by Mark McEntire | May 28, 2002 | Opinion
Much attention has been given to why the posting of the Ten Commandments in public buildings is a bad idea for political reasons. It is obviously a violation of the Constitution, which is why such efforts are being routinely struck down by judges. Little attention has...
by Ray Higgins | May 23, 2002 | Opinion
Pastors can have some big-sized dreams for God. So can kings. 1 Chronicles 17 reports how King David processed his success in defeating Israel’s enemies, uniting the nation, bringing the Ark of the Covenant home and building a majestic palace. As he basked in...
by Jodi Mathews | May 23, 2002 | Opinion
With multi-million dollar projects in the works, the faithful are left to consider the ethics of their holy building plans. When First Baptist Church of Dallas announced its $48 million building project, some Baptists balked at the amount, while others stood in line...
by Ray Higgins | May 23, 2002 | Opinion
Pastors can have some big-sized dreams for God. So can kings. 1 Chronicles 17 reports how King David processed his success in defeating Israel’s enemies, uniting the nation, bringing the Ark of the Covenant home and building a majestic palace. As he basked in...
by Barry Howard | May 23, 2002 | Opinion
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. This important holiday is not just another “day off” but a day to remember those who lost their lives in military service to our country. Remembering is a painful but necessary discipline. Remembering the...
by Mike Mitchell | May 22, 2002 | Opinion
To rank things is human. Every night David Letterman offers a top 10 list. College football has its top 25. To be in the top is to be the elite. We even rank sins. Murder, rape, assault and armed robbery usually draw the heaviest penalties in our society. Among church...
