For Jennifer Smith, an Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief volunteer from Jacksonville, Illinois, the two weeks she served in Guam in September were hard, hopeful and a regular part of her missions commitment.
With Pope Francis’ encouragement, the Vatican’s doctrinal office issued a document on Monday (Dec. 18) allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples.
“While a majority of American Christians support military action by Israel now, a much larger group believe lasting peace must come by mutual agreement of Palestinians and Israelis,” said Scott McConnell, Lifeway Research.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 24, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.
Nearly 50 people have been baptized at Temple Baptist Church Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this year. Since August 2013 Temple has held annual outdoor baptisms on the church property or at the local football stadium, filling large tanks …
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 24, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
One of the beauties of Christmas is that it inspires thoughts about family and friends who once shared the season with us and filled our hearts with warm memories.
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