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  Justices refuse challenge to Obamacare

  A week after agreeing to decide whether mandated contraception coverage in the Affordable Care Act is constitutional, the U.S. Supreme Court turned down a broader challenge raised by Liberty University.

  12/04/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Editorial: Advent points to hope beyond the secular season

  Christmas has been and will continue to be co-opted by secular society. And with good reason, if you think about it.

  12/04/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Reeves: Advocacy can unite Baptists

  Baptists of different stripes can multiply their influence and foster reconciliation through advocacy in the public square, the former public policy director for the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission told the recent New Baptist Covenant Summit in Atlanta.

  12/04/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Church “kids” reunite in Lubbock after five decades

  A chance remark led to a 50-year reunion of the youth group from First Baptist Church in Clovis, N.M.

  12/04/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  CommonCall: Champions of Hope

  Carly Pickens of Champions of Hope in Dallas finds joy in seeing at-risk children and teenagers in her low-income neighborhood respond to loving Christian mentors.

  12/03/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Churches partner to feed children in Haiti

  Baptist churches across South Central Texas joined to provide 128,000 meals for hungry children in Haiti.

  12/03/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Brother Bill’s offers poor in West Dallas a helping hand

  For decades, West Dallas residents have known when they need a helping hand, they can count on Brother Bill.

  12/02/2013 - By John Rutledge

• Explore: Believe exclusively

  • The Explore the Bible lesson for Dec. 15 focuses on John 14:1-14, 27-29.

  12/01/2013 - By John Rutledge

• BaptistWay: Love without limits

  • The BaptistWay lesson for Dec. 15 focuses on Luke 10:25-37.

  12/01/2013 - By John Rutledge

• Life: A love you can experience

  • The Bible Studies for Life lesson for Dec. 15 focuses on Romans 5.

  12/01/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Around the State: HPU plans Christmas celebration

  Howard Payne University’s symphonic band and concert choir will perform “A Christmas Celebration” Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

  11/28/2013 - By John Rutledge

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  Texas Tidbits: Missions Mania attracts crowd

  The Royal Ambassadors and Challengers Missions Mania campout drew 522 boys, young men and adult leaders from 35 churches to Latham Springs Camp and Retreat Center in mid-November.

  11/28/2013 - By John Rutledge