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Saving marriages for all the wrong reasons
In a recent Oklahoma study on Family Fragmentation, conducted by the House Human Services Committee, lawmakers concluded that for every dollar spent keeping families together, the government spends $1,000 on ‘clean up’ from the fallout of broken families. more »
By staff - Oct 15, 2008
Topic: Family, Marriage, Divorce/Remarriage
Three Courts, Three Strikes Against Marriage
The nation’s third smallest state has just found a prominent place on a withering social landscape: Connecticut now becomes the third state to legalize same-sex “marriage.” Not surprisingly, the egregious decision was made not by the will of the people but by the judicial fiat of a court. more »
By Doug Carlson - Oct 14, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
LIFE DIGEST: California OKs assisted suicide by ‘backdoor,’ critics say
California may have paved the way to the legalization of assisted suicide, critics say.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, signed into law a measure that requires doctors and other healthcare providers to give patients with a terminal illness, or who are believed to have a year or less to live, information about “legal end-of-life options” at the patients’ request, according to Cybercast News Service (CNS). more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 14, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship, National
Economic Parables author comments on current economic crisis
Even if our nation’s economic troubles have not yet impacted your family, it is worth noting that—to a great degree—we all will pay the price for many consumers pledging to buy things, including homes, they could not afford. more »
Topic: Family, Living, Finances
Biofuel: The dangerous consequences of good intentions
As responsible human beings we should be concerned always about doing harm to this planet we inhabit together. As a Christian I believe people of faith have a sacred responsibility to engage in creation care – never treating the earth or its atmosphere as though it is ours to do with as we please. more »
By Richard Land - Oct 10, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Hunger/Homelessness, Science, Environment
Casinos push for vote to lift loss limit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s casinos are offering to put an additional $100 million into the state’s education program. All they ask in return is the elimination of all future competitors and unlimited access to Missourians’ pocketbooks. more »
By Barbara Shoun - Oct 10, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
What’s wrong with the lottery?
What’s wrong with a lottery that will help fund scholarships for college students? Shouldn’t we support education every way possible?
What’s wrong with an Arkansas lottery is the thing that is wrong with every other state lottery. more »
By Charlie Warren - Oct 9, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Set Free Church stays the course with poor
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—One of the more unusual Missouri Baptist church plants launched in the 2000s is pressing on with a heart to reach the poor.
Set Free of Kansas City, which is focused on the metropolitan community of Riverside these days, is all about downtown discipleship. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Oct 9, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
World Hunger Day offers opportunity
On Oct. 12, Southern Baptists will observe World Hunger Sunday and congregations across the United States will collect offerings for the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund. more »
By Charlie Warren - Oct 8, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
Hunger Fund impacts lives in Arkansas
Editor’s note: On Oct. 12, Southern Baptists will observe World Hunger Sunday and collect offerings for the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund. Some of those funds assist hunger ministries here in Arkansas. more »
By Charlie Warren - Oct 8, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,