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Sounding alarm: Social media trend pushes children to ‘disown’ parents
A social media-fueled trend continues to encourage young adults to “disown” or permanently sever ties with their own parents.
First person: Is gambling the next pornography?
In August of 1996, I headed off to college as a freshman with a “hi-tech” word processor in tow and little awareness or understanding of the Internet, much less access to it. Equally, I was largely unaware of or affected by the temptation of pornography.
Dolly Parton’s music, memorable moments and faith
“I don’t want to be worshiped, because there’s a scripture in my Bible that talks about idol worship,” Dolly Parton said in a 2021 interview. “And I see that happening all the time with movie stars and these celebrities. People literally worship them more than they worship God. And I just — I cringe at it sometimes.”
Church of fully bivocational staff goes from 60 to 900 members in just 12 years
What do you get when a pharmaceutical rep, an assistant superintendent of education, and a banker walk into a church?
Syrian Christian mayor held for 19 months; religious freedom advocates seek his release
A group of religious freedom advocates is pressing for the release of the former mayor of a majority Christian town in Syria whom they say has been held for more than a year without charges.
Are study bible’s distraction from ‘most important words on page’?
A search for “Study Bibles” at Christian Book Distributors yields over 2,600 results. Though Bibles published with attached notes dates
Blackwell installed as 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources
Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening (Aug. 24).
‘Someone is bound to get saved’: Burning Man reminder of hope amid chaos
In late August, about 80,000 people known as “Burners” will load up their vehicles with whatever they can cram into their ride and head toward “the middle of nowhere” in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.
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Johnny Hunt files appeal in legal battle against SBC
The legal battle continues. Former Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt has appealed a federal court’s dismissal of the final claim in his lawsuit against the SBC, its Executive Committee and Guidepost Solutions.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 23
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 23, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Surrogate mother’s story more complicated than it seems
When McKenna West, a cardiac nurse from Alaska, agreed to become the surrogate for a California couple late last year,
Update: Couple suing surrogate mother who refused abortion gain temporary custody of baby
A California couple who demanded that their baby’s surrogate mother abort their child has gained custody of their son since his birth and is now criticizing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for intervening in the surrogate mother’s pregnancy.
Scholars ask, ‘How do Americans experience God in worship?’
In recent decades, there has been a revolution in how Protestants worship. Scholars take a closer look.
Housing allowance designations: More important than pumpkins
During this time, one of the most important administrative actions a church needs to take is designating a housing allowance for its pastors.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Aug. 16
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for August 16, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Blackwell installed as 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources
Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening (Aug. 24).
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Church of fully bivocational staff goes from 60 to 900 members in just 12 years
What do you get when a pharmaceutical rep, an assistant superintendent of education, and a banker walk into a church?
Blackwell installed as 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources
Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening (Aug. 24).
Housing allowance designations: More important than pumpkins
During this time, one of the most important administrative actions a church needs to take is designating a housing allowance for its pastors.
Yes, the church is growing — but how healthy is it?
Between 2024 and 2025, the number of Americans going to a Christian church at least twice a year grew by 8 million. Recent research from the American Bible Society called the trend encouraging — even as a closer look revealed deeper concerns and some generational differences.
Church of fully bivocational staff goes from 60 to 900 members in just 12 years
What do you get when a pharmaceutical rep, an assistant superintendent of education, and a banker walk into a church?
Blackwell installed as 11th president of Lifeway Christian Resources
Ryan Blackwell was installed as the 11th president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources on Monday evening (Aug. 24).
Housing allowance designations: More important than pumpkins
During this time, one of the most important administrative actions a church needs to take is designating a housing allowance for its pastors.
Yes, the church is growing — but how healthy is it?
Between 2024 and 2025, the number of Americans going to a Christian church at least twice a year grew by 8 million. Recent research from the American Bible Society called the trend encouraging — even as a closer look revealed deeper concerns and some generational differences.