Archive - William H. Perkins, Jr.
The miracle of Jena
In this season of ugly racial accusations, the viciousness of which in many cases has not been experienced in decades, it’s inspiring to hear about people of different colors and backgrounds coming together for the common good—and to know that Jesus Christ is the reason. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Apr 15, 2008 - (3)
Topic: Citizenship, Racial Reconciliation
A new era of parenthood
I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night? Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Apr 14, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting
All that glitters…
Gambling in all its many now-legal forms has for years been promoted to the American people as a way to get rich quick and short-circuit all the quaint old notions about ambition and working hard to get ahead. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Mar 19, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
The children of St. Michael
The latest issue of Newsweek magazine contains a haunting article we should all read, the subject of which should serve as both a caution and as an object of prayer. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Feb 18, 2008
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children
‘Back at the ATM’
Over time, Mississippians have become too cavalier about the impact of gambling on our state—and based on our behavior, that apparently includes many Mississippi Baptists. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Feb 12, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Big Alcohol takes aim at young people
Media watchers have complained for years about the alcohol industry’s blatant campaign to market their products to children. Many of these media watchers have no particular religious affiliation; they just want what’s best for the nation’s children. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Oct 15, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Children, Pop Culture
A worldwide scam on the World Wide Web
Beloved in christ, Calvary Greetings in the Name of our lord Jesus Christ, I have been briefed to contact you because of passion for humanity and sympathy for people with just causes.I am a new Christian convert,suffering from long time cancer. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Oct 9, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Social Issues
The power of the gambling/political complex
Legalized gambling has had an enormous social and cultural impacts on Mississippi since the first small riverboat casinos were approved in the early 1990s. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jul 26, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Homosexual rights group pickets Mississippi College
Five protesters among about 28 people demanding equality for homosexual, lesbian, and “transgendered” people at Mississippi College (MC) in Clinton were arrested March 22 after being warned that they would not be allowed to come on the Baptist-affiliated school’s campus. more »
By William H. Perkins, Jr. - Mar 29, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Education, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality