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 …

COLUMBUS - Georgia Baptist layman, John Dawson, was mercilessly murdered and his wife, Virginia, brutally attacked in their Columbus home less than 24-hours after attending services at Northside …

The apostle Paul's missionary imprint was on Corinth. But in his correspondence with them after his departure, it surfaces that people had disparaged him and questioned his authority. His response to …

This is Ron Hale's fourth article on the approaching 40 th  anniversary of the Conservative Resurgence (1979-2019) . The first article is located here,  the second can be found here …

Will Judge Brett Kavanaugh be approved as a Supreme Court Justice? I honestly don’t know. In our current socio-political environment, why would anyone want to be nominated for a SCOTUS Justice – …

By Tony Lynn FENTON, Mich. (BP) — It was the early 1970s at a park on the north side of Flint, Mich., when a guy with long hair and tattered jeans approached me and asked in a simple, …

“Did you enjoy your hike?” I bet I’ve been asked that at least 50 times since returning from my most recent backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail. My first answer is “No!” I didn’t …

This is not a repeat of a previous editorial – not even close. But I do want to remind you in the strongest possible terms that we have a mid-term election on the horizon and voting is an …

This post originally appeared on Chuck Lawless' blog on Monday, Sept. 17.  Preachers, I’m speaking to you and to me today. For all of us who preached yesterday, here are my random …

By Thom Rainer “Once one realizes they are entitled to nothing, they become grateful for everything.” Art Rainer I never planned to write the book. Thom Rainer It began as a midnight attempt to …