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Christian artist Lauren Daigle was named Artist of the Year at the 50th annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards in Nashville Oct. 15. GMA Facebook photo By Rebecca Manry NASHVILLE (BP) — …

Staying confident through transition

Shaped down here

Scripture for today: Jer. 18:6 During the Great Depression, a good man lost his job, savings, and home. Adding to his grief was the sudden death of his wife. His faith was all that remained and it …

I love the fall and I don’t think I’m alone. Many of my neighbors have decorated their homes with fall themes. I can drive down the street and see messages of blessing, thanksgiving, and family. …

From stressed to blessed

Scripture for today: Psalm 55:22 A man was pushing a cart in a supermarket that contained, in addition to his groceries, a screaming baby. As he proceeded back and forth in the aisles, he continued …

Madison Herrin BPC/Special Madison Herrin , head softball coach and BCM director, has been named as Brewton-Parker College's new director of Athletics. Because of this new title, he will be …

Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee President Ronnie Floyd revealed the third consecutive record-breaking Annie Armstrong Easter Offering total of $62.2 million via a video call to the …

A man pedals a bicycle down a dusty road in a village in Chad. Whether in North America or Africa, rural church planters face unique challenges. A new partnership between IMB and the Billy Graham …

Missiological problem of territorialism

When Jesus relayed His Great Commission to His disciples, beginning in Matt. 28:18-20 and then completing in Acts 1:8, He never minced words about Who owned the territory being discussed. In fact, …

Defeating discouragement

Scripture for today: Gal. 6:9 Elijah got so discouraged in his ministry that he wanted to die. Fortunately, God had a better plan. What can we learn from the life of this unique prophet? Take care of …

Daily Bible Readings for Oct. 16-31

Wednesday, October 16 Jeremiah 28:1-29:32 1 Timothy 1:1-20 Psalm 86:1-17 Proverbs 25:17 Thursday, October 17 Jeremiah 30:1-31:26 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Psalm 87:1-7 Proverbs 25:18-19 Friday, October 18 …

COOPERATIVE PROGRAM: Sealed for missions

IMB missionaries to Japan gather for a meal with friends. The couple met when they were both serving in Japan as Journeymen and have since gotten married and planted their family there, saying they …

The summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan, in 2020. The Asian megacity is also hosting the Rugby World Cup this September and October. IMB missionaries and Southern Baptist volunteers are …

Facing the enemy

Earlier in my ministry I got an anonymous letter, severely criticizing my work at the church I served at the time. I had heard of others who received such notes, but this was a first for me. And even …

Psalm 19:1-6 Brian Parker, senior pastor Kingsland First Baptist Church I love Siri! She is a great assistant, especially when I drive. She provides me with written and spoken directions. The problem …

Appreciating your pastor

“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching .” 1 Tim. 5:17 The Georgia Baptist Mission Board believes that …

“We are Christ-led disciples making disciples.”  The  Georgia Tech Baptist Collegiate Ministry is driven by this motto and mantra. It appears on their clothes, materials, teaching …

Win over worry

Scripture for today: Matt. 6:24 Jesus asked, “Who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?” (Matt. 6:24). I can control what I say but cannot determine the interpretations and …

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