
Saint Nicholas, compassion and the persecuted church
When people think of Santa Claus, they often think of the jolly old fat guy with rosy cheeks and the

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 13
Hope Defined Job 14:1–14 Once, as I concluded a graveside service for a man, I observed his daughter’s obvious struggle

Peace harder to find this Christmas in Nazareth
Nazareth has few public Christmas decorations this year, marking the second year in a row Jesus’ hometown has been precluded by wartime conditions from traditional celebrations honoring the birthday of its most notable resident of all time.

Carolina University president Charles Petitt dies at 64
Carolina University is mourning the loss of Charles Petitt, who served as president for more than 23 years. Petitt died Wednesday (May 7) at age 64.

‘All in with Jesus’: Art ministry in Spain leads to salvation
Henar was searching for the truth everywhere she thought she could find it — her Catholic background, through Jehovah’s Witness

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 30
WORTHY Jeremiah 35:5–19 The Book of Jeremiah is not written in chronological order. The events of Jeremiah 34 occurred during

GA church offers unique, practical help to local police officers
With several first responders in his family, Bethany Baptist Church Executive Pastor Rick Kirkland is privy to the needs of police officers, including, well, their privy needs.

San Diego Association honors Carlisles for 5 decades of ministry
Highlighting the theme, “Advancing the Gospel,” more than 400 California Baptists and guests gathered recently in El Cajon, California, to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the founding of San Diego Southern Baptist Association.