By Aaron Earls Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — After a season in which avoiding sickness was on most everyone’s mind, many Americans say their New Year’s resolutions address their health. More Americans say their past resolutions have focused on their health, their relationship with God, their finances and their relationship with a family member than other possibilities, according to a new survey of 1,005 Americans from Lifeway Research. “New Year’s

Baptist Courier GREENVILLE, S.C. — Tennessee Baptist pastor Todd Stinnett has written My Daily Word of Truth, a daily devotional book to assist believers not only in discovering the meaning of Scripture, but in making the application to their daily lives. “If you’ve been looking for a way to become a better student of Scripture, but had no idea where to begin, this is the devotional for you,” Stinnett said.

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] LEXINGTON — Portions of Henderson and Decatur Counties sustained scattered damage from tornadoes that struck the state on the weekend of Dec. 10. Residents of both counties, especially Decatur County, were not unscathed. Tornadoes took out the TVA lines that carried electricity into both counties.  Most of Henderson County had power restored within two days, but Decatur County was without power for

Green Hill Church and Victory Baptist combine for Christmas performance By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — For the most part, Baptist churches avoid the “s” word (split) whenever possible. But two Mount Juliet congregations — Green Hill Church and Victory Baptist — acknowledge that is what happened with their churches 21 years ago. Members from Green Hill left and formed Victory Baptist just a few

By David Dawson [email protected] BRENTWOOD — Gayle Haywood received two standing ovations during a recent Sunday morning service at Brentwood Baptist Church. Still, pastor Mike Glenn made it clear that no amount of applause would be sufficient to express the church’s appreciation for Haywood, who is retiring after 40 years of service at Brentwood.  “There are not many times in our lives when we get to look at greatness,” Glenn

Year-round support needed for the hurting, struggling, hungry By David Dawson [email protected] FRANKLIN — Research compiled by various organizations in recent years confirms that Americans are far more likely to support charities and non-profit groups during the holidays than at any other time during the year.  One published report, by NeonOne, showed that nearly one-third (31 percent) of all donations/giving to the non-profit sector occurs around the holidays. Another report