When our church was tested by fire

Our church has just lived through the worst natural disaster our area of California ever has experienced, and the damage is not fully comprehended yet. On Jan. 7, a fire broke out in the Eaton Canyon area, which is a...

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Bush offers conservative but popular judge to replace O’Connor on Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (ABP) — President Bush nominated a strong conservative, federal appellate judge John Roberts, to replace retiring moderate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court July 19. After the announcement, activists on both sides of the nation's cultural debates…

Opposite sides of church-state debate weigh in on Roberts nomination

WASHINGTON (ABP) — President Bush's pick of a strong conservative for an open slot on the Supreme Court stirred strong reactions July 20 on both sides of America's debate over the proper relationship between religion and government. But, according to…

Conservative-liberal alliance urges review of Patriot Act, while Bush defends

Editor's note: This story updates one released July 19. WASHINGTON — (ABP) If some of the Patriot Act's provisions aren't allowed to expire, groups like pro-life demonstrators, defenders of traditional marriage and evangelicals who disagree with the administration's foreign policy…

Church & People News for July 21, 2005

Staff Changes Matthew S. Straw, to Westhampton Church, Richmond, as pastor, effective July 24. Adam Wood, to Keen Street Church, Danville, as pastor, effective August 1. Tom McCracken, resigning as pastor of Airlee Court Church, Roanoke. Dan Tatum, to Hampton…

Classified Ads for July 21, 2005

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Three weeks in Italy

Heritage Column for July 21, 2005 By Fred Anderson ROVIGO, Italy – Our three weeks in Italy have left us with many impressions. Our ears are still ringing with the constant traffic noise of Naples, the sounds of Italians rapidly…

The power of the pat on the back

Editorial for July 21, 2005 By Jim White “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus” (Romans 15:5). Ever lose heart? My guess is you have gotten…

Letter for July 21, 2005

Wake up, Baptists I appreciated your fine column about “What's in a name.” As a life-long Baptist (76 years) I have always been distressed that people are so unconcerned about Baptist doctrine and important theological beliefs and practices! But I…

BREAKING NEWS: Bush will name court nominee tonight, rumored to be Clement

WASHINGTON (ABP) — The White House has said President Bush will announce his nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor at 9 p.m. Eastern time July 19, and speculation is swirling around Washington circles that a relative…