
First person: Finding hope during the holiday season
“Amid disappointment during the holidays, what can Christians do? From God’s Word, we are reminded that we must dwell, not on only our problems, but look to Jesus, who suffered so much for each one of us (Hebrews 12:2),” writes Brian Hobbs

Refugee’s journey reveals plight for many persecuted Christians
SBC Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church will be held Nov. 6. Resources are available now at imb.org/persecuted/. Nights

Living the D-Life: Thy Kingdom Come
It is hard to think of anything more needed than the power of fervent prayer. If there has ever been

Director of missions walking ‘in His grace’ amid terminal cancer diagnosis
Steven Strauch lives his life to the fullest. Even though he has a terminal diagnosis of stage 4 cancer, he

Discipleship emphasis leads to partnership among multiethnic congregations
As a pastor and church planting strategist, Tim Ahlen has watched many believers miss a key aspect of the Christian

Explainer: What to know about state Baptist annual meetings
The months of October and November are the time when most of the Southern Baptist state conventions hold their annual

Lifeway Bible Studies Podcast new tool available to individuals, groups
Lifeway Christian Resources has found a way to repurpose previously recorded Bible study content through its new Lifeway Bible Studies

ERLC’s Leatherwood pledges pro-life support in Illinois
The new head of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, Brent Leatherwood, recognized the deep difficulties in