
Be intentional when grandparenting special needs children
“Todd” and “Emily” were so excited about the birth of their first grandchild. Both retired, they realized they would have

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 31
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 31, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

SBC 2023: What to know about this year’s meeting in New Orleans
As the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting fast approaches, around 10,000 messengers are expected to gather June 13–14 at

First person: My Katrina word
“On this 20th anniversary of the great storm, I am going to answer a question I have never been asked. If I were limited to just one word to describe my Katrina experience, what would that word be?”

North Carolina BCH board chairman resigns amid animal cruelty charges
James David “Jim” Goldston III, chairman of the board of trustees for the Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, has

New England Baptists celebrate new mission partnership, increase budget, elect new officers
New England Baptist messengers celebrated new mission partnerships, which included a four-year initiative with the International Mission Board, they voted

Students shine gospel light amid spiritual darkness in Los Angeles
Some college students spend the winter break going to NCAA football bowl games. Others veg out in front of the

Florida church celebrates more than 100 new believers on Gridiron Sunday
More than 100 professions of faith were made on Gridiron Sunday at First Baptist Church DeFuniak Springs. The event, held in August, featured a powerful message from evangelistic guest speaker Ken Freeman.