America celebrates 250th birthday
John Adams thought America’s independence should be celebrated “with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other.”
Funeral service held June 15 for Paul Pressler
Herman Paul Pressler III — a former Texas judge, one of the leaders of the Conservative Resurgence in the SBC and who has been at the center of controversy regarding sexual abuse allegations in recent years — has died at 94.
‘Wonderkid’ pastor impacting church, community at age 19
Graham West, who has been preaching the past two years at churches in the Gasper River Association, said stepping into the role as senior pastor – only two years removed from being a senior in high school – has been an adjustment.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for October 9
Faith on Display in Your Priorities James 4:13–17; 5:7–11 I know several believers who are gifted (maybe obsessed) with planning,
Sophie Cunningham and the latest transgender sports controversy
One aspect of the controversy involving Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham that might be overlooked.
‘Unchurched Christians’: Lessons from ‘new normal’ of church attendance
The local church has lost its prominence and priority in the life of many professing Christians. According to Lifeway, 54% of evangelicals believe worshipping alone or with one’s family is a valid replacement for regularly attending church.
Nigerian government frees over 300 hostages held by Islamic militants
Nigerian security forces have rescued more than 300 people abducted by Islamic militants in what President Bola Tinubu said was his country’s largest ever single-day rescue operation.
First person: 15 types of leaders to worry about
None of us is a perfect leader. I’m certainly not. For that reason, I’m always hesitant to critique leaders. Nevertheless, leadership is so important that I want to list 15 types of leaders who worry me.