By Paul Kim CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (BP)  – One day, at a Christian bookstore just across the street from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's Fort Worth Hall, I was looking to purchase …

DURHAM, N.C. (BP) – Do you remember "Choose Your Own Adventure" novels? They were some of my favorites as a kid. You'd get to a certain place in the story where you'd have a choice, like, …

This post originally appeared on  Chuck Lawless’ blog  on Nov. 1.  Some years ago, I wrote a post entitled, “Why Christian Leaders Struggle with ‘Dark Nights of the …

I don’t know when I got my first email, but I have learned over the years that through emails one can communicate a thought, a message, or a directive immediately. Emails have revolutionized the …

We're all guilty of moving from one focus to the next. On Wednesday, your day may have been dominated by candy and kids knocking on your front door. Today, you're already dreaming about turkey and …

We have more empty pews at church than we used to. It didn’t happen suddenly or under the leadership of any one pastor or group of leaders. It’s been a gradual thing over several decades. My …

Either Stacey Abrams or Brian Kemp will soon become Georgia’s 83 rd governor. Abrams, the Democratic candidate for governor, is a native of Madison, Wisconsin. Kemp, the Republican candidate for …

This post originally appeared on  Chuck Lawless’ blog  on Oct.25.  All of us in ministry need breaks. I’m not talking, though, about dropping out of ministry. That drastic …

By Reg Hamman Christians, be aware that we are in a civil war. For decades the U.S. has protected, fed, and evangelized the world. The enemy does not like for people to be safe, nourished, and …

Latinos or Hispanics in the United States come from various backgrounds, cultures, and dialects (a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group). Even though we …

The note to me was neither cynical nor critical. The pastor had a powerful point to make. “Thom,” he said, “as you provide leadership toward church revitalization, please communicate one thing …

I love the GPS on my cellphone. The GPS app that I use on my phone guides me along the path to my destination. The app also warns me of road hazards, traffic jams, and other potential …

In a recent interview with Janet Mefferd, the host of the nationally syndicated daily Christian talk show, Janet Mefferd Today , Paige Patterson responded to questions about his termination as …

The Faith and Freedom Coalition prepares and distributes thousands of non-partisan voter guides for concerned citizens. Elections are important; and the midterm election on November 6 th is one of …

I’ve never, ever had a reason to root for Purdue. Saturday night the Boilermakers earned my fandom simply because they were playing Ohio State. The other reason came through Tyler Trent. Like …

EL CAJON, Calif. -- This season of the year lends itself to gaining a renewed focus on what is important― not only for growing into a more intimate relationship with God but also to set aside time …

Mobs have been around for a long time. It was a cruel mob that called for the crucifixion of Jesus. Pilate suggested that Jesus should be chastised and released, because He had done nothing worthy of …

By David Chancey A church member recently had knee replacement surgery, and his procedure reminded me of an experience from my previous pastorate. A senior lady chose to have both knee …

This post originally appeared on  Gregg Potts’ blog  on Oct. 16, 2018. Recently I was talking with a person and the individual began telling me of the past indiscretions of a certain …

This post originally appeared on  Chuck Lawless’ blog  on Monday, Sept. 17.  Too many believers, I suspect, watch the news about victims of recent storms, but then fail to pray …

By Tony Wolfe GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP) -- As a young man, when I accepted the call to pastor a church I was both excited and terrified -- excited to begin the new season of leading and serving Christ's …

Years ago, I read the book Raising PG Kids in an X Rated Society by Tipper Gore, former wife of former vice president, Al Gore. In the book Tipper points an accusing finger at some of the …

Some of you may think I sound like Johnny One Note , a 1937 show tune from the Rogers and Hart musical Babes in Arms . The one note that Johnny sang was “Ahh.” One of the verses goes like this: …

I was watching the gridiron slugfest between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Missouri Tigers on Saturday afternoon. There were 19 penalties totaling 163 yards and the rain that drenched the …

When I was a boy growing up in a pastor’s home, my dad had a prayer ground. You don’t hear about these places anymore, but for my dad it was a very sacred place for him to go and pray. It was a …