Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 28
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for December 28, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
Dangers of sports betting spotlighted at state Baptist meeting
Messengers to the Nov. 4-5 Illinois Baptist State Association annual meeting were presented with five resolutions by the Resolutions and Christian Life Committee which were overwhelmingly approved.
Study: Rural church ministry ‘has its challenges,’ but pastors ‘find great delight’ in work
Life in rural America has its charms and challenges. Those who pastor in small towns across the United States recognize the trials inherent to those areas but believe God is working in their congregations and communities.
First person: Developing a culture of invitation
Since we live in such a secular culture, it’s easy to think most nonbelievers are indifferent — even hostile — to the idea of attending church.
Memorial to Enslaved Persons dedicated by university
Baylor University acknowledged a long-unrecognized part of its history on Nov. 7 by dedicating a Memorial to Enslaved Persons on Founders Mall.
Your Voice: 4 reasons why your children need to see, hear you do your devotion
First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more.
Persecution against Christians rising: Open Doors releases 2025 World Watch list
Persecution against Christians continues to increase around the globe. The number of believers facing high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith rose to more than 380 million, Open Doors reported.
6,000 letters and going strong: Allison Bond keeps spreading God’s love one note at a time
It’s simple gestures and acts of kindness that sometimes mean the most and can brighten a day – like receiving a handwritten note in the mail.