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In a small Muslim village of the Assamese of India, a bride hosts visitors all day before her midnight wedding. Workers hired by her parents have built a large, colorful tent where she sits dressed in a fine sari and jewelry. When wedding guests offer gifts, she responds by sharing candy and mints. In India, like in other regions of the world, those who leave their family religion to become Christian often face persecution — as do those who bring the Gospel.

Facing persecution to reach the Hausa

AFRICA (IMB)—This is a story about persecution.

No one physically dies or burns at the stake. This persecution is subtle and silent and pierces the soul.

Mass. Supreme Court approves same-sex ‘marriage’

BOSTON (BP)–In an historic ruling certain to have vast social and political ramifications, Massachusetts’ highest court ruled Nov. 18 that same-sex couples within the state have the right to "marry."

SBC leaders ask Florida Baptists to join sesquicentennial celebration in 2004

TAMPA (FBC)—Jim Henry, Jack Graham, Jerry Vines, Ted Traylor, O. S. Hawkins and Bobby Welch were among Southern Baptists’ most prominent leaders inviting Florida Baptists to join them in celebrating the upcoming 150th Anniversary of the Florida Baptist State Convention.

Opinion

Editorial

Depression in missions commitment?

Point of View

The last laugh

Lottie Moon offering ‘critical’ in supporting missions

Historical look at Massachusetts supreme court decision

BREAKPOINT: Alcohol ads exploit kids for cash

Bibliocipher

Bibliocipher

Florida

Florida News

Halifax Association severs ties with Daytona church

Convention recognizes faithful servants

FBSC News

Florida Baptists meet for fellowship, training in Tampa

Recordings available of FBSC

Musicians inspire convention-goers to worship

Pastors' Conference

‘Power of Purity’ at Pastors’ Conference in Tampa

Florida News Briefs

Terri Schiavo supporters announce silent vigil

Jews for Jesus to meet in West Palm Beach

Training Update

Training Update

National

National News Briefs

Ala. Justice Roy Moore removed from office by judicial court

Features

Lottie Moon

Q & A: 2003 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Follow God’s Purpose: Reaching out to 3.4 billion in 6,500 people groups

What is an unreached people group?

Southern Baptist overseas missions

Week of prayer

Florida IMB missionaries minister around the world

Media Montage

Sound Bites

Bible Study

Family Bible Study

December 7: WHY I GIVE

December 14: HOW I GIVE

Explore the Bible

December 7: Responding to God’s call

December 14: Taking seriously God’s message