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March 25th, 2015

The oldest city in North America really needs the gospel
Saudi’s need is evident – an encounter with God
Read and know – gambling can devastate families, lives
Aguillard set to be inaugurated as LC president
Final plan of dissolution approved for the Baptist Retirement Center
Call issued for Louisiana Baptist nominees, resolutions
Goes without saying
World of religion
Weekly announcements
Well, it sounded a lot of fun just reading about it
Louisiana Baptists were very much in evidence at this year’s SBC
She lost everything – but found out that God was there all along
Billy Graham once considered for LC presidency
Still preaching – Graham shares gospel in New York
World of religion
All right, who put a rooster outside the window?
Weekly announcements
Making an impact: In Louisiana, collegiate ministries has a double impact – reaching students for Christ (part 1)
Making an impact: In Louisiana, collegiate ministries has a double impact – reaching students for Christ (part 2)
As Gulf hurricanes loom, he offers a voice of Christian calm
Apostle Paul gaining attention as one of history’s most important figures
Changes underway – but Sunday School still strong, study shows
Grief is hard – but some lessons help, experts say
World of religion
Mission board adopts key goals for reaching the world
It was a one-week trip 30 years ago – but look what it started
Weekly announcements
Prof offers steps to reverse SBC evangelistic slide
‘Cool’ does not set one free – the gospel truth does
‘A change of heart’ – Jewish performer now embraces Christ
‘I needed something supernatural. … I needed God’
‘They are good people doing really good work’
World of religion
A change is in order
The tools are there – why are churches not growing?
New Orleans ministry benefits from true ‘team’ effort
Louisiana Legislature addresses gambling, school vouchers
So, what have been the most influential books of ministry during past 3 years?
Astros owner wants to win – but he also has a greater team goal
Authors – parent with the kingdom of God in mind
Many Christians using ‘blogs’ to gain greater audience
Weekly announcements
Southern Baptists end 8-year boycott of Disney
World of religion
2005 Convention peaceful, puts emphasis on evangelism
Fire destroys Oberlin church facilities
Reason to smile: Southern Baptists found considerable reason for joy last week, thanks to an evangelistic effort that resulted in more than 2,500 new believers (part 1)
Reason to smile (part 2)
Convention messengers settle sole membership issue, approve budget
It seems God is up to something big with these ‘orange people’
Messengers leave SBC chanting ‘Everyone can, everyone can!’
Weekly announcements
World of religion
Where was God? Causing the tsunami, or saving from it?
Louisiana pastor announces plans to be nominated for LBC presidency
At pregnancy resource centers, the emphasis is on offering women hope
When it comes to leadership, integrity is key, pastor says
Cultivate intimacy with God, leader urges
Not an easy issue – sole membership and New Orleans Seminary (Part 1)
Not an easy issue – sole membership and New Orleans Seminary (Part II)
Son of slain Baptist workers voices hope for salvation of the attackers
World of religion
Give the minister a break – pray for him, support him
Focus of 2005 SBC clearly will be on evangelism
Speaker wants to see spread of the ‘evangelism bug’
Cost of gambling – tribe sues state over failed casino bid
Chaplain of the Year knows – he is doing God’s will
Guest analysis – Worship Wars III – a recovery of corporate prayer
So, what is corporate prayer – and why is it important?
As the soldiers serve overseas, this church serves the families back home
World of religion
Meeting set to act on LBC retirement center plan
‘A living miracle’: Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola once was characterized as the bloodiest prison in America – but my, how times have changed
Religious leaders launch new political campaign to end hunger in America
Annual Lottie Moon offering closes at second-highest giving total ever
Study offers definite clues for satisfying prayer life
And now – how NOT to dispose of an eight-ton whale
His witness is simple – a smile and a cross and the gospel
The world told her that she was nothing – but God told her different
Weekly announcements
NOBTS board adopts budget, new programs
It is just a night of bowling – what is the big deal?
World of religion
Against moving paper
As far as handling finances – churches take care
Sexual purity about more than just setting limits, leaders stress
Handling grief: He thought his world had ended in 1982 – but the love of God and Louisiana Baptists provided hope
His goal – for every Canadian to hear the gospel
In only 40 days, the focus of his church changed – grew
LBC leader outlines gospel vision for state convention
World of religion
LBC Executive Board handles key items of business
Southern Baptist Cooperative Program gifts ahead of 2004
Louisiana falling deeper into gambling whirpool
Hmm – and I thought I was doing a good job by myself
Their plan to change Louisiana government is prayer
Author – involve parents in children’s ministries
Tsunami destruction remains ‘almost incomprehensible’
World of religion
I read the sign – but if I had known what it meant
Churches urged to offset basic forces undermining families
U.S. families are in trouble – Christians must act, leader says
Baptist Message trustees vote to stay independent board
Louisiana College trustees adopt reduced budget, approve capital campaign
Louisiana College trustees receive update on steps being taken to address accreditation concerns
For 64 years, her seat at church was the piano bench
‘I can’t begin to tell you everything God is doing’
World of religion
Behold, the power – and beauty – of reconciliation
Key issues still to be decided in Louisiana Legislature
‘I was in prison and you visited me…’ Louisiana Baptists carry gospel message to inmates of Angola prison
His command in Iraq is to reflect the presence of God
In Louisiana, he stands synonymous with Bible drill
Report cites nations for religious liberty concerns
Poll – abortion a key issue in choice of the next Supreme Court justices
Speaker – all believers are called to ‘go’ with the gospel

March 24th, 2015

A greater crisis than HIV
World of religion
Aim of sermons must be to change lives, prof insists
Louisiana evangelist announces plans to be nominated for LBC presidency
The church faces key challenges – will it meet them?
LBC leader urges key change for Baptist Message
Yet more gambling may be ahead for Louisiana
‘Something extraordinary’ stirring in SBC, leader says
Showing compassion – Baptists work to offer help and hope following Indonesian disasters (Part One)
Showing compassion – Baptists work to offer help and hope following Indonesian disasters (Part Two)
World of religion
Questions remain about Dead Sea Scrolls community
When is it time to give up on public gym workouts?
Believe it or not – classic Christian hymns suddenly a ‘hot’ music choice
SBC statistics offer encouraging signs, leaders says
God’s circle of love – The focus of the recent annual LBC Woman’s Missionary Union meeting was undeniable – gospel love
Dietrich Bonhoeffer – a leasting, fascinating legacy
As a baseball team chaplain, his ‘pitch’ is the gospel message
World of religion
Do not relinquish trust
Strong resistance
Think of loved ones – make end-of-life wishes clear
For 25 years, he has focused on ‘building’ a ministry
Oklahoma City bombing – a survivor remembers
What does Louisiana law say about ‘living wills’?
Case challenging election of LC president to be appealed
As for happiness – religion helps; money does not
Defining the president – is he evangelical or not?
Study offers important look at religion and U.S. youth
World of religion
Judge hears testimony in case on LC presidential election
Churches must emphasize basic biblical stewardship
You know – Mother really did not have to tell me that story
This church decided to turn compassion into action
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Blinded by bright spots: Kelley warns of trends we’re ignoring

By Chuck Kelley Southern Baptists tend to confuse Bright Spots with Trendlines. Statistical reports may yield some bright spots in any given year, even when the same reports indicate that the trends across the board are downward and a matter of concern. Rejoicing in bright spots so much that you fail to … Read More

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