Encouraging Spiritual Growth
October 24, 2002
If you ask a pastor to identify the three or four most spiritually mature members of the church he serves, 99 times out of 100,
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Politicians confronted with religious issues balance personal faith, public duty
October 24, 2002
In an era when religious groups in America are increasingly speaking out on political issues, politicians also must regularly confront questions relating to religion. Elected
Web sites cater to Christian singles
October 24, 2002
Don’t think all Internet dating sites are cyber versions of singles bars. Or a place for liars, losers and worse. “The first thing people
Miss America free to promote abstinence
October 24, 2002
Erika Harold, crowned in September as Miss America 2003, told reporters Oct. 9 she had been informed that morning by Miss America chief executive George
Today’s youth represent conservative culture
October 24, 2002
The nation’s youth are more conservative than older adults on issues relating to religion and abortion, a study by the University of California, Berkeley, has
Adult arcade ‘guilty’ of ‘promoting gambling’
October 17, 2002
A Pell City video gambling arcade owner admitted guilt following months of investigation into his business practices. The Alabama Baptist played a role in the
Upward Soccer offers new evangelistic tool for churches
October 17, 2002
An innovative new recreation program is spreading an appreciation of soccer and the gospel of Jesus Christ to churches across Alabama and throughout the nation.
University of Tulsa to build on-campus mosque
October 17, 2002
TULSA, Okla. — Construction has begun on a mosque that is believed to be the first free-standing Muslim prayer space on a college campus in
