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Conviction of Northern Ireland Baptist stuns Kentucky friend
Danny Davis was stunned when he heard that a close friend was in trouble with the law. The friend, Clive Johnston, was found guilty of breaching a Northern Ireland abortion clinic’s “safe access zone” while preaching an open-air sermon.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing NC Baptist in Hawaii
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a North Carolina man and member of an N.C. Baptist church who went missing while snorkeling during a vacation in Hawaii last week.
American Idol winner Hannah Harper’s faith shines in spotlight
Over the years, some American Idol winners went on to fame, while others went to obscurity. But none captured our interest as did this year’s winner, Hannah Harper, which points to my point.
First person: Embracing a sustainable pace
What does the pace of your day usually look like? Sane? Sensible? Sustainable? Or are you rushing through life at a pace that will inevitably lead to a crash?
New ‘first-ever’ Christian phone network blocks pornography
The phone network is reportedly offering users content filtering that can block pornography and other harmful material.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 17
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for May 17, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Baptist pastor in Northern Ireland convicted for preaching John 3:16 near ‘buffer zone’
A district judge in Northern Ireland has convicted an elderly pastor of breaking the country’s abortion buffer zone laws by preaching a sermon on John 3:16 on a public sidewalk across from a hospital.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 17, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
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Daystar TV ministry co-founder Joni Lamb dies at 65
Joni Lamb, the co-founder of Daystar Television Network, a prominent Christian television ministry, died Thursday (May 7). She was 65.
American Idol winner Hannah Harper’s faith shines in spotlight
Over the years, some American Idol winners went on to fame, while others went to obscurity. But none captured our interest as did this year’s winner, Hannah Harper, which points to my point.
Annual Church Profile: Amid falling membership in SBC, baptisms increase for 5th consecutive year
While fewer members belong to Southern Baptist congregations, more people are attending worship services and small groups and are being baptized.
Baptist pastor in Northern Ireland convicted for preaching John 3:16 near ‘buffer zone’
A district judge in Northern Ireland has convicted an elderly pastor of breaking the country’s abortion buffer zone laws by preaching a sermon on John 3:16 on a public sidewalk across from a hospital.
‘Called to speak up’: Awareness, action urged on China
Dallas Baptist University’s Everett Center for Global Religious Freedom recently launched the “Two Empty Chairs” campaign, calling for the White
Study shows Gen Z moving toward faith — and away from it. Wait. What?
Is Gen Z — the youngest adult generation in America — experiencing revival? George Barna’s new report tackles that question, specifically looking at significant trends in Gen Z over the past four years.
The Baptist Paper reaches 5-year print edition milestone
Five years ago, The Baptist Paper launched as a national printed newspaper. It had been talked about “through the years,” said Jennifer Davis Rash, president and editor-in-chief of TAB Media Group, publisher of The Alabama Baptist, now in its 183rd year of publication.
Editorial: What’s the purpose of a Baptist institution?
“Far too many Baptist institutions are about self-preservation. We need to be about the point of our existence.”
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First person: Embracing a sustainable pace
What does the pace of your day usually look like? Sane? Sensible? Sustainable? Or are you rushing through life at a pace that will inevitably lead to a crash?
‘Trail magic’ becomes gospel opportunity to reach hikers on the Appalachian Trail
Ask an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker heading north in the spring, “Where are you headed?” They will invariably answer with a grin, “Katahdin!” The mountain is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
Editorial: What’s the purpose of a Baptist institution?
“Far too many Baptist institutions are about self-preservation. We need to be about the point of our existence.”
First person: A ‘colorblind’ constitution
This month marks the 130-year anniversary of one of the most infamous cases in the history of the U.S. Supreme
First person: Embracing a sustainable pace
What does the pace of your day usually look like? Sane? Sensible? Sustainable? Or are you rushing through life at a pace that will inevitably lead to a crash?
‘Trail magic’ becomes gospel opportunity to reach hikers on the Appalachian Trail
Ask an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker heading north in the spring, “Where are you headed?” They will invariably answer with a grin, “Katahdin!” The mountain is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
Editorial: What’s the purpose of a Baptist institution?
“Far too many Baptist institutions are about self-preservation. We need to be about the point of our existence.”
First person: A ‘colorblind’ constitution
This month marks the 130-year anniversary of one of the most infamous cases in the history of the U.S. Supreme