Baptist Standard site syndication http://www.baptiststandard.com Wed, 16 May 2012 17:38:28 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.baptiststandard.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.baptiststandard.com Baptist Standard site syndication http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13811&Itemid=53 Pastor Scott Sharman of Alsbury Baptist Church in Burleson was supposed be in Abilene recently to receive an award from Logsdon Seminary. Instead, after an unlikely journey, he was scheduled for surgery to donate a kidney to his wife's cousin. News - Baptist Standard (Texas) Wed, 16 May 2012 11:23:55 +0100 http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13808&Itemid=53 The Boys Scouts of America long have noted the conspicuous presence of Eagle Scouts among astronauts, military officers, top athletes and high-ranking elected officials. But a nationwide scientific survey involving researchers from Baylor University provides the first empirical evidence that shows the positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society. News - Baptist Standard (Texas) Tue, 15 May 2012 10:48:26 +0100 http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13807&Itemid=53 Motorists entering Monterrey drive past mountainsides painted with massive Z's, a territorial claim by the infamous Zetas drug cartel and a mute testimony to the constant threat of violence and lawlessness in the region. But Nancy Kuk and her husband, Francisco, have chosen to invest their lives in her hometown. News - Baptist Standard (Texas) Tue, 15 May 2012 06:21:53 +0100 http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13806&Itemid=53 After nearly two years of planning and input, Baylor University regents unanimously approved a new strategic vision for the next ten years, Pro Futuris, that will go into effect June 1 and passed a $444.3 million operating budget. News - Baptist Standard (Texas) Mon, 14 May 2012 11:36:19 +0100 http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13805&Itemid=53 Americans are split on whether homosexual behavior is a sin, and many do not appreciate if a church teaches it is sinful, according to a recent survey conducted by LifeWay Research. News - Nation Mon, 14 May 2012 05:26:44 +0100 http://www.baptiststandard.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13804&Itemid=53 Toby Druin Associated Baptist Press will honor veteran Baptist journalist Toby Druin with a lifetime achievement award at a banquet June 21 in conjunction with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly June 20-23 in Fort Worth. News - Baptist Standard (Texas) Fri, 11 May 2012 12:16:22 +0100