Latest News
Weekend headlines: Court rulings, the Ten Commandments and Baptist news
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Senate committee passes education budget, bonus for education retirees
The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee on Wednesday (April 1) approved the FY27 $12.4 billion Education Trust Fund budget package, adding a one-time bonus for education retirees equal to $1 per month for each year of service.
Lass Words: Need to see a miracle? Follow these simple instructions.
Life got you down? Is your faith being tested? Have you given up on miracles? We all go through it. You need a little reassurance.
Alabama House approves religious instruction release time bill
The Alabama House on Tuesday (March 31) passed a bill that clarifies how public school students can participate in off-campus religious instruction during the school day.
First person: As we celebrate Easter, let’s ask the hard questions
The Bible is full of paradox. Jesus teaches us that the first shall be last (Matt. 20:16). We are told that whoever saves his life will lose it (Matt. 16:25). We read that the least among us is the greatest (Luke 9:48)…
‘Sarah’s legacy’: Senate approves camp safety bill named for Birmingham girl
The Alabama Senate approved a bill Tuesday (March 31) requiring overnight camps in Alabama to meet more safety standards and have state-issued emergency preparedness licenses.
Nicaragua repeats year of widespread repression, report says
Christian Solidarity Worldwide said in a report released this week that repression of religious groups in Nicaragua remained widespread in 2025, with Protestant communities, including Baptists, among those affected.
Alabama Senate approves ‘Historical Truths’ Ten Commandments display for public schools
The Alabama Senate on Tuesday (March 31) approved a requirement for public schools to display a poster of the Ten Commandments, presented in a historical context.
Trending
Retired TAB columnist Betty Baggott dies at 91
For 18 years beginning in 1988, Baggott wrote her Heart to Heart column about people, events in her life and current issues in ways that touched the hearts of readers. Countless letters testified to how people identified with her words.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Latest news: Church leaders warn of ‘deadly attack’ on Easter; American Idol’s ‘Songs of Faith’ night; prison conditions in Iran for Christians worsen, report says
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Extremists invade worship service, beat pastor unconscious
A mob of extremists interrupted a worship service at a house, attacked men, women and children, and assaulted the pastor until he lost consciousness.
Fire destroys Abbie Baptist Church; 92-year-old pastor leads toward rebuilding
Randy Davenport said it was hard to watch the building of Abbie Baptist Church burn down in the early morning hours of March 29, but he and other church members and their 92-year-old pastor, Thomas Thornton, are looking toward rebuilding.
Petra consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed. Their latest album, “Hope,” sounds like their early work. More importantly, their message hasn’t changed.
First person: Addressing the ‘normalization of divorce’
When my wife and I said, “I do” over 20 years ago, neither of us knew very much about marriage. We were certain, however, that dreams, not exit strategies, were our primary ambition for the future.
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.
Featured
Weekend headlines: Court rulings, the Ten Commandments and Baptist news
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
First person: As we celebrate Easter, let’s ask the hard questions
The Bible is full of paradox. Jesus teaches us that the first shall be last (Matt. 20:16). We are told that whoever saves his life will lose it (Matt. 16:25). We read that the least among us is the greatest (Luke 9:48)…
First person: 9 ways to live the resurrection every day
We will be celebrating Easter this coming Sunday. Today, I want offer suggestions for living in resurrection power each day, however.
Weekend headlines: Court rulings, the Ten Commandments and Baptist news
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
First person: As we celebrate Easter, let’s ask the hard questions
The Bible is full of paradox. Jesus teaches us that the first shall be last (Matt. 20:16). We are told that whoever saves his life will lose it (Matt. 16:25). We read that the least among us is the greatest (Luke 9:48)…
First person: 9 ways to live the resurrection every day
We will be celebrating Easter this coming Sunday. Today, I want offer suggestions for living in resurrection power each day, however.