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Weekend review: Artemis II returning; Canada’s ‘combatting’ hate speech bill; Uganda bill on Sharia courts sparks concern
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Anthem, Ten Commandments, CHOOSE Act bills cross ‘finish line’
Alabama lawmakers approved several education-related bills on the final day of the 2026 legislative session, advancing measures affecting public schools, colleges and universities, school athletics and graduation requirements.
In ‘brokenness,’ Coach Hugh Freeze finds hope and peace in Christ
Speaking recently to students at All Christ Church in Auburn, Hugh Freeze described how he is experiencing God’s hope and peace even amid the brokenness and heartache of being terminated as Auburn University’s head coach.
Online extremists, sextortion and child exploitation: Protecting children in the digital age
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, but how do parents protect their children from online predators in the digital age?
CHOOSE Act draws record 49,000 student applications
Nearly 49,000 students applied for Alabama’s education savings account program for the 2026-27 school year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday, well above last year’s 37,000 students.
Missionary in Uganda: ‘New place, but the calling is still the same’
When my family first answered the call to pursue the International Mission Board for full-time missions, we had no idea where we would end up or what we would be doing.
Group wants U.S. action on persecution in Pakistan
An independent watchdog group has urged the United States government to redesignate Pakistan a “country of particular concern” because of unabated religious persecution.
14-year-old girl abducted, forced to marry captor
LAHORE, Pakistan — A Christian father whose 14-year-old daughter was kidnapped and forced to marry one of the captors claims police are making no effort to return her to her family.
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First person: The greatest danger facing today’s church
The greatest danger facing today’s church is not persecution, political pressure or cultural hostility. It is something far more subtle – and far more familiar. The greatest danger is apathy.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 5
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 5, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 5
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 5, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Southern Christian Writers Conference offers ‘unique experience,’ set for June 19–20
This year’s Southern Christian Writers Conference is set for June 19-20 at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, and will feature keynote speakers Charles Ghigna and Cindy Sproles along with numerous workshops.
‘New dark age’: Finland’s Supreme Court and its mixed verdict in Päivi Räsänen case
The Finnish Supreme Court recently ruled 3-2 to convict Päivi Räsänen of “hate speech” for a 2004 church pamphlet outlining biblical views on marriage, while also unanimously acquitting her over a 2019 Bible verse tweet.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 12
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 12, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
First person: 9 ways to live the resurrection every day
We will be celebrating Easter this coming Sunday. Today, I want to offer suggestions for living in resurrection power each day.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 12
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 12, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
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In ‘brokenness,’ Coach Hugh Freeze finds hope and peace in Christ
Speaking recently to students at All Christ Church in Auburn, Hugh Freeze described how he is experiencing God’s hope and peace even amid the brokenness and heartache of being terminated as Auburn University’s head coach.
Online extremists, sextortion and child exploitation: Protecting children in the digital age
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, but how do parents protect their children from online predators in the digital age?
Missionary in Uganda: ‘New place, but the calling is still the same’
When my family first answered the call to pursue the International Mission Board for full-time missions, we had no idea where we would end up or what we would be doing.
In ‘brokenness,’ Coach Hugh Freeze finds hope and peace in Christ
Speaking recently to students at All Christ Church in Auburn, Hugh Freeze described how he is experiencing God’s hope and peace even amid the brokenness and heartache of being terminated as Auburn University’s head coach.
Online extremists, sextortion and child exploitation: Protecting children in the digital age
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, but how do parents protect their children from online predators in the digital age?
Missionary in Uganda: ‘New place, but the calling is still the same’
When my family first answered the call to pursue the International Mission Board for full-time missions, we had no idea where we would end up or what we would be doing.