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Years ago, an unmarried college couple at Berkeley discovered they were expecting a child. Though they feared that this child could destroy the future they were planning, they decided to keep the child, and get married. Shortly thereafter Lance Cooper was born. Cooper is now a Georgia lawyer. It was…

Perhaps you have seen in the news that some outside groups are critical of the Boy Scout’s devotion to their Code of Conduct and their membership admission standards. Membership has its privileges, but it also has its responsibilities. It is no different with Church membership. When we decide to follow…

In 2012, The Texas Woman’s Health Program won another battle against Planned Parenthood and other organizations that promote or perform abortions. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals refused Planned Parenthood’s request to rehear the case over the ban on funding. Texas gave up federal funding in March 2012…

Not long ago Andrew Lunsford was an unemployed countertop maker in the process of declaring bankruptcy. When the economy went bad, Lunsford lost his business, cars and house. He said he was desperate and miserable and could not find solace anywhere. In the middle of his despair Lunsford found a classical…

Speaking to a group of students at Liberty University recently, Pastor and author Francis Chan challenged the group to live biblically and to stay culturally relevant. Reflecting on his college years, Chan said that time of his life was full of hypocrisy and was some of the worst of his life. He admitted…

Small Talk "So, are you taking over Dan Coker's church?" It was the day after we accepted the call to become the next pastor of the First Southern Baptist Church of the Monterey Peninsula. We were getting information to enroll our youngest son in school when the clerk at the school asked me the question.…

IDENTITY In the motion picture, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Chloe is a dog living the good life. Her days are filled with lounging by the pool, sunning herself, shopping, and trips to the beauty shop. She belongs to an owner who panders to her every need, so Chloe feels free to look down on others around…

POTENTIAL In "Star Trek: Nemesis", Captain Jean-Luc Picard is speaking with the holographic image of Praetor Shinzon of Remus, his own clone. Captain Picard is literally to face to face with himself. Picard urges Shinzon to turn away from his plans to destroy all life on Earth. Despite the years of abuse…

Broken I was "rough housing" in the living room with my brother when I knocked over one of my mother's ornamental coal-oil lamps off of the mantle. I tried to catch it, but couldn't, and it shattered into a zillion pieces. I cleaned up the mess, but knew I could never replace the broken lamp. I can still…

If you were to ask me to name my most prized possession, it would have to be ____________ What is yours? stuffed animal, favorite doll, ball autographed. If a friend came to visit in your home, would you give your most prized possession to that friend to show your love? That is what a woman named Mary…