Archive - Charlie Warren

Arkansas Senate backs partial-birth abortion bill

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe is expected to sign into law a bill banning partial-birth abortion in the Natural State.

On a 30-3 vote, the Senate approved House Bill 1113 on Feb. more »

By Charlie Warren - Mar 6, 2009

Topic: Life, Abortion, 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,

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, ,

Pine Bluff pastor casts small shadow

Harold Chandler ain’t half the preacher he once was.

Last year, at 349 pounds, he was two cheeseburgers short of 350. Today he is 186 pounds, well on his way to his goal of 170. more »

By Charlie Warren - May 28, 2008 - (2)

Topic: Family, Living, Health,

Hookah bar shooting makes Levy Church prophetic

Last July, Levy Church of North Little Rock tried to warn the community trouble was brewing with the opening of a hookah bar across the parking lot from the church. more »

By Charlie Warren - Apr 4, 2008

Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, Social Issues,

Halter proposes ballot vote on state lottery

Despite the best efforts of Arkansas Baptists and others interested in moral issues, lottery proposals seem to keep popping up year after year.

Lt. more »

By Charlie Warren - Oct 15, 2007

Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Legislation,

Central High 1957 desegregation crisis created struggle for Arkansas Baptists

During the Little Rock Central High School integration crisis of 50 years ago, Baptists stood firmly on both sides of the fence, as well as straddling the fence, according to 1957 editions of the Arkansas Baptist (now the Arkansas Baptist News). more »

By Charlie Warren - Sep 20, 2007

Topic: Citizenship, Legislation, Persecution, Racial Reconciliation,

Page notes success in legislative sessions

Baptists and other Arkansans concerned about moral and ethical issues faced by the 86th General Assembly of the Arkansas Legislature can celebrate more victories than losses, according to Larry Page, executive director of the Arkansas Faith and Ethics Council (AFEC). more »

By Charlie Warren - Apr 19, 2007

Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues,

Arkansas faces lottery battle, other moral, ethical issues

Lady Luck is once again raising her ugly head in Arkansas in an attempt to overturn a state constitutional ban on establishment of a state lottery. more »

By Charlie Warren - Apr 2, 2007 - (4)

Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues,