Forget the ‘Batmobile,’ Houston contest winner cherishes friendships_22105

Posted: 2/18/05

Forget the 'Batmobile,' Houston
contest winner cherishes friendships

By Martha Morrow

Houston Baptist University

HOUSTON–When J.J. Worthen's sister first called him about entering Gimme the Mike, Houston, the local NBC affiliate's voice talent contest, he didn't give it much thought.

02/18/2005 - By John Rutledge

Youth ministry matures during Johnson’s tenure_22105

Posted: 2/18/05

Youth ministry matures during Johnson's tenure

By George Henson

Staff Writer

RICHARDSON–Randy Johnson insists the key to longevity in youth ministry is developing solid relationships with both youth and adults. He should know, after serving in youth ministry 30 years and recently celebrating his 20th anniversary as minister of youth education at First Baptist Church in Richardson.

02/18/2005 - By John Rutledge

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Feb. 20: Jesus paid the debt of our sin out of love_22105

Posted: 2/15/05

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Feb. 20

Jesus paid the debt of our sin out of love

Luke 23:32-47

By Pakon Chan

02/15/2005 - By John Rutledge

CBF considering cap on funding to some ministry partners_22105

Posted: 2/11/05

CBF considering cap on
funding to some ministry partners

By Greg Warner

Associated Baptist Press

ATLANTA (ABP) — A plan under consideration by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship would cap CBF funding of outside organizations, which could reduce CBF support for some traditional ministry partners by as much as 31 percent.

02/14/2005 - By John Rutledge

BaptistWay Bible Series for Feb. 20: Christians are to be obedient, not religious_22105

Posted: 2/11/05

BaptistWay Bible Series for Feb. 20

Christians are to be obedient, not religious

Matthew 23:1-30

By Todd Still

Truett Seminary, Waco

02/11/2005 - By John Rutledge

LifeWay Family Bible Series for Feb. 20: God is just in condemning sin, but also forgives_22105

Posted: 2/11/05

LifeWay Family Bible Series for Feb. 20

God is just in condemning sin, but also forgives

Hosea 11:1-11

By Leroy Fenton

02/11/2005 - By John Rutledge

Faith groups question whether Bush Budget ‘compassionate’_22105

Posted: 2/11/05

Faith groups question whether
Bush budget 'compassionate'

By Robert Marus

ABP Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON (ABP)—President Bush is proposing a $2.57 trillion federal budget for fiscal year 2006 that would substantially cut or eliminate many domestic social programs while creating or boosting funding for a handful of others that would be open to religious groups.

02/11/2005 - By John Rutledge

Bill would allow charities receiving federal funds to discriminate on basis of religion_22105

Posted: 2/11/05

Bill would allow charities receiving federal
funds to discriminate on basis of religion

By Robert Marus

ABP Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON (ABP)—For the second time in as many years, a House panel has approved a bill that would allow some government-funded charities to discriminate in hiring on the basis of religion.

02/11/2005 - By John Rutledge

New York judge allows same-sex marriage, says prohibition unconstitutional_22105

Posted: 2/11/05

New York judge allows same-sex
marriage, says prohibition unconstitutional

By Robert Marus

ABP Washington Bureau

NEW YORK (ABP)—A state judge has ordered New York City officials to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples on an equal basis with heterosexual couples.

02/11/2005 - By John Rutledge

Cybercolumn by Jeanie Miley: Giving honor … where honor is due_22105

Posted: 2/11/05

CYBERCOLUMN:
Giving honor … where honor is due

By Jeanie Miley

Sometimes, a movie expresses things I have been thinking but haven’t had the courage to say. Such was the case for me as I was watching In Good Company on a cold February afternoon.

The movie made me think about the contrast between cultures that respect and value the wisdom gained over a lifetime and those that don’t. And every time I start down this line of thought, my mind takes me back to the story of the boy Jesus astounding the learned in the synagogue when he was only 12.

02/11/2005 - By John Rutledge

BaptistWay Bible Series for Feb. 13: Church discipline, forgiveness flow together_20705

Posted: 2/08/05

BaptistWay Bible Series for Feb. 13

Church discipline, forgiveness flow together

Matthew 18:15-35

By Todd Still

Truett Seminary, Waco

02/08/2005 - By John Rutledge

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Feb. 13: Jesus demonstrated submission to the Father_20705

Posted: 2/08/05

LifeWay Explore the Bible Series for Feb. 13

Jesus demonstrated submission to the Father

Luke 22:14-22, 41-44, 66-71

By Pakon Chan

Chinese Baptist Church, Arlington

02/08/2005 - By John Rutledge