RSS feed for Baptist Press (BPNews) Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:00-0500 84-year-old Edgar Harrell survived the 1945 sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis and four subsequent days swimming in the Pacific Ocean with sharks, and now testifies to God's grace. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:00-0500 The Southern Baptist North American Mission Board is providing military chaplains with biblical training for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ministry. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:00-0500 More than 300 people were baptized in one weekend at First Baptist Church in Orlando, Fla., during an emphasis called "Not Ashamed." Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:00-0500 Researchers continue to debate whether drinking alcohol in moderation yields any tangible health benefits after some studies have suggested it could promote heart health and reduce the risk for diabetes and dementia. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:00-0500 India has rebuffed a U.S. government watchdog group tasked with monitoring religious liberty abroad by denying entry visas for the group's planned visit. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:00-0500 Columnist Chris Plekenpol, a former military commander in Iraq, recounts a battle in Iraq on the Fourth of July. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:00-0500 Here's a way to pray that can make a difference in soldiers' lives. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:00-0500 Fans of Michael Jackson and other celebrities may not realize it, columnist Kelly Boggs says, but only God can fill the "God-shaped vacuum" in all of us.