Those accused of fixing games allegedly bribed players as much as $30,000 per game to intentionally underperform, according to reports. This allowed bettors to win big money millions from manipulated point spreads.
A Kentucky Baptist pastor describes his family’s life as “full throttle” these days. That’s understandable since Bryan Grigg pastors Macedonia Baptist Church in Lyon County,
Messengers to the Nov. 4-5 Illinois Baptist State Association annual meeting were presented with five resolutions by the Resolutions and Christian Life Committee which were overwhelmingly approved.
This editorial will appear in the Sept. 11 edition of The Baptist Paper. Click here to subscribe. After the twin towers fell 24 years ago,
“We believe that sports are a gift from God to reach others,” said Alejandro Lopez.
For nine years, First Baptist Church in Portland has run a summer feeding program that does more than fill empty stomachs.
Courageous leadership is never going to win popularity contests, but gospel courage empowers ministers to overcome fear, endure suffering and remain faithful despite criticism or hardship.
“I got as low as I could possibly go and when I was at the bottom I looked up and there was Jesus standing with His arms open saying, ‘Son, come home.’ ”
