by Jan Turrentine | Jan 30, 2004 | Opinion
Thirty-five American Baptist pastors and other ministerial leaders are one step closer to better physical, spiritual and emotional well-being, thanks to “wellness grants” they received in late 2003. The grants grew out of their denomination’s...
by David Benjamin | Jan 29, 2004 | Opinion
“Grow a Gen-X church in five easy steps.” The bookshelves are filled with “how-to” books on church change. But discerning leaders know that there is no single prescription which will restore health and vitality to every church. However Jim...
by Jack Brymer | Jan 29, 2004 | Opinion
A short decade ago, Russian cosmonaut Sergie Krikalev set the record for man’s space endurance at the time and needed more than smelling salts upon returning to Earth. Not only were the cosmonaut’s legs wobbly from his 10-month space mission, but he had to...
by Roger Thomas | Jan 28, 2004 | Opinion
Sometimes the trailer for a film can be deceptive. This can be a very bad thing when the trailer shows several great moments that, one discovers upon seeing the film, are the only inspired scenes in the film. Deception can be a good thing, though, when the previews...
by Michael Clingenpeel | Jan 28, 2004 | Opinion
I am a white, male, middle class, East Coast, Southern, formally educated, married, American, baby boomer, Baptist Christian. This does not make me better than anyone. It does, however, mean I view the world from a different perspective than people who are...
by Mike Parnell | Jan 27, 2004 | Opinion
One of the great horrors of our national history—the Civil War—has been the backdrop of some wonderful stories. The most famous is “Gone With the Wind.” The love triangle of Scarlet O’Hara, Rhett Butler and Ashley Wilkes is a part of American popular...
