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  Parents, pastors wrestle with place of Santa at Christmas

  Where to place Santa Claus in the original Christmas story can be a perennial dilemma for both parents and pastors.

  12/16/2011 - By Administrator

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  Hardage nominated for BGCT executive director

  David Hardage—a veteran Texas Baptist pastor, associational leader and seminary development officer—will be nominated as the next executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

  12/14/2011 - By Administrator

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  Evangelical group links climate change and poverty

  The National Association of Evangelicals released a document Dec. 14 about changes to the environment and how they affect the poor.

  12/14/2011 - By Administrator

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  Mohler insists real Christians believe in the Virgin Birth

  Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler says Christians who deny the Virgin Birth aren’t really Christians at all.

  12/14/2011 - By Administrator

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  Christmas symbols are in the eye of the beholder

  When is a candy cane not just a candy cane?  For some people, its red and white stripes might signify the sacrifice and purity of Jesus, or maybe just a 19th-century candy-maker's twist intended to dazzle his grandchildren. Both stories are alive and well on the Internet.

  12/13/2011 - By Administrator

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  Nativity scene dispute puts focus on East Texas town

  An East Texas town is being dubbed Ground Zero in this year’s round of skirmishes known collectively as the Christmas Wars.

  12/13/2011 - By Administrator

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  School district settles suit with Tennessee ACLU

  A Tennessee school district has settled a lawsuit over the proper role of religion in public schools. The Sumner County Board of Education voted Dec 6 to accept an agreement with the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee ending a lawsuit filed against school officials May 2.

  12/12/2011 - By Administrator

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  Baylor’s RG3 receives Heisman Trophy

  Quarterback Robert Griffin III won the Heisman Trophy on Dec. 10, becoming the 77th recipient of college sports’ highest award and the first in Baylor University’s history.

  12/10/2011 - By Administrator

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  Nursing students bring a dose of Christmas fun to Buckner afterschool programs

  Nursing students from Texas Women's University and members of the Dallas Cake Club spread Christmas cheer at three Buckner afterschool programs in the Dallas area.

  12/10/2011 - By Administrator

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  Balancing reality & reverence when Christmas falls on Sunday

  "You mean we have to go to church Christmas Eve and Christmas morning?" Many worship leaders know their own children likely will ask that question this year.

  12/10/2011 - By Administrator

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  Singer focuses on the reason for the season

  Singer/songwriter Matt Wertz is helping listeners slow down and take time to reflect on the real reason for this season with his latest album, Snow Globe.

  12/10/2011 - By Administrator

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  Books for the Border bound for Brownsville

  Christmas will come a little early this year with gifts for 170 families living in the lower Rio Grande Valley. And their handmade, individually selected gifts never will go out of style and will continue to have an impact for years to come.

  12/09/2011 - By Administrator