by Eleazar Ziherambere | Mar 11, 2014 | Opinion
As American Baptist International Ministries (IM) celebrates 200 years of mission, my attention turns to the presence of African-Americans on the mission field. I can’t help but lament that, even though African-Americans represent 12 percent of the United...
by James Ellis III | Mar 11, 2014 | Opinion
Texting while driving is now the leading cause of death for teen drivers. People also text so much that it has been linked to sleep problems, and there are new laws being passed in certain states that prohibit hand-held cell phone use while driving. Clearly, we have...
by Bill Wilson | Mar 10, 2014 | Opinion
The story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50 is remarkable. More ink is devoted to Joseph’s story than any other character in the Bible apart from Jesus. The intrigue and drama of the narrative trump any soap opera, and the characters that dot the landscape of his life...
by Robert Parham | Mar 10, 2014 | Opinion
Voice of Russia radio called for an interview. The call was as unexpected as the topic which interested the radio network. I initially thought the caller wanted to talk about what a Baptist was, since Russia had military operations in Crimea and deepening tensions...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Mar 8, 2014 | Opinion
The most important room in American history, one could argue, sits on the east side of what was once the Pennsylvania State House, and is now known as Independence Hall. A morning break between the Baptist World Alliance Executive Committee and the North...
by Richard Goode | Mar 7, 2014 | Opinion
People frequently ask, “Why offer the liberal arts in a prison?” Since January 2007, a few dozen women incarcerated at the Tennessee Prison for Women have used the liberal arts to imagine better lives for themselves and their families. Each semester, they...
