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…
ANOTHER VIEW: Connecting biblical and modern worlds
Another View for February 2, 2006 By Todd E. Brady Union University In the fast-paced world of flashy journalism, thoughtful fans of the television program Nightline found themselves frustrated when Ted Koppel announced his departure from ABC last fall. Immediately,…
EDITORIAL: Beyond tragedy
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…
No News about Virginia Baptists and their ministries for January 26, 2006
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…
Impact Virginia! extended to Grenada
Projects in the nation of Grenada have been added to locations for this year’s Impact Virginia! Impact Virginia! is Virginia Baptists’ coed youth missions opportunity involving teenagers in hands-on ministry projects. Baptist youth from across the state join forces to…
Cochranes offer BTSR large gift
Two Virginia Baptist benefactors have offered a large matching-gift challenge to Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. Seminary officials announced Jan. 19 that Louise and Harwood Cochrane had issued a $3 million challenge to their fellow BTSR supporters. As part of…