Opinion Archives - Page 16 of 54

First person: The church and the NCAA transfer portal

February 10, 2025

A 2022 Lifeway Research study indicated Baptist church attendance has significantly decreased over the past several years.

First person: What does it mean to follow Jesus’ example of love, sacrifice?

February 9, 2025

The month of February provides the perfect time to focus on what our daily lives might look like if we intentionally sought to serve others sacrificially, even outside of the crisis moments.

First person: Why do we hate waiting so much?

February 8, 2025

We waited for appointments, for test results, for airplanes, and for a chance to do it all again the next week. For nearly three years, hurry up and wait was the name of the game. Waiting became routine; but it never became easy.

Your Voice: Why God sent me to Greenland

February 7, 2025

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

First person: Don’t be afraid to share your story

February 2, 2025

“Here’s the truth: your story matters. Your testimony matters. And even if no one believes you, there’s someone out there who desperately needs to hear it,” writes Tony Martin, editor of The Baptist Record.

First person: The secret of satisfaction

January 28, 2025

“Jesus’ continual use of metaphors throughout the gospel powerfully anchored truth to our hearts in a way that cold prose seldom do,” writes pastor Adam Dooley.

First person: Helping children grow in Christian values

January 28, 2025

“Childhood is such a brief period of time. We as parents must use and find opportunities to teach children Christ-like values and Bible stories in the short period they are children,” writes Carolyn Tomlin.

Your Voice: First person — Keep sharing the story of His peace

January 27, 2025

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

First person: Finding our value on a team starts with our understanding

January 26, 2025

Practicing routines and following systems help us grow as a team and challenge us to be disciplined in our assignments. It allows each of us to pull our weight while also providing a clear path for others to help.