By Bob Allen Mosque opponents in Murfreesboro, Tenn., want the county to seize a newly constructed Islamic Center and turn it over to someone else. J. Thomas Smith, an attorney for citizens asking the Tennessee Supreme Court to overturn an…
REVIEW: In ‘Fruitvale Station’ an opportunity to dialog about one of America’s toughest issues
A friend posted a comment on Facebook that bears repeating. She said, “I never cry at movies. In fact, I rarely cry at all. That changed Wednesday when I went to see Fruitvale Station.” Fruitvale Station tells the true story…
Living sacrifice: What does it mean for Christians to sacrifice today?
In biblical times, priests offered animal and grain sacrifices — as thanksgiving or to seek forgiveness for sin. Sacrifice meant death. But in Romans 12:1, the Apostle Paul called on believers to be “living sacrifices.” How does a believer live,…
Looking for common ground in what it means to sacrifice for greater good — in theory and practice
Christians tend to agree the Bible commands sacrifice for the greater good, but they differ about what that means. In a July 18 letter to elected federal officials, 5,000 Christian leaders asked Congress to work to protect the most vulnerable…
CBFNC spreading gospel of farming
By Jeff Brumley Cooperative Baptists in North Carolina are forging a network of church and other faith-based garden and farming ministries in hopes of inspiring more congregations to grow food for those in need. The effort’s center of gravity is…
CBF eliminates coordinator position
By Bob Allen The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has retired one of its top leadership positions in a new structure aligned with priorities identified by the 2012 Task Force. Connie McNeill, coordinator for administration at the Atlanta-based Fellowship since March 2005,…
CBF eliminates coordinator position
By Bob Allen The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has retired one of its top leadership positions in a new structure aligned with priorities identified by the 2012 Task Force. Connie McNeill, coordinator for administration at the Atlanta-based Fellowship since March 2005,…
CBF eliminates coordinator position
By Bob Allen The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has retired one of its top leadership positions in a new structure aligned with priorities identified by the 2012 Task Force. Connie McNeill, coordinator for administration at the Atlanta-based Fellowship since March 2005,…
CBF eliminates coordinator position
By Bob Allen The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has retired one of its top leadership positions in a new structure aligned with priorities identified by the 2012 Task Force. Connie McNeill, coordinator for administration at the Atlanta-based Fellowship since March 2005,…
Wrath of God verse roils hymnal group
By Bob Allen The wrath of God has become a point of contention since news broke that a new Presbyterian hymnal passed on the popular title “In Christ Alone” for theological reasons. “Why do many Christians shrink from any thought…
Wrath of God verse roils hymnal group
By Bob Allen The wrath of God has become a point of contention since news broke that a new Presbyterian hymnal passed on the popular title “In Christ Alone” for theological reasons. “Why do many Christians shrink from any thought…
Prank backfires at Baptist camp
By Bob Allen Five people were taken to a hospital and multiple medical units were dispatched to a Maryland Baptist campground in a hazardous materials incident that resulted from a prank. The July 23 incident at Camp Wo-Me-To near Jarrettsville,…