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Here's a first look at the Baptist Standard issue for January 28, 2002. Just click on the story links below to see the entire article on our website at www.baptiststandard.com



SPECIAL REPORT:
--Womb to tomb: Sanctity of Life
--Open adoption keeps lines of communication open
--Church-based Alzheimer's ministry brings hope & help
--Tyler ministry offers quality of life for mentally disabled.

TEXAS BAPTISTS
--Criswell hailed as legendary defender of the faith
--Standard and Buckner join forces to Bear the Burden
--Neighboring churches join forces to maximize each's strength
--Texas children's ministers create their own Sunday School curriculum series
--Texas Hunger Offering opens a new door for Ney York addicts
--Texas Tidbits.

BAPTIST NEWS
--Attorney General sees similarities in Enron's fall and Arizona foundation
--Shorter College trustees act to reduce control by Georgia Baptist Convention
--Chaplains' suit against Navy proceeds full steam ahead
--NAMB's Reccord says D.C. situation is unique among states
--Baptist Briefs.

RELIGION
--Nation: Support for capital punishment slipping
--Two Christians killed in China crackown
--Contemporary Christian music sales hit high note

OPINION
--Editorial: Exercise faithful Christian stewardship: Make your will
--Charles Wade: Bless the children in our churches
--Down Home: One quest for the perfect prom gown
--He Said/ She Said
--Texas Baptist Forum

BIBLE STUDY
--Commentaries on Explore the Bible and Family Bible Study LifeWay lessons for January 20.
--Commentaries on Explore the Bible and Family Bible Study LifeWay lessons for January 27.
--Commentaries on Explore the Bible and Family Bible Study LifeWay lessons for February 3.

--Commentaries on Bible Study for Texas for Jan. 20 , 27 Feb.3 , 10, 17 , 24

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