Bipartisan strategies to advance global religious freedom spark discussion
Elected officials who differ on most issues broadly agree about the importance of global freedom of religion and belief, two former ambassadors-at-large for international religious freedom asserted.
Goals for 2024: Here are 5 to consider
As we start a new year today, I want you to know some of my goals so (1) you might say a prayer for me, and (2) you might consider your own goals in 2024. Here are some of those goals …
Baptist apologists release ‘Honest Prayers for Mama Bears’
Busy moms need prayer, but they also need to pray. A new book, released April 2, and called “Honest Prayers for Mama Bears” will help moms and others do that.
‘Jesse’s Gift’ highlights redemption and new beginning
With the recently released redemption movie, “Jesse’s Gift,” there were a lot of firsts. For writer and director Ken Merritt, it is his first full-length film.
United Methodists vote to restructure denomination across 4 regions
The top legislative body of the United Methodist Church passed a series of measures Thursday (April 25) to restructure the worldwide denomination to give each region greater equity in tailoring church life to its own customs and traditions.
Maryland pastors: Baltimore bridge tragedy ‘hitting pretty close’
“God is faithful,” pastor Marty Bennett said, adding that if Meric had fallen into the water and died, he would have been devastated, but he knows where his son would be — and he would still trust in God.
First person: Does church attendance really matter?
It was an honest question from an unbeliever I’d known for years. Our recent discussion about following Christ turned to more pragmatic matters born out of his general observations about Christianity in general.
TN church becomes first in state to give $1 million through CP in one year
First Baptist Church Hendersonville, Tennessee, announced Sunday (Aug. 11) it will be the first church in the state to ever give more than $1 million in one year through the Cooperative Program.