Christmas ornaments change lives in Thailand
Thai Country Trim employs dozens of rural Thai women who work from their home to make Christmas ornaments, enabling them to make an income as they care for their children.
A Time to Wait: Prayer has awesome power
I remember the specially made Advent wreaths of my childhood. To give us more Scripture and tradition, Mom had us take turns reading every week. We also did this at church, a
A Time to Wait: Experiencing peace
The Advent season is the time of year to look forward to celebrating Jesus’ birth. It is also a time we think about peace and reflect back over the past.
A Time to Wait: Taking the good news to everyone
Advent is a season of anticipation. The people of God had long anticipated the coming of the Messiah. When he came in the form of a baby in Bethlehem and
Group says Southern Baptists oppose religious equality in the military
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (ABP) – A group dedicated to separation of church and state in the armed forces charged that Southern Baptists are against religious equality after an article compared its work at the U.S. Air Force Academy to “a mission to rid the institution of
Louisiana woman finds hope through Christian Women’s Job Corps
Danielle Flintroy described her life as "a complete mess" before arriving at Christian Women's Job Corps. She is this year's recipient of the Sybil Bentley Dove Award, which is given annually to a current or former CWJC participant who advances herself through life
First destroys sanctuary of southwest Virginia church, just days before Christmas celebration
The sanctuary of Grundy Baptist Church in southwest Virginia was destroyed Dec. 15 by a fire which also seriously damaged the church’s education building and parsonage. The structure, built by the 108-year-old church in the 1950s, is a total loss, fire officials said.
Alleged peeping evangelist charged in third town
WALDRON, Ark. (ABP) – A traveling Southern Baptist evangelist and former camp pastor for LifeWay Christian Resources faces new charges of video voyeurism in a third mid-South community.
Parents, pastors wrestle with place of Santa at Christmas
Where to place the jolly elf in the original Christmas story can be a perennial dilemma for both parents and pastors. This year, two new products draw on educating kids about the origins of Santa, or inspiring them to become Santas themselves.
A Time to Wait: What are you waiting for?
"What are you waiting for?" Has anyone ever asked you that question - perhaps with a tinge of exasperation in the voice? As we observe the Advent season, I would