Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 14, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Over the past few years … God has opened many doors to a world outside my own, a planet which is complicated, a universe more overwhelming than my self-centered solar system, yet a world which is real: His world.
After three years on the road as traveling correspondents for The Baptist Paper, Trennis and Pam Henderson are retiring. Read Trennis’ reflection on his time with the paper.
A rural church in Georgia has been experimenting with some unique ways to revitalize their congregation and get them involved in serving their communities.
A couple of years ago, North Park Baptist Church had dwindled to about 30 people on Sundays, mostly senior adults. Now attendance has doubled and people in their 30s and 40s have joined.
Bethesda Community Base Ball Club still lives up to its name and original vision — baseball is being used to inspire, develop and maintain a love among players and fans, and it brings together and builds their community in the process.
As we celebrate the birth of our nation, it is important to remember that many who rallied to arms did so with the call for religious freedom ringing in their ears.
Sanctification is a process all believers go through in their ongoing efforts to become conformed to the Lord’s will. It’s an ongoing journey none will ever complete this side of heaven, and Bob Allen is keenly aware of it.
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