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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 19
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 19, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 19
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 19, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
First person: Remember the Christians of Iran
In 2019 I was blessed to have the opportunity to participate in a mission trip to Athens Greece with the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for the purpose of ministering to middle eastern refugees living there.
First person: Navigating the age of AI news
I regularly hear the voice of William D. Downs Jr. echoing in my mind. Dr. Downs was the department chair
Study: Growing number of churchgoers face doubts
Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship revealed exercising faith as one of eight signposts that measure characteristics evident in believers who are progressing in their spiritual maturity.
First person: Spiritual lessons from the Masters
I’ll begin with a confession: my first experience with golf was illegal.
Iranian Christians ‘ready to pay — even with our own life.’
Iranians continue to suffer persecution under the authoritarian Islamic republic, with death tolls climbing and Christians facing severe legal, social, and personal consequences.
Weekend review: Artemis II returning; Canada’s ‘combatting’ hate speech bill; Uganda bill on Sharia courts sparks concern
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
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First person: The greatest danger facing today’s church
The greatest danger facing today’s church is not persecution, political pressure or cultural hostility. It is something far more subtle – and far more familiar. The greatest danger is apathy.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 12
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for April 12, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
In ‘brokenness,’ Coach Hugh Freeze finds hope and peace in Christ
Speaking recently to students at All Christ Church in Auburn, Hugh Freeze described how he is experiencing God’s hope and peace even amid the brokenness and heartache of being terminated as Auburn University’s head coach.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 12
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 12, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
‘New dark age’: Finland’s Supreme Court and its mixed verdict in Päivi Räsänen case
The Finnish Supreme Court recently ruled 3-2 to convict Päivi Räsänen of “hate speech” for a 2004 church pamphlet outlining biblical views on marriage, while also unanimously acquitting her over a 2019 Bible verse tweet.
First person: 9 ways to live the resurrection every day
We will be celebrating Easter this coming Sunday. Today, I want to offer suggestions for living in resurrection power each day.
Faith in space: Religion on display from Apollo 8 to Artemis II
On Monday (April 6), NASA astronauts finally were about to commence Artemis II’s flyby of the moon, the first such close observance of Earth’s satellite in nearly 60 years.
Southern Christian Writers Conference offers ‘unique experience,’ set for June 19–20
This year’s Southern Christian Writers Conference is set for June 19-20 at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, and will feature keynote speakers Charles Ghigna and Cindy Sproles along with numerous workshops.
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First person: Navigating the age of AI news
I regularly hear the voice of William D. Downs Jr. echoing in my mind. Dr. Downs was the department chair
Study: Growing number of churchgoers face doubts
Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship revealed exercising faith as one of eight signposts that measure characteristics evident in believers who are progressing in their spiritual maturity.
First person: Spiritual lessons from the Masters
I’ll begin with a confession: my first experience with golf was illegal.
First person: Navigating the age of AI news
I regularly hear the voice of William D. Downs Jr. echoing in my mind. Dr. Downs was the department chair
Study: Growing number of churchgoers face doubts
Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship revealed exercising faith as one of eight signposts that measure characteristics evident in believers who are progressing in their spiritual maturity.
First person: Spiritual lessons from the Masters
I’ll begin with a confession: my first experience with golf was illegal.