FIRST-PERSON–Baseball & the war on terrorism: Who’s ahead & what inning is it?
McMINNVILLE, Ore. (BP)--"Who's playing?" my son asked. "The Mariners and the Yankees," I replied.
FIRST-PERSON: Americans need to be vigilant against a Taliban-like tyranny
DALLAS (BP)--A lot has been said about the changes in our nation since Sept. 11. It is a common topic because we note it in so many ways each day. The changes are as pervasive as salt in water, affecting the smallest and farthest parts of our culture. Movie releases have been indefinitely delayed; the Emmys were canceled; sporting events were disrupted. Transportation has become less convenient and more serious. Road rage is, at least temporarily, less common. Some jokes are now taboo in a society that once bragged about its irreverence. Comedians known for their sarcasm or cynicism wave the flag alongside the former victims of their wit.
Speak about Islam clearly & without fear, Mohler says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--Extremists may kill innocent people in the name of Allah, but that is not the ultimate danger of the Islamic faith, says R. Albert Mohler Jr.
Anthrax scare prompts evacuation of key Southwestern building
FORT WORTH, Texas (BP)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, joined the list of hundreds of organizations enduring anthrax scares Oct. 16.
A church’s potential for crisis can’t be escaped, speaker says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--"If our churches are mission churches, we will be reaching out to people who have problems," a speaker at the National Preschool and Children's Convention, said.
8 coping strategies listed for children after tragedy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Eight tips for helping children cope with crises were cited in a conference on "Churches and Crisis" during the National Preschool and Children's Convention Oct. 15-18 at LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.
2 American women continue in legal limbo in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (BP)--The Texas minister keeping watch on the Afghanistan trial of eight foreign relief workers, including two Americans, has learned their Pakistani attorney hopes a decision will be forthcoming soon.
Spiritual battles more consequential than military battles, Mohler tells trustees
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--America is in the midst of a military battle overseas, but Christian ministers worldwide are in the midst of a spiritual battle with far greater consequences, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President R. Albert Mohler Jr. said Oct. 16.
FIRST-PERSON: Sept. 11 prompts review of the Master Teacher’s syllabus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Do you remember your favorite teacher? One of my favorites was Ralph Hillman, a professor of speech communication at Middle Tennessee State University. Dr. Hillman seemed to be everybody's favorite in the speech department. He's the kind of teacher who has a love not only for the subject matter but also for his students.
These pilots know the way to beat terrorism
EAST AFRICA (BP)--Less than 24 hours after the terrorist strikes on America, two missionary pilots in east Africa take to the air. Their destination: one of the poorest countries in the world, where Christians are heavily persecuted.
