
First Person: A modern widow’s mite in New York City
All along the street, heroin addicts were huddled in groups against the wall. A man hunched over the icy sidewalk,

First person: Christmas in a broken world
For many, images of glowing lights, nostalgic carols, bountiful tables and family gatherings are synonymous with Christmas. Yet, amidst our celebrations is a dark underbelly that, though suppressed, competes for our attention every December.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 6
GOD’S WORD Jeremiah 36:19–31 Throughout history, God’s written Word has been outlawed and destroyed by oppressive governments and leaders. Our

SBC EC leader urges unity, love ‘despite our disagreements’
In his first report to messengers as interim president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, Willie McLaurin

Study spotlights ‘growing sense of fear’ in churches
A Lifeway Research study finds nearly 7 in 10 U.S. Protestant pastors (69%) believe there is a growing sense of fear within their congregations …

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for January 7
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Jan. 7, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Christian accused of desecrating Quran in Pakistan, violence erupts
Several churches and homes were burned in Pakistan on Wednesday (Aug. 16) in violence sparked by allegations that a Christian man had desecrated a Quran.

Former pastor sees creativity of God in using him through Disaster Relief
When God called Rob Bline into full-time ministry, he left a 16-year career in the rental equipment industry. “I remember