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Court restores FDA restrictions on abortion pill, By Tom Strode
WASHINGTON (BP) – The U.S. Supreme Court restored Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 12) a federal rule that requires a woman to go to a health care facility to obtain the abortion drug mifepristone.
How Will You Be Remembered?, By Tim LaFleur
Last week was a bittersweet experience for me. My mentor, Conrad Beiber, went home to be with the Lord. When I heard the news I called his wife, Carmen, to share my love, comfort and support. She told me at that time that he had planned out his “ideal” funeral service which he’d handwritten and tucked into his Bible before he died. Part of it was that he wanted me to preach it.
NYC’s mass exodus to Florida, Texas driven by economic incentives: Ex-NYSE CEO, By Caleb Parke
Former New York Stock Exchange Chairman Dick Grasso told “Mornings with Maria” the mass exodus from New York City to Florida and Texas is due to financial incentives amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Three Helpful Ways for Older Pastors to Mentor Younger Pastors, By Sam Rainer
In the last several decades, resources for pastors have proliferated. When religious research is conducted, pastors tend to be the focus. When I look at my office shelves, there are rows of books for pastoral leadership. Conferences, seminary degrees, and boutique consulting firms target pastors for leadership development. But none of these things can replace mentoring. Every pastor needs a mentor. I am deeply indebted to my mentor, Bryant Wright. I am a better pastor because of him.
More than 3 million Uyghurs detained in forced labor camps in China, By DianaChandler
XINJIANG, China (BP) — They reportedly number more than 3 million. Uyghur American human rights advocate Rushan Abbas describes them as university presidents, doctors, entrepreneurs and artists. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) calls them criminals.