Lecturer cites food-related themes in Jesus’ ethical teaching
ABILENE, Texas º Jesus taught important ethical lessons while dining, Emmanuel McCall told participants at Logsdon School of Theology's annual Maston Lectures.
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Missions: What would Jesus do?
By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor Our page 1 story in this issue deals with challenges of doing missions — particularly overseas missions — in a world that is certainly complex and often hostile. Hostility may be because a missionary is a cultural or racial
Follow example of Jesus, ‘The Gift’
By Bill Webb, Word&Way Editor A local expert on birds noted in an evening news interview a few days ago that the upcoming winter season in Missouri would be tougher than usual for non-migratory birds. Naturally occurring fruits and nuts simply will
Advent 2005 devotional: Jesus helps us through dark days
December 20, Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 By Don Wideman, Former MBC Executive Director An old adage states, "It is always darkest just before dawn." Israel was going through dark days because of continued disobedience of God's laws and disregard for the covenant He
Advent 2005 devotional: Share Jesus with excitement
December 19, Luke 2:16-20 By Randy Curless, Sports Crusaders Illinois Coordinator It was Sunday, Oct. 16, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The Houston Astros were one out away from their first-ever trip to the World Series. There were men
Advent 2005 devotional: Make room for Jesus this year
December 14, Luke 2:1-7 By James R. Smith, Missouri Baptist Foundation President It was early in the Advent season. The children came forward for the mystery box sermon. It had been Abagail's turn to put an object in the mystery box that
Advent 2005 devotional: What will you do with Jesus?
December 13, Matthew 1:18-25 By Bob Kenison, Missouri Baptist Children's Home President "Joseph, what will you do about Jesus?" Confronted by the angel, Joseph accepted his "call" and his life changed forever. Confronted by the birth of Jesus, I immediately go
Advent 2005 devotional: Jesus Christ is the Word
November 28, John 1:1-4 By Bob Cox, Illmo Baptist Church, Scott City For most of my life, I have dealt specifically with words. In addition to the obvious, such as learning to read, I was regularly a participant in "spelling bees." Success in
Hurricane relief in Jesus’ name
By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor When disaster strikes, Southern Baptist disaster relief stands ready to respond. Hurricane activity in Florida and up the East Coast prompted state and North American Mission Board units to be ready to roll and - as this column is being