2005 Archives
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Renewed love for hymns makes a comeback among youth_20705
Posted: 2/04/05
David Crowder Band (from University Baptist Church in Waco) leads the crowd in "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" during Passion '05. The Passion movement has focused on introducing a new generation to the theology found in many ancient hymns. (Courtesy photo/Hoganson Media Relations) Renewed love for hymns makes a comeback among youth
By Leann Callaway
Special to the Baptist Standard
Melodies and instrumentation have changed, but the lyrics remain the same, as young worshippers find new meaning in traditional hymns.
02/04/2005 - By John Rutledge
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Superheroes offer insights into human nature, social observers say_20705
Posted: 2/04/05
DC ComicsSuperheroes offer insights into
human nature, social observers sayWASHINGTON (RNS)–When he was growing up, Mike Mignola had two great loves–monster movies and superheroes. So when Dark Horse Comics offered him the chance to write and illustrate his own comic book, Mignola decided to combine the two.
The result is Hellboy, a wisecracking, good-hearted, old-fashioned superhero with one problem: He's a red-skinned, cloven-hoofed demon summoned by the Nazis to bring about the end of the world. When the Nazis' plans are foiled, the then-infant Hellboy is taken in and raised by human beings. He forsakes his demon heritage and pledges to fight for good.
But can he really escape his destiny? Mignola, who has been writing Hellboy comics since 1993, isn't sure.
02/04/2005 - By John Rutledge
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Texas Tidbits_20705
Posted: 2/04/05
Texas Tidbits
DBU to launch leadership studies doctoral program. Dallas Baptist University will launch a doctor of philosophy program in leadership studies next fall through its recently renamed Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership and Christian Education. Karen Bullock is academic director of the new doctoral program.
UMHB offers Spanish for Christian workers. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will offer a course for Christian workers in conversational Spanish, June 1-30. The introductory course presents the basic structures of Spanish, with vocabulary especially adapted to Christian witness. It includes extensive use of Scripture and dialogues geared to common witnessing situations, a conversational approach with alternating class presentations and lab practice. Cost is $1,000, which includes tuition, fees and books. The course is equivalent to two semester hours of Spanish. University housing is available for an additional $285 per person. To register, contact Judy Arnold at (254) 295-4631 or e-mail jarnold@umhb.edu.
ETBU sets Tiger Day. East Texas Baptist University will hold its annual Tiger Day preview event for prospective students and their families March 5. For more information, or to register, visit the school's website at www.etbu.edu or call (800) 804-ETBU.
02/04/2005 - By John Rutledge
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TOGETHER: Vision demands a new spirit of unity_20705
Posted: 2/04/05
TOGETHER:
Vision demands a new spirit of unityAs President Bush delivered his State of the Union address, an Iraqi woman lifted her ink-stained finger in appreciation to the president and Congress. She had voted in her first free election a few days earlier. Moments later, the parents of a slain American soldier from Pflugerville stood to received heartfelt gratitude from the crowd.
When the Iraqi woman turned around to thank the mother of the soldier who had given his life in Iraq, they fell into each other arms in a tight and emotional embrace. One was a mother whose heart was broken but proud of her son. The other was an Iraqi woman amazed that she and her people had been able to vote freely and to begin the long journey toward a democratic society. Our hearts went out to that mother and father and to the young woman who would never know the names of all the men and women, American and Iraqi, who have been wounded or died so she and her fellow citizens could live in freedom.
Executive Director
BGCT Executive Board
Is there anything for which you would be willing to lay down your life? Listen to Jesus. He never advocated taking another's life, but he did lay down his own. And he invited those who would follow him to take up their cross as well. A cross is where people die. But Jesus promised, “Whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it” (Mark 8:34-35). The Apostle Paul pleaded: “I urge you … to offer your bodies as living sacrifices. … Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:1-2).
02/04/2005 - By John Rutledge
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The first wave: Texas Baptist volunteers return from Sri Lanka_20705
Posted: 2/04/05
Tsunamis that hit South Asia left families grieving, children orphaned and hundreds of thousands homeless. The first wave of Texas Baptist Men volunteers returned from a relief mission in Sri Lanka. (Photo by Rex Campbell) THE FIRST WAVE:
Texas Baptist volunteers return from Sri LankaBy John Hall
Texas Baptist Communications
Sri Lanka looks like the aftermath of a fatal "car wreck." The bodies are gone, but the devastation remains a vivid reminder of the pain caused by a series of tsunamis that slammed the island nation, volunteers with the first wave of Texas Baptist Men relief reported.
02/04/2005 - By John Rutledge
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