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February 17th, 2020

Threat of historic flooding forces evacuations in Jackson, Mississippi

14 passengers on US charter flights evacuating the Diamond Princess have tested positive for coronavirus

5-year-old celebrated for saving family from house fire

After Gen Z, meet Gen Alpha. What to know about the generation born 2010 to today

High school senior makes notes of positivity

Forgive? Of course! It’s what I do

February 14th, 2020

Urgent prayer request needed for disaster relief volunteer

February 13th, 2020

2,411 aborted babies buried, memorialized after shocking discovery at Ulrich Klopfer’s home

Coronavirus COVID-19 cases spike with 15,000 new infections, 250 new deaths in one day

Kennesaw State cuts 4 of the 5 cheerleaders who knelt for anthem

7-year-old girl raises $3,300 for New Kensington police dog

McDonald’s may be installing devices that prevent ice cream machines from breaking

Adding value to others

February 10th, 2020

Anti-Putin blogger murdered after vocally opposing the Russian President

Skills of a church planter: Using the giftedness of others

Revival brings focus on Christ

February 7th, 2020

Thousands march for life: Push for Love Life Amendment launched with Life Marches

Northwest Baptists seek revival

PEW: Half of Americans have stopped talking politics

LBC lawmaker plays pivotal role in President Trump’s acquittal

Louisiana pastor lauded at National Prayer Breakfast

Mamou churches commit to save unborn, improve mothers’ lives

ECON 2020 speakers rally Louisiana Baptists to share the Gospel

Simpson builds membership, facilities

Louisiana Notables

February 5th, 2020

Donald Trump acquitted in Senate

Trump surprises military family with reunion at State of the Union address

Meme crackdown: Twitter bans ‘synthetic and manipulated’ photos, videos

‘I listened to God’: Texas school principal donates kidney to students’ father

A record number of public-school students are experiencing homelessness, new federal data say

How can I do things that matter?

Chinese pastor in Wuhan issues urgent call to prayer as Coronavirus cases rise above 20,000

Andrew Maddox returns to LC as new football coach

February 4th, 2020

Super Bowl steamy halftime show not amusing

Rush Limbaugh announces he has ‘advanced lung cancer’

Nigerian church torched by suspected Fulani; over 2 dozen killed in attacks

Salvation Army hosts Daddy-Daughter Date Night

Chiefs claim Super Bowl LIV: Owner Clark Hunt thanks the Lord, MVP Patrick Mahomes aims to glorify Him

January 31st, 2020

Dew ‘humbled’ by love, trust expressed at NOBTS inauguration

Build a lasting spiritual heritage

Proposed federal law seeks to limit skyrocketing salaries of college coaches

Watch the pro-life Super Bowl ad that Fox won’t air

2020 Commission update: Reaching the next generation and people’s groups

Sign up with Home Depot to net cash for Disaster Relief

January 24th, 2020

Louisiana declared most pro-life state in nation

2020 CEC to challenge collegians to ‘Thrive’

Louisiana Baptists asked to pray for Brazil

Drop in married couples with children reflects change in marriage views, presents challenges to churches

United Methodists to split over gay marriage

STUDY: Louisiana College ranked among the best in the state, nation

Louisiana Notables

Iraqi Christians suffer

Christianity’s explosive growth Iran’s biggest fear

January 22nd, 2020

Olive tree parenting

Special screening of “I Still Believe” set at FBC Lafayette Jan. 27

Preschooler goes viral for leading class in ‘adorable’ lunchtime prayer

Six-year-old has raised over $250K for Australian wildfires by making clay koalas

Gallup poll: Americans more dissatisfied with pro-abortion laws than ever before

Trump makes Roe anniversary ‘Sanctity of Life Day’: ‘We will never tire of defending innocent life’

January 21st, 2020

Flattmann urges devotion to Christ at LC Chapel

Thousands rally in Virginia’s capital for gun rights

Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters announce their marriage

China creating ‘system of persecution for the future,’ Open Doors warns

Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt: ‘My identity is my faith in Christ’

January 20th, 2020

A plan that works

Kanye West shares how Jesus saved him from devil; hundreds dedicate lives to Christ at youth conference

Dr. Alveda King: Remembering God’s Love on Martin Luther King Day

Planned Parenthood launches $45 million campaign to defeat Trump

Scientist confirms unborn children feel pain during abortions, as early as 12 weeks

January 17th, 2020

March for Life Chicago sees record turnout; organizers witnessing ‘hearts and minds change’ on abortion

Trump moves to protect prayer in public schools

Faith, family, football: Why Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson champions life

January 16th, 2020

Arizona lawmaker pushes for only two gender options on government docs

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds: There is no constitutional right to kill babies in abortions

Cameras catch LSU, Clemson players in powerful moment of prayer before CFP championship

Watch list: 260 million Christians experience ‘high levels of persecution’

Homelessness No. 1 issue for California voters in 2020

Carman Licciardello asks for prayer as cancer returns: ‘I can’t quit, I still trust God’

Is doubt reasonable?

China pledges to buy $200 billion of American goods under phase one trade deal

Saints legend, ALS advocate Steve Gleason receives Congressional Gold Medal

January 15th, 2020

Disney+ was most downloaded app in the US in Q4 2019

207 Members of Congress Ask Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Parents protesting in NJ to protect children from ‘radical’ new statewide LGBT curricula

Parents protesting in NJ to protect children from ‘radical’ new statewide LGBT curricula

Russian government resigns after Putin proposes reforms that would weaken his successor

January 14th, 2020

Seek God to become a champion

Tornado kills 3, leaves path of destruction

January 13th, 2020

Skills of a church planter: responsiveness to the community

ECON: Sutherland Springs’ Pomeroy to share hope that transcended shooting

First Lafayette to host ECON, Istrouma to hold ‘Who’s Your One’

Beloved pastor’s death saves many lives

January 10th, 2020

First West reaches lost, eradicates $3.5 million of medical debt

Two pastors won’t let unity die

Louisiana Baptists begin rebuild of Bahamas

Louisiana Notables

Ministry ‘sows’ Gospel with needle and thread

Ruston ministry adds feeding unit

First Dubach honors Brown’s 40 years of ministry

January 8th, 2020

IRS announces start date for new tax filing season

A wonderful time to begin again

U.S. ‘deploys nuclear-capable bombers to within striking distance of Iran’

Can you locate Iran? Few voters can

Puerto Ricans sleep outside, wait for power after ‘devastating’ quake

176 dead include 63 Canadians, three Brits after Boeing 737 crashes in Iran

January 6th, 2020

Golden Globes attendees cheer as Michelle Williams hints she killed her baby

China imposes harsh new rules governing religious groups in 2020

Hundreds of members of Congress tell Supreme Court: overturn Roe v. Wade

Believe, follow, disciple in 2020

January 3rd, 2020

An Uber driver got a college degree after one of her passengers wiped out her debt

NOBTS commissions 2019 graduates for Kingdom work

January 2nd, 2020

The word for 2020: pray bigger prayers

December 30th, 2019

VIDEO: US companies repatriate $1 trillion since tax cuts

FDA warns CBDs have ‘potential to harm’

CDC: US abortions hit record low, rates drop 24 percent in 10 years

Texas church shooter dropped by armed congregant, an ex-FBI agent

Hanukkah stabber charged with federal hate crimes

Franklin Graham slams Christianity Today for invoking father’s name to attack President Trump

VIDEO: Hospice patient’s last request is fulfilled by baptism

Tony Perkins: Christianity Today’s ‘remove Trump editorial’ impeaches its credibility

Bossier Parish students forced to remove ‘I love Jesus’ photo from newspaper cover

Louisiana plane crash kills at least 5 headed to Peach Bowl; LSU coach’s daughter-in-law among those dead

December 19th, 2019

God answers prayers, protects First Baptist Academy students, staff during tornado

December 18th, 2019

Louisiana DR chainsaw teams want to offer a helping hand

China’s schoolchildren are now the smartest in the world

Brennan follows Comey’s lead, admits mistakes in FISA warrant debacle

15 percent of 8-year-old girls exposed to sexting

December 16th, 2019

Tornadoes, storms cause one death, widespread destruction

December 12th, 2019

Good financial reports heard by LBF board … again!

Louisiana College’s 20 years of TEACH certification distinguished by innovations and effective teachers

The joy of sharing the Good News

Operation Christmas

Follow the righteous example of Mary and Joseph

A gift for the Magi

Student newspaper’s Christian-themed front page replaced because of lawsuit settlement

December 9th, 2019

Saints, Pelicans owner Gayle Benson gifts Disney World trip to 40 LBCH children

Good financial reports greet LBF board… again!

Bayou Church marks 50th year with 153 baptisms

Collision with Christ changed Louisiana evangelist

6,000 Baptist youth rally for YEC

Backpacks to needy filled with gifts from Santa, Christ’s love

Cross on I-20 reminds believers Jesus watches over them

Native Americans lead revival in state, and among Navajo nation

Louisiana Notables

December 6th, 2019

Gives thanks today; rejoice now

December 4th, 2019

Prone to wander

The U.S. is the No. 1 most generous country in the world for the last decade

Army says faith-based group can no longer put Bible verses on dog tags after complaint

December 3rd, 2019

Abortions in the United States hit all-time low, more babies saved from abortion than ever

Protesters within China defy Communists: ‘Just like you, Hong Kong’