Family - news
FBC Gadsden holds free dental clinic monthly, sees it as ‘missions field’
Rain or shine, even in the bitter cold, they line up as early as 3:30 a.m., waiting to receive dental care.
It is the scene each time First Baptist Church, Gadsden, in Etowah Baptist Association holds its free dental clinic. more »
By Leigh Pritchett - Oct 31, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Health, Citizenship,
FBC Albertville expands medical ministry’s mission
When First Baptist Church, Albertville, opened Great Physician Clinic, a free medical and dental clinic, six years ago, the mission was to live up to the calling in Luke 9:2 to preach the kingdom of God and heal the sick. more »
By Leigh Pritchett - Oct 30, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Health, Citizenship,
Because of them, I am forever changed
I grew up in Southern Baptist church culture. During adolescence I found myself overwhelmed by homosexual attractions. I had no idea how to fight something so powerful. more »
By Melanie Spinks - Oct 28, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
God’s working ‘in a big way’
Opp’s Crossover Ministry guides men away from addiction, toward Christ
In four years, Crossover Ministry in Opp has given 120 men the opportunity for a new life — in more ways than one. more »
By Bethany Akridge - Oct 21, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, , Substance Abuse
New law may reduce Down abortions
President Bush has signed into law a measure that may help to curtail the number of abortions of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome and other conditions. more »
By Tom Strode - Oct 16, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Life, Abortion, Disabled, Citizenship, Legislation
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
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
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