African church in Columbia puts aside tribal differences
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Does your faith have question marks?
Here’s a paradox. Last year, I preached a sermon on doubt, which actually helped some people’s faith. I asked the question: Does your faith have any question marks? Doubt -- the searching kind -- really does have a place in the faith process.
Commit, plan, prepare to save lives
People of faith are keenly aware that “we are our brother’s keeper” and our children’s, our parents’, other relatives’, acquaintances’, strangers’ — everyone’s. They also are fully aware that Jesus was in the lifesaving and life-restoring business and admonished his disciples to be like him
The snow melted yesterday — some of it
Yesterday, for the second day in a row, outside temperatures became almost balmy. Here in mid-Missouri in the Midwest, higher temperatures and sustained sunshine were godsends. The weather where I live has not been so different from most winters we experience. We
Mediation ends between the MBC, four agencies
Mediation between the Missouri Baptist Convention and four formerly affiliated agencies has ended without a resolution. The primary issue — who would control those organizations — could not be settled.
Mizzou BSU team builds bridges in Cuba
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Happy birthday, Facebook
As a salute to Facebook's 10th year, Word&Way's media columnist offers 10 tips to help you use it.
Unequally yoked? Navigating interfaith marriage
Not that long ago, many Baptist youth ministers warned students about the dangers of interdenominational dating. After all, it could lead to marrying a Methodist, and would a child from that home be sprinkled or immersed? Today, ministers to students are more likely to raise
Pastor offers matters for interfaith couples to consider
A Baptist pastor with experience in interfaith dialogue offers suggestions for couples considering marriage.
Observe Black History Month
February is Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month. It is a fitting month for Americans —- all Americans —- to observe this time and catch up on this aspect of America’s rich heritage.