Jesus tasted the bitter fruit of Roman justice as he stood before Pontius Pilate during Passover. Roman justice for a sinless teacher -- the Messiah -- was a cruel cross and an agonizing death. So much for the justice of the world. Our cover package
Keith and Jeanie McGowan were comfortable in their home west of Jefferson City. Nestled on 2.3 acres, the home had all the features the couple would need to see them through retirement.
Students and faculty at Central Baptist Theological Seminary will have a lot
 This architectural drawing depicts what will be a walkway between new Central
Relationships, reconnection foster restorationRelationship is at the heart of the restorative justice philosophy—restoring an offender’s relationship with self, family and community. Restorative Justice: Focus on HealingRestorative justice, which emphasizes healing of the victim, the community and the offender, is being implemented in different ways across the country. Some focus on victims; others include prison-related ministries and outreach efforts. All center on forgiveness. Strengthened family ties break cycle of criminal behaviorMinistry to inmates’ children and spouses can help keep families together through incarceration and after release. Generally, offenders are placed in prisons away from home—often across the state or even in another state. Baptist state conventions feeling effects of economyNASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) -- Feeling the effects of a bad economy, several Southern Baptist Convention-affiliated state and regional conventions reduced budgets in annual meetings, held in recent weeks across the nation. Thankful? Then be a blessingAll of us have a lot of reasons for giving thanks this week. Most of us will express our gratitude to God for all of His blessings to us, if only as we offer a blessing for a sumptuous Thanksgiving meal. Cape First notes 175 years
Gray Summit church honors past, present, future faithfulWith the theme, “Find Us Faithful,” First Baptist Church, Gray Summit celebrated its 150th anniversary. |
