Addictions - news
Ky. lawmakers reignite bid to expand gambling in state
FRANKFORT—With his election last week as House Speaker, Rep. Greg Stumbo has reignited the expanded gambling debate in Kentucky.
Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, ousted Jody Richards, D-Bowling Green, during a short week of leadership meetings to kick off the 2009 General Assembly. more »
By Drew Nichter - Jan 31, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Child online porn ban dies at high court
more »By Tom Strode - Jan 23, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Legislation, National
God redeems life from drug culture
PERRYVILLE, Mo.—It may have taken Bonnie Cebulak three years to write a book, but she has a lifetime of lessons to fill it.
“[Writing the book] was like birthing a baby—painful!” Cebulak joked. more »
By Shea Valies - Jan 15, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Help! Meth destroying our state
Methamphetamine is one of the most addictive substances known to man. A recent survey shows Oklahoma high school seniors are more likely to try methamphetamine than their peers nationwide. more »
By staff - Dec 11, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Women find compassion in Russellville
An atypical group of women gathered for the afternoon in an upscale neighborhood fronting Lake Dardanelle, inside the home of Vickie Henderson, an OB/GYN physician. more »
By Kay Adkins - Dec 8, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, , Substance Abuse
Gambling Regulations Win Out but Game Not Over
Congressional deliberations on the sinking economy and corporate bailouts have overshadowed some recent positive financial news. The Bush administration has gained the upper hand in a drawn out battle with Capitol Hill critics by finalizing regulations to crack down on illegal Internet gambling, a welcomed action by most but one that’s already under attack. more »
By Doug Carlson - Nov 25, 2008 - (8)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
State gets mixed results in wet/dry votes; nation decides other issues
Baptists in three Alabama counties won their fight against the expansion of alcohol sales Nov. 4, while the city of Arab and Cleburne County both voted to go wet. more »
By staff - Nov 24, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Parenting, Adoption, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
‘Reclaiming Our Communities’
Pair of conferences highlights need for church involvement in Kentucky drug problem
LEXINGTON, Ky.—If it was up to Eric Allen, a conference like Reclaiming Our Communities would never happen. more »
By Drew Nichter - Nov 18, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Gambling leaves trail of human suffering, Baptist pastor warns
WENTZVILLE, Mo.—Dan Hite knows what suffering looks like. He’s seen it in the eyes of the numb and the emotionless.
Since 1994—which coincidentally is when Missouri’s riverboat casinos began operating—Hite has been ministering at Hidden Valley Estates. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Nov 7, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
BCM/D churches use Celebrate Recovery Program to bring help for the hurts, hang-ups and addictions
COLUMBIA, Md.—John Baker, founder of Saddleback Church’s “Celebrate Recovery” program, committed his life to Jesus as a child, but later struggled as an alcoholic. more »
By Sharon Mager - Nov 6, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, , Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Pornography