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Around the Web–Nov 16, 2012
Religious freedom, tolerance, free speech: In Canada, a ‘watershed’ religious freedom win Matters of morality, including the perceived morality of certain types of sexual behavior, are topics for discussion in the public forum. Freedom of speech does not just protect polite speech. Hopefully this is the end of this particular case, but if the complainant…
Read MoreReflections on the Election
Or, one more blow to the dead horse! Doug Wright I must confess that I did not expect to have to write this note. Oh, I had planned to address the election, but I was going to write something about the difference between a Christian and a Conservative. Instead, I was as surprised by the…
Read MorePREPARATION FOR CHURCH PLANTING
Nathan Bate A Burden – I remember the first time somebody mentioned to me that some men plant churches for reasons other than a God-given burden. I was shocked. It had never occurred to me someone would have another reason. For some people it is the popular, convenient, or even least problematic way for them;…
Read More2012 New Mexico Regional–audio available
The audio from the New Mexico Regional Fellowship is now available. The meeting was held in Farmington, New Mexico, Oct 22-23, 2012.
Read MoreAround the Web–Post Election and other news
The Election Do People Really Vote with Their Wallets? The New Moral Majority and the 2012 Election Michael Kruger (of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC) with a very insightful perspective (in my opinion): “The reality is that America has changed drastically since the 1990’s. It’s hard to believe that the Defense of Marriage act…
Read MoreNotes on the Election for Believers
Doug Wright Today we have a privilege that is a rarity in history – voting. The relatively brief American History of involving the populace in the selection of our leaders is all that we have ever known. It is, however, not the norm of history. Dictators, kings, groups (of various origin), and even anarchy dominate…
Read MoreGod’s Viewpoint of Hurricane Sandy
Joel Arnold 50 deaths. Somewhere between 20 and 50 billion dollars. Both numbers still rising. It’s been a costly week. Meanwhile, everyone from politicians to climate scientists is ready to seize the opportunity. We suffered a disaster. The nation is temporarily focused on one thing. Let the competition for audience and influence begin. There is…
Read MoreNew Hampshire: The Epicenter of Politics
Steve Whitmore “Consider this: Between Jan. 11, the day of the New Hampshire Presidential Primary, and Friday, … 16,369 political commercials” have aired on WMUR-TV (New Hampshire Sunday News, October 21, p.1). The same paper listed the presidential campaign commercials break down as follows-“Romney: 2,485 vs. Obama: 4,923.” See what I mean? The first thing you…
Read MoreSandy! The Aftermath and Pray for Us!
Matt Recker We have all seen the recent images. Breezy Point in flames. The powerless and huge NYU Hospital being evacuated. Unfathomable flooding in tunnels and subways. There has certainly been death and devastation. Some of our Heritage Baptist Church members are in the midst of it all. Leon and Lintia Lyons, faithful members for…
Read MoreHonor to Whom Honor is Due
Joel Arnold All three debates done and less than 2 weeks left. Yesterday I overheard a loud conversation at a table next to me: “Obama lied so many times last night, Romney has to win.” Glad that’s taken care of. On the way home we passed a car covered in bumper stickers. “Republicans oppose big…
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