And, because...
by Robert Parham | Feb 16, 2009 | Opinion
The cry of “socialism” is the Christian Right’s new sling blade in its attacks against President Barack Obama, disclosing full-throated anger and repeating the same charge as the political right. “I predict the Obama Administration will not only give illegal aliens...
by Laura A. Cadena | Feb 15, 2009 | Opinion
I had the privilege of watching Beneath the Skin: Baptists and Racism at the Texas Black Film Festival Feb 5-7. The film from EthicsDaily.com was nominated for Best Documentary and shown with more than 40 films at the Studio Movie Grill in Dallas. This was at least my...
by Mike Smith | Feb 15, 2009 | Opinion
What matters most? Recently, I endured a bit of “down time” as I recovered from surgery. My normal routine seldom provides much in the way of down time. I can’t say I enjoyed the experience, but it did have an up side: With time on my hands, I began...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 14, 2009 | Opinion
While having never served as a full-fledged pastor, I get to play one on many Sundays. It gives me even greater respect for those who follow that unique calling.Some of my closest friends are pastors — and some are former pastors who gave more than 20 years to the...
