Archive for January 5th, 2012
Verse of the Day 010512
Posted by carrlanebaptist1988 in Christianity, Genesis, Moses, Scripture, Thursday on January 5, 2012
“And he believed in the LORD; and He counted it to him for righteousness.” Genesis 15:6 (KJV)
Today’s Bible Reading -
Genesis 13 – 16
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Theistic evolution challenged, defended in online exchange
A series titled "Southern Baptist Voices" has been launched by The BioLogos Foundation, with the first article setting forth concerns about evolutionary creationism expressed by seminary professor Kenneth Keathley.
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Dembski: Darwinism not 'theologically neutral'
Darwinism and Christianity, even when generously defined, exhibit tensions that are so serious that Darwinism cannot be rightly regarded as theologically neutral, William Dembski wrote in the "Southern Baptist Voices" series hosted by The BioLogos Foundation.
- Poll: SBC pastors say it would be good for convention to have black president
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DECORATION DAY: A memorable tradition
Decoration Day, the predecessor of today's Memorial Day, remains a tradition in parts of the rural South for remembering deceased family and church members.
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101 new missionaries appointed by IMB
The International Mission Board appointed 101 missionaries during a May 23 service at Brentwood (Tenn.) Baptist Church, bringing the current missionary count to 4,919. Many of the appointees recounted that their call to be God's heart, hands and voice to unreached people groups overseas was a matter of obedience -- no matter the cost.
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Midwestern grads embark on ministry journey
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary celebrated the culmination of degrees with a commencement ceremony May 19. In addition awarding 70 different degrees, the seminary had James T. Draper Jr., president emeritus of LifeWay Christian Resources, address the graduates about being called to the ministry.
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Abortion/contraceptive mandate draws 23 suits
Certainly the White House hoped opposition to its abortion/contraceptive mandate would fade as the months passed and as it issued "compromises," but religious groups have not let up. Organizations have been filing lawsuits in a steady drip, so every few weeks the health care law's mandate comes into the news again. The federal government now f […]
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CULTURE DIGEST: MTV show about losing virginity halted
In a display of just how far MTV will go to gain viewers, the cable network posted a casting notice for a reality television show aimed at getting young adults to lose their virginity.
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Wayne Ward, seminary prof from 1951-91, dies
Longtime Southern Baptist Theological Seminary professor Wayne Ward died May 23 at the age of 90. Ward served as a professor at Southern Seminary from 1951-1991.
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FIRST-PERSON: Remembering 'Uncle Wayne'
Paige Patterson, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, reflects on the life of Wayne Ward, a professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1951-1991 and a cousin of Patterson's wife Dorothy. Ward, 90, died May 23 in Louisville, Ky.
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Theistic evolution challenged, defended in online exchange
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