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Sports gambling: The church crisis hiding in plain sight?

May 29, 2026

Calvin Ridley, star receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, was suspended for an entire season in 2022 for gambling on NFL games. The following year, 10 NFL and one NHL athlete were suspended for gambling-related infractions.

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Steve Gaines remembered as ‘anointed preacher, soul winner and encourager’

March 20, 2026

Steve Gaines, longtime pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis and a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, died March 20, after a long battle with cancer. He was 68.

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‘What a platform’: Coach shaped by Jesus mentors others

February 24, 2026

Jeff Dixon, a retired educator and football coach, credits his Christian faith with shaping his approach to coaching and mentoring young athletes. Dixon, who coached

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Preparing to reach nations during 2026 World Cup

February 24, 2026

This summer, the world’s attention will turn towards football (soccer, in North America) and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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First person: Legacy churches and the need for young pastors

February 10, 2026

We love new things. New clothes, new cars, new shoes. In this new era of college football, schools seem to love finding new coaches, too.

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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 18

January 12, 2026

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for January 18, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

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Ouachita football team striving toward off the field goal

December 20, 2025

This holiday season, the Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) football team is fundraising to help provide gifts and essentials for foster families and expectant mothers.  

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Boy gifts baby Jesus with football, teddy bear at Nativity

December 19, 2025

First Baptist Church in Mountain Pine received a sweet surprise on their security camera recently when a young boy stopped at their manger scene.  

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