Editorial for February 2, 2006 By Jim White On January 25, Ed Scott, chairman of deacons at the Ochwilla Baptist Church in rural Hawthorne, Florida, learned that seven grandchildren, aged 20 months to 15 years, the children of his two…
Letters to the Editor for February 2, 2006
Evolution vs. Intelligent Design The two letters printed in the Jan. 19 edition of the Herald, by Albert Mohler and Brent Walker, were the benchmarks for either side of the evolution/ID debate. I respect both these men, especially Walker, for…
Church & People News for February 2, 2006
Staff Changes Tom Reynolds, to Bybee's Road Church, Troy, as interim pastor. Bob Wayne, to Vinton Church, Vinton, as minister to senior adults. Phil Carpenter, to United Church, Falls Church, as part-time minister of music. After serving for 17 years…
ANOTHER VIEW: Honoring God by living within your budget
Another View for February 2, 2006 By Howard Dayton Baptist Press When there doesn't seem to be enough money to make ends meet, it can be very frustrating trying to live on a budget. But a budget's even more important…
The day the Russians came
Heritage Column for February 2, 2006 By Fred Anderson There was a time—50 years ago—when Americans and Russians were not the closest of friends. And then along came Theodore Floyd Adams, whose very touch and presence changed the way some…
No News about Virginia Baptists and their ministries for January 26, 2006
Who’s speaking for the church?
Editorial for January 26, 2006 By Jim White Why aren't more unbelievers listening to what the church is saying? Perhaps they are. Sometimes I try to put myself in the place of the unchurched and I listen to what “the…
January clearance
Heritage Column for January 26, 2006 By Fred Anderson January is a time for putting away the festive decorations of Christmastide, sweeping away the remnants of holiday celebrations and facing the realities presented with the beginning of a new year….
Volunteers needed in South Africa
The Free State Baptist Association of the Baptist Union of South Africa has invited a team from Virginia to lead a retreat for their pastors and spouses Feb. 17-27. John Tadlock is heading a 12-couple team as part of Virginia…