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  Race relations progress slow but steady

  Two men who have been in the fray a long time believe race relations have improved in the United States 150 years after the start of the Civil War—at least enough to justify encouragement.

  06/03/2011 - By Administrator

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  Believers find authentic community in organic churches

  A survey this year by The Barna Group found 5 percent of Americans say they attend a “house church or simple church, which is not associated in any way with a local, congregational type of church.”

  06/02/2011 - By Administrator

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  Christians shatter taboos around talking about money

  Since inception in 2006, the Lazarus at the Gate curriculum has guided about 400 people in more than 30 groups to give away $200,000, using the biblical story of poor Lazarus seeking help at a rich man’s gate as its theme.

  06/02/2011 - By Administrator

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  Couple offers HELP to enable Nepalese to help themselves

  The Health Environmental Learning Program launched by Tim and Lani Ackerman of College Station more than a decade ago continues to help the people of Nepal help themselves.

  06/02/2011 - By Administrator

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  Faith Digest

  In its latest annual report, Amnesty International has criticized the Vatican for falling short of its commitments to protect children from sex abuse.

  06/02/2011 - By Administrator

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  Bob Dylan’s religion— still tangled up in mystery

  For five decades, Bob Dylan, who turned 70 May 24, has shocked, mystified, baffled and intrigued fans with songs rife with biblical references and no shortage of religious imagery.

  06/02/2011 - By Administrator

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  REVIEW: God at the root of Malick’s `Tree of Life’

  Terrence Malick’s new film, Tree of Life, is nearly indescribable. Not because its beauty or virtuosity are beyond words, although it has its moments. There are two ways through life, the film posits: grace or nature. It’s up to everyone to choose a path and its consequences.

  06/01/2011 - By Marv Knox

• On the Move

  John Bevington has resigned as pastor of Bethel Church in Rockport.

  06/01/2011 - By Administrator

• Around the State

  Houston Baptist University elected its first three non-Baptist trustees.

  06/01/2011 - By Administrator

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  Texas lawmakers approve payday lending bills

  The Texas Legislature sent two bills to the governor’s desk that will provide more transparency and oversight to largely unregulated payday and auto title lenders.

  06/01/2011 - By Administrator

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  New Texas laws crack down on human trafficking

  Newly approved legislation is designed to aid in the prosecution of human traffickers and increase penalties for such offenders.

  06/01/2011 - By Administrator

• Broadcasting ministry celebrates 15 years of broadcasting in the Arab world

  EASTON, Md. (ABP) – While many are celebrating pro-democracy movements in the Middle East and North Africa known collectively as Arab Spring, a Christian broadcasting ministry celebrates 15 years of wholesome family programming.

  05/31/2011 - By Administrator