Longtime Baptist Standard editor Presnall Wood dies at age 89
Presnall H. Wood, who was editor of the Baptist Standard through one of the most tumultuous periods in Southern Baptist
Mental health & the holidays: How to enjoy the season when feeling down
Some therapists and counselors say that the holidays become difficult for certain persons and stressful for others “just because” it’s time for the holidays.
Study: Majority of U.S. Christians want positive solution for both Israelis, Palestinians
“While a majority of American Christians support military action by Israel now, a much larger group believe lasting peace must come by mutual agreement of Palestinians and Israelis,” said Scott McConnell, Lifeway Research.
First person: Why Myanmar needs Baptists ‘to pay close attention to the suffering of Christians’
For generations, Baptists have affirmed religious freedom as a sacred gift from God — not a privilege granted by governments.
Soaring congregations ask God to pull them forward into the future
Merlin the magician, as depicted in T.H. White’s 1958 book “The Once and Future King,” is an enchanting wizard. He experiences time in a unique way. Born in the future, he views the present from the perspective of what has already materialized.
Chuck Norris, action star and known for Christian faith, dies at 86
Actor and martial arts champion Chuck Norris, known for his strong Christian faith and roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has
Sports gambling: The church crisis hiding in plain sight?
Calvin Ridley, star receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, was suspended for an entire season in 2022 for gambling on NFL games. The following year, 10 NFL and one NHL athlete were suspended for gambling-related infractions.
Fighting bans on religious displays at state capitols
First Liberty Institute is fighting a pair of bans on religious displays at state capitols. One ruling barred a Ten Commandments monument on Arkansas Capitol grounds and another blocked a Nativity display inside the Connecticut Capitol.