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Critical turning point? Räsänen to appeal criminal conviction
Päivi Räsänen, a Finnish parliamentarian, has announced plans to appeal her criminal conviction issued by the Finnish Supreme Court for alleged “hate speech” over statements expressing Biblical views on marriage and sexuality.
Latest news: Hannah Harper wins American Idol; new Christian phone network blocks pornography; Baptist pastor convicted after preaching John 3:16 sermon
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
103 college students heading from Alabama to 22 countries, 11 states this summer
Ben Edfeldt says when you go to an International Mission Board sending celebration, you hear a striking similarity among the stories of new missionaries. “A high percentage of them will say, ‘While in college, the Lord called me to go.'”
Nominees announced for the 13th Annual K-Love Fan Awards
Fans once again are voting to choose the winners for the 13th Annual K-Love Fan Awards which will be held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
UM School of Christian Studies holds Theta Alpha Kappa induction
The University of Mobile School of Christian Studies held its annual Theta Alpha Kappa theological honor society induction ceremony.
‘Jesus-centric’ phone network becomes new tool in battle against porn
In what could be a major breakthrough in the battle against pornography, Radiant Mobile launched May 5 — and it is being touted as the “first-ever Christian mobile carrier.”
Opelika church hosts Ugandan children’s choir
Union Grove Baptist Church in Opelika will host the Imani Milele Choir from Uganda in concert May 16 at 6 p.m. The event is free.
UM recognizes more than 300 graduates; Lance receives doctor of humane letters
“At the University of Mobile, graduation is not the finish line – it is the starting point of a life on mission.” — Charles Smith, UM president
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Alabama to Supreme Court: Allow use of different congressional map
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall asked the Supreme Court Friday to lift injunctions preventing the state from using a Republican-drawn congressional map before the May 19 primaries.
Pastor, outdoorsman helping others avoid pit of addiction
Dangling a dead — but “nice 4-plus footer”— timber rattlesnake from a branch, Alabama pastor Matt Kelley declared the venomous
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 10
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 10, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Shades Mountain Baptist Church pastor George Wright resigns unexpectedly
George Wright will preach his final sermon at Shades on May 3.
First person: 12 thoughts on your church celebrating Mother’s Day
This coming Sunday (May10), many of us will celebrate Mother’s Day in our church. If your church is planning to honor mothers, here are some pastoral thoughts to keep in mind:
Clifton: ‘You pastors are in a storm … this is just the way life is’
Mark Clifton arrived in Birmingham on a stormy night to talk to pastors and other ministry leaders about the storms of life.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 10
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 10, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Building SonLight Ranch: How a ‘God-sized dream’ is becoming reality
Shirley Windham Jay’s face lit up as she navigated her golf cart through the tall grass on the Moundville property she and her husband bought after God told them to sell their house in Northport and open a ranch for rescued horses.
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103 college students heading from Alabama to 22 countries, 11 states this summer
Ben Edfeldt says when you go to an International Mission Board sending celebration, you hear a striking similarity among the stories of new missionaries. “A high percentage of them will say, ‘While in college, the Lord called me to go.'”
‘Jesus-centric’ phone network becomes new tool in battle against porn
In what could be a major breakthrough in the battle against pornography, Radiant Mobile launched May 5 — and it is being touted as the “first-ever Christian mobile carrier.”
Is Gen Z experiencing revival? What church leaders need to know.
Is Gen Z — the youngest adult generation in America — experiencing revival? George Barna’s new report tackles that question, specifically looking at significant trends in Gen Z over the past four years.
103 college students heading from Alabama to 22 countries, 11 states this summer
Ben Edfeldt says when you go to an International Mission Board sending celebration, you hear a striking similarity among the stories of new missionaries. “A high percentage of them will say, ‘While in college, the Lord called me to go.'”
‘Jesus-centric’ phone network becomes new tool in battle against porn
In what could be a major breakthrough in the battle against pornography, Radiant Mobile launched May 5 — and it is being touted as the “first-ever Christian mobile carrier.”
Is Gen Z experiencing revival? What church leaders need to know.
Is Gen Z — the youngest adult generation in America — experiencing revival? George Barna’s new report tackles that question, specifically looking at significant trends in Gen Z over the past four years.