Silence is a dangerous thing

Chowan College will change its mascot to comply with NCAA policies on Native-American mascots-this, after the Baptist school's president and board decided to forego the potential legal battle, time and expense of keeping the school's current mascot, the Braves. “The…

By Andy Netzel Religion News Service A charred Bible rested on a table in front of what used to be Dancy First Baptist Church’s pulpit, where investigators believe the fire started. Walter Hawkins Jr., ran his fingers across the book,…

The Weekender, the statewide retreat for teenage girls sponsored by Virginia Woman’s Missionary Union, has tapped college-aged girls to serve as mentors to retreat participants this year. The retreat is still dedicated to missions, spiritual growth and leadership development. However,…

By Daphne Almarode Collegiate Minister, James Madison University “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 This verse…

Resurrection Baptist Church in Montpelier, Vt., is seeking volunteers to help work on its roof. The roof on the church has been deteriorating for several years, but the trustees have been patching it year after year to make it last…

Pastors representing hundreds of Christian churches throughout metropolitan Richmond were to gather at Richmond Hill Feb. 16 to covenant to lead their congregations in praying a common list of topics for an entire year beginning March 5, 2006. The effort…

Staff Changes Robert Lee Bowers Jr., to Dogwood Church, Gum Spring, as pastor. Wayne Collis, to Gordonsville Church, Gordonsville, as pastor. Dennis Knight, to First Church, Mar-tinsville, as pastor. Thomas Parker, to Oak Grove Church, Cana, as pastor. Bill Collins,…

First Person for February 9, 2006 By Brooks R. Faulkner LifeWay Christian Resources It's a line by Jack Nicholson in the movie, A Few Good Men, and it goes like this: “You can't handle the truth.” It's an effort to…

Editorial for February 9, 2006 By Jim White Like millions of other Americans, I watched as a mule-drawn funeral coach bore the body of Coretta Scott King to the Georgia state capitol in Atlanta. As state troopers, a mix of…