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Parole board could receive more authority, ‘reasonable approach’ over revocations
Bills pending in the Alabama Legislature would give the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole more decision-making authority over parole revocations and modify the current law that doesn’t require a conviction to send people back to prison.

Pastor Connections: MinistrySafe webinars start Feb. 26; men’s ministry going beyond ‘participation trophy’ mindset; Lifeway Research on confessing sin
A few tips and more for pastors from pastors and church leaders.

Extremists beat, threaten to kill 2 pastors
Two pastors were hospitalized for injuries after a group of extremists beat them, accusing them of blasphemy and of converting people to Christianity.

MinistrySafe offering free webinars starting Feb. 26
MinistrySafe, which equips churches and ministry programs to better protect children from sexual abuse, is offering a free once-a-month webinar series starting Feb. 26.

Latest News: Russia/Ukraine war enters another year; president of Ukrainian Baptist Union reflects on war
Today (Feb. 24) marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine.

Easter devotionals offering useful content for any age
Here are three devotionals to consider as Easter approaches.

Agriculture leaders hopeful about new Farm Bill
Alabama farming leaders are praising the new Farm Bill, which the U.S. House Agriculture Committee will begin considering this week.

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.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 22
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 22, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.

Many churches will waste Easter opportunity. Here’s why.
Just before Easter, the pressure starts to build. Extra services get added. Easter and church graphics are refreshed. Social media calendars fill up. Volunteers are recruited.

Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 22
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.

Alabama churches minister to families living with dementia
Two Alabama Baptist churches have seen a tremendous need and are making a difference in the lives of people and families living with dementia.

Wayne Edgeworth’s faith and passion for hunting provide platform to share Christ
Wearing a T-shirt bearing the logo “Gollywhopper,” a Southern term for something really big, deer hunter Wayne Edgeworth talks with

Bible teacher Beth Moore splitting with Lifeway, Southern Baptist Convention
Beth Moore is leaving the Southern Baptist Convention. Moore’s decision was made public in a Religion News Service article published

Ady’s BiG Army helping those with disabilities make ‘beautiful things’
Communities and churches are beginning to recognize and accommodate children with disabilities. However, what happens when a child doesn’t fit into or ages out of these programs? What about their families?

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.
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Latest News: Russia/Ukraine war enters another year; president of Ukrainian Baptist Union reflects on war
Today (Feb. 24) marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine.

First person: Artificial intelligence, trauma healing and the key to reaching the unreached
A glimpse of the future of missions? It’s probably not what you thought it would be.

First person: ‘Rightly dividing the Word’
One struggle people face when approaching God’s Word is how to “rightly divide the Word.” What does it mean to “rightly divide the Word”? Why should Christians do this? How does one complete this task?

Latest News: Russia/Ukraine war enters another year; president of Ukrainian Baptist Union reflects on war
Today (Feb. 24) marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine.

First person: Artificial intelligence, trauma healing and the key to reaching the unreached
A glimpse of the future of missions? It’s probably not what you thought it would be.

First person: ‘Rightly dividing the Word’
One struggle people face when approaching God’s Word is how to “rightly divide the Word.” What does it mean to “rightly divide the Word”? Why should Christians do this? How does one complete this task?




