
California ready to become abortion ‘sanctuary’
If the U.S. Supreme Court grants states the authority to restrict abortion access, officials in California say they are ready

Abandoned school in NC takes on new purpose for community
“I always thought, ‘Wow, what a great opportunity,’” said Richard Brunson, North Carolina’s Baptists on Mission executive director. “But I don’t think anybody could have envisioned what it’s become.”

Attack on Israel: Prayer urged as war rages, church groups seek to return home
As the nation of Israel was under attack on the morning of Oct. 7 by Hamas militants, two words began to echo on nearly every news report were “unprecedented” and “surprise.”

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 28
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for September 28, written by Darrell Nimmo, retired pastor living in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Who sinned during the lost years of congregations?
I saw the signs of future sin way before we entered the lost years of the congregation my family helped launch when I was in high school. It was certainly not intentional sin. It was all unintentional. We caught it before it became an ongoing sinful practice.

‘Can I give it all?’: 6-year-old issues missions offering challenge
Like most boys at Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 6-year-old Ethan Gee wanted to win the penny war against the girls.

Whatever happened to associational letters?
Writing and presenting the Associational Letter for the annual meeting was a fellowship-building tradition during the first 200 years of Baptist associations in America.

Racing ministry seeks eternal impact through ‘Miles of Smiles’
Many have heard of the popular Make-a-Wish Foundation, which fulfills the wishes of children with critical illnesses. But a similar