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  RIGHT or WRONG? A ‘New Testament’ church

  Some members claim ours is a New Testament church. But the New Testament describes congregations that were far from idyllic. So, what are the reference points for calling ourselves an authentic New Testament church.

  09/23/2011 - By Administrator

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  Quotes in the News

  "Small churches are normal—the typical church has less than 100 in attendance—and can easily reflect the kingdom of God." –Ed Stetzer

  09/23/2011 - By Administrator

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  In Focus: Thank God for rain and changed lives

  One of the calls to prayer we as Baptists quote most often is found in 2 Chronicles 7:14.

  09/23/2011 - By Administrator

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  2nd Opinion: U.S. politics still running on faith

  Perhaps we should be less concerned for America as a "faith-based nation" than a "conscience-based nation," where people are free to live in accordance with or contrary to a specific religious identity.

  09/23/2011 - By Administrator

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  Texas Baptist Forum

  "Ever since Ronald Reagan assumed the presidency in 1980, Republicans in Congress, with help from some Democrats, have waged class warfare on the middle class and poor."

  09/22/2011 - By Administrator

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  EDITORIAL: A clear view beside a hospital bed

  How the world would be different if we treasured each life as dearly as the lives closest to our own.

  09/09/2011 - By Administrator

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  Down Home: Football will break you-know-what

  Molly made me smile with joy and laugh out loud the morning after the green-and-gold Bears from her alma mater, Baylor University, upset the 14th-ranked TCU Horned Frogs, 50-48, to start the 2011 college football season.

  09/09/2011 - By Administrator

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  Right or Wrong? Micro loans

  I've heard about small loans to the poor, but what are they, and how can I participate?

  09/08/2011 - By Administrator

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  Reading the Culture: Unbroken

  Unbroken, the latest book by Seabiscuit author Laura Hillenbrand, is one of the best nonfiction works I've ever read. The cover calls it "a World War II story of survival, resilience, and redemption." It is all that and more.

  09/08/2011 - By Administrator

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  Quotes in the News

  "I don't know how much God has to do to get the attention of the politicians. We've had an earthquake; we've had a hurricane. He said, 'Are you going to start listening to me here?'"– Michele Bachmann

  09/08/2011 - By Administrator

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  In Focus: Celebrate freedom found in Christ

  One of the most interesting things about the attacks of 9/11 was that they were done in the name of religion.

  09/08/2011 - By Administrator

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  2nd Opinion: Occupation, or call from God?

  Jesus' call to discipleship is clear. It is exampled in foot washing (John 13:5), self-denial and cross-bearing (Luke 9:23). How often Jesus had to remind his disciples that seeking places of pre-eminence had no place in the kingdom of God (Matthew 20:20-27).

  09/08/2011 - By Administrator