Storylist for week of 8/08/05
• Around Texas • Baptists
• Faith In Action
• Departments • Opinion • Bible Study
• Commentary: Christian nurses helping people in difficult circumstances
• Court turns down motion to rehear Missouri case
• Roberts donated legal work to gay rights group
• New BWA president preparing for a marathon challenge
• BWA unveils first 'identity statement' since 1923
• Blackaby warns that 'seeker-friendly' may leave out nature of sin
• Spirit works best when we're weak, Fong says
• Minister remembers call to preach during 1939 congress in Atlanta
• Groups asks BWA to focus on HIV/AIDS
• 'Telling the story' aim of BWA evangelism program
• Baptists should be 'biased toward the poor' speaker says
• Ministries shining light of Christ into brothels
• Praise by 'every tribe, tongue and nation' ends congress
• Woman will head Asian seminary consortium
Articles from our 8/08/05 issue:
• A World of Baptists
• Shoes for Orphan Souls launches annual national drive
• Buckner marks 10 years of international orphan ministry
• Pastor urges Christians to 'get in the game'
• God wants his people to share blessing with everyone
• Bartimaeus church looking for a lift, hoping for help
• Texas Baptist author feels dead certain of prayer's power
• Partnership links Kenyan college and Plainview church
• Texas Baptists care for Hurricane Emily's victims
• On the Move
• Around the State
• Texas Tidbits
Baptist World Centenary Congress
• A World of Baptists
• Africa the new center of Christianity
• British Baptists encouraged by strong showing in Birmingham
• 'We belong to each other because we belong to Christ'
• Fight terrorism with dinnertime conversation
• Fundamentalism divides Christians, Carter tells Baptists
• Couple celebrates 50th anniversary at BWA Congress
• Carter: Hunger for healing, desire for justice transcend differences
• Church should become new health service for the world
• Christ's love commands compassion for hurting & needy
• Newest BWA members feel the power of relationships
• British Baptist unanimously elected BWA president
• Tour helps Texas Baptists understand their heritage
Previously Posted
• Texas, Virginia approved as Baptist World Alliance members
• Warren calls SBC withdrawal from BWA a 'silly' mistake
• Persecution the norm for many Christians, panelists note
• First African elected to lead BWA women
• BWA session looks at world needs
• BWA gathering reflects 'paradigm shift' Lotz says
• Latest bombings not detering BWA meeting
• Vermont partnership positively impacts Temple church
• Northeast a 'frontline ministry,' missions leader insists
• Reviewed in this issue: Why the Rest Hates the West by Meic Piese
Whose Religion is Christianity?: The Gospel Beyond the West by Lamin Sanneh
Honor, Infamy & Just Deserts: Persian Stories That Build Ethics and Character by Norma Walters
Sabbath Keeping by Lynne M. Baab
A Generous Orthodoxy by Brian McLaren
• Texas Baptist Forum
• Cartoon
• Classified Ads
• Around the State
• On the Move
• EDITORIAL: There's no place like home (in the BWA)
• DOWN HOME: His 'kingdom' for a glass of iced tea
• 2nd Opinion: When should a child be baptized
• TOGETHER: BWA celebration exceeds expectations
• Texas Baptist Forum
• Cyber Column by Berry D. Simpson: Balancing act
• Cyber Column by Brett Younger: Footsteps of Jesus?
• Commentary: Christian nurses helping people in difficult circumstances
• BaptistWay Bible Series for August 7: God's justice and an unrepentant world
• Family Bible Series for August 7: Once and Future Life
• Explore the Bible Series for August 7: Use Godly Tact and Discretion
• BaptistWay Bible Series for August 14: Follow God daily to be prepared for end times
• Family Bible Series for August 14: Until Jesus comes, live faithfully
• Explore the Bible Series for August 14: Daniel's faith was strong before the lion's pit
See articles from previous issue 7/25/05 here.
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