
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for February 4
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 4, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.

Boy gifts baby Jesus with football, teddy bear at Nativity
First Baptist Church in Mountain Pine received a sweet surprise on their security camera recently when a young boy stopped at their manger scene.

National African American Fellowship celebrates growth, looks for more in the future
Though steps have been made in the direction of unity, representation and diversity in the Southern Baptist Convention, more growth

Prison miracle: Pardoned inmates an answer to prayer
“The hope is that when the women get released, they will share the stories in their community,” an IMB missionary said.

Grandparents Day is Sept. 12: Ideas and resources to celebrate the day
In 1970, Marian McQuade, a West Virginia woman who advocated for the elderly, initiated a campaign to establish a day

First person: Legacy churches and the need for young pastors
We love new things. New clothes, new cars, new shoes. In this new era of college football, schools seem to love finding new coaches, too.

Coach puts focus on spiritual victories, ‘lives transformed’
“For me, basketball is only a platform that God has given me to pour into the lives of young people,” said Steve Edwards, women’s basketball coach at Brewton-Parker College.

Mississippi News Sept. 25, 2025
Celebrations Morrison Chapel Church, Cleveland, Mid-Delta Association, celebrates 100 years Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m; catered lunch, bounce houses for children;