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Are you ‘maxxing’ life to the fullest? Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word of the Year
“Used on its own or attached to almost anything else, maxxing can be earnest, aspirational or mocking. It captures the very 2026 urge to keep pushing harder while also giving us a way to poke fun at ourselves when optimizing our lives starts to feel absurd.” —Dictionary.com
Wild and Free ministry builds furniture, makes disciples
A small woodworking shop near the Thomaston square has become a place where people build tables, fishing rods, planter boxes, and relationships while First Baptist Church Thomaston seeks to make disciples.
Pastors urged to own their sermons, avoid entering personal details in public AI tools
Pastors who use artificial intelligence to prepare sermons and Bible studies must take full ownership of what they preach, an Indian AI specialist told church leaders.
Combatting assisted suicide for terminally ill people
A new Illinois law allowing medical personnel to provide terminally ill people the means to end their lives has drawn sharp response from Southern Baptists’ Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. With the support of the Illinois Baptist State Association, the ERLC is publishing a new resource to help churches confront assisted suicide
Christians killed in mass shooting at funeral in Jordan
Suspected Islamic extremists attacked a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan Oct. 23, shooting at least seven people to death and wounding 28 others, Christian Daily International reported.
Baptist Message managing editor facing challenges after spinal surgeries
Philip Timothy suffered a broken back after a fall in his home — and now after two spinal surgeries, doctors have advised his family that he faces paralysis.
Review: ‘Daniel and the Fiery Furnace’ takes ‘jarring’ detour, but ultimately points to Christ
“Daniel and the Fiery Furnace” won’t go down as one of my favorite biblical adaptations, but there are a lot of
‘Overwhelming’: 5 churches unite for week of revival
In a time when traditional church revivals have become less common, five small Baptist churches in southeastern Kentucky came together for a week of worship, prayer and renewed fellowship — drawing packed crowds and strengthening relationships that have continued beyond the services.
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‘Serious violations’: Former Lifeway employee charged with misuse of funds
An inquiry by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a former Lifeway Christian Resources employee who most recently served as the director of Global Ministry.
Would discovering Noah’s Ark be ‘silver bullet for Christianity’?
As excitement around recent news on the possible discovery of Noah’s Ark in Turkey continues to build, founder of Answers
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 25
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 25, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Andy Stanley to step down from leadership at North Point Church; successor nominated
Andy Stanley, founding pastor of Atlanta-area North Point Community Church, announced Sunday (Oct. 18) plans to step down from leadership roles in 2027. Meanwhile, Stanley’s successor has been nominated.
Should Christians watch ‘scary’ movies? Topic sparks online debate.
In a recent episode, “The Great Halloween Debate,” well-known Christian podcaster Allie Beth Stuckey cautioned followers of Christ to use discernment when approaching the cultural holiday — but she didn’t hold back on the “horror” genre.
Recently revised numbers on compensation for pastors, church staff released
Compared to two years ago, the average Southern Baptist pastor’s pay package and total compensation grew slightly while still trailing inflation, according to recently revised numbers from a study conducted by Baptist state conventions along with Lifeway Research and GuideStone Financial Resources.
First person: Pastor, protect clarity like you protect theology
Pastor, you work hard to protect your church’s theology. You guard the pulpit, examine what’s taught and make sure the Gospel isn’t diluted or distorted. And rightly so! Eternity matters.
First person: Reflecting on Jim Bakker and ‘overnight’ impact of SBC’s TV network
Jim Bakker’s death brought back many memories of the PTL Club.
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Are you ‘maxxing’ life to the fullest? Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word of the Year
“Used on its own or attached to almost anything else, maxxing can be earnest, aspirational or mocking. It captures the very 2026 urge to keep pushing harder while also giving us a way to poke fun at ourselves when optimizing our lives starts to feel absurd.” —Dictionary.com
Combatting assisted suicide for terminally ill people
A new Illinois law allowing medical personnel to provide terminally ill people the means to end their lives has drawn sharp response from Southern Baptists’ Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. With the support of the Illinois Baptist State Association, the ERLC is publishing a new resource to help churches confront assisted suicide
‘Overwhelming’: 5 churches unite for week of revival
In a time when traditional church revivals have become less common, five small Baptist churches in southeastern Kentucky came together for a week of worship, prayer and renewed fellowship — drawing packed crowds and strengthening relationships that have continued beyond the services.
Gospel needed where ‘faith is hard to find’
Scaffolding wraps part of Cologne Cathedral’s Gothic facade, and Johannes Schröder sees a sermon in it. “The cathedral will never
Are you ‘maxxing’ life to the fullest? Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word of the Year
“Used on its own or attached to almost anything else, maxxing can be earnest, aspirational or mocking. It captures the very 2026 urge to keep pushing harder while also giving us a way to poke fun at ourselves when optimizing our lives starts to feel absurd.” —Dictionary.com
Combatting assisted suicide for terminally ill people
A new Illinois law allowing medical personnel to provide terminally ill people the means to end their lives has drawn sharp response from Southern Baptists’ Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. With the support of the Illinois Baptist State Association, the ERLC is publishing a new resource to help churches confront assisted suicide
‘Overwhelming’: 5 churches unite for week of revival
In a time when traditional church revivals have become less common, five small Baptist churches in southeastern Kentucky came together for a week of worship, prayer and renewed fellowship — drawing packed crowds and strengthening relationships that have continued beyond the services.
Gospel needed where ‘faith is hard to find’
Scaffolding wraps part of Cologne Cathedral’s Gothic facade, and Johannes Schröder sees a sermon in it. “The cathedral will never