The Beacon

San Antonio's Resource to Find a Church and for Christian News.
Yes! Christ Can Be Found in Reality TV
GOOD NEWS! I admit, we do not see much of it these days, but good news is so refreshing when it finally makes an appearance. Most Christians believe all media portrays us in a negative light, and I admit it’s easy to find evidence of this. So, I had to smile when a great story happened in the least likely of places … a kitchen!
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City-Wide Women’s Prayer
Churches across the nation will host formal or informal opportunities for their members to pray on the National Day of Prayer, but First Baptist Church in downtown San Antonio may need to open its doors a bit wider than some others. The women are coming.
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Looking at Summer: Christian Camps Provide Testimonies for Youth
Believe it or not, it is that time of year again….the time when parents need to plan summer activities for the kids and get them signed up or be left out. Christian camp should definitely be considered…. why? Here are some really staggering statistics:
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Profile in Peace & Perseverance: Dorothy Mae Walden
“For an exciting life, you should choose to follow Jesus.” That might sound like Pollyanna advice—overly positive. But coming from Dorothy Mae Walden, it’s entirely credible. She’s lived an abundant life in Christ. Walden and her late husband, Buddy, were well known in San Antonio in recent years. Many residents will remember the couple and their two sons, Tommy and David; others might be familiar with ministries the couple had a hand in over the years.
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Faith

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 1:25pm

One of the most comforting scriptures in the Bible is Matthew 11:28. In this verse, Jesus tells us, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]”

I think it’s interesting to note here that Jesus said He would “ease and relieve and...

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Family

Photo of wedding rings laying on bible with light casting a shadow of a heart.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 3:21pm

Most couples not only do not have a plan to grow together spiritually…they don’t even talk about it. Not long ago, we surveyed subscribers to our Good Advice Parent Newsletter in various areas of marital satisfaction. I wasn’t surprised that the area we found couples least satisfied was that that of spiritual intimacy. I’ve found that too often...

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Community

Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 12:40pm

Believe it or not, it is that time of year again….the time when parents need to plan summer activities for the kids and get them signed up or be left out. Christian camp should definitely be considered…. why? Here are some really staggering statistics:

  • Children ages 8-18 spend an average of 7.5 hours a day on electronics media (...
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