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First person: Dealing with a first holiday without a loved one

November 25, 2024

“The sun will come up again on a new day, and we will begin the familiar routines that sustain life and mental health…,” writes Ruth Cook.

Mississippi, Dakota Baptists develop ‘revolving door partnership’

November 24, 2024

A small, yet growing North Dakota church and Sand Hill Church in Ellisville recently partnered together. The two mission-minded churches have helped one another in reaching the lost in their respective communities.

First person: 7 signs you’re stuck in the ‘Christian bubble’

November 23, 2024

Chuck Lawless shares some of the signs that we’ve insulated ourselves from a world we’re called to reach…

Ministry helps widows overcome loss, find purpose

November 22, 2024

When the casseroles are gone and friends and family wave goodbye, the woman who has lost her husband now faces the unknown. From that moment

First person: Why should you care about Thanksgiving?

November 22, 2024

“Giving thanks not only reminds us that God is real, but also that He is both active and benevolent in our lives,” writes pastor Adam Dooley.

First person: Finding hope during the holiday season

November 21, 2024

“Amid disappointment during the holidays, what can Christians do? From God’s Word, we are reminded that we must dwell, not on only our problems, but look to Jesus, who suffered so much for each one of us (Hebrews 12:2),” writes Brian Hobbs

Students sharpen preaching skills in local churches

November 20, 2024

Gaining valuable preaching experience, Union University students participated in a special preaching opportunity hosted by the Dyer Baptist Association on Oct. 6 when six churches volunteered to open their pulpits to students …

Team effort: NM churches partner to prep Lottie Moon offering packets

November 20, 2024

Eleven volunteers from nine different churches served alongside five Baptist Convention of New Mexico staff members to prepare church resource packets for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions.