
Death, abuse, other difficult situations may lead to lasting effects
Post-traumatic stress disorder is often associated with military veterans, but no one is immune from the effects of trauma. “One

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 15
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for December 15, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

VBS in the winter? Church turns summer tradition into ‘cooler’ experience
Vacation Bible School remains a summer staple for many Baptist churches, but a small Kentucky church asked why the exciting week of reaching children with the gospel had to stay in the summer.

TX pastor plants church in rural area, sees God work in ‘these little towns’
In the midst of planning his retirement and trips to enjoy with his family, Jose Luis Hernandez never imagined he

Author shares how he came to embrace suffering
Thomas Fellows, author of “Mrs. Dubose’s Last Wish: The Art of Embracing Suffering,” believes learning from suffering can result in

‘Let’s talk about that’: Why God sent me to Greenland
“A few weeks ago, I traveled to Greenland to enjoy the beauty of Creation while knowing that God had someone whom I needed to share the gospel with,” writes Jennifer Smith.

Arkansas church members excited about forming new community relationships
Vacation Bible School was back in full swing, in some form or another, for most Arkansas Baptist churches this summer.

How Baptists can create a culture of life
“Serving [women in crisis] is about affirming their courage, bravery and immense value. It’s about showing them they are seen, known and deeply loved by their Creator,” said Caryl Watson, Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries.