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End of an era: Long-time Baptist editor’s last ride; introducing Lonnie’s Corner

December 19, 2024

David Dawson, recently named managing editor of Tennessee’s Baptist and Reflector, shares his thoughts on the end of an era.

Proposal, answered prayers for couple at camp

December 19, 2024

On Nov. 8, Abel Kent had one thing on his mind: Asking his girlfriend Katelin “Kat” Weikel to marry him. The pair were both sponsors

Hole-in-one for outreach: Church shares Christmas truth with mini-golf event

December 18, 2024

In a creative blend of fun and faith, First Baptist Church of Shelbyville, Kentucky, hosted a 9-hole mini-golf to share the story of Jesus’ birth.

‘Let’s talk about that’: Why God sent me to Greenland

December 18, 2024

“A few weeks ago, I traveled to Greenland to enjoy the beauty of Creation while knowing that God had someone whom I needed to share the gospel with,” writes Jennifer Smith.

First person: 12 ‘surprising’ goals to set for 2025

December 18, 2024

You might be already thinking about goals for the upcoming new year, and some may be related to your spiritual walk. Whatever those goals may be, Chuck Lawless encourages readers to think about adding the goals from the following list.

Finals week outreach: Church serves up breakfast, encouragement to students

December 17, 2024

Conway Baptist Collegiate Ministry students were treated to pancakes, a hug and an encouraging word on Monday, Dec. 9, as they kicked off finals’ week at University of Central Arkansas.

Christmas overseas gives new perspective: ‘I feel like Africa was kind of fixing me’

December 17, 2024

Missions trips often reveal contrasts — differences between things at home and those far away. Mikey Osborne and his family saw Christmas differently on a recent trip to Uganda.

Peace harder to find this Christmas in Nazareth

December 17, 2024

Nazareth has few public Christmas decorations this year, marking the second year in a row Jesus’ hometown has been precluded by wartime conditions from traditional celebrations honoring the birthday of its most notable resident of all time.

100-year-old pastor celebrates birthday by preaching gospel

December 17, 2024

Marshall Reinhardt celebrated his 100th birthday on Dec. 1 the way you might expect a retired pastor to do so — he stood in the pulpit and boldly preached the Word of God.