2003 Archives
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Bible Study for Texas for 8_10_72803
Posted: 7/25/03
Lesson for Aug. 10
Micah 1:1-7; 2:1-9
Where coveting leads
By Stephen Hatfield
She is 81 years old. She lives alone, having lost her husband some years ago. She has adjusted well to life in the golden years. She has many friends and a wonderful church, and her family, though several hundred miles away, keeps in close touch.
10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge
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Bible Study for Texas for 8_17_72803
Posted: 7/25/03
Lesson for Aug. 17
Micah 3
When leaders sell out
By Stephen Hatfield
Parents, teachers, coaches, managers and ministers all seek to motivate people to action. Bookstore shelves are filled with titles that define and describe techniques to get the most out of people. A leader desires to do the right things and say the right things in order to reach a goal.
10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge
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Bible Study for Texas for 8_24_72803
Posted: 7/25/03
Lesson for Aug. 24
Micah 4:1-8; 5:2-5
Peace can come from the pieces
By Stephen Hatfield
In the midst of turmoil and destruction, peace is always a possibility. Micah chapters 4-5 describe the potential for peace and restoration of the nations of Israel and Judah.
10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge
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Bible Study for Texas for 8_3_72803
Posted: 7/25/03
Lesson for Aug. 3
Hosea 14
Return to the Lord in repentance
By Sam Dennis
10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge
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Bible Study for Texas for 8_31_72803
Posted: 7/25/03
Lesson for Aug. 31
Micah 6:1-8
God's case against his people
By Stephen Hatfield
These concluding chapters of Micah (6-7) focus once again on the courtroom. In chapters 1-3, Micah, the lead prosecutor, outlined his accusations against the nations of Israel and Judah, with special emphasis given to the lack of leadership among political officials and religious leaders.
10/10/2003 - By John Rutledge
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ABC creates place for gays. The American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. has voted to create a regional association designed for gay-friendly churches. The denomination's General Board established Evergreen Baptist Association, which was formed by churches that felt ostracized by the more conservative–and much larger–American Baptist Churches of the Northwest. Many of the congregations opposed the larger group's stance on sexuality issues. 
