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Six Reasons We Must Seek Solitude

Examining the Gospels, I never cease to be amazed at the way Jesus ministered among the people. Whether it was one on one, in small groups, or before masses, Jesus tirelessly made Himself …

DULUTH — Has your pastor asked the people present in your worship service to stand up by age groups recently? If he has, the results may have been surprising. You may have been made painfully aware …

Bivocational ministers frequently burn the candle at both ends and need a break from the stress of two jobs. Sensitive church members can give them a hand to prevent burn out and depression. …

Jenni Carter points out two reasons churches don't schedule a Vacation Bible School.  "It's usually because they don't have enough money or enough volunteers," says Carter, Georgia Baptist …

ATLANTA — R.A. Dickey, an overcomer well-known for his knuckleball, is a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are seeking to create a franchise that will match the transcendent grandeur of …

SPARTA — In its 224th summer, Island Creek Baptist Church joined in. Vacation Bible School can be as identifiable as dinner on the grounds and communion at church. Like clockwork, it arrives every …

Genesis 9: 9-25 sets the stage for centuries of misinterpretation of Scripture and shows how White the Alt-Right and White Supremacy movements have used theological malpractice to drive a wedge among …

NEW ORLEANS (BP) — Famed New Orleans evangelist Bob Harrington, known by many as "the Chaplain of Bourbon Street," passed away of kidney failure on July 4 in Stigler, OK, where he had lived the …

ROME — Shorter University is pleased to announce Wade Anderson will become head coach of the university's men's basketball program. Wade Anderson Anderson comes to Shorter University from Christian …

Roll back the transgender mandate

Amidst America’s celebration of 241 years of freedom and independence on July 4, there was also much talk of North Korea launching another ballistic missile toward Japan. The most recent launch was …

Genesis 9: 9-25 sets the stage for centuries of misinterpretation of Scripture and shows how the Alt-Right and White Supremacy movements have used theological malpractice to drive a wedge among the …

Acts 11:19-26 Tom Rush, staff evangelist Liberty Baptist Church, Hartwell There are two things that should encourage the church – the saving of souls and the planting of new churches …

Children of immigrants and refugees from around the world sing at a worship service at Clarkston International Bible Church earlier this year. The children, with the Georgia state flag behind them, …

Daily Bible Readings: July 1-15

From oneyearbibleonline.com .

Thad Kelhofer served 15 months in Iraq. After leaving the Army in 2012, he was soon thereafter diagnosed with PTSD. THAD KELHOFER/Special Thad Kelhofer remembers his unit – 1st Battalion Infantry, …

Allen and Kara Rea met while students at Brewton-Parker College, then grew closer while on a mission trip before dating. They've been married since 2006 and now have four children: Katie, 9; Hosanna, …

Kaytlyn Malia from Macon uses her art skills to refresh a banner at Camp Pinnacle. The Macon native enjoys the fellowship and service aspect of the Camp Pinnacle Alumni Association. JOE …

A columnist for USA Today, who is a communications director for the Yale University Divinity School, published a book with an eye-catching and eyebrow raising title: Confessions of a Secular Jesus …

Bible Study for July 2: Share Christ

John 1:35-49 Tom Rush, staff evangelist Liberty Baptist Church, Hartwell We meet the earliest followers of Jesus in our text. They set an example that we should take seriously. The first thing we …

Georgia BCM summer missionaries are helping build visibility for a new church in Ottawa, which is partially beginning with an outdoor service called Church in the Park. RICK JENKINS/Special OTTAWA, …

Competition – your secret to success

My friend and softball guru, Bobby Simpson, shared an insight with me about competition that has captivated my mind. Tony Gwynn was one of the greatest hitters in the history of major league …

EDITOR'S NOTE: Chaplain (Major General) Doug Carver, U.S. Army, Retired, serves as executive director of chaplaincy services for the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. …

It's a consistent issue for churches, pastors, ministry leaders. You have the message. What's the best way to get it to others? Obviously, the most direct and personable level is Sunday mornings and …

It seemed like the perfect moment. I'd been needing a power edger for some time now. As a matter of fact, ever since I began my yard service business I've been needing an edger to properly manicure …

When one thinks of our great country the words “united," “indivisible,” and “one nation under God” come to mind. However, the very freedom that has united us for more than two centuries …

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