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Samford University releases 2025 annual report
Samford University recently released its 2025 annual report. See more details released by Samford on that report below: “Samford continues
Ten Commandments display bill advances in House committee
A bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms advanced Wednesday (March 4) without debate in the Alabama House Education Policy committee.
Book review: New historical account of camp meetings contains rich detail, negative elements
Religious camp meetings were a notable part of American culture from the 1800’s, particularly so in Alabama and across the South.
School prayer bills advance in 2 House committees
Two school prayer bills introduced by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Pike Road, were approved in two Alabama House committees Wednesday (March 4).
Creative evangelist Dan Bellamy captivates audiences with ‘blown-up stories’
For creative evangelist Dan Bellamy, balloons are more than decorations for a birthday party.
Book review: New biography shares story of lesser known 19th century evangelist
While evangelists like Billy Graham and Dwight Moody are known to many Christians, Sam Jones (1847–1906) is far less familiar today.
State Department: Americans urged to leave — or ‘reconsider travel’ to — 14 Middle Eastern countries
As fighting escalates in the Middle East since U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran began on Feb. 28, so has the number of countries Americans are being advised to leave or avoid.
‘Just common sense’: Trey’s Law would make NDAs in child sexual abuse cases unenforceable
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., joined Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, to introduce legislation Tuesday to prohibit the enforcement of civil nondisclosure agreements in child sexual abuse and human trafficking cases.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 1
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 1, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 8
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 8, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 1
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 22, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 8
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 8, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Elizabeth Smart shares story of abuse at Blanket Fort Hope gala
It’s something no one thinks will happen to them — being taken from a middle-class home to an outdoor camp to be sexually assaulted daily for months.
Latest news: US, Israel launch attack on Iran; ministry and motherhood; Rosaria Butterfield shares about sin, transformation
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
New movie, book share Millard’s life-changing story of grace
Said to be the bestselling Christian song ever, “I Can Only Imagine” resonated with fans worldwide. It would be easy to think that MercyMe’s lead singer, Bart Millard, would be set for life.
Man, wife, teen daughter brutally slain for faith, ‘casting’ sickness on alleged killer’s daughter
A husband, wife and one of their four children were brutally slain in India because of their Christian faith, which one alleged assailant apparently believed had caused his own daughter’s illness.
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Creative evangelist Dan Bellamy captivates audiences with ‘blown-up stories’
For creative evangelist Dan Bellamy, balloons are more than decorations for a birthday party.
New movie, book share Millard’s life-changing story of grace
Said to be the bestselling Christian song ever, “I Can Only Imagine” resonated with fans worldwide. It would be easy to think that MercyMe’s lead singer, Bart Millard, would be set for life.
Emphasizing need for evangelism at state conference
As Alabama Baptist leaders gathered March 1–2 in Montgomery, each speaker shared the importance of evangelism.
Creative evangelist Dan Bellamy captivates audiences with ‘blown-up stories’
For creative evangelist Dan Bellamy, balloons are more than decorations for a birthday party.
New movie, book share Millard’s life-changing story of grace
Said to be the bestselling Christian song ever, “I Can Only Imagine” resonated with fans worldwide. It would be easy to think that MercyMe’s lead singer, Bart Millard, would be set for life.
Emphasizing need for evangelism at state conference
As Alabama Baptist leaders gathered March 1–2 in Montgomery, each speaker shared the importance of evangelism.