In terms of the calendar, Easter is coming early this year. Last spring, we celebrated Easter on April 9, and the previous year, it was April 17. For those who might be interested (perhaps there are a few other calender nerds like myself out there), it’s actually been eight years since we last celebrated the resurrection in March — as we are doing this year — and it’s … [Read More...]
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Tennessee
SNAPSHOTS IN TIME
The Aug. 2, 1900 issue of the B&R spotlighted the East Tennessee college. After initial discussions in the early 1840s, the East Tennessee Baptist … [Read More...]
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DOOLEY NOTED: A WORLD WITHOUT EASTER
This weekend, Christians all over the world will observe Easter festivities to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I am grateful for these … [Read More...]
SBC
MARYLAND-DELAWARE BAPTISTS READY TO RESPOND AFTER BALTIMORE BRIDGE COLLAPSES
BALTIMORE — Southern Baptist volunteers in Maryland and Delaware are ready to respond as needed after the Francis Scott Key Bridge suddenly collapsed into the … [Read More...]
SS Lessons
MARCH 31: BELIEVE!
Focal Passage: John 20:1-17 Surprises can be fun! When my youngest son was 16, my wife and I found a very large, tanklike, very old car for him for … [Read More...]
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OVERCOMING THE OBSTACLES
BROWNSVILLE — Mike Young, senior pastor at Zion Baptist Church in Brownsville, is determined to share the gospel with the employees of BlueOval City. And he isn’t about to let a language barrier stand in his way. Over the course of the past few months, … [Read More...]
SPIRITUAL FRUIT BLOOMING IN BLUEOVAL
STANTON — For Mike Young, the excitement surrounding BlueOval City can be divided into three parts: Past, present and future. Young, senior pastor of Zion Baptist Church in Brownsville, has already seen some incredible evangelistic stories emerge during his … [Read More...]
MARCH 31: THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS
Focal Passage: Luke 24:1-8, 38-43 The resurrection of Jesus is where all the facts, truth and revelation come together completing the mission, ministry and identity of God’s plan for the salvation of mankind. It is where all the prophecies about His … [Read More...]