Skip to content
  • The Alabama Baptist
  • The Baptist Paper
  • The Alabama Baptist
  • The Baptist Paper
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • Renew
  • Donate
  • The Alabama Baptist
  • The Baptist Paper
  • The Alabama Baptist
  • The Baptist Paper
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • Renew
  • Donate
The Baptist Paper
The Baptist Paper
  • 9/11 25th Anniversary
  • The Kids Edition
  • Latest News
  • Sunday School Lessons
  • Classifieds
  • 9/11 25th Anniversary
  • The Kids Edition
  • Latest News
  • Sunday School Lessons
  • Classifieds

First Person

First person: Why I’m against the Law Amendment

May 22, 2024

This summer, messengers from the Southern Baptist Convention will gather in Indianapolis to vote on an amendment to the Convention’s constitution which aims to more closely define the role of pastor …

Read More

First person: Solutions likely more visible once we get out of our own way

May 18, 2024

What a nice relief to be removed from so many negative comments, disparaging remarks and mean-spirited conversations that naturally float around us each day. Are you sensing the same peace?

Read More
woman in brown long sleeve shirt holding white smartphone

Your Voice: What I wish I would have told my pastor husband sooner

May 18, 2024

First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more …

Read More

First person: Does church attendance really matter?

May 16, 2024

It was an honest question from an unbeliever I’d known for years. Our recent discussion about following Christ turned to more pragmatic matters born out of his general observations about Christianity in general.

Read More
brown concrete church

First person: Is God calling you to ministry?

May 15, 2024

Without question, God is still calling individuals to offer their lives in ministry service to Him today. What is less frequent, though, are the regular appeals that used to be commonplace in the church.

Read More
close-up photography of yellow petaled flowers

7 truths on perseverance and prayer

May 14, 2024

I recently reflected on what God taught me during some difficult years, and maybe these thoughts will be encouraging to you if you’ve been praying for someone for a long time.

Read More
person in black long sleeve shirt holding babys feet

Mental health awareness: How to minister with compassion

May 13, 2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and offer support to those who struggle with mental health issues.

Read More

First person: 4 reasons to enjoy the gift of Sabbath

May 12, 2024

Are you ready to abandon the illusion that you are indestructible and indispensable? Ready to obey the command, receive the gift, work the plan and love the Person who is calling you to rest in Him?

Read More
woman in white sleeveless dress holding book

First person: Lessons learned as a pastor’s wife

May 12, 2024

We all know ministry life is hard and marriage is hard so combining those two can be extra complicated.

Read More
woman and child playing piano

First person: A Christian’s celebration of mothers

May 10, 2024

Mother’s Day provides us an opportunity to thank the Good Lord for blessing us with this awesome and extraordinary woman who helped us to see our need for Him.

Read More
« Previous Page1 … Page32 Page33 Page34 Page35 Page36 … Page52 Next »

Latest News

  • Pop quiz: How many churchgoers know their Bible?
    Pop quiz: How many churchgoers know their Bible?
    November 4, 2026/
    0 Comments
  • Responding to the vote: Democrats gain control of House, Senate
    Responding to the vote: Democrats gain control of House, Senate
    November 4, 2026/
    0 Comments
  • Former missionary raises funds for earthquake victims
    Former missionary raises funds for earthquake victims
    November 4, 2026/
    0 Comments

Sign up for the Highlights

Get all latest content delivered to your email a few times a month.
Email is required Email is not valid
Thanks for your subscription.
Failed to subscribe, please contact admin.
  • Former missionary raises funds for earthquake victims
  • Church is already too busy: Here’s 3 ways to make your efforts count
  • Human rights attorneys sentenced to 10 years in prison
  • Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 22
  • Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 15

Want to receive news highlights throughout the week? Sign up here!

Email is required Email is not valid
Thanks for your subscription.
Failed to subscribe, please contact admin.

About

  • Our Story
  • Our Team
  • Our Partners
  • Advertise and Promote
  • Classifieds
  • Contact us
  • Our Story
  • Our Team
  • Our Partners
  • Advertise and Promote
  • Classifieds
  • Contact us

Explore

  • The Kids Edition
  • State-specific news
  • Archive
  • Opinion pieces
  • Sunday School lessons
  • Persecuted Church
  • Podcasts
  • Videos
  • The Kids Edition
  • State-specific news
  • Archive
  • Opinion pieces
  • Sunday School lessons
  • Persecuted Church
  • Podcasts
  • Videos

Submissions

  • Story suggestions
  • Your Voice/Letter to the Editor
  • Photos / Videos
  • Corrections/other
  • Submission Policy
  • Story suggestions
  • Your Voice/Letter to the Editor
  • Photos / Videos
  • Corrections/other
  • Submission Policy

Subscribe

  • Subscribe
  • Renew subscription
  • Gift a subscription
  • Start a new group subscription
  • Manage your group
  • Manage your account
  • Subscribe
  • Renew subscription
  • Gift a subscription
  • Start a new group subscription
  • Manage your group
  • Manage your account
The Baptist Paper
Address:
3310 Independence Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35209
Copyright © 2026 TAB Media Group
  • Privacy/Terms of Use
  • Help
  • FAQ
  • Privacy/Terms of Use
  • Help
  • FAQ

Email:
news@thebaptistpaper.org

About

  • Our Team
  • Advertise and Promote
  • Classifieds
  • Donate
  • Contact us
  • Hosted Church
  • Our Team
  • Advertise and Promote
  • Classifieds
  • Donate
  • Contact us
  • Hosted Church

Explore

  • The Kids Edition
  • Latest News
  • Trending
  • Your State News
  • Persecuted Church
  • Editorials
  • Opinions
  • Podcasts
  • Videos
  • Archive
  • Submit your news
  • The Kids Edition
  • Latest News
  • Trending
  • Your State News
  • Persecuted Church
  • Editorials
  • Opinions
  • Podcasts
  • Videos
  • Archive
  • Submit your news

Subscribe

  • Manage your group
  • Manage your account
  • Subscribe
  • Manage your group
  • Manage your account
  • Subscribe

Hey there,

We’ve seen firsthand how stories can change lives and expand the kingdom of God. And in an effort to remove any barriers to the Lord’s redemptive work, we’ve made our stories free for everyone here on our website. 

Support from readers like you makes this possible. Would you take a moment to support this work today?

Support Our Ministry

Log Out?

Lost your password?

Log In

Lost your password?

Log in

Become a part of our community!
Forgot your password? Get help
Privacy/Terms of Use

Reset password

Recover your password
A password reset link will be e-mailed to you.
Privacy/Terms of Use
Back to
Login
×
Close Panel