Articles by William M. Pinson, Jr.

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'Baptists Oppose Constitution' -- what might have been

by William M. Pinson, Jr. on September 14, 2016 in CLC

Why did Baptists strongly oppose the newly drafted Constitution of the United States of America? In brief, because the document failed to provide a guarantee for religious freedom, a belief cherished by Baptists.

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Afterschool meals important for students, and churches can help

by Ruben Sanchez on September 8, 2016 in CLC

The summer is over and school is back in session. In Texas, that means football is kicking off, temperatures are dropping, and many kids still don’t have adequate access to food.

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Labor Day can help us think about work from a Christian perspective

by Bill Tillman on August 29, 2016 in CLC

Labor Day — what a novel and paradoxical concept, at least the way many Americans think about it. The day, the first Monday in September, has ambiguous origins. The rationale for the day was that the American worker needed to be honored for the economic and cultural achievements brought in by the national labor movement more than 100 years ago.

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Texas’ Child Protection System is Failing our Children

by Vicki Spriggs on August 24, 2016 in Christian Life Commission

Texas is in the midst of a crisis that, if not addressed with the highest urgency, will create lasting damage for generations to come. 

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Five Ways to Bless Your Child’s Teacher

by Kathleen Hardage on August 18, 2016 in Christian Life Commission

“Back To School.” What do those words mean to you? Certainly they bring memories and emotions, and those are very different for students, former students, parents, and teachers. As a Christian and even as a church, how can we build positive emotions and fond memories for the teachers in our lives?

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Advocacy Alert: #StoptheDebtTrap with CFPB

by Kathryn Freeman on August 4, 2016 in Public Policy

Many of you have followed our work to reform the payday and auto-title lending industry, some have called their legislators and spoken at city council meetings in support of local payday ordinances, and there is still important work to do.

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Let Love Be Genuine: A Texas Baptist Hunger Offering Story

by Ali Hearon on July 20, 2016 in Christian Life Commission

The people of Spain are “really tired of hearing about Christ. ... They need to see real love, real love through real people,” Pastor Antonio Calero Cerrado boldly proclaimed.

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Nourishing bodies and minds in Sri Lanka: Texas Baptist Hunger Offering

by Leonard Favela on May 2, 2016 in Great Commandment

In villages across Sri Lanka, many mothers struggle with the harsh reality that they are unable to provide healthy food for their children to eat. 

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A Christian Response to Reentry

by Douglas Smith on April 27, 2016 in Christian Life Commission

I walked out of prison more resilient than I was at intake, a miracle considering the harsh nature of prison. At intake, I was completely defeated. 

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Providing hope and a new start for mothers reentering society

by Kalie Lowrie on April 26, 2016 in Great Commandment

The first day a mom and her children set foot at Exodus Ministries, they are welcomed into a beautiful, fully-furnished apartment. 

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