by Ryon Price | Dec 5, 2008 | Opinion
We’re a lot like the folks at the back of that Wal-Mart line. We have no idea who’s up there ahead of us. We can’t see who’s being crushed by the weight of our wants. All we know is that there’s a sale and the doors are now open. That...
by David McCollum | Dec 5, 2008 | Opinion
The DVD screening, sponsored by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Arkansas, brought old and painful memories to many in the diverse audience of about 170–a 60-40 mix of white and minorities. About 100 steps from the worship center, where the Baptist Center...
by John D. Pierce | Dec 4, 2008 | Opinion
If this sounds nit-picky or defensive, so be it.Recently I’ve been reading through the excellent, scholarly papers presented this summer at the annual meeting of the Baptist History & Heritage Society and assembled in their Summer/Fall 2008 edition of the...
by Ircel Harrison | Dec 4, 2008 | Opinion
There are a number of ministries–some of which have been around for awhile and more being birthed daily–that want to partner with individual congregations and judicatories at every level to provide specific services and/or opportunities. Although some...
by James L. Evans | Dec 4, 2008 | Opinion
Religion has played a pivotal role in every election in this country since 1976. That remains true for our most recent presidential race as well. Even though the U.S. Constitution does not allow a religious test for public office, religious voters put the full force...
by Barry Howard | Dec 4, 2008 | Opinion
Our drum tree serves as a holiday reminder that God calls us to march to the beat of a different drummer, receiving our formative cues and motivation from the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus.The first summarizes the journey of the Magi who traveled from the East in...
