There is a fine line between stubborn and stupid! I learned exactly where this line is by watching my battalion commander many years ago. Here’s the short version of the story… We were having a …

There’s an old saying to “Never judge a book by its cover.” It’s sometimes hard for me to follow that sage advice, but it always comes to mind when I see John David Law.  I was 15 …

As a first-time parent, I’m having to make a lot of decisions about leading my household. My eyes have been opened to a lot more in the last year, and I think about the long-term effects of …

There are a lot of things wrong about sports – over-devotion by fans, parents investing in their 8-year-old like their retirement depends on his signing bonus, overpaid athletes and coaches. …

George H. W. Bush, the 41 st president of the United States and the father of the 43 rd president, died at 94 on Nov. 30. His wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, died on April 17. Although the 41 st …

ATLANTA – Every Monday morning I get a report from Wallet Hub with some interesting list attached to the email. This past year the list has included the most charitable cities in America, the best …

Recent headlines have brought attention to the death of a young missionary, John Allen Chau. And for the evangelical world, this death has been both tragic and challenging. The 26-yer-old made a …

This post originally appeared on  Chuck Lawless’ blog  on Nov. 26.  As a pastor, I really do understand. Ministry is hard, and some people in churches never get on board. Even …

EASLEY, S.C. (BP) – Do you know the internal struggle of trying to forgive someone who has deliberately hurt you or someone in your family? Reverend Anthony Thompson knows exactly what that feels …

A conversation with Evangelist Jon Reed is always good for an idea about an editorial. He recently told me he was going to write a book on “discipling goats.” He was referring to the difficulty …

NASHVILLE (BP) —  The back brace I wore much of this summer is now collecting dust in the garage. That chair I had to sit on for weeks in the shower is somewhere in a garbage dump. And my …

On June 26, 2015 the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision that same-sex couples are guaranteed the right to marry by both the Due Process Clause and …

When Democratic Congressman Chuck Schumer introduced the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in 1993, it’s highly doubtful he could imagine the shock of someone today reading the first …

From time to time The Christian Index gets some gracious communications for which we are eternally grateful. Last week we received an email from a dear friend and supporter of our publication. His …

I really appreciate people who live in the atmosphere of thanksgiving and are quick to express gratitude for not only the slightest benefit or blessing, but for every circumstance in life. …

By Autumn Wall INDIANAPOLIS (BP) — Thanksgiving is a great time to remind our hearts of the importance of expressing our gratefulness to God and to each other. As 1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells us, …

Today there are many in our nation who are embracing the concept of globalism and denigrating the concept of nationalism. Although we seem to be struggling to maintain our distinctiveness as a …

Keith Bowen, a deacon at Rocky Ridge Baptist Church outside of Donalsonville, wonders if his cotton will survive harvesting this year. The cotton was waist high the afternoon of the storm; by morning …

Oscar Wilde famously wrote, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it…I can resist everything except temptation.” Temptation is a battle everyone faces. Sometimes, it sneaks …

By Sarah Dixon Young FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (BP) — November 11th marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Sarah Dixon Young The world mourned the loss of approximately 20 million military …

At the Inspirational Rally Sunday night at Second Baptist Church, Warner Robins, evangelist Rick Coram told the crowd about the time he fixed a car. Except, he didn’t technically fix the car. …

By Endel Lee ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) –  Conversations I have with military veterans often follow a similar pattern and surface certain themes. Endel Lee "When and where did you serve?" is usually …

I love watching Ranger TV! Don’t bother trying to find this channel on your local cable provider – it’s not available. Don’t think that you will be able to tune into this channel through …

FORT BENNING (BP)  — On 11 November 1918 at 11 a.m. the Armistice took effect to end the "War to End All Wars." Chaplain (COL) Robert Hart A day of great celebration and rejoicing, it was …

Some movies grab my attention. These aren’t great movies. They’re not even good movies, in some cases. I don’t go out of my way to watch them. But, if I’m going through channels on TV and …