Scripture for today: Gal. 6:9 Elijah got so discouraged in his ministry that he wanted to die. Fortunately, God had a better plan. What can we learn from the life of this unique prophet? Take care of …

Wednesday, October 16 Jeremiah 28:1-29:32 1 Timothy 1:1-20 Psalm 86:1-17 Proverbs 25:17 Thursday, October 17 Jeremiah 30:1-31:26 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Psalm 87:1-7 Proverbs 25:18-19 Friday, October 18 …

The summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan, in 2020. The Asian megacity is also hosting the Rugby World Cup this September and October. IMB missionaries and Southern Baptist volunteers are …

Earlier in my ministry I got an anonymous letter, severely criticizing my work at the church I served at the time. I had heard of others who received such notes, but this was a first for me. And even …

Psalm 19:1-6 Brian Parker, senior pastor Kingsland First Baptist Church I love Siri! She is a great assistant, especially when I drive. She provides me with written and spoken directions. The problem …

“We are Christ-led disciples making disciples.”  The  Georgia Tech Baptist Collegiate Ministry is driven by this motto and mantra. It appears on their clothes, materials, teaching …

Scripture for today: Matt. 6:24 Jesus asked, “Who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?” (Matt. 6:24). I can control what I say but cannot determine the interpretations and …

Scripture for today: Matt. 6:34 A doctor finished an exam and then spoke with his patient who suffered from an ulcer. The patient, obviously anxious about the situation said, “Doctor, I’m worried …

Scripture for today: Psalm 34:4 Shoikoi Yokoi spent 28 years in prison -not a prison of walls, but rather one of fear. He served on the island of Guam in WWII when the tide turned against the …

Hank Murphy (right) leads worship at the Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham in June. SCREENCAPTURE MCDONOUGH – Hank Murphy, the current worship leader for Summit Church’s Brier Creek …

I’ve written in the past about why I believe that cell phones can hinder ministry, in addition to why I know  I must put my phone down in meetings . I recognize, though, that cell phones …

Scripture for today: 2 Tim. 1:7 Renowned advice columnist Ann Landers reportedly received 10,000 letters per month. When asked about the most common problem in her readers’ lives, she answered, …

From left to right: Mary DeMuth, Megan Lively, and Jackie Hill Perry share their painful stories at Caring Well. KAREN RACE PHOTOGRAPHY By Tom Strode GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP) — Survivors of …

Christian recording artist Jamie Grace during a scene of Pureflix's "The Beverlys." PUREFLIX SCREENCAPTURE/Special Everyone has a talent. Most of us, though, weren’t born with the artistic …

Scripture for today: Matt. 6:14-15 To battle bitterness, you must get on the road to "betterness," implementing these three steps: Own up to it —  Tragically, some have buried their bitterness …

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp presents Charles Stanley with the official proclamation in honor of Stanley's "faithfully preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ at First Baptist Atlanta, Georgia for fifty …

DULUTH  — Georgia Baptist churches have a few more weeks to nominate high school seniors as candidates for one of the 30 scholarships awarded annually through the Georgia Baptist Education …

Scripture for today: Heb. 12:15 I was surprised to read recently that Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), one of the most influential thinkers of his day, died a bitter and disillusioned man at age 83. …

Associational news Etowah Baptist Associaton's annual meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. The schedule will be as follows: 6:00 p.m. - Meal 7:00 p.m. - Worship Service The meeting will be held …

DAHLONEGA — Mike Turner is using his background in business to help others see, as he puts it, “an awakening in prayer for our churches, state, and world.” Twelve years ago Turner, who attends …

A pack of fleet footed runners were chasing Mike Chason in the spring of 1973, but his tenacity proved too much. He won the gold at the intramural cross-country race at Valdosta State College. Track …

Panelists (left to right) Phillip Bethancourt, J.D. Greear, Beth Moore, Amy Whitfield, and Ronnie Floyd discussed ways Southern Baptists can better deal with sexual abuse. Floyd, Southern Baptist …

Scripture for today: Prov. 16:32 Much has been said and written about the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower over the last several decades. What most people don’t know, however, is that Eisenhower had an …