Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for December 24
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 24, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 3
A Life of Persecution John 15:18–25, 16:1–4 Spoiler alert These words warn that what follows will contain information
First person: Yes, thankfulness leads to generosity
“This familiar season of gratitude also exposes the nagging, internal struggle that wreaks havoc in the typical American heart. Though we want to grow in thankfulness, enticements toward greed often overcome us,” noted pastor Adam Dooley.
Author tackles spiritual warfare in ‘Decurion: Called to Be a 21st Century Warrior’
Alabama author Mark Randall has envisioned a story with a video game premise that he presents as a spiritual warfare
Latest list of countries severely violating religious freedom raises concerns
“There is no justification as to why the State Department did not designate Nigeria or India as a Country of Particular Concern, despite its own reporting and statements.” —U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
First person: What church communicators should know about the human brain
The human brain is wired to crave novelty. Long before smartphones and streaming platforms competed for our attention, God designed our minds to scan the environment for anything new, surprising or out of place.
Guilty of ‘extremism’?: Baptists in Belarus voice concern about new law
President Aleksandr Lukashenko authorized a law that solidifies the government’s power to inspect and monitor religious communities, according to those close to the situation in Belarus.
Equipping women, in a Christian context, for life and employment
There are nearly 200 registered and certified Christian Women’s Job Corps sites across the nation. Through this ministry, thousands of