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May 7, 2014

First Karenni pastor in U.S. ordained May 5, 2014 by K. Allan Blume, BR Editor
	On Sat., April 26 about 400 festively dressed Karenni people gathered at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem to celebrate the ordination of the first Karenni pastor in America. READ MORE

When Bible memorization becomes spiritual transformation May 5, 2014 by Michael McEwen, BR Content Editor
	Pastor of First Baptist Church in Durham, Andy Davis has a deep desire to memorize scripture. The goal, Davis says, should be life transformation by comprehension of God’s perfect Word. READ MORE

Prayers at town meetings okay, justices rule May 6, 2014 by Tom Strode, Baptist Press
	In a 5-4 opinion, the Supreme Court overturned Monday (May 5) a federal appeals court, which ruled that the prayer policy of the Greece, N.Y., Town Board violated the First Amendment’s ban on... READ MORE

Common Core still center of controversy May 5, 2014 by Rick Houston, Special to the BR
	A proposal approved April 24 by the Legislative Research Commission that would do away with the Common Core initiative in North Carolina classrooms is the latest in a long line of controversies surrounding... READ MORE

OTHER BR NEWS

Blume: Gospel addresses sexuality in culture

Hollifield: Impacting lostness through disciple-making on college campuses

N.C. marriage amendment anniversary rally, May 8

Creech: Mohler mistaken about N.C. marriage law

CP tops $109 million through 7 months

K. Allan Blume
BR Editor

Many great stories this week

Mark Harris ran a good race for the U.S. Senate, but he did not get enough votes to win the Republican primary on Tuesday, May 6. There is one thing I am certain he accomplished. He has preached a message from the prophet Jeremiah about 50 times across the state since early December. I heard the sermon twice and was challenged each time. It is a very powerful word that every Christian needs to hear. Knowing the way God works in multiple ways and on many levels in life, I believe Harris has made a great contribution to the spiritual strength of every church where he preached and every person who heard this message.

This week’s issue of the Biblical Recorder and our website BRnow.org are really packed with stories of challenge, motivation and encouragement.

1. I have compiled the highlights of Russell Moore’s powerful sermon at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission’s recent Leadership Summit. This is some really life-changing stuff!

2. A major ruling was handed down by the Supreme Court this week. Prayer was ruled to be legal at government meetings. This is a major decision and a victory for religious liberty!

3. Do you regularly memorize scripture? Andy Davis, pastor of First Baptist of Durham, has memorized 35 books of the Bible. His story is both encouraging and challenging. Read the story here.

4. On April 26 I enjoyed one of my most interesting story assignments. I worshipped with about 400 Karenni believers as we ordained the first Karenni (Burmese) pastor in the U.S. You really should read this to see how God is at work to bring the people of the world to North Carolina.

5. Two years ago this week North Carolina approved an amendment to our state constitution that defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Thursday there will be a celebration of that victory in Raleigh. Please read this story and learn more about the event.

There's a lot more on BRnow.org. Thank you for depending on us as your trusted news source.

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First Karenni pastor in U.S. ordained

When Bible memorization becomes spiritual transformation

Prayers at town meetings okay, justices rule

Common Core still center of controversy