Religion

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

There is a story in the Bible that tells how Jesus instructed his disciples to go out and teach people about the goodness of God. One of those teachings was a lesson on helping others. The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) sets the precedence for all people throughout the ages. We are charged with the responsibility of aiding and assisting each other

A cereal bowl full of hate

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

When I poured my bowl of Cheerios this morning for breakfast, I did not realize that I was making a political statement. I did not know that by eating these delectable little oats, I was standing up for my marriage. Silly me, I thought I was just having breakfast. You may be confused right now if you have not been paying attention to the news cycle over

Words of Tender Care

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

We honor fathers today because we know that, historically, fathers should be the core of a family structure. In years gone by, fathers were the monarchs of the home. Nothing was done without the final and combined approval of a father and mother. Fathers provided the essence of unity and coherence. In the early 1960s, there was a television sitcom titled

Luter: Afflictions in ministry in God's script

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

HOUSTON – Southern Baptist Convention President Fred Luter brought a rousing close to the first night of the Southern Baptist Convention Pastors' Conference with an encouraging message for discouraged pastors. Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, preached from Psalm 34, with particular emphasis on verse 19, and addressed

Duke Endowment gives millions for clergy research

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

DURHAM – The Duke Endowment has committed $5.74 million to Duke Divinity School to extend the work of its Clergy Health Initiative, an effort to study and improve the health and well-being of United Methodist clergy in North Carolina. “We greatly appreciate the leadership of The Duke Endowment in ensuring that this important research will continue,”

Ben Carson coming to Raleigh

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

“I am convinced that knowledge is power — to overcome the past, to change our own situations, to fight new obstacles, to make better decisions.” — Ben Carson, “Think Big: Unleashing Your Potential for Excellence” RALEIGH — Well-known neurosurgeon and best-selling author Ben Carson will be in the State Capitol later this month to help give more students