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First person: Don’t use social medial like it’s 2012
Church and nonprofit leaders who understand how X works today can still build significant influence—but only if they stop treating it like a digital bulletin board or megaphone.

Christian family seeks help from D.C. embassy in international custody case
A Christian Romanian couple who formerly lived in Sweden has taken their custody battle to Washington, D.C., after being separated from their two home schooled daughters for more than three years over parental “religious extremism” allegations.

Texas Hill Country churches continue recovery efforts one year after flooding
One year after catastrophic flooding devastated the Texas Hill Country, Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville continues to serve as a hub for recovery, housing volunteers, supporting survivors and walking alongside a community still healing from one of the deadliest natural disasters in Texas history.

Isaiah 117 House: Changing the way foster care begins?
Isaiah 117 House started with a dream — a dream to change the way foster care begins in a community. It soon became a dream to change the way foster care begins in a state.

Arkansas dental clinics show love of Christ, impact of church partnerships
For volunteers serving at a recent Arkansas Baptist Medical + Dental Clinic in Alma, caring for patients meant more than providing free healthcare.

New Hampshire’s new law scores victory for parental rights
Several states are defending what many see as a fundamental truth: Parents, not government bureaucrats or activist educators, are the primary stewards of their children’s well-being.

First person: Lessons from family vacations
The first vacation I can recall with Connie and our girls came as a result of a church member giving us a free pass to a timeshare cabin in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

‘Shocking message’: Finnish lawmaker denied travel to U.K. following hate speech conviction
The U.K. government has barred Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen from entering the country due to Finland’s Supreme Court convicting her of hate speech.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 12
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for July 12, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

First person: 4 dangers pastors face today
There were real dangers lurking among the crowds that Jesus was feeding, healing and teaching. These same dangers still exist in the congregations we serve today.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 19
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for July 19, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Chinese underground church pastor freed, arrives in U.S.
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, leader of one of China’s largest underground churches, has been released from detention and reunited with his family in the United States.

Opinion: Wills are good, but not great in the end
Regardless of the size of your estate, having a well-designed estate plan can help simplify matters for your loved ones and ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

First person: Reflecting on Lindsey Graham’s death, other unexpected news
Sen. Graham was a former presidential candidate and a strong advocate for the war with Iran. He had been in Ukraine on Friday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

WMU Foundation announces grant recipients
The Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) Foundation has announced recipients of the following grants: the Royal Ambassador Curriculum Grant, Jessica Powell Loftis Acteens Curriculum Grant and the Judith Slayden and David Warren Hayes Endowment to Combat Human Trafficking.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 12
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 12, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
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Isaiah 117 House: Changing the way foster care begins?
Isaiah 117 House started with a dream — a dream to change the way foster care begins in a community. It soon became a dream to change the way foster care begins in a state.

First person: Lessons from family vacations
The first vacation I can recall with Connie and our girls came as a result of a church member giving us a free pass to a timeshare cabin in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

‘Launching point’: 87 students profess faith at camp
Georgia Baptist youth camps saw significant spiritual response this summer as more than 1,400 students gathered for Impact and SuperWow, two camps designed to help churches disciple teenagers and mobilize them to advance the gospel.

First person: 4 dangers pastors face today
There were real dangers lurking among the crowds that Jesus was feeding, healing and teaching. These same dangers still exist in the congregations we serve today.

Isaiah 117 House: Changing the way foster care begins?
Isaiah 117 House started with a dream — a dream to change the way foster care begins in a community. It soon became a dream to change the way foster care begins in a state.

First person: Lessons from family vacations
The first vacation I can recall with Connie and our girls came as a result of a church member giving us a free pass to a timeshare cabin in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

‘Launching point’: 87 students profess faith at camp
Georgia Baptist youth camps saw significant spiritual response this summer as more than 1,400 students gathered for Impact and SuperWow, two camps designed to help churches disciple teenagers and mobilize them to advance the gospel.

First person: 4 dangers pastors face today
There were real dangers lurking among the crowds that Jesus was feeding, healing and teaching. These same dangers still exist in the congregations we serve today.





