Transplant call came just in the nick of time
The telephone finally rang at 10:45 p.m. on Dec. 6, 2008, with a call we had been waiting on for a long time.
Legal fees vs. children’s home, colleges
The clock is winding down on 2009. Churches across Missouri have been deciding their response to a measure approved by Missouri Baptist Convention messengers to allow Cooperative Program funds to be used to pay fees incurred in legal action against five entities.
Let love of others be your gift to God
Christian singer/songwriter Kyle Matthews sums up our fascination and dilemma with Christmas gift-giving in a song titled “The Gifts We Give” from his Christmas album, “Timeless Christmas Child.” What exactly are worthy gifts for celebrating the birth of Christ?
Matthews, in the
Harmony churches team up to cheer troops
As Sedalia’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” parade wound its way a
 Theo Asbury of Sedalia watches as Dona Smith, also of Sedalia, fills in Christmas
Study says majority of world’s population faces religious restrictionWASHINGTON (ABP) -- Nearly 70 percent of the world's 6.8 billion people live in countries with high restrictions on religion, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life. Create a meaningful minute in someone’s lifeThe world is smaller than ever. This gives us the ability to make a difference — preferably a positive one — in more lives in mere moments. A miracle of the heartJulie Brock-Garcia was disappointed when her Make-A-Wish Foundation appeal was rebuffed. She had wanted to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger. But when the wish reached the California governor’s office, the response was a polite “sorry but he’s too busy.” The Make-A-Wish Foundation Practice redemptive justiceJesus 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 Jefferson City couple sells dream house to live God-given dreamKeith 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. |
