by Johnny Lewis | Aug 13, 2004 | Opinion
My brother-in-law and I are different yet the same. He recently completed course work at one of the Southern Baptist seminaries and plans to work with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. I recently finished course work at a seminary...
by Dr. Trevor Stammers | Aug 13, 2004 | Opinion
The 15th international AIDS conference opened in Bangkok July 11 with elephant parades and Thai dancers in abundance. The Hollywood glitterati were also there in force–Richard Gere, Ashley Judd, Rupert Everett, Oprah Winfrey and the current Miss Universe,...
by Joel Snider | Aug 12, 2004 | Opinion
Since the Democratic National Convention, our nation has hit full stride in the political process. Each news broadcast leads with stories about the candidates, and every edition of the newspaper contains letters advocating one party or decrying one candidate. Maybe...
by James L. Evans | Aug 11, 2004 | Christian Nationalism, Opinion
Is it possible to be a Christian and not be an American? The question on the surface seems absurd. There are Christians in every corner of the world. And where there are not Christians there are Christian missionaries diligently preaching the gospel. It would seem...
by Justin Henry | Aug 9, 2004 | Opinion
RIGA, Latvia—Members of First Baptist Church of Longview, Texas, just returned from Latvia, where they built relationships, cared for orphans and led Vacation Bible Schools during a 10-day mission trip. The group traveled with Buckner Orphan Care International, a...
by James L. Evans | Aug 9, 2004 | Opinion
Does religion really work? I’m using the word “work” in the most pragmatic sense. Is there a measurable way of proving that people of faith live longer, live better, have better marriages, are financially successful, have fewer problems with their...