Articles by Lauren Hollon Sturdy

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Guarneri: Bible calls Christians to embrace diversity

by Lauren Hollon Sturdy on July 14, 2013 in News

The bible calls believers to embrace diversity, not just tolerate it, according to Julio Guarneri, who presented the Baptist General Convention of Texas Annual Meeting sermon July 14. 

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Common Ground at the Cross of Christ

by Kalie Lowrie on July 14, 2013 in News

Christians should seek unity because of their desire for and delight in the Lord, Earl Grant, pastor of Covenant Church in San Antonio, shared in the opening session of the Texas Baptist Family Gathering.

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Johnson discusses Dr. Seuss and diversity

by Leah Allen on July 14, 2013 in News

With children gathered around and a Dr. Seuss book in hand, Baptist General Convention of Texas President Jeff Johnson added a metaphorical twist to this year's presidential message.

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God's power shown through His church, people

by John Hall on July 14, 2013 in News

God's plan for expanding His kingdom entails working through the lives of people in His church in such a way that they testify about Him, according to Victor Rodriguez, pastor of Life Church of San Antonio.

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Senator cites BGCT letter in arguing for stronger abortion restrictions

by John Hall on July 13, 2013 in Faith

A senator cited a letter from Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Director David Hardage as lawmakers passed stronger restrictions on abortions across the state.

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Minister burnout and depression: Proactive steps

by John Hall on July 3, 2013 in Faith

Burnout or depression can happen to any minister under certain circumstances.

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Leaving the familiar

by Katie Swafford on June 26, 2013 in Faith

I remember as a little girl when my father was contemplating assuming the role of music leader in a neighboring community church. I was too young to know all of the discussions that took place, but one I do remember was when my parents talked to me about this possibility which would mean we had to attend another church. 

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Loving West volunteers help city move forward

by Leah Allen on June 24, 2013 in News

Media outlets across the nation have told the world how an explosion at a fertilizer plant rocked this small Central Texas town.

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The little things: God uses volunteers to answer big prayers in Oklahoma

by Molly Livingstone on June 13, 2013 in Great Commandment

Dressed in a long-sleeved gray shirt ornamented with a small orange OSU emblem, Zach Rowell, stood in the bed of his white truck as the sweltering summer sun beat down relentlessly. 

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