Katrina forcing Louisiana Baptists beyond ‘obliterated’ plans
HAMMOND, La. (BP)--“I’m overwhelmed but not in a negative way. It’s very positive,” said Lonnie Wascom, director of missions for the Louisiana north shore Baptist associations in Chappapeela, LaTangi and St. Tammany parishes.
Leaders must stir passion for God’s Kingdom, Hemphill notes
ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP)--At least 80 percent of evangelical American churches are plateaued or declining, Ken Hemphill said, noting that the only true church growth is occurring in Asia and Africa today, not in the United States or Western Europe.
Minor league pitcher says there’s more to life than accolades
OKLAHOMA CITY (BP)--Professional athletes are sometimes accused of being so focused on their game and the party afterward that they have no room in their lives except for the game and themselves. Such is not the case with John Wasdin, pitcher for the Oklahoma City RedHawks.
FIRST-PERSON: A clash of worldviews
OKLAHOMA CITY (BP)--The new Tom Cruise flick, “War of the Worlds,” has our nation’s attention focused on the conflict between warring factions. You and I and our families are engaged in a similar “war of the worlds,” where philosophical aliens attempt to destroy what thousands of men and women gave their life’s blood to preserve.
FIRST-PERSON: Does PG now mean ‘profanity guaranteed’?
OKLAHOMA CITY (BP)--If you heard all the hype about the movie "Cinderella Man," you probably thought, as I did, you were going to step into a great family movie.
Historic pro-life bill passes Oklahoma legislature
OKLAHOMA CITY (BP)--The final step to passage of the most significant pro-life legislation in Oklahoma in 30 years was passed by the state House of Representatives in a 95-3 vote May 12.
FIRST-PERSON: Hate what God hates
OKLAHOMA CITY (BP)--Christians are hardwired inside their spiritual DNA to love what God loves.
Draper listening session focuses on relationships
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (BP)--The theme of improved interpersonal relationships dominated the fourth of eight listening sessions with young leaders conducted by retiring LifeWay Christian Resources President James T. Draper Jr. in Broken Arrow, Okla., March 7.
FIRST-PERSON: Spice up your marriage
OKLAHOMA CITY (BP)--One of the things many Southern Baptists value very highly is their marriage relationship. While many are not married, this season would be a good time to offer some ideas that potentially make a marriage a little more spicy:
FIRST-PERSON: Pleading for souls
OKLAHOMA CITY (BP)--There are early indications that baptisms for last year may be down. Some may protest and claim that we are “even.” In other words, we are baptizing about as many as we have in the past.
