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A program with a ‘backbone of faith’: Celebrate Recovery transforms Cookeville jail
COOKEVILLE — Jail feels like limbo for some. It is a place of saving grace for others. It was for Torie McCord A married mother of three, McCord had been leading what looked like an ordinary suburban life. But underneath, she was struggling with alcoholism. “You wouldn’t have known that
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The hidden trauma behind addiction: ‘Home is not always safe’
COOKEVILLE — For Gloria Vick, the turning point came when she could no longer ignore a pattern she kept seeing among the women in her Celebrate Recovery class at the
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Survey: Half of U.S. churches to honor America’s 250th anniversary
BRENTWOOD – As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, half of pastors say their churches will join in the festivities. According to a Lifeway Research study, 50 percent
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Dooley Noted: Narrow faith in a broad world
Nearly every area of life depends upon narrowness and exclusivity. None of us are eager to be a surgeon’s guinea pig on an operating table, preferring instead a physician who understands the
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June 21: Remembering God’s Works
Focal Passage: Joshua 3:14-4:9 Have you ever kept something that helps you remember a special moment in your life? Perhaps you have saved a child’s handprint from Mother’s Day, or
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The privilege of sharing in CP
“I can testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, of their own accord, they begged us earnestly for the privilege of sharing in the ministry to the saints.” — 2 Corinthians 8:3-4 One of the many
Keep the ball rolling: ‘545’ second session begins
FRANKLIN — The first session of the “545 Wellness Community” accomplished its mission: It included participation — and perspiration — from church leaders all across the state. Now, it’s time for the second session of the ministry, which is hosted
June 21: Showing Love
Focal Passage: Luke 10:25-37 John Lennon and Paul McCartney famously told us, “All You Need is Love.” That sounds really nice. There’s only one problem with that, in all the refrains they never really tell us what exactly they mean
‘Specifically means specifically’: Mohler pushes back on fears amendment will go further
ORLANDO — Albert Mohler said he’s admittedly frustrated but also understands the context of why the questions for clarification about
Why does the work never feel finished?
Editor’s note: Below is an installment of “The Leader Board” — a featured series in the B&R aimed at helping
No ‘dilly dally’ for Canadian Baptists
While most across Tennessee enjoyed a relaxing Memorial Day weekend, seven Tennessee Baptists were sent on a vision trip to
WMU trains churches on mental health first aid
FRANKLIN — Mental health challenges touch every congregation, yet many churches remain ill-equipped to respond. But Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union
