Lifestyle choices tipping scales toward obesity

Posted By jameson at Editor's Journal

Chronic illness resulting from self destructive life choices has prompted a national health emergency. We're fat and getting fatter. Heart problems, obesity and diabetes result from Americans' unwillingness to eat right and exercise. [Read More]

Selling 'For Sale' signs

Posted By jameson at Editor's Journal

A place at the beach used to be a dream. Now "for sale" signs prove the dream may be less palatable than the anticipation. Dream bigger. [Read More]

Calendars collide in conflicting dates

Posted at Editor's Journal By jameson

If you're a fan of Woman's Missionary Union's Missions Extravaganza; Baptist Men's missions conference and annual meeting; and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina's spring meeting you will have to decide which one you want to attend in March...

WMU Offering Demonstrates Selfless Work

Posted at Editor's Journal By jameson

A special offering received during the Woman's Missionary Union Missions Extravaganza April 5 demonstrates the heart, purpose and commitment of this dedicated cadre. WMU staff resigned their positions with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina...

Fixing Things

Posted at Editor's Journal By jameson

Deep in the park I came upon a young woman walking her bike with a flat back tire. I always carry a spare and a pump, so I pulled over, assured her I was harmless, and set about helping her change the tire. It was a long walk back to where she had parked her...

Open Arms

Posted at Editor's Journal By jameson

Nine churches on Dec. 4 will host rallies for Woman's Missionary Union. Roy Smith, former executive director-treasurer of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, wrote a letter encouraging attendance at the rallies for two reasons. First, come...

Now What?

Posted at Editor's Journal By jameson

A friend of mine used to write a column with his wife entitled, "He Said, She Said." The story posted Tuesday about Woman's Missionary Union taking a drastic step out from the protective financial umbrella of the Baptist State Convention almost reads like...

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