Scripture for today: Matthew 14:31 Eighteenth century German writer and statesman Johann Wolfgang von Goeth once said, “Give me the benefit of your convictions, if you have any; but keep your …

By Paul Kim A hospital chaplain is called to minister to the sick and to give spiritual care along with the clinical care provided by doctors, nurses ,and medical technicians. The reality of life is …

By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE (BP) — Most American evangelicals believe Jesus' Golden Rule — "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" — applies to politics. Some, however, see the …

A marker directs one's attention to the place in the wall where a time capsule holding several historic items sits at Jefferson Street Baptist Church in Dublin. The container will be opened Oct. 12 …

McDonough Road Baptist Church in Fayetteville celebrated 100 years of its Sunday School ministry Sept. 29. MRBC/Facebook FAYETTEVILLE — Members of McDonough Road Baptist Church celebrated the …

1 Thessalonians 4:3-12  Brian Parker, senior pastor Kingsland First Baptist Church Having six kids is complicated! We have ballgames, practices, cheerleading, tennis, and most of the time, they …

Scripture for today:  2 Chronicles 34 .   Josiah was the last good king of Judah. His close walk with God was marked by his actions.   During his reign, Josiah broke …

Scripture for today:  2 Chronicles 33 .   Manasseh became king after the death of his father, Hezekiah. His 55-year reign would be the longest in the nation’s history.   …

Scripture for today:  2 Kings 20  and 2 Chronicles 32:24-31 .   King Hezekiah’s prayer life was legendary. Through prayer, he saw God defeat the Assyrian …

By Andrew Hébert Andrew Hébert Many younger pastors often feel two interesting and competing impulses. First, there is a growing sense that denominations aren't that important. Second, there is a …

Dale Braswell, lead pastor of Wedgwood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, preached from Exodus 3 as the congregation marked the 20th anniversary of a mass shooting in its sanctuary. WEDGWOOD …

New IMB trustee Cory Gonyo prays during the board of trustees’ plenary session Sept. 26 near Richmond, Va. CHRIS CARTER/IMB By Julie McGowan IMB trustees appoint 24 new missionaries, approve …

Scripture for today:  2 Chronicles 26:16-23 .   Uzziah came onto the scene after his father, Amaziah, was defeated in battle by Jehoash king of Israel. This conflict brought catastrophic …

The UGA Paint Line has become a prominent part of the atmosphere at Sanford Stadium since beginning more than 20 years ago. With most of its members active in Baptist Collegiate Ministries, the group …

By Steve Playl Most of us detest mosquito bites. Have you ever heard someone say, "You know, one of my favorite things is to be covered with mosquitoes." Didn't think so. Some people seem to be more …

By Diana Chandler COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BP) — After 17-year-old Perry participated in Bring Your Bible to School Day in the seventh grade, he started a Bible study for classmates and grew closer …

"I just don't want them to get lost," says singer Wes Hampton of introducing hymns to a younger generation. “There's such great theology, such great truth, and some beautiful, beautiful musical …

Scripture for today:  2 Chronicles 25:1-4; 25-28 .   Amaziah was the ninth ruler of the southern kingdom of Judah. He began his reign by doing the right thing. In accordance with the law of …

Pastor Brian Branam baptizes one of 72 Liberty Baptist baptized this summer. LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH In a society that seems to be “losing its religion,” is it possible to baptize a bunch of …

If Southern Baptists' unity is built on "all of us agreeing on everything, then there really is no hope for us all," said J.D. Greear, Southern Baptist Convention president, during his address to the …

BUCKHEAD — Insisting her role as a mother and Christian precedes that of Georgia's First Lady, Marty Kemp nevertheless has taken that position to champion several issues important to Georgia …

Scripture  for today:  2 Chronicles 24:15-22 .   Joash became king at the tender age of seven. Unfortunately, his pathway to the throne was littered with the dead bodies of his …

Volunteers and staff members search for Iron Age pottery and artifacts at Tel Hadid in a new archaeological partnership between New Orleans Seminary and Tel Aviv University. NOAM KODESH/BP By Gary D. …

By Sarah Dixon Young Where is the sun's shadow? I sat in the woods the other day studying the shadow of a cottonwood tree as the leaves tossed and turned. As the sun sank in the west, the shadow grew …

From "Explore the Bible" curriculum, LifeWay Eph. 3:1-13 Stephen V. Allen, senior pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church, Carrollton There is a classic television trope called a “Hidden Purpose Test.” …