Resources from 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)–The year 2008 began with the anticipation that history would be made, and on that count the year certainly did not disappoint. Nevertheless, the year unfolded with more surprises than usual. The intellectual task of reviewing a year is always fascinating, usually difficult and often humbling. That is certainly the case with the […]

ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP)--While researching the subject of New Year's resolutions I came across the following quote: "He who breaks a resolution is a weakling; He who makes one is a fool."

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (BP)--At the end of the year, the studios bring out their big guns -- the pictures they hope will garner prestige and award attention.

Southern Baptists are one of the most diverse denominations in America, with more than 9,330 ethnic congregations — almost one in five Southern Baptist congregations. Many ethnic churches — from New Jersey to Oklahoma to Oregon — are excellent examples of what it means to be passionate followers of Jesus Christ with a heart for […]

WASHINGTON (BP)--Children living with both biological parents or adoptive parents who attend religious services regularly are less likely to exhibit problems at school or at home, a new analysis of national data shows.       The study by psychologist Nicholas Zill, the founder of Child Trends, and statistician Philip Fletcher found that children in such a situation -- when compared to children not living with both parents and not attending religious services regularly -- are 5.5 times less likely to have repeated a grade and 2.5 less likely to have had their parents contacted by the school because of a conduct or achievement problem.       Additionally, intact families who have regular religious participation (defined as at least weekly or monthly) are less likely to report parental stress and more likely to report a "better parent-child relationship," the analysis, which focused on families with children ages 6-17, says.

WASHINGTON (BP)--A commitment to religious liberty can pave the way for an American foreign policy with widespread backing, Southern Baptist leader Richard Land said at a Washington panel discussion.

CARTHAGE, Mo. (BP)--This is not your mama's church.       "There's a little twang in the singing and the people who come here aren't too shiny," said Steve Stafford, pastor of Risen Ranch Cowboy Church in Carthage, Mo. "But we sure do preach one true Gospel."

RUBY, La. (BP)--Pete Reed didn't attend church because he didn't feel welcome.       "Too often people are judged by their outward appearances, and not for who they are," said the 45-year-old Reed, a giant of a man with a bad back and knees -- and a hunger for the Lord and a love for making children laugh.