No cancer found during Mohler's colon surgery

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - As expected, a tumor removed from the colon of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Al Mohler proved not to be cancerous, according to a seminary news release.

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Charlotte teen selected for national panel

BIRMINGHAM - A Charlotte teenager has been chosen to serve on a national Acteens panel.

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Bible Studies for Life lesson for April 6: Exploring New Direction

The bumper sticker read, "God said it; I believe it; that settles it."

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Bible Studies for Life lesson for April 13: Exploring Devotion

While reading on the beach at dusk, I noticed a crowd gathered around an emergency vehicle. Curious, I headed toward the scene. A young man was being lifted onto a stretcher when a woman fled the crowd, ran toward me, and sank into my arms, exhausted. Perfect strangers, we embraced.

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Formations lesson for April 6: Unfinished Business

My friend Lawrence is one of the most thoughtful and loving pastors I know. He has served many years in local church ministry and is a gifted Bible teacher. He is also a pastoral counselor who works with people who are struggling with a wide range of issues in their spiritual lives.

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Formations lesson for April 13: Unimaginable Power

When I served in children's ministry, I was intentional about structuring each programming year around the Christian calendar. The children looked forward to Pentecost Sunday because they knew that we would be having a party. I encouraged parents to dress their children in red clothing. When they arrived at church, the children were greeted in a room filled with red balloons, streamers, and table decorations.

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