First person: The gospel transcends every layer
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I wonder how much time I waste deciding on an outfit. And then how much more time actually putting it on. Because let me tell
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First Person: To all the fathers showing up every day, keep plugging away
June 17, 2023
Father’s Day is not like Mother’s Day — and not always in the best way. I was sitting behind a dad and his son during
First Person: Regardless of your earthly father, our heavenly one is perfect
June 16, 2023
My dad is a great dad. His jokes, though? I’ve never traced this all the way back, but it’s quite possible he invented the dad
Your Voice: 9 ways to help grow church attendance
June 3, 2023
By Rob Jackson Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions As I travel around the state, I’m encouraged to see churches that are now “blowing and
First Person: ‘Reorganized religion’ requires redemptive response
June 3, 2023
“Why don’t people go to church? Because they’re dead.” That unsettling quote, shared by author Bob Smietana during a keynote session of the recent Baptist
First Person: 18 things to celebrate about being Southern Baptist
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Recently, I was asked to speak at a gathering of pastors in an association in our state. As most denominational leaders know, these meetings can
First Person: What the decline of religiosity really reveals
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A recent article I read said “religion in the lives of Americans is on the decline.” That’s news? Anyone paying even slight attention to churches,
First Person: Lessons from getting my master’s degree
May 27, 2023
Graduating this spring with my master’s degree was not on my bucket list. With about 25 years of professional experience in Southern Baptist media, I
First Person: 10 reasons for your church to pursue college students
May 27, 2023
I first wrote about this topic in 2016, but my burden for university and college students has grown exponentially since then. I’m convinced we can
First Person: Officiating an unforgettable ‘miracle wedding’
May 22, 2023
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