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Monroeville Baptist says God gave him second chance at life
The doors to the Oval Office were opened for him and Fred Kelley walked in to receive the national “Community Involvement Award” from President George W. more »
By Josh Rutledge - May 30, 2008
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 - (1)
Bush signs ban on genetic discrimination
President Bush has signed into law a bill to prevent insurers and employers from discriminating against people based on their genetic information. more »
By Tom Strode - May 23, 2008
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
Genetic information safeguard passes
Congress has adopted with nearly unanimous agreement a bill to prevent insurers and employers from discriminating against Americans based on their genetic information. more »
By Tom Strode - May 7, 2008
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
Passage of Bill to Ban Genetic Discrimination a Victory for All Families
In a major victory for every American, lawmakers bucked partisan politics last week to approve legislation barring employers and health insurance providers from discriminating against individuals and families based on their genetic information. more »
By Doug Carlson - May 6, 2008
Topic: Family, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
Getting enough ZZZs?
A long, good night’s sleep can help keep you lean, healthy, experts say
We Americans are a group of groggy people — just ask the National Sleep Foundation. more »
TV ministries face March 31 deadline
Three television ministries have refused to cooperate with a U.S. Senate committee’s probe into their financial records and have been given a new deadline for providing the requested information, according to the panel’s leadership. more »
By staff - Mar 13, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Finances
Baptists the fattest of the fat?
A recent study from Purdue University professor of sociology Ken Ferraro reveals that of all believers, Baptists are the most likely to be obese. more »
Start and stick with it: Making changes to incorporate exercise might be easier than you think
So you know you should exercise. You know you would feel better if you did. And you know you could even live longer.
But today you don’t really feel like it. more »
By staff - Feb 21, 2008
Youth ministers encourage professional help for cutters
A random survey of Oklahoma Baptist youth ministers revealed many have dealt with cutters in their youth groups.
Jason Peck, youth minister at Purcell, Union Hill, who has been there about a year, said when he came, he learned there were a few students who were cutting. more »
By Dana Williamson - Feb 5, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Children, Living, Health, Parenting