
Pakistan among worst violators of religious freedom, USCIRF says
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom again has recommended that the State Department designate Pakistan as a “Country of Particular Concern,” citing the country’s blasphemy laws as a prime reason.

Study: Majority of churchgoers invite guests to services
When churchgoers show up to their church’s worship service, they’re often hoping to have a guest with them, a Lifeway Research study shows.

Book Review: ‘Stay the Course’ — Preparing to navigate the first year of college
At this time of year, former high school seniors are anticipating a new chapter. For parents, it seems like it was only yesterday when their child entered kindergarten. Where did the years go?

First person: Wrapping up unfinished projects helps with mental capacity
“Whatever the reason we are putting off a specific task, it likely comes down to a sense of being overwhelmed — that we aren’t sure where to start or we dread the actions required,” writes Jennifer Rash.

Study: What does the average church small group look like?
“When it comes to Bible study groups, it’s less about the name we give the ministry and more about what the groups actually do,” said Ken Braddy, director of Sunday School and network partnerships at Lifeway.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 29
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for September 29, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

From prison to the pulpit: Seminary student finds new life, purpose in Christ
Having spent over a decade of time behind bars, coupled with a long history of drug abuse, Keanon Hurst is

Babylon Bee files suit against California censorship laws
The popular news satire group Babylon Bee — described as “your trusted source for Christian news satire” on its website — has filed a lawsuit against two California laws that “censor online content, including political satire and parody.”