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  EDITORIAL: Stress test: Rereading Matthew 25

  In this issue of the Standard, we take the "Matthew 25 Test." How well are churches feeding the hungry and thirsty, welcoming the strangers, clothing the naked, mending the sick and ministering to people in prison?

  06/09/2012 - By Administrator

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  DOWN HOME: Stuff I learned from my grandson

  Our summer got off to a great start. Our grandson, Ezra, spent three nights and parts of four days with Joanna and me. This was his first time to stay overnight apart from his mom and dad in his almost-17-month-old little life.

  06/09/2012 - By Administrator

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  Right or Wrong? Worldview change

  The late missiologist Paul Heibert said Christian evangelism typically advocates changes in behavior and belief, but most of all, it should demand a change in worldview. Surely this is not what Jesus intended for his disciples, is it?

  06/08/2012 - By Administrator

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  Reading the Culture: Should Israel attack Iran?

  Israel's future is more uncertain today than at any time since 1973, primarily because of the looming specter that is Iran. The most recent edition of World Affairs Journal carries a fascinating exchange on the question: Should Israel attack Iran?

  06/08/2012 - By Administrator

• A God-shaken snow globe

  I am a missions freak. Ever since I was 13 and sensed God calling me to the mission field, I have felt a pull toward missions that I can't fight.

  06/08/2012 - By Ken Camp

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  IN TOUCH: A Christian, history & a thought

  I have completed my second Executive Board meeting, and I'm delighted so many people give of their time to serve our convention.

  06/08/2012 - By Administrator

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  2nd Opinion: Lesson from a law-abiding citizen

  Frustrated by a car traveling at the speed limit, this busy mom had time to reflect on some larger life issues.

  06/08/2012 - By Administrator

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  Quotes in the News

  "An alternate name and the election of a president of color—both laudable steps forward in the pursuit of racial harmony—will not ultimately solve the Southern Baptist Convention's race problem. Southern Baptists need a change of heart." –Jonathan Merritt

  06/07/2012 - By Administrator

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  Texas Baptist Forum: Casual faith?

  Do you think the general public is becoming more casual about faithfulness to the Lord?

  06/07/2012 - By Administrator

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  Haiti? Indescribable

  Every time I try to write about my experience in Haiti building homes from rubble, I don’t even know where to start. Words fail me.

  06/07/2012 - By Administrator

• Serving behind a curtain

  My first week of summer missions was spent learning how to be a puppeteer—learning the puppet show and songs.

  06/06/2012 - By Ken Camp

• Preparing spiritually

  As I leave for Colorado, I have to say: “Goodbye, Texas heat. I won’t miss you.”  I have the opportunity to serve the next two months through Go Now Missions as a summer missionary in Fort Collins/Loveland, Colo., where I will work with several church planters.

   

  06/05/2012 - By Ken Camp