by Graham Ware | Oct 2, 2013 | Opinion
I try to read a lot of blogs, but I’ve stopped reading some because of common bad blogging habits. The poor form of writing makes it difficult to read the content and take the authors seriously while the poor use of writing styles and formatting detract from...
by Molly T. Marshall | Oct 2, 2013 | Opinion
The lectionary readings for this coming Sunday are bracing. They speak of destroyed cities, exilic experience and leadership failure. They sound much like the America many are enduring. Lamentations begins with this poignant description: “How lonely sits the...
by Chuck Queen | Oct 1, 2013 | Opinion
Jesus tells an intriguing story in Luke 16:1-9 about a dishonest manager who strikes off significant amounts owed by debtors so that when he is dismissed, he would be welcomed into their homes. “His master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted...
by BWA Staff | Oct 1, 2013 | Opinion
Neville Callam, general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), encouraged European Baptists to adopt the principles of the Covenant on Intra-Baptist Relations affirmed by the BWA General Council in July. Speaking at the meeting of the Council of the European...
by Arthur Brown | Oct 1, 2013 | Opinion
The ongoing crisis in Syria and the resultant humanitarian catastrophe for millions is taking an intolerable toll on individuals, families, communities and nations. Desperate times lead to desperate measures. This is true not only for those on the battlefields but...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Sep 30, 2013 | Opinion
Sir Walter Raleigh got into the spirit outside the convention center.When civic leaders from Raleigh persuaded the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) to leave Nashville and host its annual shindig in a city known more for wine sipping than string...
