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Weekend highlights: Venezuela earthquakes response resource; soccer changing lives across globe; BWA approves resolutions on disability, vulnerability
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
ICYMI: Nine church members freed on bail; nine others face prosecution
After nine months of detention, nine members of a church in China were released on bail June 18, while charges against nine of its leaders were upgraded to more serious offenses.
Lass Words: Two questions that can change your life
“I have two questions for you. Just two simple questions with clear answers, and those answers should take you to an inescapable conclusion. A conclusion that can, and should, change your life,” shares TAB columnist Ken Lass.
Persecution in Nigeria kills 30 more Christians
Thirty more Christians have been slain in Nigeria in continuous persecution spanning years.
Writers discover tribe at annual conference
“I came expecting opportunities to meet authors, editors, publishers, agents and other writers,” said Carolyn Donaldson, who was attending the Southern Christian Writers Conference. “What surprised me was finding community — a tribe.”
‘Intimidate, silence and displace’: Growing persecution trends focus of new report
Religious nationalism, transnational repression and state control of religious groups are among growing trends in the persecution of Christians globally, International Christian Concern (ICC) said.
Hoover church hosts Shroud of Turin expert
The Church on the Bluff, Hoover, is hosting “Material Witness,” a presentation on the Shroud of Turin on July 11.
BibleProject helps people ‘experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus’
Even for those raised in church, studying the Bible can be overwhelming. Tackling this issue led Jon Collins and Tim Mackie to co-found BibleProject.
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Alabama’s FBC Jacksonville ready to break ground on new building
The church’s new property is a land-locked 46 acres, which pastor Derek Staples is grateful to preserve as a gift for many FBC generations to come. “Whatever God puts in their hearts, they’ll be able to do,” he said.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 12
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 12, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Persecution in Nigeria kills 30 more Christians
Thirty more Christians have been slain in Nigeria in continuous persecution spanning years.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 12
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 12, written by Scott Bush, D.Min., Executive Director, Ministry Training Institute, Samford University.
Intergenerational discipling: Alabama Baptist’s men’s ministry director shares why it matters
Larry Hyche, director of men’s ministry at the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, is newly decked with a doctorate in education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Stephen Walley, longtime pastor of Myrtlewood Baptist Church, dies
Stephen Walley, founder of Servants Alive Ministries and longtime pastor of Myrtlewood Baptist Church, died July 3. He was 68.
‘Iron City Allen’ turns PTSD, law enforcement experiences into songwriting
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is commonly associated with military experiences. However, another group that often deals with PTSD is first responders.
REVIEW: ‘Young Washington’ is a patriotic, stirring, hope-filled movie for America’s 250th
It will stir your patriotism — not in a chest-thumping way, but in a thoughtful, hope-filled way, and leave you grateful for America’s heritage as it celebrates its 250th birthday.
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Weekend highlights: Venezuela earthquakes response resource; soccer changing lives across globe; BWA approves resolutions on disability, vulnerability
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Lass Words: Two questions that can change your life
“I have two questions for you. Just two simple questions with clear answers, and those answers should take you to an inescapable conclusion. A conclusion that can, and should, change your life,” shares TAB columnist Ken Lass.
BibleProject helps people ‘experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus’
Even for those raised in church, studying the Bible can be overwhelming. Tackling this issue led Jon Collins and Tim Mackie to co-found BibleProject.
Weekend highlights: Venezuela earthquakes response resource; soccer changing lives across globe; BWA approves resolutions on disability, vulnerability
Grab a cup of coffee, and check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Lass Words: Two questions that can change your life
“I have two questions for you. Just two simple questions with clear answers, and those answers should take you to an inescapable conclusion. A conclusion that can, and should, change your life,” shares TAB columnist Ken Lass.
BibleProject helps people ‘experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus’
Even for those raised in church, studying the Bible can be overwhelming. Tackling this issue led Jon Collins and Tim Mackie to co-found BibleProject.