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June 9th, 2020

NASA astronaut from historic spacewalk becomes first woman to reach deepest point in ocean
Franklin Graham: Democrats’ push to defund police ‘most irresponsible’
Liberty University finishes semester with zero COVID cases after refusing to close
How 13 Black men broke the color barrier in the Navy’s officer corps
Ongoing cycle of deep space radio bursts have astronomers guessing
How did Louisiana restaurant chain Popeyes get its name?
Chicago suffers 18 murders in deadliest day in 60 years

June 8th, 2020

Louisiana Baptists remain faithful during social, economic storm
Webber, pastor, LBC servant, goes home to glory
AMC theater chain may not survive closure from pandemic
Will Graham and Crowder: God heals brokenness
Louisiana police chief announces own arrest on Facebook, will remain on the job
‘Harry Potter’ author rejects gender fluidity: ‘It isn’t hate to speak truth’
Natchitoches woman threatened, fired over Black Lives Matter comments
Five old innovations for our new day
Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Pastors’ Task Force)

June 5th, 2020

Protesters, officials call for police to be defunded
‘Antifa kid’ who smashed a police car and incited riots in Pittsburgh is escorted into custody — by his mom and dad
Amazon Kindle originally turns down former NYT writer’s book questioning coronavirus lockdowns, reinstates it later
Ebenezer girl became child of God on Mother’s Day
Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Great Commission Resurgence)
Because Christ lives, Ravi Zacharias also lives

June 4th, 2020

State Fire Marshal issues Phase Two rules for churches
Drew Brees: ‘I … completely missed the mark’
Dan Fagan: Drew Brees should not have to apologize for respecting the flag
Tony Dungy: ‘I don’t agree … but let’s talk’
Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Evangelism)
Louisiana College issues statement on Floyd death, racism

June 3rd, 2020

Fred Luter: ‘Another deadly virus’
Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Bully Pulpit)

June 2nd, 2020

Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Origins)
Horn calls Louisiana Baptists to focused prayer on Thursday
WATCH: Astronauts board the International Space Station after SpaceX flight
STUDY: Dogs really will rescue their owners — or, at least they’ll try
Trump vows to use military if governors don’t deploy National Guard to stop riots
George Floyd’s brother criticizes violent protesters: ‘Don’t tear up your town’

June 1st, 2020

Governor’s Phase Two opens church gatherings to 50 percent capacity
Chuck Kelley on the state of the SBC (Background)
Chuck Kelley series on the SBC (10 of 10 articles)
Can you see the light?
Louisiana Baptist pastor loses home in fire
Most of 23 million immigrant eligible voters live in five states
COVID-19 death toll heaviest in Democrat-controlled congressional districts
27 killed, 92 shot in Chicago weekend gun violence
Pineville plane crash tragic for Calvary Baptist family

May 30th, 2020

2020 Commission Update Series (Articles 1-11 of 11)
Dew, Horn sign statement of grief over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis
Biden claims he was baited into ‘you ain’t black’ statement
Joe Burrow: ‘Black community needs our help’ (other sports stars speak out, too)
Kansas soldier uses truck to take out active shooter
Chief Justice Roberts sides with liberals against churches

May 29th, 2020

HIS Church keeps baptism pace despite pandemic
2020 Commission update: Plant soul-winning churches that multiply
Benjamin Watson: In your anger do not sin
2020 Commission Update: Engage churches in compassion ministries
2020 Commission update: Aid local congregations in disciple making
2020 Commission update: Equip churches for effective evangelistic growth
Working together: Mineral Springs receives $10,000 from Louisiana Baptists

May 28th, 2020

Evangelist asks Louisiana Baptists to join Gospel event to 15 million this weekend
Skills of a church planter: Resilience
Louisiana child’s possible coronavirus-linked MIS-C death the first in state

May 26th, 2020

California church going to Supreme Court on in-person restrictions
Stocks surge, S&P 500 tops 3,000 for the first time since early March
For economy, worst of coronavirus shutdowns may be over
Detroit Three have a new competitor in the electric pickup war — it’s called Endurance
COVID-19 conversations: many pastors are tired, overwhelmed and lonely
About to be adults & facing an uncertain future: What we know about Gen Z so far

May 24th, 2020

Mineral Springs Baptist celebrates the church that was not destroyed by fire

May 23rd, 2020

Lightning starts church fire that consumes Dubach facilities

May 22nd, 2020

Fired conservative professor alleges liberal drift at Southern Seminary
Iran faces ‘biblical’ swarms of locusts
Locust swarms shroud East Africa
U.S. birthrates fall again, hitting record lows
Global emissions plummeted 17 percent during COVID-19 shutdowns
Despite obstacles caused by a pandemic, First Bossier’s new facilities rise from the ashes
Franklin Avenue grows outside the walls of its new facilities

May 21st, 2020

Apple’s iOS update is here — and it includes coronavirus contact tracing
Most Americans expect a COVID-19 vaccine within a year; 72% say they would get vaccinated
Pro-life leaders deny claim that ‘Roe v. Wade’ plaintiff faked pro-life conversion

May 20th, 2020

AG Landry: Framing of Gen. Flynn is an attack on democracy
New evidence: Planned Parenthood profited from aborted baby body parts
SBA demands Planned Parenthood return $80 million in CARES Act loans
iPhone plus ultrasound wand could help doctors spot COVID-19 remotely
NASA shares stunning new image of Jupiter
Mississippi pastor, singing ‘I can only imagine,’ wins ‘NBC’s The Voice’
Tennessee pastor grateful to be in U.S. after detention in India

May 19th, 2020

Tall Timbers cancels summer camps

May 18th, 2020

COVID-19 poll: U.S. believers say God’s telling them to change how they live
GoFundMe withholds money pro-life group raised to help single moms
WATCH: Heartbeat of unborn daughter in country singer’s powerful new song
Positive data on early-stage coronavirus vaccine trial, Moderna shares surge
J.C. Penney bankruptcy update includes possible real estate spin-off
Oil prices spike above $30 for first time in over a month
FedEx and Microsoft join forces to transform commerce
U.S. missionary dies in plane crash delivering COVID-19 aid in Indonesia
Hong Kong lawmakers scuffle as communist loyalists take control
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court strikes down governor’s ‘safer at home’ order
Back to work. Ford, GM and Fiat Chrysler restart US factories
Churches regather within Phase One limits

May 16th, 2020

LA’s Phase One: Casinos open, Pineville family-friendly arcade remains closed

May 15th, 2020

Disaster relief volunteers offer frontline response during COVID-19
VERNON PARISH: Helping Hands announces June 3 reopening
Summerfield using food pantry to feed souls

May 14th, 2020

LBC provides information for resuming children, youth ministries
Hollywood faces carnage with mass layoffs in entertainment
Fox NFL telecasts might add crowd noises, put virtual fans in stands
MLB pitcher Snell: I won’t risk my life and take pay cut
Study: Kidney injury seen in more than a third of hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Spending and deficit set all-time records
95-year-old SBC pastor joined by 255,000 in praying for revival
Trump ally, retired Navy pilot, flips California House seat to GOP

May 13th, 2020

Abraham reaches out to relocate Tesla to Louisiana
Honor 6:2 provides new, free books during COVID-19 pandemic

May 12th, 2020

State provides new guidelines for re-opening of churches
LC strengthens mission statement
Louisiana College’s TEACH goes 100 percent online

May 11th, 2020

Governor announces Phase One for churches, businesses
Retired missionary Glad Martin, Thailand prison ministry pioneer, dies
Scientists get their best-ever look at Jupiter’s atmosphere and storms
Poll: 84 percent of Americans polled want another wave of stimulus checks
Americans’ views of the news media during the COVID-19 outbreak
2020 Gerber baby is first adopted baby chosen for campaign
Clemson’s Dabo rebukes critics: ‘They want me to just … not be a Christian’
Singer Charles Billingsley details battle with COVID-19, how it affected his faith
Saints quarterback Jameis Winston returns to hometown to distribute free meals to kids
Fifteen days after lockdown ease, Georgia sees lowest day of COVID hospitalizations
Report: China asked W.H.O. to delay declaring coronavirus pandemic
Illinois governor suggests face masks and social distancing forever

May 8th, 2020

State conventions, SBC entities facing pandemic-induced cuts
Post-COVID ministry spotlighted by associational leaders
Louisiana Baptist entities share how God is providing during crisis
Acteens still active in ministry during COVID-19 crisis
National Day of Prayer continues, despite COVID-19 world crisis

May 7th, 2020

Who can I reach? Discovering new persons of peace
Law firms gear up for expected jump in bankruptcies triggered by coronavirus
With real theaters closed, actors are turning to virtual reality
Disney reports devastating hit in income
Gov. Cuomo: ‘Stay-at-home’ population hardest hit by COVID-19
UK’s contact tracing program: A preview of America’s future?

May 6th, 2020

Horn shares good news with LBC Executive Board
Rolling Hills reopens thrift stores
Camps take COVID-19 threat, seriously, and are ready to host

May 5th, 2020

As the church regathers
National Weather Service to revamp severe storm warnings
“Murder hornets” now in U.S. — could destroy honeybee population
British government proposes ban on trans procedures for children
Gay lawmakers demand Franklin Graham, Samaritan’s Purse leave NYC
Pelosi blocks probes: COVID-19 origins, tax money to Wuhan lab
Carnival plans to restart some North American cruises in August
State guidance: Conducting memorial services during COVID-19 crisis