‘All hands on deck’: Nigerian president declares security emergency after continued violence
Nigeria’s president responded to a surge in violence and abductions by declaring a nationwide security emergency, ordering the massive recruitment and deployment of law enforcement officers and armed forces personnel.
North Carolina’s Three Forks Baptist Association to host 182nd meeting
Three Forks Baptist Association will host a special 182nd semi-annual meeting on April 25 in the Watauga High School auditorium.
First person: Lessons from ‘The Little Drummer Boy’
I’ll start with a confessional. Sometimes, Christmas music gets on my nerves. But before you call the grinch squad on me, I’ll explain. I will use The Little Drummer Boy as a jumping off place.
Aging TN church reaches souls, soles of community through shoe ministry
TN church experiences revival with joint pastoral leadership, emphasizes community outreach, holds a successful shoe giveaway event.
IMB Journeyman, local Togolese team up to share gospel
The lanky teenager stood off to the side watching a group of strangers move from house to house among his community in Togo. He studied them handing out a tiny pamphlet, chatting with people and then bowing their heads.
‘Called to serve’: Trained Texas volunteers deployed to meet needs in Israel
Trained Texas Baptist Men volunteers headed to Israel Oct. 8 after the nation erupted into warfare the day before, preparing to provide meals both for Israelis and Palestinians.
Mississippi marijuana law could have ‘been much worse,’ CAC says
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed the legislative bill to legalize medical marijuana on Feb. 2, making Mississippi the 37th state
Poetic reflections on Thanksgiving
For decades, Chicago Tribune columnist Joan Beck memorialized each year with a poetic column of thanksgiving. The verses below are our attempt to follow her example and remember the blessings of 2023.