by Zach Dawes Jr | May 3, 2013 | Opinion
141 million and 18.6 billion. These figures represent the average number of cards given and the total dollars spent last year for Mother’s Day, respectively. To call it a significant holiday would be a bit of an understatement, and for Baptist ministers who...
by Jim Somerville | May 2, 2013 | Opinion
I went to jail last Friday. It’s the fourth time I’ve done it on First Baptist of Richmond’s yearlong, every-member mission trip. I do it because I’m haunted by that verse from Matthew 25 where Jesus says, “I was in prison and you...
by Bob Newell | May 2, 2013 | Opinion
As students of literature know, “The Odyssey” is the story of one man’s frustrated attempt to return home. Nestor, a noble warrior, came home shortly after his battles and discovered that little had changed. Agamemnon also made it home, but...
by Katie McKown | May 2, 2013 | Opinion
When I arrived at the local Baptist association meeting, I parked on the lower level of the lot. As I was walking toward the building, I noticed several parking spaces near the door labeled “elderly.” I thought this was very considerate, but, of course,...
by Tony W. Cartledge | May 1, 2013 | Opinion
Science and space, ancient worlds and beautiful things are all fascinating to me, so I was particularly taken by an online posting in the April 30 MailOnline, published by the UK’s Daily Mail newspaper. Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, built as a Hindu temple, later...
by Bill Wilson | May 1, 2013 | Opinion
Are you an excuse maker? When someone makes a compelling case for action or movement, are you prone to start your response with the phrase, “Yes, but…”? Do you see yourself as an exception to most rules? Making excuses is at the heart of a troubling spirit...
