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  Galveston church returns to sanctuary two years after Hurricane Ike

  Worshippers once again gathered in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Galveston Sept. 12—two years after Hurricane Ike struck Galveston Island.

  10/01/2010 - By admin

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  Faith Digest

  The United States tied with Switzerland for fifth place in a worldwide giving index by the British-based Charities Aid Foundation that measures charitable behavior across the globe.

  10/01/2010 - By admin

• Civil discourse endangered in U.S., noted Yale law professor insists

  Democracy depends on something in short supply today in the United States—civil discourse involving people who disagree, author and legal expert Stephen Carter said.

  10/01/2010 - By admin

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  Little by little, San Antonio pastor builds home for his family

  David Cavazos, pastor of Iglesia Bautista Oriente in San Antonio, has been building a house for his family since August 2009. One nail at a time, Cavazos’ home nears completion.

  10/01/2010 - By admin

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  Baptist Briefs: Maggie Lee legacy lives on

  The second annual “Maggie Lee for Good” day is scheduled Oct. 29—an emphasis on enlisting people to do at least one act of kindness on what would have marked Maggie Lee Henson’s 14th birthday.

  10/01/2010 - By admin

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  UMHB students help with flood relief

  After Tropical Storm Hermine dumped rain on Central Texas, students from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor helped business and home owners in the area clean up in the storm’s aftermath.

  10/01/2010 - By admin

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  Stuff Christians Like: An interview with Jon Acuff

  Jon Acuff is the author of the satirical blog Stuff Christians Like and a book by the same title published by Zondervan.

  10/01/2010 - By admin

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  Clergy sexual abuse ‘pervasive,’ co-author of study says

  While newspapers carried headlines about high-profile sexual-coercion lawsuits filed against Atlanta mega-church pastor Eddie Long, a Baptist researcher said the problem of clergy sexual abuse is much larger than a few charismatic leaders who abuse their power.

  10/01/2010 - By Administrator

• Texas Tidbits

  East Texas Baptist University’s board of trustees at their regular fall meeting approved curriculum for two new graduate programs—the Master of Arts in Religion degree and the Master of Education degree.  

  09/30/2010 - By admin

• On the Move

  Brad Borstadt has resigned as pastor of J-Bar-C Cowboy Church.

  09/30/2010 - By admin

• Around the State

  Baylor University will be the site of the “Fantastical” church music conference Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 in Waco Hall. Award-winning Christian musician and Baylor graduate David Crowder will lead the conference.

  09/30/2010 - By admin

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  Jimmy Carter discharged from hospital

  Former President Jimmy Carter was discharged Sept. 30 after two nights in a Cleveland hospital for what doctors say was a stomach virus.

  09/30/2010 - By Administrator