Perspectives

Few moments are freighted with as much possibility and risk as the moment of personal invitation. Think about it. A guy decides to personally invite the girl he recently met to get a cup of …

Is the devil stronger than God?

Okay, I know the answer to that question. I want to allay your concerns about my faith, my sanity and my theology in this first paragraph; and so my answer to that question is an emphatic, …

God’s Sleight of Hands

Recently I was scheduled to visit a pastor on the far end of the state and since it was a four hour drive I made sure of the meeting time. Enjoying the scenic drive, I contemplated the nature of the …

The tragic death of a brilliant fool

Professed atheist Stephen Hawking, who was called “Einstein” by his classmates as a schoolboy, is dead. Recognized as one of the world’s most brilliant men, Hawking recently served as the …

The doomsday prophets are out again, warning of the loss of evangelicalism unless evangelicals flee President Trump like passengers flee a sinking ship. It seems the NeverTrump “evangelicals” …

There are a number of ways the search process can go in the ditch: Bad etiquette and ethics Almost every pastor can tell a horror story about being contacted by a pastor search committee …

I don’t understand the Left

Our nation is divided. Maybe it has always been divided, but there seems to be a greater gulf between the Right and Left than ever before. If you have been reading my editorials for any length …

Never in nearly three decades of being a senior pastor have I known those in my profession to be more battered and beleaguered. Thousands leave the ministry annually. Rarely a week goes by that I …

I always wanted to meet Billy Graham, but the closest I got to him was at the 1987 Southern Baptist Convention meeting in St. Louis, one of 13 annual SBC meetings at which he spoke. I slipped out of …

Time to stand up and be counted

ATLANTA — It is time to call your state representative. I know you may get an automated, beyond annoying, extremely irritating, recording informing you that your call could not be answered because …

The Washington Post reported that there were red flags, cries for help, and ominous warnings that Nikolas Cruz, a troubled 19-year-old, was collecting guns and knives and “could be a school shooter …

Evangelist Franklin Graham presents the eulogy of his famous father at the funeral aired on Fox News, but receiving little coverage elsewhere, notes Family Research Council President Tony Perkins. …

Reuben Ross was born of poor but pious parents. He came into this world nearing the birth of our nation, born in North Carolina, May 8, 1776. Reuben was the youngest of six brothers of Scottish …

By Thom Rainer Many pastors really do struggle with depression. Thom Rainer Most church members have no idea their pastor was depressed. They don’t know until they are awakened to the reality of …

"The message here is 'Hate Wins,'" former Arkansas governor and Southern Baptist pastor Mike Huckabee wrote in his letter of resignation from the CMA Foundation Board. "Bullies succeeded in making it …

All of us in ministry need these moments. When the work’s tough, we need reminders of why we do what we do. Here are some “glimpses” that have helped me press on in faith through the years: …

I have been tracking the assault on religious liberty for years now. But in the past two or three weeks, the incidences of this First Amendment freedom being under attack have been appalling. …

Imagine my surprise, disappointment, and chagrin when I went online to read The New York Times a few days ago and encountered an op-ed titled "Billy Graham's Missed Opportunities" (Feb. 21, …

Could the alliance between Big Business and the GOP be coming to an end? We can only hope so! Four years ago, Delta Airlines filed trademark protection for their motto: "The World's Most Trusted …

EDITOR'S NOTE: This column originally ran on Feb. 12 at albertmohler.com. Theological disaster almost never strikes out of the blue. Trouble builds and disaster is somehow averted again and …

School shootings and student ministry

The news alert on your phone that you never hope to receive is one that implies your children are in danger. Seemingly, what once was considered to be a haven of education and nurturing, now …

When is an invalid invalid?

ATLANTA (BP) — The unabridged English dictionary symbolizes the power of the English language. I recall a time when most public libraries and many schools had one unabridged dictionary. The book …

Memories of Billy Graham

The first time I saw Billy Graham I was five years old. My father, Rev. J.T. Drace, had taken our family to Miami, FL, to attend the Southern Baptist Convention. I remember my Dad saying, …

EDITOR'S NOTE: Jane Robbins of Atlanta is an attorney and senior fellow at the American Principles Project, a conservative think tank. In this column, she criticizes the College Board for slanting AP …

Guns, Life, Liberty, Love, and Truth

After reading way too many opinions about gun-control and what should be done in the wake of the latest school shooting, I thought it might be beneficial to define a couple of things: …

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