Opinion: A Christian response to a new president
January 22, 2025
“Regardless of one’s political views, I am reminded of two important principles of Scripture,” shares pastor Adam Dooley.
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First person: Consider this when praying for Los Angeles
January 20, 2025
“As you pray for the victims of the fires in Los Angeles, I would suggest that rather than a generic ‘pray for LA,’ you get specific,” writes Phil Cooke. “The Bible encourages us to be specific in our prayers.”
Your Voice: Consider the benefits of daily Bible reading
January 18, 2025
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First person: Blessed are those who mourn
January 17, 2025
Though making an annual trip to St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee admittedly causes a certain amount of anxiety, there is no greater feeling than hearing that my son remains cancer free after a decade since being treated for leukemia.
First person: Embracing your emotions the key to happiness
January 17, 2025
“I used to think happiness was about banishing negative emotions like anger, sadness, or frustration. After all, who wants to sit around feeling miserable, right? But here’s the kicker — happiness isn’t about avoiding those emotions.”
New beginnings: 10 spiritual guidelines to help maintain goals
January 17, 2025
January is the month for setting new goals and creating change in our life. However, a recent study shows that 80% (abc.columbia.com) of people who start, disregard those good intentions by February.
First person: Crossing the ‘digital divide’ in church life
January 13, 2025
“Certainly, I do not see AI as a fad. It will not go away. Our culture will find ways to use it, but church leaders cannot ignore it,” Mark Snowden, director for the Cincinnati Area Baptist Association.
First person: 15 fears for pastors this weekend
January 13, 2025
“For some, this weekend will be breaking point,” writes Chuck Lawless. “They will have had enough of the headaches of ministry, and they will walk away from their calling.”
First person: I flunked accounting and became a Baptist editor
January 11, 2025
“I flunked out of accounting 40 years ago, and that’s how I became the new editor of the Baptist and Reflector. I should explain,” write Chris Turner, editor of Tennessee’s Baptist and Reflector.
First person: A day in the life of a military chaplain
January 8, 2025
Think you know what military chaplains do? You might be surprised.
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