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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.
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.
Israelis adapt Passover plans amid wartime
Twenty of Anava Marcus’ relatives were scheduled to fly to Israel from Australia and South Africa last week to celebrate
How are Baptist chaplains transforming Kenya’s hospitals, prisons and schools?
God is using over 300 Kenyan Baptist chaplains to transform lives — and eternities — across the nation.
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.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for April 5
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 5, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
ERLC names presidential nominee: Evan Lenow
A Mississippi College professor was announced as the nominee for president of the SBC’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Monday (March 30). Evan Lenow will be presented to the ERLC Board of Trustees at a special called meeting in April
Latest news: Bible sales opportunity for churches; Baptist college student fired for answering questions on faith; anti-Christian hostilities increase in India
To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this
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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.
Birmingham-area churches host city’s first Serve Tour, see big impact
During Birmingham Serve Tour, more than 1,400 volunteers from 15 states partnered with churches in the Birmingham metro area to work on more than 50 projects ranging from giving haircuts at shelters to building bed kits.
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.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 29, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.
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.
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.
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Israelis adapt Passover plans amid wartime
Twenty of Anava Marcus’ relatives were scheduled to fly to Israel from Australia and South Africa last week to celebrate
Lass Words: View from the front
Leadership has its challenges, but choosing to serve the Lord is worth it.
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.
Israelis adapt Passover plans amid wartime
Twenty of Anava Marcus’ relatives were scheduled to fly to Israel from Australia and South Africa last week to celebrate
Lass Words: View from the front
Leadership has its challenges, but choosing to serve the Lord is worth it.
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.