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Here's a first look at the Baptist Standard issue for May 20, 2002.
Just click on the story links below to see the entire article on our website at www.baptiststandard.com



FRONT PAGE
--Christianity outstripping Islam worldwide
--Bears on Mission
--Davis led once-ailing Wayland to era of security and growth

TEXAS
--Davis led once-ailing Wayland to era of security and growth
--Bears on Mission
--ONE WHO WON'T SIGN: Granddaughter of 'Preacher Hallock'
--City council closes Mexican church's new building
--Hall: BGCT still funds missions as churches direct
--PARENTS GAIN: Foster care leads to adoption
--International Freedom panel warns of war allies' records on religion
--Texas Tidbits

BAPTISTS
--Virginia Baptists approve new vision
--Baptist Briefs

RELIGION
--Messianic Jews gaining ground in Russia
--Preachers ponder: What's the message after 9/11
--Surprise: Religion's gaining strength in Canada
--Two authors tell all in their journey as 'recovering fundamentalists'
--Christianity outstripping Islam worldwide
--House hears debate on church politicking
--Dead silence and words of life stand out in eulogies

OPINION
--Editorials: Let's see if the pen is mightier than the machete
--Another View: Ethical foundation supports preaching
--Charles Wade: As summer nears, remember children
--Down Home: Senior moments bombard ol' dad
--He Said/ She Said
--Texas Baptist Forum
--Cybercolumn

BIBLE STUDY
--Commentaries on Explore the Bible and Family Bible Study LifeWay lessons for May 19.
--Commentaries on Explore the Bible and Family Bible Study LifeWay lessons for May 26.
--Commentaries on Explore the Bible and Family Bible Study LifeWay lessons for June 2.
--Commentaries on Bible Study for Texas for May 19, 26, June 2 , 9,16, 23, 30.

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