Archives for January 2018
Louisiana teacher handcuffed, arrested for speaking out at school board meeting
Toyota, Mazda to build $1.6 billion plant in Alabama
At least 13 killed in California mudslides
New believers brave cool temps to show ‘hearts on fire’ for Christ
By Brian Blackwell, Message Staff Writer BATON ROUGE – Despite cool fall temperatures, 20 new believers braved the brisk conditions to be part of a special outdoor baptism service Oct. 22 at Istrouma Baptist Church. One by one, each stepped into a brimming horse trough, restated his and her individual faith in Christ, was plunged beneath the water and raised to symbolize being born again in Christ – and was greeted with hugs and cheers from friends and family among the several hundred supporters in attendance. Scheduled as part of its “One Another Sunday,” the baptisms brought together Istrouma Baptist’s Baton Rouge, Prairieville and Hispanic campuses. Indeed, a number of the baptized were among the 105 people who responded to Evangelist Jay Lowder’s message during the morning worship service that day. “It’s like Jay drew the net but the seed had been sown in people’s heart by the love our people show the community throughout the year,” Pastor Jeff Ginn told the Baptist Message. “When push comes to shove, we are called to lead people to Christ, baptize them and make disciples. All of those who are new to Christ tend to bring their friends and that’s what happened here. They came to the baptism service and brought … [Read more...]
Tebow shares about John 3:16 ‘coincidences’ God has used in his life
‘God, thank you’: Alabama Tide win national championship, led by faith-filled freshman QB Tua Tagovailoa
Scientists use stem cells to grow working muscle
Apple investors force company to address child phone addiction
Trump-appointed regulators rule against coal, nuclear power plants
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