The Normandy coast of France. GETTY IMAGES/Special This week the world recognized two extremely significant anniversaries. Those dates stood out in the 20 th Century as iconic moments in regards to …

By Thom Rainer Most pastors are amazing. I am honored to serve them, and my appreciation for pastors grows every day. Thom Rainer For example, I recently conducted a social media survey where I asked …

By Jenny Gregory Early alarm, drop kids off at school, go to work, lunch, meetings, t-ball practice, dinner, bath time, story time, laundry, dishes, and then bedtime. Does this look like your daily …

I admit that I’m using this post to judge myself. Over the years, I’ve paid attention to strong Christian leaders, and I’ve learned that many of them can name the things listed below. This list …

By Barry Fields "The Bible," Brien wrote, "is a compendium of fireside tales and fables, recounted orally for generations by goat herders and primitive tribes from the Stone Age, until writing was …

Editor's note: Sanchez will be leading a breakout session at GO Georgia called "Budget with Purpose." I’ve had conversations with several executive/administrative pastors recently. …

Not far from where I live, at the end of the highway 20 spur, is the Allatoona Lake Visitor Center and Museum. It’s really an interesting place to visit at a price any dad can appreciate (free). …

This article is written from two perspectives: one from the experience of having been a vocational evangelist for 38 years and the other from the experience of currently serving as a pastor for the …

Summer is here, and many Christians will find themselves traveling for vacation. Some will head to Disney, others to the beach, and some will seek refuge from the heat and crowds by going to the …

Recently, a friend asked me: What advice would you give someone in their first year of ministry? What do you wish someone would have told you?   I’m certainly no expert but …

This week I received the speech given by salutatorian Jake Watson of North Cobb Christian School in Kennesaw. Jake is a member – alongside his parents, Drew and Leah Watson, and brother, Nate – …

By Randy L. Bennett I have begun to sort through my books, give away materials collected over the years and empty out files in view of my retirement in the next few years. Randy Bennett I came across …

I was reading through 2 Chronicles 21 yesterday (May 20) when I came upon the story of Jehoram. What struck me in reading about him was the similarities found with common themes of the …

Between emotion and action, Jesus issues four corrective commands. Luke 6:27-28 says, “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” …

The house we lived in on Youngblood Street in Swainsboro, Georgia has a cracker-box feel to it from my 56-year-old perspective. I know this because I have ridden back by it once or twice since the …

By Hannah Roberts-Antunes John 10:10b “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” Life has a way of flying by you. See if you can relate: It’s Monday morning, you’re rushing …

When New York passed a bill in late January that greatly expanded abortion rights, lawmakers clapped and cheered. Not even a week later, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam further showed …

Congratulations, graduates, on reaching the magnificent milestone of receiving your hard-earned diploma. You are now launching a new chapter. You have before you a blank …

If you’re a parent, like me, or work with students you probably make an effort to be aware of culture. You take extra steps to know how technology is shaping their world more each day. Maybe …

By Clark Bunch Clark Bunch The earthly ministry of Jesus is bookended by similar events involving the call of Peter. Mark 1 and Matthew 4 share an almost identical account of Jesus calling Simon …

By Brittany Stanley John 10:10  tells us: "A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance." Try using the word "addiction" …

By Sarah Dixon Young Sarah Dixon Young "What is on your shirt?" "Um, permanent marker." Every mother hates those words from the lips of her small child. Not only does she see the evidence as it …

In 2006 Mrs. Ruthel Andrews Patrick received the Mother of the Year award for the state of Georgia. It was presented by the Georgia Mother’s Association and was based on a detailed process that …

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) — Last year, after accepting the nomination for presidency of the SBC, I laid out my prayers for our convention. One year in, as we prepare again for our annual meeting, I am …

Pastor, please don’t forget the carpenters. I’m not talking about a musical act from the 1970s or the guy who built the manger for your children’s play. I’m …