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  Christians lack consensus on sexual ethics, speaker tells conference

  Christians no longer share a consensus that sex outside of marriage is always wrong and must find new ways to deal with that reality besides splitting into smaller and smaller groups over issues like homosexuality and contraception, a keynote speaker said April 19 in the opening session of a [Baptist] Conference on Sexuality and Covenant co-sponsored by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and Mercer University’s Center for Theology and Public Life.

  04/19/2012 - By Administrator

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  Do-it-yourself discipleship

  Not too long ago, hardly any church would have dared to plan, write and publish its own Bible study materials. These days, all that has changed.

  04/14/2012 - By Administrator

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  Study offers view of religious life behind prison walls

  Behind high prison walls and rolls of barbed wire, Muslim and pagan inmates are most likely to have extreme religious views and be the least-assisted by religious volunteers.

  04/13/2012 - By Administrator

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  Singer seeks to combat human trafficking, share gospel

  Matt Redman's work is a staple of contemporary worship. With his newest song, "27 Million," Redman is calling worshippers to move from worship to action by combating human trafficking.

  04/13/2012 - By Administrator

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  Faith Digest

  The Dalai Lama has been named recipient of the 2012 Templeton Prize.

  04/13/2012 - By Administrator

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  Organizations step into role of religious curriculum publishers

  Local congregations aren't alone in discovering that developing Christian education resources can meet a critical need. Other organizations have expanded their missions to include creating Bible study materials.

  04/13/2012 - By Administrator

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  When does it make sense for a church to produce its own material?

  Producing study materials for a church is a huge undertaking that diverts staff time, energy and attention away from other assignments. Making that decision, then, should be made carefully. When does it make sense for a church to produce its own material?

  04/13/2012 - By Administrator

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  First person: The ups and downs of curriculum writing

  Writing the Nurturing Faith curriculum for Baptists Today has proven to be both a joy and a challenge.

  04/13/2012 - By Administrator

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  Opinion divided on Jesus’ descent into hell

  Christians know Jesus was crucified on Good Friday and rose from the dead on Easter Sunday. But what did he do on Saturday?

  04/06/2012 - By Administrator

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  Where was Jesus buried? Bible scholars hold differing views

  During Holy Week, Christians remember the familiar story of Jesus' death and resurrection. But exactly where does that story take place? The Bible offers only a few clues.

  04/05/2012 - By Administrator

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  Transformation: From streets to shelter to self-sufficiency

  Michael DeLeon, 58, has a smile that will make anybody laugh. And he has a lot to smile about. He has emerged from the streets to a new life that overcame his own personal disappointments.

  03/30/2012 - By Administrator

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  The poor among you

  The working poor may work more hours a week than the average salaried employee, but they do it at a cobbled-together assortment of part-time jobs without benefits.

  03/30/2012 - By Administrator