By Randy Harmon Pastor, Rock Springs Baptist Church, Greenbrier Focal Passage: Nehemiah 1:3-10 Someone has said, “You can do a lot of things after you pray, but you shouldn’t do anything before you pray.” There are no short cuts to prayer and there is no replacement for the relationship that is built with God as we commune with Him in prayer. Nehemiah was a man of prayer who understood the
By Baptist and Reflector CHATTANOOGA — On June 27 the church rectory of Northside Community Church here was damaged by fire. The rectory was home to Mitchell Reaves, pastor, and five members of his family. The building, which formerly was an educational building and wasn’t needed for church activities, was insured. Repairs have been estimated at about $300,000, reported Reaves. Work will begin to repair the 10,000-square-foot rectory soon.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Editor’s Note: This issue of the Baptist and Reflector contains in-depth articles about the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision and its potential impact on churches, ministers, and laity. Visit www.tnbaptist.org/marriage for additional resources. BRENTWOOD — Less than three weeks after the United States Supreme Court redefined the traditional, biblical definition of marriage, the full ramifications from the decision are yet to be
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Editor’s Note: The Baptist and Reflector will publish more in-depth articles about the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision and its potential impact on churches in the July 15 issue. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled June 26 that same-sex marriage is protected under the Constitution and is now legal in all 50 states. In a landmark decision,
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector MILLINGTON — As a new year is set to begin, thousands upon thousands of people make that traditional New Year’s resolution to lose those extra pounds gained during the past year. For most, it is easier said than done, says Willie McLaurin, special assistant to the executive director/treasurer of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. McLaurin led a breakout during the November Summit at First
By Randy Harmon Pastor, Rock Springs Baptist Church, Greenbrier Focal Passage: Nehemiah 1:3-10 Someone has said, “You can do a lot of things after you
By Baptist and Reflector CHATTANOOGA — On June 27 the church rectory of Northside Community Church here was damaged by fire. The rectory was home
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Editor’s Note: This issue of the Baptist and Reflector contains in-depth articles about the significance of the Supreme
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Editor’s Note: The Baptist and Reflector will publish more in-depth articles about the significance of the Supreme Court’s
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector MILLINGTON — As a new year is set to begin, thousands upon thousands of people make that traditional
