New congregations demonstrate diversity
March 9, 2000
ATLANTA — More than half of the new congregations added to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in 1999 were predominantly ethnic or African-American. “For so
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Belmont University names fourth president
March 9, 2000
NASHVILLE — Trustees of Belmont University have tapped a new president: Robert C. Fisher, vice president for academic affairs at Arkansas State University since 1996.
Burial choices range from traditional to elaborate
March 9, 2000
How an individual spends eternity is a result of decisions they make on earth. Similarly, the disposition of their earthly remains also involves decisions including
Cremation: preference, economics guide choice
March 9, 2000
Ground burial remains popular with most Americans, but cremation is another option. Reasons for choosing cremation vary from economics to instances of contagious disease to
Deaths away from home show importance of local arrangements
March 9, 2000
Dying — like being born — is a natural part of life. And, just as a birth requires preparation, the issue of death also has
Preplanning funeral can lessen stress on loved ones
March 9, 2000
Garland Brock said he has seen the scenario often as grief-stricken families plan funerals while struggling with the loss of a loved one. For some,
Vulnerability sometimes causes families to fall prey during final planning process
March 9, 2000
For a Christian, death brings hope — hope of eternal life promised through faith in Jesus Christ. Death also brings pain — the pain of
Carter’s neighbors consider him boy next door
March 9, 2000
They come for a president and a picture. They also get a parable: A man serves as president of the world’s most powerful nation.
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